
          The larva of this insect burrows into the centre of the stems of
sugar canes occasionally destroying whole acres. The larva figured
was sent from Louisiana & had been described as very destructive
to the cane in that region. The insect figured was presented
to Mr Glover <s>as coming</s> from Mons. Guerin Meneville of Paris
as coming from the Mauritias [Mauritius]. The worm itself was also taken abundantly
in New Orleans in the autumn of [blank] from Demerura and
Laguira in cane sent by the sugar cane expedition where
the plant, had previously been introduced by the planters.

The system of trashing and keeping the cane clean
is said to be the best method of keeping and preserving them
and of preventing the borer and to protect the juice or sap.
This borer worm commits the greatest inury in the cane after
a rapid growth which is followed by a spell of dry weather.

The larva of another <s>insect</s> borer (probably also a Diatrea)
<s>and</s> was also figured [illegible] pl 17 fig 2) is very similar to the
Cane borer in form size and habits & is said to be very destructive
to maize in low grounds in South Carolina in boring
into the stalk generally & is sometimes found in the ears.
This insect resembles the cane borer so much it may <s>illegible</s> prove to be that
it may prove to be closely allied to it . . & needs further examination.
        