(5) A Forficulid was also found, and determined by Mr. Caudell as 

 Anisolabis annulipes. 



(6) Several specimens of black thrips were occasionally seen hiber- 

 nating under the loose bark. 



(7) A large living egg mass of a canker-worm resembling our Paleacrita 

 vernata was discovered. 



(8) Several nests of a medium-sized shiny black ant ( Cremastogaster 

 sp) were discovered in cavities under the bark and in galleries of the borer. 



In view of the fact that it would be utterly impossible to so fumigate 

 these trees as to kill the borer and perhaps the pupae of other insects 

 present, and the extreme danger of these insects hatching out and gaining 

 a firm foothold in this country, I would, at least from an entomological 

 standpoint, recommend that the entire shipment be burned as soon as 

 possible. 



In this inspection I acknowledge the assistance of Messrs. Sasscer, 

 Zimmer, Wilson, and Harrar. 



Yours very truly, 



J. G. Sanders 



Agent and Expert. 

 Dr. L. O. Howard 

 Chief, Bureau of Entomology. 



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