THE CALOSOMA BEETLE IN NEW ENGLAND. 35 



Epping. — During 1913 examinations of woodland showed that the beetles 

 had entered this town, and were present over a limited area. They were 

 reported quite common throughout in 1914. 



Epsom. — In 1914, 100 beetles were liberated three-fourths of a mile from 

 Short Falls Station by Pro*". W. C. O'Kane. 



Exeter. — No liberations were made here, but in 1912 beetles were found in 

 the eastern and southern sections. In 1913 and 1914 they had spread to all 

 parts of the town and were increasing extensively. 



Farmington. — Examinations in 1914 showed the beetles to be present in 

 eight widely separated localities. 



Fitzicilliam. — In 1914, 300 beetles were colonized in three widely separated 

 localities in this town. 



Francistown. — In 1914, as a result of scouting, larval molt skins were found 

 in the eastern, southern, and central parts of this town. 



Fremont. — No beetles were liberated here, but in 1912 they were found in 

 three different localities in the southern part of the town. In 1913 and 1914 

 they had become well established in all the infested woodlands. 



Goffstoicn. — During 1913. 100 beetles were liberated in woodland near Saw- 

 yers Crossing. Larval molt skins were found in the northern, western, and 

 south-central parts of the town in 1914, and were abundant in some sections. 



Gilmanton. — In 1914, 90 beetles were liberated in the northwestern part of 

 the town. Later the same year 61 beetle larvae were colonized by Prof. W. C. 

 O'Kane. 



Greenville. — In 1914 beetles were reported from all sections of the town. 



Hampstead. — During 1912 larval molt skins were found in a few localities. 

 Further reports indicate that they are well established throughout the town. 



Hampton. — Examinations of woodlands during 1912 showed that the beetles 

 had dispersed into the town. In 1913 they were found quite commonly in sev- 

 eral localities, and during 1914 they were well established in all the woodland 

 areas. 



Hampton Falls. — Beetles were found in small numbers in this town during 

 1912, and in 1913 and 1914 they were reported very abundant in some localities. 



Henniker. — In 1914. 54 beetles were liberated in the northwestern part of 

 this town. Later in the year they were recovered in the northeastern, eastern, 

 and southern sections . 



Hollis. — In 1912 beetles were found in four or more separated localities. 

 Since that time they have increased and spread to all the infested woodlands. 



UooJcsett. — Eighty-five beetles were liberated here in 1913. Later in the year 

 larval molt skins were found in a few scattered localities, indicating that the 

 beetles had also spread here from neighboring towns. During 1914 they had 

 become well established throughout, 



Ifopkinlon. — Dining 1913, S."i beetles were liberated here. In 1914 they were 

 found in the southeastern, eastern, and northwestern parts of the town. 



Hudson. — A number of localities were scouted in this town in 1912 and 1913, 

 ami larval moll skins were found in many sections. In 1914 they had con- 

 tinued to Increase and spread to all infested areas. 



Kensington. Evidences oT Hie beetles' presence were found in this town dur- 

 ing 1912, Since thai lime they bave increased and spread to all the infested 



woodland -. 



Kingston. Beetles were found present here in several localities in 1912. Dur- 

 Ing 1913 and 1914 they bad Increased ami dispersed to nil the gipsy-motb in 

 fi 'id areas. 



/-'. in 1913 beetles were found in a few separated localities, and during 

 1914 they bad continued \<< Increase and spread to :iii sections of the town. 



