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occasioned was quite noticeable. It will be remembered that the 
appearance of this species in this State was recorded by Professor 
Webster three years ago, and it would seem from this occurrence 
that the species has been spreading and that it is hkely to prove of 
considerable importance where the trees it infests are of any value. 
The elm leaf-beetle (Galerucella luteola Miull.). This species, which 
has been so injurious in different parts of the eastern United States, 
has been reported as introduced at Dayton, Ohio, specimens in con- 
siderable numbers being secured by Mr. A. F. Burgess, chief in- 
spector of orchards and nurseries. This is the first occurrence of 
this species in the State, and its appearance at a point so distant 
from any of the other localities where it occurs is a matter of con- 
siderable interest. 
The peach borer (Sanninoidea exitiosa Say). This common enemy 
of peaches has apparently been somewhat more numerous than usual 
during the past season, although regularly a common species in peach 
orchards. 
The occurrence of the screw worm (Chrysomyia macellaria Fab.) 
is perhaps worthy of notice, although it has doubtless been a common 
species in the State for many years. It has been found on the beach 
at Cedar Point as one of the most abundant species, feeding on the 
dead fish that are thrown ashore. No instances of its attack on man 
have come to our notice. The species seems at that point fully 
adapted to the particular food supply which is furnished it in the 
drift from the lake. 
The Hessian fly (J/ayetiola destructor Say), which has been some- 
what less destructive the last two or three years, seems this year, from 
reports, to be on the increase. I have not myself had much oppor- 
tunity of noting its abundance in the fields, and therefore judge 
simply from reports which have been sent to me. 
The chinch bug (Blissus leucopterus Say), while present and com- 
ing to ight in collections during the year, has not, so far as I know, 
eaused any considerable destruction. No reports of its serious abun- 
dance have come to me. | 
The squash bug (Anasa tristis De G.) has put in its regular appear- 
ance, and I have noticed some quite destructive work on squash vines 
during the latter part of the season. This species is doubtless locally 
abundant almost every year and must be responsible for no small 
amount of damage. 
The bagworm (Thyridopteryx ephemereformis Steph.) has not, 
perhaps, been much more abundant than in former years, but has _ 
attracted attention. It does not appear to multiply very greatly and 
its range is probably not changing materially. 
The fall web-worm (Hyphantria cunea Dru.) has again been 
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