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is drawn to the arsenate of lead solution at p. 7 of the leaflet, 

 the words of which may be taken to read " Dissolve 1 oz. 

 of anhydrous arsenate of soda in warm water, and add it to 

 16 gallons of soft water. Then dissolve 3 oz. of acetate of lead 

 in water and pour it into the 16 gallons of liquid. Add to this 

 2 lbs. of treacle." 



The caterpillars of Anarta nielanopa, the Broad-bordered 

 White Underwing Moth, were received from Lerwick (Shetland 

 Isles). This moth was first discovered in Britain in the 

 Shetland Isles and later at Rannoch. It has also been found 

 in the Alps, the Tyrol, and in Norway. The moth has brown 

 forewings densely speckled with black and white ; the hind 

 wings are white. The caterpillars feed on V actinium, i.e., 

 the blaeberry, cowberry, &c, and are not economically 

 harmful. 



Tortrix Moths. — Specimens of Tortrix caterpillars were 

 received from Grantham, Wigton, and Lympstone (Devon.) 

 Among them were specimens of the Pith Moth (see Leaflet 

 No. 90). Dead shoots should be hand-picked and burnt 

 before the moths issue. The spray recommended in the 

 leaflet as likely to be of service against the young caterpillars 

 of the Pith Moth would be useful and would have the further 

 advantage of reaching, in the late summer, the caterpillars of 

 another Tortrix, viz., the Bud Moth. 



Among other moths or their caterpillars submitted were 

 the Eyed Hawk Moth (Smerinthus ocellatus) from Howden, 

 which was described in this Journal for July, p. 213 ; the 

 Magpie Moth (Abraxas grossulariata) from Elgin and Aberdeen 

 (see Leaflet No. 20) ; and Surface caterpillars (Leaflet No. 33) 

 from Norfolk. 



Beetles. — " Strawberry beetles " have done much damage 

 at Norwich and Reigate. Specimens forwarded from Reigate 

 in July, 1906, included Pterostichus (or Steropus) madidus 

 and the slightly smaller Harpalus ruficornis. These beetles 

 appear to be doing considerable damage this season. From 

 Norwich the specimens sent included P. madidus, and Calathus 

 cisteloides. These, together with H. ruficornis and Omaseus 

 (or Pterostichus) vulgaris may prove very destructive to 

 strawberries. The beetles hide in the daytime in the litter, 

 in earth- runs, &c, and come out to feed at night. Harpalus 



