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It is generally stated by writers on this insect that the adult is but 
rarely seen in orchards. During the summer of 1900 the writer saw 
only about half a dozen moths in the field. During the summer of 1901 
from one to three were seen every day spent in orchards. These were 
usually on the fruit or on the upper surfaces of the leaves. On being 
disturbed they would flit away and be lost to sight. 
But few fruit growers are familiar with the adult form of this 
insect. On this account many mistakes are made as to its identity. 
Anyone can easily confine larva? or pupae and in a short time settle the 
question of identity. The moth is quite variable in size, but never 
expands more than an inch. The wings at a glance have the appear- 
ance of watered silk, but upon closer examination one finds them 
crossed by numerous rows of gray and brown scales, which give the 
appearance of the plumage of a bird. Behind the tip of the forewing 
there is a large dark-brown spot which bears rows of bronze and gold- 
colored scales. The hind wings are of a light grayish color, darker 
toward the margin. 
The sexes may be readily distinguished by the fact that the males 
bear a black pencil of hairs on the upper surface of the hind wing 
and a black spot on the under surface of the forewing. 
Mr. Hitt, of Weiser, found in 1896 that of 50 moths but 7 were 
males. The writer found the females exceeding the males in number, 
but can give no figures. 
During the summer of 1900 the writer found a moth on the trunk 
of a tree that had all the appearance of a codling moth except the 
color, which was buff' and gold throughout, the bronze spot being 
much the same as in the codling moth. During the summer of 1901, 
4 well preserved and S badly worn specimens having the same color 
were secured, and 2 others were observed in the field. Mr. Hitt, of 
Weiser, found 7 of these moths among 50 moths bred in 1896. Mr. 
McPherson has also noted this buff-colored moth. Whether this is a 
variety of Oarpocapsa pomonella or another species has not yet been 
determined. 
According to many observers the codling moth has been seen to feed 
upon the juice of ripe apples. Many fruit growers tell me that they 
have seen many moths about cider mills and have seen them feed on 
cider. 
The conclusion arrived at by all investigators of this insect is that 
it is but little attracted to lights such as are used in trap lanterns. 
The Avriter finds, however, that moths will seek a window when they 
have emerged in a dark room or cellar. 
In cages the egg laying begins the second day after emergence and 
has been observed to continue until the fourth day. In the field some 
egg^ were observed to have been laid in the late afternoon and early 
evening. 
