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to California* Present information on its distribution in Arizona 
indicates that it is more abundant in the higher altitudes. Although 
the species is primarily a carcass breeder, there is some evidence 
that it is involvod in causing myiasis in animals. 
HORN ELY ( Haomatobia irritans L.) 
South Carolina. W. E. Dove (August 21): A heavy infestation of horn flies 
is present in certain localities on Johns Island, some animals having 
approximately 3t000 flies feeding on their backs. 
GULF COAST TICK ( Amblyomma maculatum Koch) 
Mississippi. C. Lylo (August 2U) • The Gulf coast tick v/as collected on cows 
by a correspondent at Purvis on July 31. with the report that ticks 
are numerous on dogs, hogs, and cows in the southern part of Forrest 
County. 
M. Brunson (August 26): Heavy infestations of all classes of 
livestock were reported from the northwestern part of Hancock County. 
HOUSEHOLD AND STORED-PRODUCTS 
INSECTS 
Termites ( Reticulitermes spp.) 
Michigan. R. Hutson (August 2H) • Termites, R. flavipes Kol., have been re- 
ported an infesting houses in Lansing, and an infestation of potatoes 
in the field was discovered at Plainwell. 
Minnesota. A. G. Ruggles (August 22): R. tibialis Banks found doing damage 
to timbers and floors of many houses in the southwestern part of the 
town of Luverne, in Rock County. 
CIGARETTE BEETLE ( Lasioderma serricorno L.) 
District of Columbia. E. A. 3ack (August 26): During the first 2 weeks of 
August this specieswas infesting the straw upholstery of furniture. 
