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CABBAGE 
HARLEQUIN BUG ( Murgantia histrionica Hahn) 
Virginia. W. J. Schocnc (October .10): The harlequin bug has been reported as 
being abundant in the cabbage- growing districts in southwestern Virginia and 
also in the truck districts around Norfolk and in many other -places. TThile 
we have, frequently had a few reports, this 'is the first year during my experi- 
ence that this insect has -appeared in such large numbers. 
H. G. Walker and L. D. Anderson (October 27): The harlequin bug is very abun- 
dant in some fields at Norfolk, but is not causing nearly so much damage as 
it was when reported on earlier in the season. 
A. M. VToodside (October 25): The harlequin bug was numerous over the entire 
county of Augusta, and did much damage. Most farmers in this vicinity do not 
recall that this pest has ever caused them any losses before. 
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South Carolina. A. Lutken (October 24): The harlequin bug is very abundant on 
cabbage and related crops, particularly in the southern part of the State. 
Illinois. W. p. Flint (October 21): This insect continues to be received from a 
number of points in central Illinois. It has caused serious damage in the west 
central part of the State in the large trucking area in the vicinity of Quincy. 
Ohio. T. H. Parks (October 22): The harlequin bug is very abundant in southern 
Ohio and is doing damage at Columbus. 
Kentucky. ,W. A. Price (October 26): Harlequin cabbage bugs have done much dam- 
age to cabbage, kale and turnips at Lexington, Georgetown, Bowling Green, Bur- 
lington, Louisville, and Nicholasville. 
Iowa. H. E. Jaques (October 25): The harlequin bug has been taken in Des Moines 
County. 
Missouri. L. Haseman (October 21): Harlequin bugs have been abundant and de- 
structive to turni-os. They were still feeding October 20. 
Tennessee. G. K. Bentley (October): The harlequin bug is v moderately abundant in 
middle Tennessee. 
CABBAGE APHID ( Brevicoryne brassicae L. ) 
West Virgnia. L. M. Peairs (October 24): Cabbage aphids are extremely numerous, 
but heavily parasitized. Much damage to kale is caused by reduction of the 
market quality due to presence of dead aphids. 
CABBAGE LOOPER ( Auto graph a brassicae Filey) 
Maryland. E. N. Cory (October 18): The cabbage looper was reported attacking 
brussels sprouts and broccoli rvt Chestertown. 
Virginia. H. G. Walker and L. D, Anderson (October 27): The cabbage looper is 
very abundant at Norfolk and has caused considerable damage to fall cabbo, 
where the growers have not taken prompt measures to control it. 
