Wood Leopard Moth. 



such as carbolic acid or other substance likely to kill or 

 disturb the caterpillars, applied by means of sharp pointed 

 syringes, has been tri^d, but without much avail, as the insects 

 are generally found imbedded in frass which prevents the noxi- 

 ous materials from reaching them. Birds are very useful in 

 destroying the moths and eating their eggs. Titmice are 

 especially useful in clearing off the latter. The green wood- 

 pecker is also very serviceable in taking the caterpillars 

 from infested trees, while the moth itself is an easy prey for 

 many birds. 



