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Orcgon. W. D. Edwards (October 23): Attacking willow, poplar, and 
birch at Portland. Hatching has proceeded until 85 percent 
are now in the larval stage. 
WILLOW GROVE PLANT LOUSE ( Melanoxant her jura smithiae Uonell) 
Indiana. J. J. Davis (October 5): Frequently reported from many 
jjlaces in the northern half of the State. The migrating habits 
of this species during the fall months, and the blood-red stain 
left when crushed, perhaps reasons for numerous reports. 
COTTONWOOD SCALE (Chionaspis ortholobis Comst.) 
Nebraska. M, H. Swenk (October 12): Infesting golden willows in 
Madison County. 
INSECTS AFFECTING GREENHOUSE 
AND ORNAMENTAL PLANTS 
WHITEFLIES (Aleurodidae) 
North Carolina. D. L. Wray (October 1): Considerable damage to 
field-grown gardenias at Peachland, Anson County. 
Mississippi. C. Lyle and assistants (October 25): A report of 
injury by the citrus whitefly ( Dialexirodes citri Ashm.) to 
camellia in Hinds County was received. Also reports of injury 
to Cape-jasmine received from Grenada, Montgomery, and Hinds 
Counties. There were heavy infestations of this whitefly on 
ornamentals in the Meridian area, and on citrus and ornamentals 
in the southeast. 
OYSTERSHELL SCALE ( Lepidosaphes ulmi L.) 
Virginia. C. R. Lilley and F. R. Freund (September 23 ): Reported 
on peonies at Richmond. 
Minnesota. A. G. Ruggles and H. Milliron (October 20): Oystorshell 
scale is very abundant. 
Nebraska. M. H. Swenk (October 3 ): Infesting elm trees in Custer 
County. 
FLORIDA PIED SCALE ( Chrys omphalus aonidum L.) 
Mississippi. F. A. Smith (October l4) : 
Lafayette County. 
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