EXPLANATION OF PLATE XXIII 



Red Cotton Stainer. 

 (JDysdercus super stitiosus, F.) 



Fig. 1-2. Eggs of D. superstltiosus. 



3-6. The four larval stages. 



7. The nymph. 



8. The adult, upper side. 



9. ,, under side. 



10. A cotton boll covered with young Stainers. 



11. The position of the proboscis when sucking. 



12. The proboscis in the act of withdrawal. 



3230ft 



