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SUGAR CANS 
SCALE INSECT ( Aclerda sp.) 
Lcuisians. T. H. Jones (April 11.) "Specimens of this scale insect were 
sent me on May 8 by Mr. T. C» Barber, though the pest had "been 
noted some tine previously by hid. It was taken on sugar cane 
growing in the greenhouse at the Sugar Experiment Station at 
Audubon Park, and Mr* Barber has. more recently reported it. 
outdoors on grass near the greenhouse, the grass being 
^S &FPgP^g F. gggji catuSa Both Mr. H. Morrison and Professor G. P. 
Eeiris;. have seen specimens of the scale insect reporting noth- 
ing further than genus. It appears that it may be an undes- 
crioed species, that it has net been taken in Louisiana before, 
and possibly is a recent introduction. Indications are that 
it will not prove to be a serious pest of sug^r cane »t least, 
and Mr. Barber reports that it is highly parasitized." 
(Special Report.) 
COTTON. 
. . COTTON APHID ( Aphis go SS ypii Glov.) 
Texas, A. J. Reinhard (May 18). "Not abundant thus far in Brazos 
Oounty. A ?ery severe infestation during April was reported 
from Karnes County, wherein the reporter states that they 
have completely destroyed a large acreage this year." 
CUTWORM (Undetermined) 
Texas. A. J. Reinhard (May 18). "In$&stSfcs and Karnes Counties cut- 
worms are reported abundant in all fields; in some fields 
from 10 to 15 per cent, of the plants have been d estroyed." 
