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Illinois C. C. Compton (May 15): This insect was very abundant in 
asparagus fields of Cook County May 12. 
BEAMS 
MEXICAN BEAN BEETLE CSpilaohna corrupta Mils.) 
Delaware H. L. Cozier (May 17): ■ A single adult of the Mexican bean 
"beetle was "beaten from a peach tree at Bridgeville May 1. 
This is the first adult observed for this season, which is 
earlier than usual. 
Maryland E. N. Cory (May 6): This insect emerged early, but returned 
to hibernation. 
Virginia 77. J. Schoene (May): The first adults of the Mexican bean 
beetle were found at Blacksburg May 22. 
P. J. Chapman {l>y 22): The first beetle appeared in the 
field May, 3, which is approximately the same time as last year. 
At that time (Hay 3) the earliest beans were coming into bloom. 
Very few beetles are in the field at present. The large com- 
mercial spring crop of snap beans iz a.]mos-t certain.. to .escape 
injury this year, as some beans will bo picked within a week. 
(Kay 24): Records to date from hibernation cages indicate 
that a large number of beetles survived the winter in eastern 
Virginia. Both second and third brocd individuals show a sur^ 
vival on this date of approximately 40 per cent, ^any beetles 
ore now appearing in the fields and a few egg masses have been 
found. Snap beans are being picked in the vicinity of Norfolk. 
It appears that the large spring crop will escape important 
damage . 
N. F . Howard (Ma.yl6): Mr. 0. E. Gahn reported that 15 per 
cent of the beetles placed in hibernation cages at Arlington 
Farm in the fall of 1923 had already emerged, indicating high 
survival, and that heavy spring infestation may be expected in 
that section. 
North Carolina C. H. Brannon (May 15): The Mexican bean beetle has made 
its appearance, but no serious damage has occurred. 
South Carolina M. H. Brunson (May 23): This insect is becoming .abundant 
in many bean fields in the eastern part of the State. 
Ohio N. P. Howard (M.^y 15-16): The first Mexican bean beetle was 
found in the field at Columbus on May 15, and at Athens May 16. 
There- has been activity in the hibernation cages during warm 
periods for the past two weeks, but the recent cool weather 
has inhibited activity. 
A correction - Reference to this insect at Biloxi, Miss., in 
Vol. 9, No. 3, P-82, refers to Doila.chna ooreaiis Fab, 
