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Texas, R. K. RletcMr (Augu.st 13); S. lem'dscata was Ccausing serei. e injury to 
gardens in Harris County on July 29. 
Utah, Or. F. Knowlton (July 3l)s pe nnsy Irani ca Deg. v;as damaging alfalfa 
"blossoms at Eden, 
STRIPED CUCUMBER BEETLE ( Diahroti ca vittata P. ) 
Modne, J. H. Hawkins (August l): Larval injury to roots of sq.uash and cucunhers 
and injury to leaves and stems "by the adults caused complete destruction of 
one-half of certain plantings, 
Louisiana, G, 0, Eddy (August 2S): The striped cucumber 'boetle is abundant on 
unspra,yed cucumbers. The spotted beetle D, duodecimpunctata F, is becoming 
more abundant daily on soybeans cowpeas, cucumbers and garden beans. 
POTATO LEIiFKOPPLR ( Bmp ease a fabae Harr, ) 
Vermont. H, L. Bailey (Aurjust): Less abundant than for many years, according to 
observations in potato fields inspected for seed certification. 
Ohio, N, F. Howard (August 8): Abundant and very injurious to late beans in the 
Columbus area, 
Minnesota. W. Wing (August I5); Moderately abundant on potato a,t Benson. 
Nebraska, H. D, Ta,te (July 25) • Heavy infestation on "potato ^plants in experi- 
mental plots on the Acrricultural College campus. 
GARDEU FLIUI HOPPER ( Halticus cltri AsAm. ) 
Virginia. A. M. Woodside (August 22 )s Qpite abixndant on red clover and causing 
considerable damage in some locations in AuePista and Albemarle Counties, 
particularly in orchards; also attacking v/eeds, including morning-glory and 
chicory, 
Florida. C. B. Wisecup (August. 28); General infestation over entire Sanford 
district. Much damage to youjig celery seedlings in plant beds, 
SOUTHERIT MOLE CRICKET ( Scapteriscus acletus R, & H. ) 
Florida, C. B, Wisecup (A'ugust 28); All the PI, ant City area, in ea.stern Hills- 
borough County, he-avily infested. Infestation appecors to be increasing each 
year, until it now has reached the pe-'^Jc noticed in the Sanford area about 4 
or 5 years ago. Infestation in Sanford area apparently stable or declining. 
