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Mississippi R. W, Hanned (April 25): «uite a few complaints have been 
received during the past few weeks in regard to the rough- 
headed cornstalk beetle or sugarcane beetle, Euetheola rugiceps . 
most of which have come from the southwestern part of the State. 
Complaints accompanied by specimens in regard to injury caused 
to young corn and sugarcane have been received from Roxie, 
Crystal Springs, Pelahatchie , McNair, and Yazoo City. Specimens 
were received from Canton where they were reported as injuring 
strawberries. 
EiRBENHOUSE AND ORNAMENTAL PLANTS 
MISCELLANEOUS FEEDERS 
STRAWBERRY FLEA BEETLE ( Haltica ignita 111.) 
Florida G. B. Merrill (March 28): This insect was reported as attack- 
ing citrus, rose, oleander, gladiolus St. August in,e grass, and 
all weeds, at Tampa. 
APIIIX®AE 
0.1. 
Georgia ,.. Snapp (April 20): Apparently more abundant than usual at 
this season of the year. Attacking ornamentals in Fort Valley. 
WHITE FLIES ( Aleurodidae ) 
Oliver I. Snapp (April 4): These insects are apparently more 
abundant than usual on a number of plants and shrubs (ornamentals) 
in the yards at Fort Valley. In some cases considerable damage 
has been done. 
GtaLL 
CHRYSANTHEMUM/ MIDGE ( Diarthronomyia hypogaea Loew ) 
Ohio E. W. Mendenhall (April 26): The chrysanthemum midge has been 
well under control in the greenhouses in Springfield. It was 
taken in time and the use of nicotine sulphate seems the most 
effective. Fumigation does not seem very effective in the con- 
trol of the midges. 
CRAFE MYRTLE 
STRAWBERRY FLEA BEETLE ( Haltica ignita 111. ) 
Florida G. B. Merrill (March 29): At Winter Haven this insect was 
completely defoliating crape myrtle, doing severe damage. 
