THE CALOSOMA BEETLE IN NEW ENGLAND. 27 



Marblehead. — In 1908, 200 beetle larvae were liberated one-half mile east of 

 Forest River station. They were recovered in small numbers in 1910. Examina- 

 tions made in 1911 showed them to be present in and at some distance from the 

 original colony. Later reports indicate that this species has increased "fco great 

 numbers in some localities. 



Marlboro. — No beetles were liberated in this town, but in 1912 larval molt 

 skins were found in woodlands in the northeastern part. During 1913 they 

 were found in the southern and western sections. Later reports show that this 

 species is rather common in the wooded sections of the city. 



Marshfteld. — In 1910, 200 beetle larvae were liberated near Marshfield Center. 

 During 1913 several examinations were made, and larval molt skins were found 

 in a number of widely separated localities. Later reports show them to be well 

 established. 



Mashpee. — Eighty-five beetles were liberated in 1913 in woodland north of 

 Wakeby Pond and 316 beetle larvae in woodland south of Johns Pond. As a 

 result of scouting in 1914, it was found that this species had dispersed into most 

 of the infested sections of the town. 



Mmjnard. — In 1910, 200 beetle larvae were liberated in badly infested wood- 

 land. Observations were made in 1912, and the species was recovered in and 

 around the colony. In 1913 and 1914 the species had become well established 

 throughout the town. 



MedfieU:— During 1910, 100 beetles were liberated in Rocky Woods. In 1912 

 larval molt skins were found in a few localities around the colony. As a result 

 of further scouting in 1913 and 1914 it was found that they were rapidly spread- 

 ing and increasing. 



Medford. — No beetles were liberated here, but in 1910 indications of their 

 presence were noted in the northern part of the city. Later reports show them 

 to be common in all the woodland areas. 



Medway. — In 1913, 100 beetles were liberated in Black Swamp. They were 

 recovered in a few woodland areas in 1914. 



Melrose. — During 1909, 200 beetle larvae were liberated in woodland near the 

 Saugus- Wakefield line. Beetles were found in small numbers throughout the 

 entire area in 1910. This species at the present time is common and doing 

 efficient work in all the woodland areas. 



Merrimac. — Two hundred beetle larvae were liberated north of Main Street, 

 in Nichols Woods. Molt skins were secured in a few localities in 1912. In 1913 

 and 1914 they had become quite common in some sections. 



Methuen. — During 1910, 200 beetle larvae were liberated in the eastern part 

 of the town near the Haverhill line. Their presence was noted in 20 or more 

 localities in 1912, and a constant increase and spread has been reported since 

 that time. 



Middleboro. — In 1913, 85 beetles were liberated in woodland infested by the 

 gipsy moth off Wareham Street This species was recovered in all parts of the 

 town in 1914. 



Middleton. — One hundred beetles were liberated in woodland off East Street 

 in 1910, and in 1911 they were recovered in a number of localities. Further 

 examinations in 1912 showed that the beetles were still increasing and had 

 become well established in 1913 and 1914. 



Mil ford. — No liberations were made in this town, but it was reported that 

 beetles were seen in the northern part of the town, near the Hopkinton line, in 

 1914. 



MiUbnry. — No beetles were liberated here, but scouting in 1914 showed them 

 to be present in small numbers in some parts of the town. 



