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T R U C X - C R ? I N S 3 C T S 
BLISTER BEETLES (Meloidae) 
J. J. Davis (August 19): Blister beetles continued abundant 
from July 21 until August 2, the last date reported. 
.". P. Flint (August 16): Blister beetles ( Epicauta vittata 
Fab. and E. marginata Fab.) have been very abundant in western 
Illinois. They were found attacking st-ock beets, squashes, and 
melons. 
E. Iff. Fiddle (August 14): July 25 - August 6. A survey in 
Pembina County reveals that county as being very seriously 
infested with these insects. From Ramsey and Cavalier Cov.nties, 
also in the northeastern section cf the State, several inquiries 
have been received as there is a noticeable outbreak there. 
M. K. Swenk (July 15 - August 15): In Webster County potato 
plants in a field, and adjacent garden truck were badly injured 
by swarms of Epic aula cinerea Forst . 
E. Y7. Mendennall (August 1) : Blister beetles are bad on 
dahlias in gardens and nurseries at St. Paris, Champaign County. 
H. S. Jaques (August 20): The striped blister beetle 
(~l- vittata Fab.) is reported very common in Van Buren County. 
SPOTTED CUCUMBER BEETLE (D iabrotica duodecimpunctate Fab.) 
J. J. Davis (August 19): The spotted cucumber beetle was 
reported damaging flowers, tomatoes and other garden crops at 
Renssalaer, August 15.. At Ligonier (August 15) it was reported 
as damaging small corn. 
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POTATO ANT- TCLIaTO 
POTATO STALK V/EEVIL ( Trichobaris trinotata Say) 
U. L. Midlake (August 23): The potato stalk weevil is 
attacking eggplant. 
M. H. Swenk (July 15 - August 15): During the third week 
in July a potato field in Platte County was found practically 
destroyed by the potato stalk weevil. 
POTATO LEAFHOPPER (Smpoasca fabae Harr.) 
L. W, Brannon (August 13): The potato leafhopper has been 
more abundant this season than it was last season. 
