THE CALOSOMA BEETLE IN NEW ENGLAND. 37 



North Hampton. — Beetles were found present here in a few localities in 1912. 

 1 >ata secured since that time show that they have become well established, 

 being abundant in some localities. 



Northwood. — Beetles were found here in a few localities in 1914. 



Nottingham. — Scouting in this town during 1913 showed the beetles to be 

 present in the eastern and central sections, and in 1914 they were well distrib- 

 uted throughout. 



Ossipee. — In 1914, 32 beetle larva? were colonized in woodland near Leightons 

 Corner by Prof W. C. O'Kane. 



Pel ha in. — Larval molt skins were found in a number of localities in 1912. 

 During 1913 and 1914 they had increased and spread to all sections of the town. 



Pembroke. — During 1913 larval molt skins were found in a few localities in 

 the southern part of the town and in 1914 they were present in most of the 

 infested woodlands. 



Pittsfield. — In 1914 larval molt skins were found in the southwestern corner 

 of this town. 



Plaisto'w. — Examinations made here during 1912 and 1913 showed that the 

 beetles were well established, and in 1914 they were found very abundant in 

 some localities. 



Ports mouth. — Examinations during 1912 showed that the beetles were present 

 in a few localities, and in 1913 and 1914 they were common throughout the 

 woodland areas. 



Raymond. — A careful scout made here in 1913 showed the beetles to be pres- 

 ent in several localities. Since that time they have continued to increase and 

 are doing efficient work in the gipsy-moth infested areas. 



Riefanond. — Beetles were found here in small numbers in 1914. 



L'iiitl{jc. — During 1913, 40 beetles and 102 beetle larvae were, liberated in the 

 southern part of the town, and in 1914, 100 beetles were liberated in a woodland 

 1* miles east of West Bindge station. 



Rochester. — In 1913 larval molt skins were found in the southern part of the 

 town and during 1914 they were recovered in nine well-separated localities. 



Rollingsford. — As a result of examinations in 1914 beetles were found to be 

 common in a number of well-separated woodlands. 



Rye. — No liberations were made here, but larval molt skins were found in 

 moderate numbers during 1912 and 1913. In 1914 they had become well estab- 

 lished throughout. 



Salem. — Beetles were found present in a number of localities in Ibis town 

 daring 1912. Since that time they have continued to increase and spread to all 

 the infested areas. 



Bandown. — Larval moll skins were found here in a few localities in 1912. In 

 1913 and 191 I I lie beetles had dispersed to all the infested areas. 



BanduHch-Tamworth . — In 1909. 100 beetle larvie were liberated near Sand- 

 wich-Tamworth line, in woodland which was being defoliated by Heterocampa 



guttivitta Walk, and Anisnla riihii-uuila Fab. Gipsy mollis had nol been found 



in this region, bul ii was desired to see whether the beetles would r I on 



thene species and survive the winter, in 1910 and L913 scouting was done, 

 but no beetles wore recovered. 



\roo1c. —During 1912 examinations won- made in several parts of the town 



and as a resull larval molt skins were f< d In a few localities Further data 



secured In 1913 and 1914 showed thai the beetles had Increased extensively. 



orth. No liberations wore made, bul in 1914 larval moli skins were 

 found in a Dumber of well-separated localities, 



