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been informed by Ed. Foster that this identification has been 
verified. It is interesting to note that this is the parasite 
that, literature states, was sent to Dr. H. A. Morgan, then located 
at Baton Rouge, during 1898 by Dr. L. 0. Howard. So far as known, 
there are no records of its being taken in the field in Louisiana 
until recently. It is possible that its occurrence here is due 
to the introduction in 1896. 
TRUCK-CROP INSECTS 
POTATO AMD TOMATO 
COLORADO POTATO BEETLE ( Leptinotarsa decemlineata Say) 
New York G. E. Smith (July 15): This insect is reported from Orleans County 
as being bad in early plantings. 
Pennsylvania P. R. Myers (July 19): This insect is very abundant in Cumberland 
County, Pa., this year, and mare farmers are spraying than ever before 
Maryland W. White (July 30) : This has been one of the most serious potato 
beetle years I have observed in eastern Maryland. 
Georgia 0. I. Snapp (May 29): Potato beetles were present in destructive 
numbers on this date in a field where young tomato plants were grow- 
ing. It was necessary to enforce control measures in this field. 
POTATO FLEA-BEETLE ( Epitrix cucumeris Harr.) 
}iew York G. E. Smith (July 15): This insect is very destructive and abundant 
in Orleans County. 
North Dakota R. L. Webster (July 3): Foliage shows severe damage, and beetles 
are still abundant on this date. 
POTATO LEAFHOPPER ( Empoasca mali LeB . ) 
Wisconsin J. E. Dudley, Jr. (July): This insect is reported from Dane County, 
attacking potatoes, probably more abundant at this time than in an 
average year. Its first appearance was observed about the middle 
of June, hopperburn also commencing to show up on early varieties. 
* owa Fred D. Butcher (July 7): Injury is showing on early plantings, 
severe in the southern part of the State (Henry County), and just 
showing in northern Mitchell County. 
North Dakota R. L. Webster (July 3): The first adult leafhoppers were observed 
on potato foliage on this date. (July 18): Nymphs were first 
observed on potato foliage on this date, but no tipburn is yet 
evident at Fargo. 
