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LEPIDOPTEliA (moths). 



these cases, and then remain closely attached to the leaves or 

 the twigs. They move slowly, the larva putting its head 



Fit;. 110. — CuERRY-TRKK Cahe-uearer {Coleopliora aiwiipciuUa). 

 A, Larva in case ; b, lar\a free ; c, pupa ; D, adult. 



and three front segments and six legs well out when crawling 

 about. 



Remedies. — Arsenical washes soon kill them; uo contact 

 washes have any effect, as they are protected by their so-called 

 "houses." 



Tlie Rasjpherry Shoot-borer (Lampronia i~abieUa). 



Easpberry shoots are often attacked by the larvae of one of 

 the Tineinse. This moth comes out the end of May and in 

 June, and lays its eggs in the flowers ; from these hatch the 

 larvEB, which feed in the core of the berries, which they leave 

 before ripe and fall or crawl to the ground. They then find 

 shelter and spin a flat white cocoon yV inch in diameter. These 

 cocoons are generally under the rough rind of the canes, or in 

 cracks and crevices, stones, &c. In the spring they come forth 

 and bore into the shoots, where they pupate in May. The shoots 



