36 BULLETIN 251, U. S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE. 



Litchfield. — Larval molt skins were found in three or more separated local- 

 ities in this town during 1913, and in 1914 they had become quite common. 



Londonderry. — No liberations were made here, but larval molt skins were 

 found in 12 different localities in 1913. They were reported doing efficient work 

 in the infested woodlands in 1914. 



Louden. — In 1914 larval molt skins were found in small numbers in the 

 northeastern part of the town. 



Lyndeboro. — Beetles were found in the southeastern part of the town in 

 1913, and during 1914 they had increased and spread to a number of well- 

 separated localities. 



Madbury. — During 1913 beetles had made their appearance in a few localities, 

 and in 1914 they were well distributed throughout the town. 



Manchester. — In 1913, 100 beetles were liberated in woodland off Mammoth 

 Road. Later examinations showed that they were present in several localities ; 

 this species evidently had spread from nearby towns, and in 1914 was reported 

 common throughout. 



Mason. — A few beetles were found in the eastern part of this town in 1913, 

 and in 1914 they were reported from various localities. 



Merrimac. — Larval molt skins were found in several widely separated lo- 

 calities in 1913. During 1914 they had become well established throughout. 



Middleton. — Seventy-one beetle larvae were liberated in woodland off Ridge 

 Road by Prof. W. C. O'Kane in 1914. 



Milford. — Evidence of the beetles' presence was found in a number of locali- 

 ties in this town during 1914. 



Milton. — In 1913, 200 beetle larrse were liberated off State road near 

 railroad station. During 1914, as a result of scouting, they were found in all 

 parts of the town. 



Mont Vernon. — Larval molt skins were found in four well-separated locali- 

 ties in 1913. Since that time this species has continued to increase and is doing 

 efficient work in the infested areas. 



Nashua. — In 1912 and 1913 larval molt skins were found in a number of 

 well- separated localities. Reports in 1914 show that they are quite common 

 throughout. 



New Boston. — During 1913, 85 beetles were liberated in woodland off 

 Francistown Road, and 85 more near Old Muzzy Hill. In 1914 larval molt 

 skins were found in all sections of the town, being quite abundant in some 

 localities. 



Xeir Durham. — In 1914, 90 beetles were liberated in woodland southwest 

 of Davis Station and 104 were colonized by Prof. W. C. O'Kane off road from 

 New Durham to Farmington. 



Sen- fields. — Evidence of the beetles presence in this town was found in 

 several woodlands during 1913 and 1914. 



Newington. — A few larval molt skins were found near the Portsmouth line 

 in 1912, and during 1913 the beetles had spread over the greater part of the 

 town. In 1914 they were well established in all the woodlands infested by 

 gipsy moths. 



New Ipswich. — In 1913, 100 beetles were liberated in a woodland off King 

 Road. Examinations here in 1914 showed that the beetles were present in a 

 few separated localities. 



NeicmarJcet. — Larval molt skins were found in a few localities near the 

 center of the town in 1913. Since that time they have increased and spread 

 to all sections. 



Newton. — In 1913 and 1914 beetles were found In a number of separated 

 localities. Later reports indicate that they are still present and increasing. 



