1893.] Notes on the Cochineal Insect. 1049 
must be held more or less doubtful until specimens are re- 
examined. 
` 4. Coccus may be held to include only the cochineal insects. 
Coccus (@ymnococcus Dougl.) agavium seems seems to belong to 
a separate genus, and may be known as G'ymnococcus agavium. 
5. Capulinia seems to be a very closely allied, but still more 
degenerate genus. 
Agricultural Experiment Station, Las Cruces, New Mexico, 
October 22, 1893. 
