Bui. 491 , U. S. Dept. of Agriculture. 



Plate XI. 



Damage to Watermelon by Larv/e of Melon Fly. 



In figure 1 is shown the mummification of young watermelons before the bloom has unfolded, caused 

 by larvae which have already developed and left the fruit to pupate in the soil. The complete 

 destruction of the young fruit before mummification begins is shown in figure 2. (Original.) 



