INSECTS OF THE YEAR. 



F. L. Harvey. 



Short-nosed Ox-louse. {Hccrnatopiniis eitrysternns.) 



This species is found about Orono and is probably common in 

 Maine, though it has never been sent to the Station before this 

 season. The Long-nosed Ox-louse was reported in 1895. For 

 description of these parasites see Experiment Station Report, 

 1895, page 99. 



Walking Stick. (Diapheromera femorata.) 



Specimens of this curious wingless insect were received from 

 J. H. Hammond, Sanford. This species is certainly rare in 

 Maine, These are the first we have seen from the State. 



Apple-tree Aphis. {Aphis tnali Fabr.) 



Was reported as doing much damage to the foliage of apple 

 trees and plum trees in several localities. Spraying with kero- 

 sene is probably the best remedy. The application should be 

 made as soon as the insects appear. This insect is considered in 

 Experiment Station Report 1888, p. 170. 



Caddice Fly. 



The larva of a caddice fly was reported as doing damage to 

 water lilies in an artificial pond at Bar Harbor. Considered 

 in detail elsewhere. 



Bud Moths. 



Several species of bud moths were reported the past season as 

 doing much damage to the terminal buds and flower buds of 

 apple trees. Spraying with Paris green as soon as the leaves 

 begin to unfold, ought to destroy them. 



