THE CALOSOMA BEETLE IN NEW ENGLAND. 29 



Peabody. — Fifty beetles were liberated in a badly infested woodland in 1907. 

 In 1909, 100 beetles were liberated in woodland near Middleton Paper Mills, 

 100 beetle larvae off Birch Street, and 200 larvae in woodland off West Street, 

 near West Peabody Station. Several woodlands were examined in 1911 and 

 molt skins w T ere found in many locations. During 1912 the adults of this 

 species were seen in large numbers by the inhabitants of West Peabody. Evi- 

 dence of the beetles' good work was seen in all localities in 1913 and 1914. 



Pembroke. — No liberations were made here, but examinations in 1913 showed 

 them to be present in all localities, being well established in the southern part 

 of the town. In 1914 they were more common in most sections where gipsy 

 moths were present in sufficient numbers. 



Pepperell. — No beetles were liberated here, but several woodlands were exam- 

 ined in 1913, and larval molt skins were found in a few localities. In 1914 

 this species was common and doing efficient work in all the woodland areas. 



Phillipston. — No liberations were made here, but in 1914 three beetles were 

 seen in the northern section of the town about 1| miles south of South Royal ston 

 Station. These undoubtedly dispersed from the colony liberated at East Tem- 

 pleton in 1913. 



Plymouth. — In 1911, 21 beetles and 135 beetle larvae were liberated on the 

 estate of Mr. B. M. Watson. They were recovered in and around the colony in 

 1913. Examinations in 1914 showed them to be present in moderate numbers 

 in the northern and central parts of the town. 



PlymptQu. — No liberations were made here, but in 1914 larval molt skins 

 were found in all sections of the town where gipsy moths were present in 

 sufficient numbers. 



Princeton. — In 1913, 195 beetle larvae were liberated in woodland off East 

 Princeton road. During 1914, 180 beetles were liberated at John Chandler's 

 farm, on Princeton-West Sterling road. Later reports show this species to be 

 increasing and spreading satisfactorily. 



Provincetown. — In 1914, 100 beetles were liberated in badly infested wood- 

 land in Province Lands. 



Quincy. — During 1909, 200 beetle larvae were liberated in woodland off South 

 Street. In 1910 the adults and larvae were found in abundance in and around 

 the colony ; 134 beetle larvae were added to this colony in 1911. This species was 

 recovered in 1912 in several localities far remote from the site of the original 

 colony. In 1913 and 1914 they had continued to increase and spread rapidly. 



Randolph. — No liberations were made here, but larval molt skins were found 

 in a number of sections throughout the town in 1913. A slight increase and 

 spread was noted in 1914. 



Raynham. — In 1913, 100 beetles were liberated in woodland at the corner of 

 Forest and Locust Streets. During 1914, 100 beetles were colonized in the 

 central part of the town. This species is spreading rapidly and doing good 

 work in limited localities. 



Reading. — No colonies have been liberated here, but larval molt skins were 

 found in the southeastern and central parts in 1910. Scouting in 1911 showed 

 them to be present over the whole area, and in some cases quite numerous. In 

 1912 larvae were found commonly throughout. Later reports indicate that they 

 are very numerous and doing efficient work in the infested areas. 



Revere.— During 1908, 300 beetle larvae were colonized in infested woodland 

 on Oak Island. Some visits were made in and around the colony in 1911 and 

 they were seen in large numbers. Later reports indicate that this species is 

 well established. 



