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Missouri, L, Hascnan (Soptcn'bGr 26) J Scaly-'bark hickory nut-s fron some 
trees in central Missouri show fron 10 to 25 percent of the nuts in- 
fested, whereas the nuts on nearly trees show practically no infesta- 
tion, Infestation soens to he worse than usual, 
iUPHIDS (Aphiidae) 
G-eorgia, 0 , I, Snapp (Septenhor 23 ): Very heavy infestation of giant 
hickory aphids ( Longistignaa caryan Harr,) observed today on pecan 
trees north of Fort Valley, central G-eorgia,, Many branches had 
been killed, 
Mississippi, D, W, Grines (Septenber 25)1 Heavj^ damage to pecan foliage 
by the black pecan aphid ( Melanocallis canyaefoliae Davis) was ob- 
served in one locality in Holnes County, 
Utah, G-, F, Khowlton (September ): Monollia. caryae Monell is causing a 
moderate infesta.tion of black walnut at Orem, 
PFCM rHYLLOXEDA ( Phylloxera devastatrix Porg, ) 
Mississippi, D. ¥, Grimes (September 25 ) J Signs of severe damage to pecan 
trees earlier in the season were observed in Holmes and Coahoma, Comi- 
ties, 
WAHHJT HUSK FLY ( Hhagoletis comi:)leta Cross,) 
California, H. J, Hyan (September 17)j Larvae were found in husks of 
Fersian walnuts rgrowing at Montrose, Los Angeles County, First record 
of the fly in this area, 
' CITRUS 
FLORIDA RED SCALE ( Chrysomphalus aonidum L, ) 
Florida, M, D, Leonard (September I 6 ): Heavy infestations reported on citrus 
throughout Lake County, and particularly in the Umatilla- section. 
Control measures are being carried on in Polk and Volusia Counties, 
PURPLE SCALE ( Lepidosaphes beckii Howm,) 
Florida, M, D, Leonard (September l4): Heavy infestations occurring on 
citrus in Lalce, Volusia, aid Polk Counties, 
BLACK SCALE ( Saissetia oleac Bern,) 
California, R, S, Woglun (September): Weather conditions have been very 
favorable for development. Mortality has been light. 
