THE CALOSOMA BEETLE IN NEW ENGLAND. 23 



Bradford. — In 1910, 200 beetle larvae were liberated. During 1912 larval molt 

 skins were found in one locality. Reports in 1913 and 1914 sbow thern to be 

 ratber common throughout the town. 



Braintree. — Two hundred beetle larva? were liberated here in 1909. Exami- 

 nations during 1910 showed them to be present at and near the colony. In 1912 

 beetles were found in three separated localities. They were reported quite 

 common in 1913 and 3914. 



Brockton. — No colonies were liberated here, but in 1913 beetles were found in 

 the northern part of the city. Further notes in 1914 showed that the beetles 

 had increased considerably. 



Brookline. — During 1908. 145 beetles and 100 beetle larva? were liberated. 

 In 1909. 200 beetle larva? were added to another infested woodland. Examina- 

 tions in the summer of 1909 showed that the beetles had migrated somewhat. 

 During 1910 they were reported as reproducing and spreading favorably. In 

 1911 they had spread into 20 different localities and since that time they have 

 steadily increased and have become well established. 



Burlington. — Forty beetles were liberated here in 1906. In 1907 and 1908 a few 

 larval molt skins were found. During 1909 beetles were found three-fourths of a 

 mile from the colony, and in 1910 they were noted a considerable distance from 

 the center of the original colony. In 1911 and 1912 this species was reported 

 common in all sections of the town. Later reports show them to have increased 

 and become well established. 



Canton. — During 1911, 100 beetles were liberated. In 1912 larval molt skins 

 were found in the center of the colony and in five isolated localities of the 

 town. Reports of 1913 and 1914 show this species to be present in large num- 

 bers and steadily increasing. 



Carlisle. — In 1910, 100 beetles were liberated. A thorough inspection was 

 made in 1912 and they were recovered in a number of different localities. Since 

 that time they have steadily increased and become effective. 



Carver. — During 1913. 85 beetles were liberated. In 1914 larval molt skins 

 were found common in all parts of the town where gipsy moths were present. 



Chelmsford. — One hundred beetles were liberated here in 1910 and during 1912 

 they were recovered in several localities. Reports made in 1913 and 1914 found 

 them present in large numbers. 



Clinton.— No beetles were liberated here, but examinations made in 1914 show 

 them to be rather common in ;ill parts of the town. 



Cohasset. — In 1909, 400 beetle larvae were released in this town. During 1912 

 they were recovered in several localities. Additional data secured in 1913 and 

 191 t show this spwies to be well established. 



Concord. — Fifty beetles and 100 beetle larvae were liberated here in 1908. and 

 400 larvae in 1909. Examinations made in 1910 indicated that they had spread a 

 considerable distance from where the colonies were liberated, in 1911 and 1912 

 this species was recovered in several seel ions and reports made in 1913 and 1914 

 show them to lie abundant in all localities. 



Danvers. — During L909, 300 beetle larva' were liberated, and in 1910 they 

 were recovered a short distance from the colony. Examinations made in 1911 

 resulted in finding moll skins in numerous localities. Further evidence secured 

 in 1913 and 1914 showed this species to he well established. 



Dedham. in L910, 200 hectic larvae and in L911, i<><> hectics were liberated. 

 Beetles wen- present in most of the woodlands in L912. in 1913 and 1914 they 



were found to have increased considerably and had hecoine well established. 



Dover. Tvro hundred hectic larvae were liberated here in L910. in L912 

 larval moll skins were found in five widely separated localities. Datu received 



