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and Myiocneme Comperei. The first two mentioned are parasites 
upon the eggs, while the last-mentioned is upon the scale itself. 
Black Scale Parasite (Dilophogaster californica). 
Male and Female. Upper, male. 
Black Scale Parasite (Seutellista cyanea). 
The best and most 
effectual parasite of 
this pest has not as 
yet been established in 
this State, viz., Scute- 
lista cyanea, This has 
kept the black scale in 
subjection in Europe 
for more than a cen- 
tury past, and it is to 
be hoped that it will 
be established in this 
State also. 
Brown or Sorr Soare (Lecanium hesperidum), 
This seale differs from the black scale; it is much smaller, 
flatter, and has not the strong ribs so distinctive of that species. 
