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A thrips, probably Hello thri-ps fasciatus Perg. , is very common in beans 
and other plants, especially during January. 
A species of Spicauta was encountered feeding on the foliage of beans dur- 
ing November. 
MELONS 
Two coccinellids, Zmlachna clandestlna Muls. and E. sp_reta_ Muls. , are 
generally present in all squash plantings. Both species were observed on 
watermelon foliage during December. 
The cotton aphid, Aphis gossvpii G-lov., appeared early in two melon. 
plantings and caused serious injury to the young plants. Control measures 
were necessary. In cucumbers the aphid was not seen in great numbers. 
Diabrotica speciosa Germ., D. bivittula K. , and a species of Colaspis often 
cause serious losses in young squash plantings during November and December. 
The melon worm, Dia phania hyalinata L. , was observed for the first time 
feeding on the foliage of pumpkin here in Vicosa daring January. D_. ni tidal is 
Stoll was seen many times at lights but never observed in the field. 
A cecidomyiid, probably Zudiplosis brasiliensis (Ebs.), infests the fo- 
liage of manioc causing characteristic galls. 
TOBACCO 
The flea beetles Zhoitrix parvula Fab. and 3. cucumeris Harr. caused serious 
losses to tobacco during April at Vicosa. The infestation this year was the 
worst that has occurred in the past three seasons. 
Larvae of Fhlegethontius sexta Johan. were not able to damage tobacco fo- 
liage to any extent owing to the fact that their natural enemies held them 
well in check. 
Two capsids, Sngytatus spp. , were very abundant but never of any real im- 
portance as tobacco pests. 
A reduviid, Apiomcris lani'-es Fab. (det. H. G-. Barber), may be seen posing 
on the leaves of tobacco plants during ^arch and April. These bugs are known 
to kill and feed on the honeybee. 
MISCELLAN EOUS PLANTS 
Two bamboo scales, Asterolecanium bambuaae Bdv. and A. mi liar is Bdv. , 
are very common wherever bamboo is grown in this region. 
