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Mississippi. C. Lyle (May 23): A correspondent at Shuqualak, Noxubee County, 
recently reported that pillbugs were abundant in his sweetpotato bed. 
P OTATO AND TOMATO 
COLORADO POTATO BEETLE ( Lepitinotarsa d ecemlineata Say) 
South Carolina. P. Sherman (May 2k): Severe damage has been caused to toma- 
toes at Walhalla. Damage heavier than usual in the western part of the 
State. 
Florida. J. R. Watson (May 21): Moderately abundant in the Hastings potato . 
district. 
G. B. Merrill (May 23): Moderately abundant at La Crosse, Santa Fe, 
and Hague, in Aluchua County. Potatoes are generally mature and are being 
dug before the beetles can become very abundant on the vines. 
Missouri. L. Haseman (May 23): Colorado potato beetles have been ovipositing 
since May 10 and some eggs have hatched at Columbia. Infestation not so 
heavy as usual. 
Nebraska. M. H. Swenk (May 21): Beetle very abundant over the State. 
Kansas. H. R. Bryson (May 2k): Eirst observed on plants at Manhattan on May 
S and 9 . 
Oklahoma. C. E. S.tiles (May 17): The first brood is seriously injuring 
potatoes. 
Idaho. R. W. Haegele (May 21): Early potatoes are being dusted in Canyon 
County, in the southwestern part of the State. 
POTATO ELEA BEETLE ( Epitrix c ucumeris Harr. ) 
Connecticut, H. Turner (May 22): The potato flea beetle is about as abundant 
as usual; many adults observed an potatoes and weeds. 
GRAY BLISTER BEETLE ( Epicanta cinerea Forst.) 
Florida. J. R. Watson (May 21): Blister beetles, particularly E. c inerea, 
has been troublesome on tomatoes and potatoes in some sections. 
LEAF-FOOTED BUG (Leptoglossus phyll cpns L . ) . . 
South Carolina. F. Sherman (May -2k) : More abundant than usual on Irish pota- 
toes at Clemson College. The wilting of plant tops is appreciable. 
Mississippi. C. Lyle (May 23): Specimens collected from Irish potato plants 
were received from Meadville, Frankl in County, on May 7 • No injury was 
reported. 
Texas. F. L. Thomas (May 23): L. phyllopus was reported as attacking arti- 
choke and roses in local gardens at College Station. 
