CONSPICUOUS CATERPILLARS DESTROYING FOLIAGE 27 
somewhat spotted with white, and with a greenish yellow head. The 
depredations take place in early summer. The moths are out in 
August and September. 
Bogs attacked may be reflowed for 24 hours, when the worms are 
found at work, thus killing them or dislodging them from the vines. 
Arsenate of lead or Paris green may be used to advantage if applied 
while the worms are small. 
The Smeared Dagger (Acronycta (Apatela) oblinita 8. and A.) 
Conspicuous cater- 
pillars, 14 inches long 
when full grown, feed 
on the foliage of 
strawberries and rasp- 
berries, and occasion- 
Fie. 391. — Larva of the 
Smeared Dagger. Original. 
ally on clover. The body 
is velvety black. There is 
a band of red across the 
back on each segment, red 
tubercles and yellow pas Fic. 392.— The Smeared Dagger. Original. 
along the back, and a 
yellow band along each side. There are two broods annually. 
Control consists in prompt application of arsenate of lead or Paris 
green. 
The Eight-spotted Forester (Alipia octomaculata Fab.) 
The foliage of grapes, and 
often of Virginia creeper, is 
eaten by conspicuous naked 
caterpillars, 14 inches long 
when mature. The head is 
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Fic. 393.— Larva of the Eight-spotted bright orange. There is an 
Forester. Original. orange band across each seg- 
