CRYPHALUS (?) DEODARA, MS. 277 
attacked are evidence of this beetle being at work, but an 
inspection is always necessary, as there are other insects whose 
attacks appear to produce much the same result on the tree if 
only cursorily examined, 
Prevention and Remedies. 
In the case of ornamental trees and small valuable planta- 
tions it would be comparatively easy to get rid of this pest. 
The attack should be carefully watched, and. when the twigs 
are full of larva, z.¢., about the middle of May, they should be 
broken off and burnt. Any subsequent generations would be 
treated in the same manner. At present, however, it has only 
been found on the larger branches of old trees, and further 
observation is required as to whether it confines its attacks to 
the branchlets on old trees only. 
Points in the Life History requtring further observation. 
t, The number of generations in the year. It is prob- 
able that there are more than one, 
2. Exactly where the eggs are laid. It is probably on 
the bark, as there are no entrance holes into the 
attacked twigs. 
3. Where the winter is passed and in which stage. 
4. Is the attack confined to the upright branchlets on 
the main side branches of the Deodar, or does the 
beetle also attack young growth ? 
