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and hundreds were feeding heavily on papaya seedlings. (Det. by H. G. Barber.) 
The chrysomelid Phy torus pinguis Baly. has been observed to be the most 
prolific insect every to have been seen by the writer. Its attacks are espe- 
cially severe on breadfruit and mango, the latter being often defoliated. Four 
wild hosts are also heavily infested and a number of others seem to be satis- 
factory hosts. It is sometimes found doing minor damage to vegetable crops. 
No immature stages have been found as yet. (Det. by 0. H. Swezey. ) 
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