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H. I. Borders (October 6 ): In inspecting fall plantings 
of cucumbers at Tift on, several instances of heavy pickleworn 
infestations were observed. 
ASPARAGUS 
ASFARAGUS BEETLE ( Crioccris asparagi L. ) 
South Carolina. J. 0. Watts (October): Unimportant throughout 
the season in Barnwell County. A larval parasite, Stonatolydella 
inf ernalis Towns. , became active in June, increased in activity 
until October 1, but not considered important in holding down 
be o tie population. 
Utah. G. F. Knowlton (October 5): Larvae very abundant on some 
asparagus plants examined at Sunset and Plain City. 
tub: ~ip 
CABBAGE WE3WQPH ( Kollula uncial is F.) 
South Carolina. J. G. Watts (October): Common on turnips at Black- 
ville during September and October, but no serious damage done. 
Mississippi. M. L. Grimes (October 25): Reports of injury to 
turnips by a webworn, supposed to be this species, in the 
Meridian area. 
A STRIPED FLEA BEETLE (P hyllotrcta vittata discedens feise) 
Mississippi. C. Lyle (October 25): Specimens of the southern 
form of the striped flea beetle received on October 23 from 
Leflore County, with a report of heavy damage to turnips. 
BEET LEaFHOPPEP (Eut ettix tcnellus Bak. ) 
Utah. G. F. Knowlton (October 13 ) : Adults moderately abundant 
on turnips at North ' Farmington . 
SPINACH 
HAWAII. ‘ill BEET WE3W0BK ( Hymen i a fascial is Cram. ) 
Virginia. H. G. Walker and L. D. Anderson (October 24): A very 
heavy outbreak has occurred on spinach in Norfolk, Princess 
Anne, and Northampton Counties. Millions of moths present 
in this area, but spinach and beets the only crops seriously 
injured. 
