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edges of rose leaves and carries them away to line its nest in 
the borders or lawn. The bee can only be caught by means 
of a net. It stings. 
Fig. Z 9 . GARDEN FRIENDS-CENTIPEDES. 
Explanation. — Fig. 2 is the Common Centipede (Lithobius centipatus), and the other 
(Fig. 3) the Snake Centipede (Geophiluslongicornis). Both are garden friends. 
Leaf-mining Maggots.— Chrysanthemums, Echinops, 
Hollies, etc., often have their leaves injured by the presence of 
maggots just under the epidermis, the maggots having eaten 
Fig. 30. GARDEN SLUGS. 
Explanation. — Fig. 1 is the Milky Slug (Limax agrestris) ; Fig. 2 the Black Slug 
(Limax ater) ; and 3 the same in repose. Fig. 4 are the eggs. 
the soft tissue and leaving the bleached epidermis to indicate 
their presence underneath. The Holly Leaf Fly (Phytomyza 
Ilicis) is a minute insect which deposits its eggs in the tissues 
