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PROBABLE IMPORTATIONS. 
Amongst deleterious insects that it is anticipated will find their way into 
the colony, the following may be specified in connection with the particular 
plants they affect. Many plant-enemics have already been introduced from 
outside, and have become established in our cultivations; and the number of 
- probable new importations will therefore appear small to those who are not 
‘apprised of this fact. In some few cases the names of insects already met with 
here are included, insomuch as their range of occurrence in the colony is quite 
limited. Such names are distinguished by an asterisk. 
INSECTS INJURING PiP-FRUIT TREES. 
APPLE. 
Codlin Moth (Carpocapsa pomonella). In apples, quinces, or pears, or in 
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packages or cases that have contained this fruit. From any of the Australian _ 
colonies with the exception of Western Australia, from Europe, and from 
~ North America. 
False Codlin Moths (Cacweia responsoria and C. postvittana). In apples, 
or in packages or cases that have ccntained this fruit. These insects injure 
apples as does the codlin moth. ‘The former of them has been thus referred 
to: “ A pest of the very worst kind, and in many cases its ravages have been of 
a most serious nature’ (C. French). Its arrival may be anticipated from 
Victoria, whereas C. postvittana may arrive from New South Wales.* 
Apple-blossom Cureulio (Anthonomus pomorum, L.). A small weevil, about 
#-inch in length, that undergoes its transformation within the flower- 
bud. In boxes containing earth and vegetable débris that have been derived 
from orchards infested with this insect. From European countries, including 
Mediterranean provinces. Introduction not highly probable. 
Apple Weevil (Rhynchites baccus, L.). A purplish-red beetle with metallic 
reflections, having a body less than }-inch in length. Feeding whilst in 
the grub condition upon the pulp and ovary of the young fruit (Lunardoni, A.). 
Injuring pear also. Introduction possible, and ina manner mentioned under 
Anthonomus pomorum. From Europe. 
Mussel Scale (ALytilaspis pomorum). Especially injurious to the apple, 
accounted to bein Tasmania even more deleterious than is the codlin moth. On 
apples, also on apple-trees, or on scions or buds thereof, or on various other 
plants, e.g. Frequently brought here already on fruit from southern colonies, 
but not yet established in the colony; from other Australian colonies, from 
Europe, and from America. 
* Oleander Round Seale (Aspidiotus camellie). This scale insect was 
found on the Sandwich Islands “‘ upon imported apple, pear, and peach trees in 
such numbers that some of the trees had died.” (A. Koebele.) 
Pernicious or San José Seale Insect (Aspidiotus perniciosus). Attackin 
apple, pear, quince, peach, apricot, and other deciduous trees. One of the 
worst scale insects known. On nursery stock, scions, or buds, or even on fruit. 
From N. 8. Wales, Victoria, or California. Its occurrence has been noticed 
by the writer in five Queensland orchards; in four of them it is already 
stamped out. 
Apple Web Moth (Hyponomeuta matinella, Zeller). Feeds gregariously 
on leaves and flower-buds of apple. The damage occasioned by this pest in 
France in some years amounted to a million of francs (Girard, A.). On young 
apple-trees in the egg condition during certain months. From Huropean 
eountries, including those bordering the Mediterranean. 
*An insect congeneric with these has been met with by the writer in the Stanthorpe district, 
but in its case the caterpillar fed exclusively upon the young foliage. 
