plate Vll. 
Pig. 1, eggs of Kermes himalayensis. Green. 
Pig. 2, young newly hatched larva of Kermes, himalayensis. 
Fig. 3, adult female viewed from behind (after Green). 
Fig. 4, antenna of adult female X450 (after Green). 
Pig. 5, young insect with the scale partially formed round it. 
Fig. 6, brnneh of oak with young immature scales to be seen in considerable 
number on the outer bark. 
