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SPIR3& 
COTTOiT APHID (Aphis gossypii C-lov. ) 
Mississippi 
H. Dietrich (July 20): A. gosssnpii lias become so plentiful 
on Spiraea in plantings and nurseries at Luce dale that 
control measures are necessary. It is also very abundant 
on satsuma in one grove at Luce dale. 
SUHTLOWER 
HARLEQUIN BUG ( Murgantia histrionica Halm) 
South Carolina F. K. Harrison (July 8): The harlequin "bug is reported as 
attacking Japanese sunflower and Michaelmas dais;.' - at Fairfax. 
yw 
BLACK VI! T 73 T^UVTL ( Brachyrhinus sulcatus Pah. ) 
Massachusetts 
J. V. Schaffner, Jr. (June 19): Larvae of this species 
were reported injuring roots of yew trees in an ornamental 
planting?, on a private estate. A collection of larvae and 
pupae ewere received. Adults began issuing June 19. 
V2EB3NA 
A LACH3UG- ( Telconemi£ , ni f -:rina Champ. ) 
Mississippi 
J. M. Langston (July 23): Lace- hugs of this species were 
reported as seriously injuring verbena plants at French Camp 
on Juno 27. 
