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1909
TRENTON, N. J.
SRELLISH & QUIGLEY, STATE PRINTERS
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Commissioners of the New Jersey State Museum.
State Supt. oF Pustic Instruction, CHARLES J. BAXTER, President. |
State Grotocist, HENRY B. KUMMEL, Secretary.
PRESIDENT STATE Boarp oF AGRICULTURE, E. B. VOORHEES.
PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE, SAMUEL K. ROBBINS.
SPEAKER OF THE Housgé oF ASSEMBLY, JOHN D. PRINCE.
SILAS R. MORSE, Curator.
Heads of the Several Departments of the New
Jersey State Museum.
C. J. BAXTER, STatE SUPERINTENDENT OF Puslic INSTRUCTION,
Educational.
E. B. VOORHEES, Rutcers CoLece,
Agriculture.
JBUEIN TENE 185. KUMMEL, STATE GEOLOGIST,
Geology.
JOHN C. SMOCK, Ex-Stats Groroctst,
Forestry.
JOHN B. SMITH, Srate Entomotocist,
Entomology.
JAMES T. MORGAN, Depurry or Bureau oF Lazor Statistics,
Manufactures.
WILLIAM H. WERNER, Taxidermist of Museum.
HERBERT M. LLOYD, Srcrerary or GroLocican SuRvVEY,
Archeology.
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Letter of Transmittal.
TRENTON, N. J., November 30th, rgog.
To the Honorable John Franklin Fort, Governor of the State of
‘New Jersey:
Stir—I have the honor to present, for the Commissioners of
the New Jersey State Museum, the annual report, including a
Report of the Insects Found in New Jersey.
SILAS RVIMORSE,
Curator.
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Curator’s Report.
In the present report for 1909, we are endeavoring to present
a subject that will be on the line of education, as in the previous
reports. It is a subject that every person in New Jersey should
be interested in and study. It follows the Report on Birds, as
they are the destroyers of the insects.
‘Unless the people of New Jersey study insects and how to
destroy them, it will cost the State many thousand dollars to
prevent the destruction of the crops, trees, etc.
Massachusetts has spent, it is said, over a million dollars in
trying to destroy two imported insects, the Gypsy Moth and
the Brown-Tail Moth, which are sure to invade New Jersey as
they have every New England State.
In selecting Prof. John B. Smith, of the New Jersey Experi-
mental Station, at Rutgers College, we know no better man in
the United States could have been procured. He has a reputation
as one of the best entomologists, not only in this country, but in
Furope. His success is known to every one. We feel sure that
no former report of the State Museum has done more good than
this one will do.
THE NEEDS OF THE MUSEUM.
The one thing we need most is more room. It is impossible
to display many of our specimens, and those that are on exhibi-
tion are so crowded that they are not shown to advantage,
while others cannot be displayed. Our exhibits of school work
cannot be seen to any advantage on account of a proper place to
install them. There should be rooms especially for this depart-
ment of the Museum, where it could be made one of the most
interesting and educational parts of the whole Museum. There
is, in this department, work that was exhibited at seven great
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expositions, and it shows the growth and advancement of the
educational system of New Jersey for the last thirty years.
The specimens now owned by the Museum need double the
space we now have, and we are continually adding to the number.
The historical department can be made one of the best if
room could be had for it. Valuable specimens of this kind are
being lost for the want of room to place them. ‘There are many
valuable specimens in the State that we could procure at no cost
if we could have a place to display them. ‘They are continually
being collected by other States, and thus can never be procured
for the Museum.
ADDITION TO THE MUSEUM'S SPECIMENS BY PURCHASE.
BIRDS. 2 Black Guillemot, M. & F.
Dovekie, F.
Whistling Swan, M. 2 Pomarine Jaeger, M. &. F.
Great Grey Owl, F. 2 Royal Term, M. & F.
Great Horned Owl, M. 2 Least Term, M. & F.
Horned Grebe, M. 2 Greater Shearwater, M. & F.
Mallard Duck, M. 2 Sooty Shearwater, M. & F.
Ring Neck Duck, F. 2 Wilson’s Pintail, M. & F.
Harlequin Duck, F. 2 Cormorant, M. & F. -
2 Northern Phalarope, M. & F. Gadwall, F.
2 Red Phalarope, M. & F. Redhead, F.
Wilson’s Phalarope, F. Ring Neck Duck, M.
2 American Avocet, M. & F. 2 Lesser Snow Goose, M. & F.
2 Long-billed Dowitcher, M. & F. 2 Greater Snow Goose, M. & F.
2 Stilt Sandpiper, M. & F. 2 Marbled Godwit, M. & F.
2 White Rumped Shrike, M. & F. ° 2 Western Sandpiper, M. & F.
2 American Oyster Catcher, M. & F. Wilson’s Plover, F.
2 Pine Siskin, M. & F. 2 Red Bellied Woodpecker, M. & F.
2 Lark Sparrow, M. & F. 2 Fork Tailed Flycatcher, M. & F.
2 Lincoln Sparrow, M. & F. 2 Arizona Kingbird, M. & F.
Prairie Hen, M. 2 Olive Sided Flycatcher, M. & F.
Yellow-Headed Blackbird, F. 2 Canada Jay, M. & F.
Ruby-Crowned Kinglet, F. Cowbird, F.
Spotted Sandpiper, F. Lapland Longspur, F.
American Pipit, F. Savanna Sparrow, F.
2 Brown-headed Nuthatch, M.& F. . Henslow’s Sparrow, F.
2 Canadian Chickadee, M. & F. 2 Ard. S. T. Sparrow, M. & F.
Gray Cheek Thrush, M. 2 Swamp Sparrow, M. & F.
2 Bicknell’s Thrush, M. & F. Indigo Bunting, F.
2 Wilson’s Thrush, M. & F. Summer Tanager, F.
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CURATOR’S REPORT.
Prothonotary Warbler, F.
Golden Warbler, M. & F.
Nashville Warbler, M. & F.
Cape May Warbler, M.
Yellow Warbler, F.
Magnolia Warbler, F.
Bay Breasted Warble ian pee Ee
Yellow Palm Warbler, M. & F.
Prairie Warbler, M. & a
Kentucky Warbler, M. & F.
Wilson’s Warbler, F.
Canadian Warbler, F.
Louisiana Water Thrush, F.
Conn. Warbler, F.
Morning Warbler, F.
Bewicks Warbler, M. & F.
House Wren, M. & F.
American Scoter, M. & F.
Long-billed Curlew, M. & F.
Hairy Woodpecker, M.
Wood Pewee, M. & F.
Yellow Billed Flycatcher, M. & F.
Orchard Oriole, M. & F.
Boat Tailed. Grackle, M. & F.
Blue Grosbeak, F.
FISH.
Brown ‘Trout.
Brook Trout.
Porcupine Fish.
Fool Fish.
Trunk Fish.
Angel Fish.
Moon Fish.
Saw Fish.
Sea Bat.
Horse Foot Crab, large and small.
Hermit Crab.
Fiddler Crab,
Swimming Crab.
Brook ‘Trout.
Purple Spined Urchin.
Key Hole.
Sea Horse.
Devil Fish.
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MAMMALS.
Mounted Fisher.
Group of 6 mounted Beaver.
Moles.
Mice.
Mounted group of 3 Deer.
Mounted Raccoon.
BIRDS’ EGGS.
Holboell’s Grebe eggs.
Banastienj)aecer ess.
Ring-bill Gull eggs.
Gull-billed Terms eggs.
Caspian Terms eggs.
Sooty Terms egg.
Fulamr egg.
Cormorant egg.
American Merganser egg.
Baldpate egg.
13 Blue-winged Teal eggs.
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Canvas Back egg.
Old Squaw egg.
Harlequin eggs.
American Bittern eggs.
American Egret eggs.
Yellow-crowned Night Heron eggs.
Purple Gallinule eggs.
Bartramian Sandpiper eggs.
Canada Grouse egg.
English Pheasant egg.
Mourning Dove eggs.
Cooper’s Hawk oa
American Osprey egg
Burrowing Owl eggs.
Hairy Woodpecker
Arkansas Kingbird e
Prairie Horned Lark eggs.
American Magpie eggs.
Blue Jay eggs.
Northern Raven egg.
Rusty Grackle egg.
Savanna Sparrow eggs.
Blue Grosbeak eggs.
Barn Swallow eggs.
Red-eyed Vireo eggs.
Blue-winged Warbler egg.
La. Water Thrush eggs.
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10 REPORT OF NEW JERSEY STATE MUSEUM.
PUBLICATIONS RECEIVED.
1908— November—
Twenty-sixth Annual Report of the Public Museum of Milwaukee.
Museum News, Central Museum, Brooklyn, N. Y.
Zoological Bulletin, Division of Zodlogy, Harrisburg, Pa.
University Bulletin, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor.
Proceedings of the Biological Society of Washington, D. C.
Report of New York State Museum—The Gypsy and Brown-Tail Moths
’ New Jersey Review of Charities and Corrections.
The Oodlogist.
December—
Museum News, Central Museum, Brooklyn, N. Y.
Zoological Bulletin, Division of Zodlogy, Harrisburg, Pa.
1909—J anuary—
Museum News, Central Museum, Brooklyn, N. Y.
Zoological Bulletin, Division of Zodlogy, Harrisburg, Pa.
Bulletin of New York Botanical Garden.
Annual Report of the Field Museum, Chicago, 1908.
Contributions to Texan Herpetology.
The Auk, Ornithology Bulletin.
February—
Museum News, Central Museum, Brooklyn, N. Y.
Zoological Bulletin, Division of Zodlogy, Harrisburg, Pa.
Bulletin of the New York Botanical Gardens.
March—
Bulletin of the New York Botanical Gardens.
Museum News, Central Museum, Brooklyn, N. Y.
Zoological Bulletin, Division of Zodlogy, Harrisburg, Pa.
Reports of the John Crerar Library, Chicago, 1895-1908.
John Crerar Library Handbook, 1907.
John Crerar Library List of Books Exhibited.
John Crerar Library Supplement to the List of Books in the Public Li-
braries of Chicago and Evanston.
John Crerar Library List of Current Periodicais in Reading Room.
John Crerar Library List of Cyclopedias and Dictionaries with a List of
Directories, August, 1908.
Bulletin of the Charleston Museum, Vol. 4, No. 4, April, 1908.
Bulletin of the Charleston Museum, Vol. 4, No. 5, May, 1908.
Bulletin of the Charleston Museum, Vol. 4, No. 6, October, 1908.
Bulletin of the Charleston Museum, Vol. 4, No. 7, November, 1908.
Bulletin of the Charleston Museum, Vol. 4, No. 8, December, 1908.
Bulletin of the Charleston Museum. Vol. 5, No. 1, January, 1900.
Bulletin of the Charleston Museum, Vol. 5, No. 2, February, 1909.
April—
Museum News, Central Museum, Brooklyn, N. Y.
Zoological Bulletin, Division of Zodlogy, Harrisburg, Pa.
General Zoology, Catalogue No. 39.
CURATOR’S. REPORT. II
Zoological Society Bulletin, No. 33.
The Foothills Formation of North Central Colorado.
Report of the State Librarian of Pennsylvania for 1907.
Report of the Smithsonian Institution for 1908.
Pedigree Cultures and Museums, University of Chicago.
The Ecological Succession of Birds, University of Chicago.
New Species of Fishes from Tropical America, Field Museum, No. 132.
Bulletin of the Wisconsin Natural History Society, 1909.
May—
Popular Lectures of Natural History, by S. E. Morse.
University of Illinois, Bulletin No. 135, Bordeaux Mixture.
Journal of Comparative Neurology and Physchology, Wistar -Institution.
Esperanto or Odo.
Anthropologie Metrique, Paris Imprimeris Nationale.
Bulletin of the Chicago Academy of Sciences. =
Chicago Academy of Sciences, Annual Address, 1878.
Chicago Academy of Sciences, Thirty-eighth Annual Report, 1895.
Chicago Academy of Sciences, Thirty-ninth Annual Report, 1896.
Chicago Academy of Sciences, Fortieth Annual Report, 1897.
Chicago Academy of Sciences, Its Past History and Present Collection.
Chicago Academy of Sciences, Historical Sketch of the Academy.
Chicago Academy of Sciences, Higher Fungi of the Chicago Region.
Chicago Academy of Sciences, Glacial Markings of Unusual Forms.
Chicago Academy of Sciences, Observations on Fluviatile Deposits.
Chicago Academy of Sciences, List of Batrachia and Reptilia of Illinois.
Chicago Academy of Sciences, Microscopic Organisms in the Bowlder Clays
of Chicago and Vicinity.
Chicago Academy of Sciences, Northern Pitcher Plantor Side-Saddle
Flower.
Chicago Academy of Sciences, Boulder Clays.
Chicago Academy of Sciences, Micro-Chemistry of Fats.
Chicago Academy of Sciences, Chicago Artesian Wells.
Chicago Academy of Sciences, On Rhizocarps in the Erian Period of Amer.
Chicago Academy of Sciences, A Paper on Elephas Primigenius.
Chicago Academy of Sciences, The Trilobita.
Chicago Academy of Sciences, The Mineralogy of the Chicago Area.
Chicago Academy of Sciences, Birds of the Chicago Area.
Chicago Academy of Sciences, Preliminary Outline, Vol. 2, No. 2.
Chicago Academy of Sciences, Preliminary Outline, Vol. 2, No. 3.
Chicago Academy of Sciences, Preliminary Outline, Vol. 2, No. 4.
Chicago Academy of Sciences, Preliminary Outline, Vol. 3, No. tf.
Chicago Academy of Sciences, Preliminary Outline, Vol. 3, No. 2.
Chicago Academy of Sciences, The Lichen-Flora.
Chicago Academy of Sciences, The Pleistocene Feature and Deposits.
Chicago Academy of Sciences, Mollusca of the Chicago Area.
Chicago Academy of Sciences, Gastropoda.
Chicago Academy of Sciences, The Crinoidea.
Museum News, Central Museum, Brooklyn, N. Y.
Zoological Bulletin, Division of Zodlogy, Harrisburg, Pa.
12) RERORTVOK ENG hE RSE Vi Sie) INGOTS Ewe
June—
Artesian Wells, by John Dean Caton, LL.D.
The Training School, Vineland, N. J.
Zoological Society Bulletin, New York Zodlogical Society.
Amphibians and Reptiles of Arkansas, Academy of Sciences, St. Louis.
Occasional Memoirs of the Chicago Entomological Society, 1900.
Zoological Bulletin, Division of Zoology, Harrisburg, Pa.
Observation on Instantaneous Changes in Color Among Tropical Fish.
Report of the Director of the Aquarium of the Board of Managers, New
York Zoological Society.
August—
Natural History Survey of Illinois, Fishes of Illinois.
Natural History Survey of Illinois, Atlas.
University of Illinois, Circulars Nos. 131 and 133.
University of Illinois, Bulletin No. 136.
Museum of Brooklyn, Institute of Arts and Sciences, Report for 1908.
Arbor and Bird Day, Illinois, 1909. |
Civil Service Commission of New Jersey, First Annual Report.
Progress of Game Protection, Depart. of Agriculture, Washington, D. C.
Museum News, Central Museum, Brooklyn, N. Y.
September—
University of Illinois, The Mineral Contents of Illinois Waters.
University of Illinois, Chemical and Biological Survey of the Waters of
Illinois.
Museum News, Central Museum, Brooklyn, N. Y.
Zoological Bulletin, Division of Zoology, Harrisburg, Pa.
October—
Zoological Society Bulletin, New York Zoological Society.
Bulletin of the Wisconsin Natural History Society, Vol. 6, Nos. 3 and 4.
Bulletin of the Charlestown Museum, Vol. 5, No. 6.
U.S. Dept. of Agriculture, Farmers’ Bulletin 376, Game Laws, 1909.
Museum News, Central Museum, Brooklyn, N. Y.
Colorado Geological Survey, First Annual Report, 1908.
Bulletin of the N. Y. Botanical Garden, Hudson-Fulton Celebration.
Erie, Pa., Public Library, Annual Report.
Bulletin No. 2 of the Wistar Institute of Anatomy and Biology.
Penn.
Museum, Memorial Hall, Fairmount Park, Bulletin No. 2, 4 and is)
Penn. Museum, Memorial Hall, Fairmount Park, Bulletin No. 6.
Penn.
Penn.
Penn
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Penn.
Penn.
Penn.
Penn.
Penn.
Penn.
Penn.
. Museum
909.
Museum
Museum
Museum
Museum
Museum
Museum
Museum
Museum,
Museum,
Memorial Hall, Fairmount Park, Bulletin No. 7.
Memorial Hall, Fairmount Park, Bulletin No. 8.
and School of Industrial Art, Thirty-third Annual Report,
and School of Industrial Art, No. 9, January, 1905.
and School of Industrial Art, No. 10, April, 1905.
and School of Industrial Art, No. 11, July, 1905.
and School of Industrial Art, No. 12, October, 1905.
and School of Industrial Art, No. 13, January, 1906.
and School of Industrial Art, No. 14, April, 1906.
and School of Industrial Art, No. 15, July, 1906.
Penn. Museum
Penn. Museum
Penn. Museum
Penn. Museum
Penn. Museum
Penn. Museum
Penn. Museum
Penn. Museum
Penn. Museum
Penn. Museum
Penn. Museum
Penn. Museum
Penn. Museum
Penn. Mtuseum
Potters.
Penn. Museum
Penn. Museum
Penn. Museum and School of Industrial Art, Artificial Soft Paste Porcelain.
CURATOR S “REPORT.
and School of Industrial Art, No.
and School of Industrial Art, No.
and School of Industrial Art, No.
and School of Industrial Art, No.
and School of Industrial Art, No.
and School of Industrial Art, No.
and School of Industrial Art, No.
and School of Industrial Art, No.
and School of Industrial Art, No.
and School of Industrial Art, No.
and School of Industrial Art, No.
and School of Industrial Art, No.
and School of Industrial Art, No.
and School of Industrial Art, Tulip Ware of the Pa. Ger.
16, October, 1906.
17, January, 1907.
18, April, 1907.
19, July, 1907.
20, October, 1907.
21, January, 1908.
22, April, 1908.
23, July, 1908.
24, October, 1908.
25, January, 1909.
26, April, 1909.
27, Jatly, 1900.
28, October, 1909.
and School of Industrial Art, Majolica of Mexico.
and School of Industrial Art, Lead Glazed Pottery.
Penn. Museum and School of Industrial Art, Tin Enameled Pottery.
Penn. Museum and School of Industrial Art, Salt Glazed Stoneware.
Table of Contents.
Part I—Insects, their Classification and Distribution,
Chapter 1—Introductory,
2—Classification and Development,
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Part Il—Systematic List,
Order Thysanura,
4—-Benefits and Injuries Caused by Insects,
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Explanations of Abbreviations and Acknowledgments,
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Summary,
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Part Insects, their Classification
and _ Distribution.
CHA pera
INTRODUCTORY.
Twenty years ago, Dr. Geo. H. Cook, then State Geologist
as well as Director of the Agricultural Experiment Stations,
asked me to prepare, as part of the final report of the survey
which was published in 1890, a list of the insects known to
occur in New Jersey. The time was brief, the sources of in-
formation were few and our knowledge of the classification of
some of the orders was limited. That, under the circumstances,
the list should be incomplete and imperfect was to be expected,
and no one recognized that better than I. Nevertheless, in spite
of its defects, the list served a useful purpose and stimulated
interest beyond all expectation. It also produced so much addi-
tional information that, in 1899, ten years later, the State Board
of Agriculture authorized me to prepare another edition, or in
reality a new work, which was published in 1900 as a supplement
to the T'wenty-seventh Annual Report. |
In this second edition a number of departures were made.
More time being allotted and more material being at hand, the
aid of specialists in the various orders was enlisted and a much
more complete picture of the insect fauna was obtained. LIllus-
trations were introduced and an attempt was made to picture at
least representative species of the main groups. And, while it
was impossible to give much information about so many species,
a great many brief notes on food habits and on the methods of
dealing with economic species were incorporated.
The publication was the most ambitious faunal list ever at-
tempted in the United States, and it proved unexpectedly ac-
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ceptable and useful. Requests were received from all parts of
the country, from educational institutions and students, and long
since the entire edition was exhausted. There is, perhaps, no
similar work in such general use, and copies that find their way
to dealers in second-hand books find a ready. sale at a good price.
The book has stimulated study and has created increased de-
mand for information concerning insect habits from all parts of
the State. There is no other one work in New Jersey libraries
from which an equal amount of such information can be ob-
tained, and as a reference work it is in constant demand.
Since the publication of the last edition a new generation of
collectors and students has come into being, and the entomolog-
ical societies in New York City, Brooklyn, Philadelphia and in
Newark have increased largely in membership. New Jersey still
furnishes a favorite hunting-ground for many of these collectors
and students, and our knowledge of the species has increased
enormously. In the present edition there are 139 recorders, and
many of those that had only a few records in the last edition
have contributed liberally to this. Almost an equal number of
contributors have died or have ceased to add to entomological
work; but their notes are still serviceable and suggestive.
Among those who have contributed to the actual work of
preparing the list there have been additions and subtractions.
Mr. R. P. Dow has contributed a list of Thysanura, an order
which was entirely unrepresented before. In the Neuropterous
orders Mr. Nathan Banks is still authority, save in the Odonata,
which, as before, have been done by Dr. Philip P. Calvert. The
biting and sucking lice have been worked over by Prof. Herbert
Osborn, and the list is from his publications as marked for me
by him. In the Homopterous section of the Hemiptera, Mr. E.
P. Van Duzee has helped me out and has identified a large part
of the species for collectors of New Jersey material, while Dr.
W. E. Britton has very kindly done the Aleyrodide. In the
Hemiptera Heteroptera Mr. J. R. de la Torre Bueno has pre-
pared the list except in the Capside, in which Mr. Otto Heidmann
has again contributed. In the Orthoptera Mr. James G. A. Rehn
has arranged the list and has named much of the material gath-
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ered. In the Coleoptera and Lepidoptera the list has been writ-
ten by me with such help as is specifically acknowledged, except
that the Microlepidoptera are almost entirely the work of Mr.
W. D. Kearfott. In the Hymenoptera Mr. Henry L. Viereck is
responsible for the present general arrangement, the gall-flies
and ants being written by Mr. Beutenmuller and Dr. Wm. M.
Wheeler, respectively. The Diptera are again listed by Mr. C.
W. Johnson except for the gall-midges, which were done by Mr.
Beutenmuller, and the mosquitoes, which were written by Mr.
John A. Grossbeck. To all these gentlemen especial thanks are
due, for without their help the list would have lacked much of its
present completeness and accuracy. I have not mentioned here,
specifically, all who have assisted to greater or less extent, but
individual help will be found acknowledged in connection with
the particular specialty, and I do not consider this assistance less
valuable or worthy of grateful recognition because of its smaller
scope.
To the members of the Newark Entomological Society, of the
Brooklyn Entomological Society, of the New York Entomo-
logical Society, of the Feldman Social and of the American
Entomological Society I am indebted for hearty co-operation and
encouragement in all phases of this work.
In this edition the intention has again been to connect it with
the preceding, so that so far as possible every name in the latter
should be identifiable here. In most orders this has been possible;
but not in all. Sometimes names are omitted without explana-
tion where they were recorded as only probable; in such cases
the probability has for some reason become remote, and that
should be considered the explanation.
Where species have been transferred from one genus to
another, the generic name used in the previous list is given in
parentheses after the specific name; but when several species in
succession have been so transferred, the generic name may appear
in parentheses only two or three times to call attention to the
matter and to locate the transferred names.
In no case must the synonyms given here in parentheses or
following an = sign be considered as a scientific synonymical
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reference. It means only that the first name given is the correct
name or theyname now in use to represent the species previously
recorded under the second name or the name inclosed in paren-
theses. These references are merely for the identification of the
names used in the previous edition and carry no weight otherwise.
THE INSECTS OF NEW JERSEY. 19
CHAPTER IL
The system used in this list is practically the same as that of
the previous edition, and it may be well to briefly state the char-
acters of the orders as used here.
I assume that the primitive insect from which all the types now
existing have descended was a small, soft-bodied creature living
in moist earth or mud along the banks of bodies of water. It had
six true legs, and probably leg-like abdominal appendages, no
wings, no compound eyes or no eyes at all, and no developed
breathing system; taking in oxygen from the surrounding
moisture through all parts of the skin surface. The head was
not much differentiated from the rest of the body, and the mouth
parts were generalized, with three or four pairs of fleshy processes
from which the jointed and other appendages of the more
specialized mouth structures developed. These were the Proto-
thysanura, and creatures not so very different occur among the
Thysanura of the present day. The latter, however, have in some
cases well developed mouth parts, while many live in dry places
and have a fairly complete tracheal system. ‘There are no distinct
metamorphoses and the insects are wingless throughout.
Our primitive Thysanurans divided early into two branches
on mouth structure; some becoming mandibulate or fitted for
chewing, while others became haustellate, fitted for puncturing
plant or animal cells, and living on the juices alone. In both
these branches wings developed, very different in type and yet
with fundamentally the same scheme of venation.
The little order Thysanoptera has the mouth parts fitted for
puncturing or scraping the surface so as to get at the plant juices,
which are then drawn into the body. The wings are long, very
narrow, frail, not connected, and altogether the structure is
primitive. Popularly they are known as Thrips, and some of
them are decidedly injurious to farm crops.
A decided step forward is made in the Rhyngota, in which the
mouth parts are developed into slender lancets fitted for piercing,
and are protected by a jointed beak except in the parasitica and
20 REPORT OF NEW JERSEY STATE, MUSEUM.
scale insects. ‘These creatures are able to puncture tissue and to
suck the juices of animals or plants as the case may be.
The Parasitica contains those forms without wings, adapted to
live among the hair, on the blood of certain vertebrates, and here
the lancets are retractile into the head, the beak being lost or
modified into a short snout with or without anchor hooks or
processes. 3
The order Homoptera, or Hemiptera-Homoptera, contains the
plant lice, scale insects, leaf-hoppers, mealy bugs, etc., hence 1s,
in its entirety, injurious to the agriculturist. The head is here
closely applied to the thorax, the beak is directed backward and
issues underneath the head so far that, in many cases, it seems
to come out between the front legs. In the scale insects the beak
is lost in the female, and in the males the mouth structures are
partially or altogether lost. When wings are present they are
uniform in texture throughout, but there is often a difference in
the texture of the two pairs. :
The order Heteroptera or Hemiptera-Heteroptera marks the
extreme of the development in the Rhyngota, and here the mouth
structures are more free, the beak often from the front of the
head so that it may be directed straight forward, the forewings
thickened and leathery or chitinous at base, thin and mem-
braneous at tip, usually divided into well-marked regions. None
of the Rhyngota have a completed metamorphosis and altogether
this branch, with sucking mouth parts in all stages, remained a
limited and inferior one.
The branch in which mandibles were developed found a much
greater range of food-getting possibilities and split up into a
much greater number of divisions.
With the development of wings, the thoracic segments which
bear the organs of locomotion became modified. At first the
three segments were similar to each other, and one series retained
this peculiarity, all the rings being of practically equal import-
ance. All these are loose-jointed frail forms with large, trans-
parent wings. A departure was made when the second and
third segments, which bear the wings, became united for more
compact muscular attachments, and the first segment or prothorax
THE INSECTS OF NEW JERSEY. 21
was left free. The highest specialization was reached when all
three of the thoracic segments united to form a compact body
supporting all the organs of locomotion. These modifications,
‘once started, tended to become intensified, and there is little
difficulty now in recognizing the orders belonging to each series.
Perhaps the simplest type in general structure are the /sop-
tera, including what are generally known as Termites or white
ants. ‘They are soft-bodied, loose-jointed, all the thoracic rings
well developed and altogether primitive in appearance. The
wings are large and frail, net-veined, not united in flight and not
folded when at rest. Yet, while these insects retain their primi-
tive structure, they have become very highly specialized socially,
living’ in immense communities with specialized worker, soldier
and other castes. The workers are blind, never become winged,
and even the sexually-mature winged forms have no resting
stage; the metamorphosis 1s incomplete.
The Mallophaga are the biting lice, and have the same general
form as the Termite workers except that they are more flattened
and are adapted to their parasitic mode of life. Wings are never
developed, the metamorphosis is incomplete, and the insects most
commonly infest birds.
The Corrodentia mark yet another step in advance, but are
still soft-bodied and loose-jointed. The book-lice found in
houses are a common type, and resemble the biting lice in form;
but they are very active and run rapidly. Some forms develop
wings, which are peculiarly veined and not folded when at rest.
The Neuroptera, including Aphis lions and Ant-lions, are yet
further specialized. The larvee retain the Termite worker type,
but are more oval and the jaws are much larger and character-
istically developed for a predatory mode of life. ‘The larve,
when full grown, form true pupz, which remain quiescent until
the adult emerges, and the metamorphosis is thus complete. The
adults have, generally, long, slender bodies, with large wings,
which are laid flat when at rest and not folded. This is by far
is very compact, the constriction between head and thorax is very
is very compact; the constriction between head and thorax is very
well defined, and, altogether, the resemblance to some of the
types of the third series is strongly marked.
22 REPORT OF NEW JERSEY STATE MUSEUM.
It will be noted that all the orders of the first series are terres-
trial in all stages, and that in none of them are the wings folded
in any way.
The second series of the mandibulates is that in which the
first segment of the thorax became separated from and movable
upon the second, while the second and third became closely
_ united. In all cases the head is set into the first thoracic segment,
and there is never any distinct neck between. ‘This series
branched early into two main divisions, one of them adapted to
living on land, the other living in or under water.
The Plecoptera, or plaited winged forms known as stone-flies,
have the wings net-veined, and the hind wings are folded or
plaited beneath the fore wings when they are at rest. The
larve live under stones in water, breathing by means of gill-
tufts; the pupz are active and the metamorphosis is thus incom-
plete.
An advance is noted in the Platyptera, where the transforma-
tions become complete. In general appearance they are not
unlike the stone-flies. but are more compactly built, with the
wings folded in much the same way. They are known as fish-
flies, and some of them are very large and formidable in appear-
ance. ‘The larve live on the bottom of streams under .stones,
breathing through gill-tufts and usually coming to the shore to
pupate. The largest of these larve are known to fishermen as
Hellgramites, and are often gathered in numbers as bait for
bass.
In the terrestrial series the roaches first became developed, and
from them the other members of the order Orthoptera or
straight-winged insects, grasshoppers, katydids, crickets and the
like. In all these the fore wings are actually or comparatively
narrow, more or less thickened in texture, while the hind wings
are folded fan-like beneath them. The pupal stage is active, and
the transformation, therefore, incomplete. Some of the roaches
had, and some yet have, the secondaries transversely folded, and
from this type we derive the Dermoptera and Coleoptera.
The Dermoptera, or ear-wigs, resemble small, short-winged
beetles, with a curious, forceps-like anal appendage, which they
THE INSECTS OF NEW JERSEY. Ze
use in tucking in the elaborately folded hind wings beneath the
short wing-covers. ‘The transformations are incomplete.
The Coleoptera, or sheath-winged insects, commonly called
beetles, illustrate the extreme of this line of development. They
have the fore wings hardened so as to be useless for purposes of
flight, and they are laid on the back so as to meet in a straight
line down the middle. The secondaries are folded transversely
under the wing-covers or elytra, and the metamorphosis is com-
plete.
The third and last of the mandibulate series is that in which
all the thoracic rings are united together to form a more or less
compact or even, barrel-shaped mass. ‘The head is now free from
the thorax and united to it only by a slender neck. A fly, a bee
or a butterfly will serve as an illustration.
The ancestry of this series began in the aquatic forms passing
the larval stages under water, and the Ephemerida or day-flies are
the earliest types. The larve live in the mud of stream and other
water bodies in immense numbers and, when full grown, change
to frail, gossamer-winged flies which have the fore wings larger
than the second pair and both pairs held upright like those of
butterflies when at rest. Most of the species have slender anal
filaments, the mouth parts are aborted and the life period is very
short in the adult stage, though as larve they may live for years.
The transformations are incomplete.
The Odonata or dragon flies are also aquatic in the larval stage
and in their day were numerous and well developed. They have
two pairs of flat, net-veined, similar wings, and they are predatory
in habit. The larve live in the mud of ponds and among water
plants, feeding upon any soft-bodied insects that come in their
way, and the pupa is as active as the larva. The order has many
structural peculiarities in all stages and thas no descendants, the
line now tending to become lost.
From the Ephemerid type two lines diverged in larval struc-
ture—one to a caterpillar-like larva living in*mud and moist
places generally, the other toward a similar larva living in
water and building a tube or case for protection. The latter are
known as Trichoptera or “‘caddice-flies,” the larve either preda-
tory or plant-feeding. ‘The adults have the wings more or less
24 REPORT-OF NEW: JERSEY STATE MUSEUM.
densely covered with hair, the hind pair is folded under the fore
wings and the mouth parts are aborted. The transformations
are complete, and some of the local caddices or cases are marvels
of structure and mimicry.
Direct descendants of this order are the Lepidoptera or scale-
winged insects, including butterflies and moths. In these the
mouth parts of the adult are modified into a coiled tongue serving
-only to lap up liquid food, while the caterpillars or larve have the
mandibles well developed and chew their food. The transforma-
tions are complete.
The mud or earth living larve developed at once into terrestrial
types, of which the oldest and most generalized are the Afecoptera
or scorpion flies. They derive their common name from the fact
that the males of many of the species are furnished with a promi-
nent anal forceps curved upward like the tail of a scorpion,
although entirely harmless. The wings are long, rather narrow,
net-veined and not folded. The mouth parts are prolonged into
a beak-like structure in which the parts are much divided and
synthetic in type. They are predatory in all stages and the trans-
formations are complete.
The Hymenoptera contain the bees, wasps, ants, saw-flies and
the like, and among them we find the highest type of social
organization and the extreme of intellectual development among
- insects. ‘The mouth parts are in many cases elongated to enable
them to gather the nectar of flowers, and they have four trans-
parent wings with comparatively few veins and cells except in
the saw-flies, where the venation is more complicated. ‘The trans-
formation is complete and in many cases the larva is dependent
for its food upon the supply gathered by its parent. |
The Diptera or flies can always be recognized by having two
wings only, the hind pair appearing as vestiges merely. ‘The
larve are mostly footless, grub-like or maggots, and, while there
is no development of social or intellectual characters, the flies are
in their transformations and physical structure at the head of the
insect world. ‘The mouth structures are variably developed and
may be adapted for lapping as in the common house-fly, or for
piercing and sucking as in the equally common mosquito. The
THE INSECTS OF NEW JERSEY. 25
importance of certain of these flies to the human ‘race has only
come to be appreciated in very recent years.
An offshoot from the Diptera, which has become partially
parasitic, we find in the fleas, for which the ordinal term Sipho-
naptera is used. ‘They are wingless, laterally compressed, and
live as adults on warm-blooded, hair or fur-coated animals.
In a graphic form the scheme of classification is shown on
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For convenience of cataloguing, the sequence of the orders is
modified so that all the neuropterous forms are grouped together
before the Rhyngota, irrespective of the series to which they
belong in point of development.
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CHAPTER III.
FAUNAL CHARACTERISTICS.
New Jersey is in the Carolinian area of the upper austral zone,
and its relations as a whole are with the territory to the south
and southwest, rather than with that to the north or northeast.
Only in the mountainous northwestern section in Warren and
Sussex Counties is there a distinct element of the Transition zone,
which is manifested to a much smaller extent along the northern
boundary in Passaic and Bergen Counties.
Yet, although the State belongs to one general faunal area,
the fauna is by no means uniform and it offers several very
distinct though not sharply limited regions. ‘These are based
largely upon geologic formations which cannot be discussed here;
but their general boundaries and character should be briefly
stated. And first I wish to credit Dr. Philip P. Calvert with
suggesting the importance and outlining the characters of the
regions to avoid unnecessary elaboration in recording widely
distributed species, and with suggesting the designations for the
various regions. |
Beginning at the northwestern corner of the State we have
the Appalachian region, bounded at the southeast by that series
of elevated ridges extending northeast and southwest, beginning
with the Pochunck Mountain on the north, and reaching the
Delaware River at the Marble Mountain, just north of Easton,
including as part of the ridge the Scott, Jenny Jump and Alla-
muchy Mountains. ‘This region contains the greatest elevations
in the State and resembles in character the adjacent regions of
Pennsylvania and New York. It has not been at all thoroughly
collected, Mr. Johnson’s records at Dunnfield and.in the Water
Gap region forming the most important contributions, and evi-
dencing the transition characters strongly. Thus far no truly
boreal elements have been found, but there may be a trace in the
unexplored sections of the mountains,
Fast and a little south of the Appalachian come the High/lands,
fairly defined at their western border, but very irregular at the
28 REPORT OF NEW: JERSEY STATE MUSEUM.
junction with the Piedmont Plain. “This contains the hilly
country of most parts of Hunterdon and Morris, and of smaller
areas in Passaic and Bergen Counties. It extends from Riegels-
ville on the Delaware north to the junction with the Appalachian
above Phillipsburgh. From the Delaware it extends irregularly
eastward to the vicinity of White House Station on the Central
Railroad of New Jersey. From that point it extends northeast
-inavery irregular line to the northern boundary, taking in Morris
Plains, Boonton and Butler near the edge of the line. It extends
as a narrow border along the northern line of the State and sends
two spurs to the south. One of these spurs includes the Palisades
and Highlands along the western shore of the Hudson River, to
Hoboken. ‘The second extends southward to Paterson, is there
broken by the Passaic Valley and then takes in the narrow ridge
of the Orange or Watchung Mountains, the southern tip coming
near to Somerville. This region is rolling or hilly in character,
with deciduous forests, and contains much area under cultivation.
The transition element is marked though not conspicuous in this
region, and many of the New York species come into it. A
large part of the Orange Mountain and Palisade districts have
been thoroughly collected in some of the orders, but along the
northern border little has been done except in the Greenwood
Lake district, and in the more central portion only the Hopat-
cong territory has been explored. The Ramapo Mountains are
almost unknown entomologically, and so indeed are most of the
ridges in line with and parallel to the Green Pond Mountain.
The Piedmont Plain takes in the great red sandstone region,
which is quite sharply bounded on the south by a line extending
rather evenly southwest from the mouth of the Raritan River to
Trenton. From Trenton it extends along the Delaware nearly
to Riegelsville, and it fills in to the north everything to the edge
of the Highlands, but does not quite extend to the shore line on
the east. This area is largely under cultivation, has no great
elevations, but has many large swamp areas and low meadow
regions. The forests are deciduous and insect life is less
abundant than to the north or south. There are a number of
distinctive features in this region which are interesting: the
elm-leaf beetle is strictly one-brooded, while in the Delaware
THE INSECTS OF NEW JERSEY. 20
Valley region it is at least partially two brooded; the codling
moth never has a full second brood, and only in exceptional
seasons even a partial one. And so there are other points which
are of economic interest and agricultural importance.
The Delaware Valley region extends south from ‘Trenton
along the Delaware River to the bay, and along the bay to Cape
May, fringed south of Salem Creek by salt marshes. It extends
eastward an average distance of about fifteen miles, until about
opposite Bordentown it crosses the State in a strip about twenty
miles wide to the Monmouth shore. Its northern border is
formed by the Piedmont Plain; its southern and eastern border
merges into the Pine Barrens. When it reaches the Monmouth
shore this region sends a narrow strip northward along the coast-
line, broadening along the shores of Newark Bay so as to take in
the entire peninsula from Jersey City to Bergen Point and
extending up the Hackensack Valley, including all the space
between the Palisade spur of the Highlands on the east and the
edge of the Piedmont Plain on the west. A southward extension
of this region extends in a narrow strip along the ocean to
Point Pleasant and then partially breaks up into a narrow inter-
rupted fringe between the Pine Barrens and the salt marsh, and
even appear on the large islands—e. g., near Barnegat City, on
seven-mile beach, five-mile beach, etc. Islands of this region
occur also in the Pine Barrens, especially along the edges, and
the boundaries here are difficult to establish.
This Delaware Valley region contains the best agricultural
land in the State, and most of it is under cultivation. It is level
or slightly rolling and has a rich diversified flora and insect
fauna. Nearly the whole region has been thoroughly collected
over and its peculiarities are well known.
The Pine Barrens occupy the area between the coastal strip
on the east and the Delaware River region on the west, and alto-
gether contain a greater area than any one other faunal region in
the State. ‘There are no natural boundaries to the north or west,
and it simply merges into the Delaware Valley in an irregular
manner, sending out spurs and islands of all sizes and forms.
A singular detached island extends along the southern shore of
30 REPORT OF NEW JERSEY STATE MUSEUM.
the Raritan River, and from South Amboy to Jamesburg, form-
ing an excellent collecting ground.
The term “barrens” applied to this area is, in a way, a mis-
nomer. ‘There are many desolate stretches of pines and scrub
oaks on a level sandy soil, but, on the other hand, there are
hundreds of acres of excellent truck lands, and for small fruits —
there is no better section in the State. Pines and scrub oaks are,
however, the dominant trees, and the country is level or but
slightly rolling, the soil more or less sandy. ‘There are acres of
cedar, sphagnum and other swamps in this region, and many of
these have been turned into profitable cranberry bogs. ‘There is
a great diversity of conditions in this area and, in consequence,
the insect fauna is extremely rich. The species on the whole
resemble those of more southern States, and Georgian or even
the Floridian forms are not uncommonly met with, and yet the
only trace of real boreal species has been found in the deep cold
swamps of Ocean County. This area has been thoroughly: ex-
plored by the Philadelphia collectors and certain parts of it by
the New York collectors as well, so that its insects are tolerably
well known.
The Coastal strip includes the marshlands lying between the
bars fringing the coast and the mainland, and also those along
the Delaware Bay and the rivers extending inland through the
marshes. ‘The insect fauna is scant, but some very characteristic
species occur.
The strictly maritime region extends along the coast from
Sandy Hook to Cape May, and is confined to the beach and the
sand hills immediately back of it. It is not rich in species and the
fauna is fairly well known.
The map which accompanies this report shows these regions
as accurately as is at present possible.
THE INSECTS OF NEW JERSEY. 31
CHAP ie nEN
BENEFITS AND INJURIES CAUSED BY INSECTS.
It is universally understood that insects cause greater or less
injury each year to farm crops, and that injury has been con-
servatively estimated as averaging 20 per cent. of the total
value. For the year 1908 this meant a loss to the United States
at large of $1,500,000,000, an almost incredible sum! In the
state of New Jersey the 20 per cent. depreciation in value 1s
fully maintained when all the crops are jointly considered, and
it means an annual loss to the State running well into the mil-
lions. Much of this loss is avoidable and much of it is avoided by
progressive agriculturists and horticulturists, leaving most of the
burden where it justly belongs—the ignorant, careless or in-
different farmer. 3
But it is fair to present, on the other hand, the fact that with-
out insects many kinds of crops could not be raised at all, and it
iS a serious question whether, if benefit and loss could be bal-
anced, the benefit would not far outweigh the injury. It is as
pollenizers that insects are chiefly beneficial, aside from _ bee-
products, and many of our fruit and forage plants are largely
or altogether dependent upon them for bountiful crops. Red-
clover seed depends upon bumble-bees entirely; small fruits like
strawberries, raspberries, &c., would be only a scant set without
the flies and bees that visit the flowers, and many of our tree
fruits are similarly served.
Cucurbs, including citrons, melons, squashes and the like, need
bees of definite species for best results, and there are few
cultivated plants on which some insects are not of some benefit.
Not only plant life is affected; indeed, almost all farm and
other animals have insect parasites of some kind, internal or
external, and here there is little to be said in favor of insects.
To be sure, many of them are scavengers, removing animal and
other decay, and thus they are indirectly beneficial, but the bene-
fits so derived are in no proportion to the injury caused by the
direct attack. Every dairyman knows that when cattle have to
32 REPORT OF NEW JERSEY: STATE, MUSEUM:
fight flies or other pests they fall off in milk, and every farmer
that ever sold a hide knows that bot holes lessen its value.
Even man does not escape attack, and has parasites as specific-
ally dependent upon him as has any other animal. But it is not
only the direct attack that is annoying, unpleasant or dangerous.
Some of the most common of our pests act as carriers or inter-
mediate hosts for serious diseases. It is bad enough to be bitten
by a mosquito, but if that mosquito inoculates its victim with the
germs of malaria, yellow fever or other pernicious trouble, the
matter becomes much more serious. To be bitten by a flea is no
great matter in itself, but 1f the flea came from a plague-infested
rat, it 1s quite another matter.
It has been definitely demonstrated that a considerable number
of febrile diseases depend for their transmission altogether upon
certain kinds of insects, and that if these insects were eliminated,
the diseases would disappear. :
Ordinary house flies are about the most abundant of all our
usual pests, and besides the annoyance they cause they are capa-
ble of carrying and often do carry the organisms that cause
typhoid fever, and other enteric diseases, consumption, diph-
theria and several other equally dangerous ailments. We must
not, therefore consider these small creatures as insignificant or
unworthy of study and attention. They are more dangerous and
less easily controlled than the large predatory animals of the field
and jungle. A campaign against flies and mosquitoes looks un-
worthy of a comparatively huge animal like man; but the com-
bat is not so unequal and the victims of insect-borne diseases run
into the thousands each month. Large areas of Africa have been
depopulated by the sleeping sickness, borne by a Tsetse fly, and a
similar fly makes the keeping of horses an impossibility in other
portions of the same continent.
The fight against insects is not confined to the farmer and
fruit grower, nor is he the only one that suffers from their depre-
dations. ‘The community at large is as much on the defensive;
but it is only recently that this fact has been appreciated by our
sanitary and medical authorities. As the agriculturist has learned
to control those insects that oppress him and to lessen to the
vanishing point their tax upon him, so it is quite possible to ma-
terially lessen if not to altogether eliminate the fly, mosquito and
other pests that prey upon humanity at large.
Part II—Systematic List.
Order THYSANURA.
This order contains the “spring-tails” and “bristle-tails,’ which are
small or minute, soft-bodied creatures without wings and no obvious
transformations. The mouth parts are feebly developed, without obvious
mandibles, and they are, as a rule, feeders upon the products of decay,
though some of the larger forms are able to attack dry and hard sub-
stances by scraping we surface. They are ,
among the most primitive of existing insects, : : vA
a few of them closely resembling the early y &
stages of ‘“Myriapods,” while in others the a
tracheal system is so feebly developed that
respiration seems a function of the entire f
skin surface. Such insects can live in moist We.
places only, and die as soon as they are ex- 4 z
posed to drying out.
In this order Mr. R. P. Dow has kindly fur-
nished the list, including such species as are
so generally distributed that their occur-
rence in New Jersey is practically certain.
There have been no actual collections.
Sub-order CINURA.
The long anal appendages which give
these insects the name “bristle tails” are
many-jointed and extend straight out.
None of the species are jumpers.
LEPISMA Linn.
L. saccharina Linn. Occurs in households
all over the world and generally in cel-
lars or damp places. Is fond of moist
Sugar, and will feed also on starchy
materials.
L. quadriseriata Pack. Similar in habit to
the preceding, but a native insect, more ... fe : .
Fig. 1.—Silver-fish, Lepisma sp.;
common southwardly. very much enlarged.
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34. REPORT OF NEW JERSEY’ STATE MUSEUM.
THERMOBIA Bergr.
T. domestica Pack. The common “silver-fish” or “fish moth” found every-
where in houses, and usually in dry places around kitchen stoves, in
pantries, and even in dusty drawers. Feeds on starchy material,
and sometimes gnaws the bindings of books. All these species are
economically harmless.
SCOLOPENDRELLA Gerv.
S. gratizce Ryder. In damp places, under leaves and mold; resembles
a minute larval centipede.
CAMPODEA Westw.
C. americana Pack. Common everywhere in woods, under stones and
leaves.
MACHILIS Latr.
M. variabilis Say. Generally distributed in the Atlantic States.
Sub-order COLLEMBOLA.
Much more abundant in species and specimens, and all small or very
small. They are distinguished by a pair of short anal spines or “fureula,”
which are turned under the body and form a spring or leaping organ,
which gives them the common name “spring-tails.”” Most of the species
are feeders on vegetable decay, and they occur literally in thousands on
manure beds, in toad-stools, on stored fermenting vegetables, in cellars
and generally in damp places. A few species occur on living, healthy
plants, but not in such a way as to prove injurious. The insects are very
light, and after a heavy rain thousands may be seen hopping about on
the surface of the pools formed in low meadows. I have seen millions
on the water covering a cranberry bog reflowed late in May or early June.
SMYNTHURUS Latr.
. arvalis Fitch. This and the four next following
species are found on garden plants and are locally
common.
3
. elegans Fitch. With the preceding.
. hortensis Fitch. Common on grasses.
. Quadrimaculatus Ryder. Locally common.
. clavatus Banks. Under rotten bark, Sea Cliff, Long
Island.
Fig. 2.—Podurid ate ’
with spring S. macgillivrayi Banks. Long Island, on weeds, in May.
extended.
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THEIINSE CT SOBUINEW JERSEY: 35
PAPIRIUS Lubbock.
marmoratus Pack. Found on Long Island; probable in New Jersey.
. novee-boracencis Fitch. Under boards and rubbish.
. unicolor Harv. On fungi, Maine to Ohio.
. purpurascens MacGill. Long Island and probably New Jerey.
The number of species occurring in New Jersey will prove greater than
this list shows. The material already in hand indicates this, but unfor-
tunately it has not been worked up.
Pear tl ie
ORCHESELLA Templ.
: flavopicta Pack. Long Island to Tennessee.
TOMOCERUS Nicolet.
. plumbeus Linn. New Jersey is within the faunal region indicated by
MacGillivray for this species.
SEIRA Lubbock.
. buskii Lubb. A common European species which Professor Folsom
regards as a recent .mportation to the eastern United States.
LEPIDOCYRTUS Bourlet.
. albus Pack. Recorded from Maine to Tennessee.
. marmoratus Pack. Massachusetts and probably New Jersey.
. metallicus Pack. Maine to Tennessee.
. pusillus Linn. Another Huropean species; but there is room for doubt
as to the correctness of the identification.
ENTOMOBRYA Rond.
E. fasciata Say. Recorded from Maine to Florida.
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. griseo-olivata Pack. Described from New York.
: purpurascens Pack. Recorded from Maine to Tennessee.
ISOTOMA Bourlet.
. albella Pack. Maine, New York and probably New Jersey.
. fimetaria Linn. Throughout Europe and the United States.
- glauca Pack. Recorded from “Massachusetts to Ohio.”
. nivalis Pack. New Jersey specimens taken are probably this species.
. plumbea Pack. Long Island and probably New Jersey.
- quadri-oculata Tullb. A green-house species, imported from Europe.
ACHORUTES Templ.
boletivorus Pack. Occurs from Maine to District of Columbia.
A. nivicola Fitch. The “snow-flea,’ found very early in the year on snow
banks.
A. pratorum Pack. Described from “New York.”
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PODURA Linn.
P. aquatica Linn. Europe and the United
States generally; equally at home on
land and water.
LIPURA Burm.
L. ambulans Linn. New York to District
of Columbia.
L. fimetaria Linn. A common European
species, which has been taken in Massa-
Fig. 3.—Podurid, commonly found chusetts and Ohio.
on manure beds; spring not visible
because curved beneath body.
ANURIDA Laboul.
A. maritima Guer. Common throughout Europe and the Eastern United
States.
ANOURA Gervais.
A. gibbosa Pack. Recorded from Maine to New York. New Jersey is
probably within its range.
A. granari Nicol. Another European species which has been found as
far west as Ohio, and probably occurs in New Jersey.
Order EPHEMERIDA.
The members of this order are popularly known as “May flies” because
of the time of their greatest abundance, or “day flies’ because of their
short life in the adult stage. The ordinal term here used is based upon
this same peculiarity in their life cycle. The adults have two pairs of
wings, very closely net-veined, frail in texture, and the anterior much
larger than the posterior. The head is large, set on a distinct neck, the
mouth parts are aborted, the eyes prominent and the antenne very short.
The body is loosely jointed and the abdomen has long anal filaments,
varying from three to five in number. The insects are attracted to light
and on favorable evenings in early summer often come in swarms to the
electric lights in cities or towns on lake or river banks. The early stages
are passed in the water, the larve feeding in the mud and ooze, some-
times for a considerable number of years, before they attain maturity.
There are many interesting and peculiar
structures in this, perhaps the most ancient of
the existing types of insects, and the enormous
numbers of individuals that still occur, even
though the number of species is limited, indi-
cates the richness in organic life of the bottoms
in which they feed. They are not of economic
importance from any point of view.
POLYMITARCYS Eaton.
P. albus Say. New Brunswick in July.
HEXAGENIA Walsh.
H. bilineata Say. Caldwell (Cr); New Bruns-
wick (Coll); Westville VI, Riverton VII,
@Gin)F
H. limbata Pict. Hcho Lake, Passaic Co. VII,
2, Normannock VII (Ds).
Fig. 4.—An adult May-fly.
EPHEMERA Linn.
E. decora Wlk. Caldwell, common (Cr).
LEPTOPHLEBIA Westw.
L. cupida Say. (Blasturus) Great Piece Meadows IV, 10-28, very com-
mon (Gr); Caldwell (Cr); Ft. Lee V, 1, Staten Island IV, 17, 27
(Ds); Jamesburg, Trenton IV, 30, Lahaway IV, 1 (Coll); Westville
LV, Oo} (dn);
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L. mollis Eaton. Recorded from New Hampshire to North Carolina.
L. nebulosus Wlk. (Blasturus) - Caldwell (Cry.
L. przepedita Eaton. Riverton V (Jn).
HADROPHLEBIA Eaton.
H. americana Banks. Passaic (Berry); the type locality.
EPHEMERELLA Walsh.
-E. excrucians Walsh. Lake Hopatcong VII, 7, New Brunswick (Coll).
CAENIS Steph.
C. diminutiva Wlk. Occurs from New York to Florida.
C. hilaris Say. Riverton VII (Jn).
BALTIS Leach.
B. propinguus Walsh. Delaware Water Gap VL (Elm)
B. unicolor Hagen. New York to District Columbia.
CLEON Leach.
Cc. vicina Hagen. Caldwell, common (Cr).
CALLIBAETIS Eaton.
C. americanus Banks. Staten island (Ds).
C. ferrugineous Walsh. Ranges from Canada to the Southern States.
C. undatus Pict. (Cleon) New York to Cuba.
BA=ETISCA Walsh.
B. obesa Say. Caldwell, not rare (Cr).
HEPTAGENIA Walsh.
. canadensis Wlk. Del. Water Gap VII (Jn); Caldwell (Cr); New
Brunswick (Coll).
: flaveola Pict. (Bzeetis) New Brunswick VIII, 1 (Coll).
. fusca Wlk. Caldwell, not rare (Cr).
. maculipennis Walsh. New Brunswick V, 22, VII, 10 (Coll).
. interpunctata Say. Riverton VII (Jn).
. pulchella Walsh. Del. Water Gap VII (Jn).
. simplex Walsh. New Brunswick VII, 24 (Coll).
. terminata Walsh. Princeton VI, 11 (Coll).
. verticis Say. Ranges from Canada to Georgia.
. vicaria Say. Recorded from Canada to Georgia.
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Order PLECOPTERA.
The “Stone flies’ which constitute this order are loose-jointed, flat-
tened, soft-bodied creatures with long net-veined wings, the hind pair
longitudinally folded beneath the anterior. The head is large, the
mouth parts are soft, antenne long and tapering, eyes rather prominent.
The prothorax is free and quadrate, the other segments loosely jointed.
The abdomen is soft and usually with anal filaments or processes. These
“flies” are found along the streams and rivers in which their larve occur,
resting on the leaves and not easily disturbed; their flight is heavy and
they do no feeding upon living plants so far as known. The larve live
in streams under stones to which they cling so closely that, being very
much flattened they are easily overlooked. They breathe by means of
lateral gill tufts which occur also on the head, and which, in some species,
persist even in the adult stage; a curious reminder of ancient conditions
and an indication of the primitive character of this order! The pupe are
active and the transformation is incomplete. They form an important
feature of the aquatic fauna in numbers of individuals as well as of
species, but are of no economic importance.
Since the previous edition quite a number of genera and species have
been taken, practically all of which have been determined by Mr. Banks.
_ Fig. 5.—A stone-fly and its larva.
Family PERLIDA.
PTERONARCYS Newn.
P. nobilis Hagen. New York to Tennessee.
P. regalis Newn. Philadelphia, and certainly
} occurs in New Jersey.
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ACRONEURIA Pict.
abnormis Newn. Newfoundland VI (Ds); Philadelphia.
. arenosa Pict. (arida Hag.) Warren County VIII, 13, Orange Mts.
(Coll).
ISOGENUS Newn.
frontalis Newn. Canada to New York and west to Ohio, so should
occur in New Jersey.
PERLA Geoff.
. annulipes Hagen. Hastern States to District of Columbia.
. ephyre Newn. New York to Georgia.
. placida Hagen. Riverton VII (Jn).
. postica Wlk. New York to Georgia.
. similis Hagen. Pennsylvania and Maryland.
. tristis Hagen. Del. Water Gap VII, 3, 12 (div).
. xanthenes Newn. Eastern States, generally.
PERLESTA Banks.
. virginica Banks. (Chloroperla) Del. Water Gap VII, 12 (Coll).
NEOPERLA Need. (PSEUDOPERLA Banks).
. occipitalis Pict. Del. Water Gap VII, 12, So. Jersey, New Brunswick
Exe 19 (Coll):
ISOPERLA Banks.
transmarina Newn. Del. Water Gap (Slosson); Barnegat Bay dist. VII,
14 (Coll). ;
ALLOPERLA Banks.
. maculata Pict. (Chloroperla) Philadelphia, and sure to occur in
New Jersey.
CHLOROPERLA Newn.
. cydippe Newn. (lIsopteryx) New York to Chicago.
TAENIOPTERYX Pict.
maura Pict. Common along the Passaic at Paterson TIT? 19>. see
(Gr).
RHABDIOPTERYX Kiap.
. fasciata Burm. (Tzeniopteryx) Caldwell (Cr); Staten Island IV
(Ds); “New Jersey” 2 specimens in collection without definite locality.
THE INSECTS VOR NEW JERSEY. AI
NEMOURA Pict.
. albidipennis Wlk. Canada to Virginia.
. similis Hag. (Tzeniopteryx) Caldwell (Cr).
LEUCTRA Pict.
. ferruginea Wlk. Lahaway VI, 7 (Coll).
. tenuis Pict. Taken at Philadelphia.
CAPNIA Pict.
. necydaloides Pict. Staten Island III (Ds); in March on tree trunks
or under bark (Bno).
: pygmzea Burm. New York and Pennsylvania and surely to be found
in New Jersey.
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Order MALLOPHAGA.
This order contains the “biting lice,’ infesting warm-blooded animals
generally, but so commonly found on birds that the term “bird-lice’ has
come to be generally used for them. They do not suck blood, the mouth
parts being formed for biting only, but live among the hair and feathers
of their hosts, subsisting upon what they can scrape from the surface.
While they do not actually puncture the skin or feed on living tissue,
they gnaw the soft material at the base of hair and feathers, eat the
particles of dry scurf, the clotted blood at the edge of a scratch or other
wound, and create a more or less constant irritation, which is likely to
result in a loss of hair or plumage and a consequent mangy appearance.
I have seen ill kept dairy cattle with patches bare of hair from this cause.
In shape these parasites are flattened, elongate oval, with a large obtuse
head, and often bulging eye prominences.. The eggs are attached to hair
or feathers, and the young resemble the adults in general appearance,
there being no obvious transformations. Practically all birds, wild as
well as domesticated, are infested, and in this list Prof. Herbert Osborn,
of the Ohio State University, who has been good enough to aid me in its
preparation, has indicated all the species whose host is known to occur in
New Jersey; for where the host occurs the parasite is almost sure to be
found when sought.
The list as it stands contains just one hundred species. It is probable
that a few of these will never be found, either because the birds them-
selves are very occasional visitors, e. g., the Pelicans, or because the distri-
bution of the parasite is really a very limited one. On the other hand,
only a small proportion of our wild birds have been closely examined, and
it is at least probable that a large percentage of those from which no
parasites are yet reported will be found to be infested. So I believe that
the list will be increased rather than lessened as the result of future work.
Remedial measures for domesticated birds are plenty of dust, with
which they may thoroughly powder themselves, and the free use of white-
wash and crude petroleum in chicken and other fowl-houses. Horses and
cattle may be thoroughly brushed occasionaly with a stiff brush dipped
from time to time in crude petroleum. Kerosene must not be used, because
it is likely to take out the hair. Where its application is convenient on
small birds, carbolated vaseline can be employed to good advantage. On
other animals carbolated soaps, miscible oils and other materials of that
character may be used, and, in general, the amount of success is in pro-
portion to the determination and persistence of the person making the
application.
Family PHILOPTERIDA.
The antenne are filiform, five-jointed, exposed; the tarsi have two claws,
and all the species are parasitic on birds.
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DOCOPHORUS Nitzsch.
. lari Denny. Found on several species of gulls occurring along the
Jersey shore and bays.
- melanocephalus Burm. Occurs on gulls and terns of various species
in North and South America and Hurope.
. icterodes Nitzsch. Common on ducks and geese, domesticated and
wild.
. cygni Denny. The little red swan louse; common throughout Hurope |
and eastern North America.
. fusiformis Denny. Occurs on the Sandpipers; “Tringa”’ ‘sp.
. testudinarius Denny. Taken on Bartrams Sandpiper; also known as
“Upland,” “Field” or “Grass” Plover.
. platystomus Nitzsch. Infests hawks and eagles generally.
. buteonis Pack. Found on the red-shouldered hawk and on one of the
king-birds, “Tyrannus atra.”
. halieti Osb. Found on the bald eagle.
cursor Nitzsch. Occurs on owls of various kinds.
. bubonis Osb. Infests the great horned owl.
ceblebrachys Nitzsch. Parasitic on the snowy owl.
coccygi Osb. Taken from the yellow-billed cuckoo.
superciliosus Nitzsch. Infests the hairy woodpecker.
. fusco-ventralis Osb. Occurs on the wood pewee.
. corvi Osb. Makes life miserable for the common crow.
. transpositus Kellogg. Found on the cowbird.
. agelaii Osb. Infests the red-winged blackbird.
quiscali Osb. A parasite of the crow blackbird.
. compar Piaget. On the American or red cross-bill.
: communis Nitzsch. A general parasite on larks, blackbirds and many
other Passerines.
NIRMUS Nitzsch.
. lineolatus Nitzsch. Taken on various gulls in Hurope and America.
. furvus Nitzsch. Occurs on ‘“Phalaropus,’ and also recorded from
Plovers.
. piceus Nitzsch. On the American Avocet or “Blue-stocking.”
- signatus Piaget. A companion of the preceding on the same hosts.
. cordatus Osb. Recorded from the Hudsonian Godwit or ring-tailed
Marlin.
. orarius Kellogg. <A parasite of the Golden Plover.
. boephilus Kellogg. Infests the “Killdeer.”
. abruptus Osb. Infests the common “Bob White.”
THE INSECTS OF NEW JERSEY. 45
N. fuscus Nitzsch. A common parasite of eagles, hawks and falcons.
N. discocephalus Nitzsch. Another parasite of the bald eagle.
N. fenestratus Nitzsch. Infests the black-billed cuckoo.
N. candidus Nitzsch. Parasitic on the hairy and red-bellied woodpecker
and on the “Flicker”
. tyrannus Osb. Infests kingbirds.
. rotundatus Osb. Parasitic on the common crow.
. secondarius Osb. With the preceding on the same host.
ornatissimus Giebel. On the red-winged blackbird.
. illustris Kellogg. With the preceding on the same host.
. picturatus Osborn. A parasite of the meadow lark.
cyclothorax Nitzsch. Infests the English sparrow.
. pallidus Osb. From the rose-breasted grossbeak.
. gracilis Nitzsch. A parasite of the Purple Martin.
. brachythorax Giebel. Found on cedar-bird and other wax-wings.
. orpheus Osb. A parasite of the catbird.
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. simplex Kellogg. Infests the robin.
LIPEURUS Nitzsch.
L. longicornis Piaget. Occurs on the double-
crested Cormorant.
L. forficulatus Nitzsch. Found on Pelicans.
Two species of Pelicans are listed as
occurring in New Jersey, and specimens
of one of the species are in the State
Museum; but they are rare visitors, and
it is stretching matters a little to record
this as a New Jersey insect.
L. bifasciatus Piaget. The same remarks
apply to this species.
Fig. Cee NS usc. Goniodes bs Sdualidus Nitzsch. The common duck-
stylifer. louse; occurs on both wild and domesti-
cated forms.
. jejunus Nitzsch. Found on geese; wild and domesticated.
. leucopygas Nitzsch. Occurs on Herons and Bitterns.
. botauri Osb. On the American Bittern or marsh hen.
. luridus Nitzsch. Infests the American Coot or mud hen.
. picturatus Kellogg. Occurs with the preceding.
. infuscatus Osb. Found on woodcock and upland plover.
. dissimilis Piaget. Another parasite of the ‘Bob White.”
. polytrapezius Nitzsch. The turkey louse.
. variabilis Nitzsch. Common on domestie fowls.
. heterographus Nitzsch. Occurs with the preceding.
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. baculus Nitzsch. Found on domestic pigeons.
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ORNITHOBIUS Denny.
O. goniopleurus Denny. Infests the Canada goose.
O. cygni Linn. The white swan louse.
ONCOPHORUS Rudow.
O. minutus Nitzsch. On the American Coot or mud hen.
GONIOCOTES Burm.
G. compar Nitzsch. Another pigeon parasite.
GONIODES Nitzsch.
G. dispar Nitzsch. A parasite of quail.
G. stylifer Nitzsch. Another turkey louse.
G. damicornis Nitzsch. Infests the common pigeon.
G. falcicornis Nitzsch. Common on pea-fowl.
Family TRICHODE CMD As.
Like the preceding family, but the antenne are 3-jointed, the tarsi have
only one claw, and all the species infest mammals.
TRICHODECTES Nitzsch.
‘T. scalaris Nitzsch. Common on domestic cattle.
T. parumpilosus Piaget. Biting louse of the horse.
Fig. 8.—Dog-louse (a) and sheep-louse (b), Trichodectes
latus and spherocephalius.
T. climax Nitzsch. Infests the domestie goat.
T. sphzerocephalus Nitzsch. Found on _ do-
mestie sheep.
T. subrostratus Nitzsch. Infests the house cat.
Fig. 7.—Cow-louse, Trichodectes
scalaris.
‘T. retusus Nitzsch. Recorded from weasel.
‘T. mephitidis Osb. Occurs on the common skunk.
THE INSECTS OF NEW JERSEY. A7
Family LIOTHEIDA.
The antenne are 4-jointed, with an enlarged club at tip, concealed;
tarsi with two claws, and all the species infesting birds.
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PHYSOSTOMUM Nitzsch.
. lineatum Osb. Infests the ruby-throated humming bird.
. angulatum Kellogg. On the king bird or “bee Martin.”
. frenatum Nitzsch. Taken in New Jersey from the golden-crowned
Kinglet.
TRINOTON Nitzsch.
. luridum Nitzsch. Another of the duck parasites.
. lituratum Nitzsch. Found on wild ducks and geese.
NITZSCHIA Denny.
. pulicaris Nitzsch. Louse of the chimney swallow.
COLPOCEPHALUM WNitzsch.
lari Pack. Found on the great black-backed gull.
. fuscipes Piaget. Also a parasite of gulls.
. ochraceum Nitzsch. Found on the pectoral sandpiper.
. flavescens Nitzsch. Louse of the swallow-tailed kite.
. subpachygaster Piaget. Infests the great horned owl.
. pustulosum Piaget. Parasite on the belted king-fisher.
MENOPON Nitzsch.
. tridens Nitzsch. Yet another parasite of the mud hen; probably in-
festing also other allied birds.
. consanguineum Piaget. <A third species found on pelicans, and prob-
ably not a good Jerseyite.
. crocatum Nitzsch. Taken on American woodcock and ring-tailed Mar-
lin.
. pallescens Nitzsch. Yet another parasite of the Bob White.
. pallidum Nitzsch. Also found on the domestic fowl.
. biseriatim Piaget. Occurs with the preceding.
. interruptus Osb. Parasitic on the common crow.
. expansum Osb. Infests the bobolink.
. crassipes Piaget. Found on the Baltimore Oriole.
. dissimile Kellogg. Found on the purple Martin.
. rusticum Giebel. A companion of the preceding on the same host.
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Family GYROPID/..
Similar to the preceding; but the tarsi have only a single claw and the
species occur on mammals only.
GYROPUS Nitzsch.
G. ovalis Nitzsch. Occurs on the Guinea pig.
G. gracilis Nitzsch. Occurs with the preceding. Of course, these species
are not really natives of the State, but the host animals are some-
times raised as pets and for other purposes and the parasites follow
them, as do those of other domesticated animals.
Order ISOPTERA.
This order is characterized by having a flattened, loose-jointed body,
the wings similar in size and shape, net veined, the metamorphoses in-
complete. Only a single representative species occurs in New Jersey, the
Termite, commonly known as a “white ant.” These “white ants” live in
colonies in dead or decaying
stumps, logs or _ standing
trunks or under stones in
woodland. The forms most
commonly seen are the
“workers,” which are whitish
in color, have a large head
without eyes, moderately de-
veloped jaws, a soft, some-
what flattened oval body, and
are about one-quarter of an
inch long. Scattered among
them are somewhat larger
individuals with long, sharp-
pointed, brown-tipped mandi-
bles, and these are the sol-
Fig. 9.—Termes flavipes or “white ant,” showing diers whose function it is to
the castes: a, larva; b, winged female; c, defend the colony. In the
worker; d, soldier; e, large female; f, :
pupa. Natural size marked by lines. spring, yet larger, chestnut-
brown forms with eyes and
developed wings are found, and these are the males and females which
“swarm” in May or June, coming out of the nests in immense numbers
and fluttering feebly in the bright sunshine for a short period.
They do not attack growing vegetation in our State, but are often
found in partly decayed trees and may hasten the death of such. Some-
times they get into the woodwork of fences and buildings, and may then
do considerably injury. Remedial measures must be adapted to the case
in hand and may mean the injection of carbon disulphide, soaking with
creosote or the actual removal of the infested wood. In all cases an effort
should be made to locate and destroy the central nest from which the
Specimens come.
Our species is listed as follows:
Family TERMITIDA.
TERMES Linn.
T. flavipes Koll. Found commonly throughout the State.
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Order CORRODENTIA.
This order is composed of a rather small number of soft-bodied insects
with a large head which, while it is not sunken into the prothorax, has
no distinct neck. The mouth parts are small, fitted for gnawing, which
gave rise to the ordinal term, meaning “gnawers.”’ The antenne are long
and slender, and the wings when present are large and frail. Many are
wingless and some of these, occurring in houses, are known as book-lice,
because they gnaw the calendered surface of the paper. They are found,
usually, in dry, dusty places, feeding on starchy materials, and some-
times they attack museum specimens. They resemble lice in shape and
appearance, but run rapidly and have the posterior thighs much enlarged.
Cleanliness and naphthaline or carbolic acid are usually efficient agents in
getting rid of these species.
The winged forms occur on the bark of trees overgrown with moss or
lichens, which serve as food for the insects. The venation of the wings
is very peculiar and tortuous, and as fliers the species are not remark-
ble, most of them preferring to drop to the ground when disturbed rather
than use their wings. They are not harmful in any way, though when
they occur in numbers sufficient to attract attention they are usually
looked upon with suspicion.
No systematic collections in this order have been made in New Jersey,
although it is known that we have a large number of species. The present
list, therefore, is a compilation from the catalogue of Neuropteroid in-
sects by Mr. Nathan Banks, and it includes those species of such general
distribution as to make it reasonably probable that they are members of
our fauna. It is certain that, when our species are once carefully studied,
they will be found to be materially more numerous than here recorded.
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Family SOC Roa.
Sub-family ATROPINE.
TROCTES Burm.
T. divinatorius Miill. (Atropos) This or an allied species is common
in houses among books and papers or in dusty corners throughout
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the State. Sometimes it occurs in bureau drawers among linen,
where itS appearance excites apprehensions of parasites. They can
be easily distinguished from the slow, crawling parasites by their
rapid gait and long feelers. Naphthaline or camphor will keep them
out, or drive them off where they have become established.
T. purpurea, Aaron. Taken near Philadelphia.
ATROPOS Leach (CLOTHILLA West).
5 A. pulsatoria Linn. Occurs through-
\ out the State. This is one of
those forms known as the
“death watch” from the belief
that it produces the ticking
sound often heard in old
houses during the quiet of the
night, and it was supposed to
portend the death of one of the
inmates. It has the same gen-
eral habits as “T. divinatorius.”’
MYOPSOCNEMA End.
M. annulata Hagen. Recorded from
the Eastern States.
HYPERETES Kolbe.
Fig. 11.—A _ book-louse, Atropos sp. This
represents the form commonly found H. tessulatus Hagen. Recorded
in houses. from Maine to Kentucky.
DORYOPTERYX Aaron.
D. pallida Aaron. Philadelphia, New York and District of Columbia.
LEPINOTUS Heyd.
L. inquilinus Heyd. Throughout the United States.
Sub-family Psocin@.
OCELLATARIA Weber.
O. gravinympha Weber. Described from Pennsylvania.
AMPHIENTOMUM Hagen.
A. hageni Pack. Philadelphia; eastern United States, generally.
PTERODELLA Kolbe.
P. pedicularis Linn. (Czecilius) United States, generally.
P. rufus Walsh. Eastern United States.
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THE INSECTS) Ol NEW. JERSEY. 5.
CAECILIUS Curt.
. aurantiacus Hagen. United States, generally.
. definitus Aaron. Philadelphia.
. impactus Aaron. Philadelphia.
PERIPSOCUS Hagen.
. madidus Hagen. WHastern States.
. permadidus Walsh. Eastern States.
MESOPSOCUS Kolbe.
. unipunctatus Mill. (Elipsocus) Northern States; New York.
ELIPSOCUS Hagen.
. canadensis Prov. Eastern States.
. conterminus Walsh. Eastern States.
. maculosus Aaron. Philadelphia.
. pumilis Hagen. New York.
POLYPSOCUS Hagen.
. corruptus Hagen. Hastern States.
MYOPSOCUS Hagen.
M. lugens Hagen. Hastern States; Mass. to Dist. Col.
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PSOCUS Latr.
. atratus Aaron. Philadelphia.
. confraternus Banks. (contaminatus Hagen.) Eastern States.
. Inornatus Aaron. Philadelphia.
. juvenilis Kolbe. Pennsylvania. This species with “moestus” and
“variegatus” appeared as Amphigerontia in the previous edition.
leydyi Aaron. Hastern States.
moestus Hagen. Eastern States.
. guietus Hagen. New York to Georgia.
. semistriatus Walsh. Eastern States.
sexpunctatus Linn. Philadelphia.
. Slossonze Banks. Eastern States.
. Striatus Wlk. Eastern States.
. Variabilis Aaron. Philadelphia.
CERASTIPSOCUS Kolbe.
. trifasciatus Prov. (Psocus) Eastern States.
. venosus Burm. (Psocus) Freehold (U S Ag), Egg Harbor City VIII,
on cherry trunks. This or an allied species is frequently received as
abundant on the bark of trees. It probably occurs throughout the
State under suitable conditions.
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Order PLATYPTERA.
This is an aggregation of loosely-jointed species, very few of which
occur in our State. It is not numerous at best and, as represented with us,
consists of rather large forms, the head as broad or broader than the
Square or oblong thorax, the mandibles large and sometimes prominent,
antennze many-jointed and often pectinated in the male. The wings are
large, net-veined, the posterior not much the larger and folded only once
near the anal angle when at rest beneath the anterior pair which covers
them. The early stages are passed in the water, under stones or among
the vegetation at the bottom of running streams. The larve are rather
long and flattened, usually blackish, and breathe by means of a series of
gill-tufts. When full grown they crawl on shore, burrow into the soil, or
an old stump, or under a stone and pupate; the transformations are com-
plete.
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Fig. 12.—Corydalis cornuta: a, larva, ‘“‘hellgramite’’ or ‘“‘dobson’’; b, pupa; c, male
adult; d, head of female, showing the comparatively small jaws; natural size.
s6 REPORT OF NEW JERSEY STATE MUSEUM.
The species belonging here are of no economic importance. The adults
are known as “‘fish-flies,’’ and the larve of some of them make good bait for
certain kinds of fish; otherwise they may be simply classed as “innoxious.”
Family SIALIDA:.
CORYDALIS Latr.
C. cornuta Linn. Throughout the State, but more common northwardly,
late June to August. The larve are found under stones in running
streams or brooks, and are known as “Dobsons”’ or “Hellgramites.”
CHAULIODES Latr.
C. angusticollis Hagen. Middlesex County VII, 10 (Coll).
C. fasciatus Wlk. (lunatus Hagen.) Newfoundland VI, 6, So. Orange
(Ds); Newark. :
C. pectinicornis Linn. Chester, Paterson, Springfield, Orange Mts., Pali-
sades V, 30, New Brunswick, Trenton VI, 10, 28, Anglesea, VII, 12
(Coll); Summit (U S Ag); Short Hills (Bt); Caldwell (Cr); Staten
Isiand VII (Ds); seems to be the most common of our fish-flies.
rastricornis Ramb. Staten Island VI, 6 (Ds); Anglesea VI, 25 (Coll).
C. serricornis Say. Paterson VI, 6, New Brunswick, Mercer Co. VI, 10,
Lakewood (Coll); Tuckerton VI, 14, common (Gr); Caldwell (Cr).
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the under side—natural size; c, single eggs, enlarged; d, newly hatched larva;
enlarged; with structural details yet further enlarged e to j.
THE INSECTS OF NEW JERSEY.
C. concolor Needh. Staten Island VII, 31, VIII, 4 (Ds).
SIALIS Latr.
S. infumata Newn. Lafayette V, 22, Greenwood Lake V, 30, Paterson VI,
6, New Brunswick VI, 1, Jamesburg VI, 16, Lahaway VI, 1, Atlantic
County (Coll).
S. americana Ramb. Recorded from New York to Georgia
. Order NEUROPTERA.
‘ In its original or Linnzean scope this order included all the net or
nerve-winged insects, hence was easy of definition. It is the most ancient
of all the orders in this sense and the course of evolutionary divergence
left its mark in the form of remnants, retaining the original wing type,
but differing greatly in other respects. Recognizing its composite char-
acter, the first attempt to divide it was upon the method of transforma-
tion, and we had Pseudoneuroptera in which the metamorphoses were
incomplete, and Neuroptera in which they were complete. This was un-
satisfactory, because nothing in the adult indicated the character of its
transformation and also because there were a number of transitional
forms which were not easily classified. Hence the modern tendency to
give each compact group ordinal rank, and that I consider the correct
solution. There is as yet no entire agreement as to just where the lines
of division should be made, and, while I have in general followed the
classification in Mr. Nathan Banks’ Catalogue of 1907, I have adopted the
ordinal divisions that were indicated by my own studies along the lines
of the introduction to this work. The ordinal terms are in general those
used by Prof. Comstock.
As the order Neuroptera is limited here it contains insects that have a
moderately compact thorax, the prothorax being well developed yet im-
movably connected with the mesothorax whatever its size, and no dis.
tinct neck between it and the head. There are four large net-veined
wings which are not folded and are carried obliquely or roof-like when
at rest. They are not densely hairy in any case, there is little or no dif-
ference in texture between the two pairs and usually not much in size.
All of them are terrestrial in all stages and all are predatory in character
as larva, although in one case at least with a tendency to parasitism, and
in all there is a complete metamorphosis.
Several families occur in New Jersey, differing considerably in habits
and appearance and most of them of small extent.
The Mantispide have. only two representatives—remarkable looking
forms with long prothorax and immense clasping fore-legs, much resemb-
ling the “Mantide” of the Orthoptera. The larve prey upon the eggs
of spiders and are semi-parasitic, living in the egg-sac and becoming
grub-like in form.
The Hemerobiide resemble the Chrysopide except that they are brown
instead of green in color, and the larve, for their own protection, make
Sacs composed of the skins of their victims and dirt particles held to-
gether by threads of silk.
The Chrysopide, termed “lace-wing” or “golden-eyed flies’ as adults,
and “aphis lions” as larve, are well represented with us and distinctly
useful. The term ‘aphis lion’ refers to the habits of the larvze which are
spindle-shaped, a little flattened, with prominent, long mandibles which
are grooved on the inner side. This larva grasps a plant-louse, punctures
it and draws in its juices, the body being thrown away when exhausted.
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60 REPORT OF NEW JERSEY STATE MUSEUM:
The adults are green in color, the wings very transparent and delicate,
justifying the term “lace-wing.” The eyes are hemispherical, prominent
and gold-bronzed, which gives base to the other of the common names.
They have a peculiar sickening ordor when handled, reminding one of
an ill-kept urinal. The eggs of this, as wel! as the preceding family, are
laid on long stalks by the adult and the larva spins a spherical silken
cocoon. The species are decidedly beneficial and sufficiently numerous to
be accounted a notable check to plant-lice increase.
The Coniopterygide are scarcely more abundant than the Mantispide.
-All those that I have seen are small, covered with a white mealy powder
and have the hind wings unusually small. The larve, so far as their
habits are known, feed on scale insects and resemble in form those of
the “Chrysopide.’” So far as they go, therefore, the insects are bene-
ficial.
The Myrmeleonide are “ant-lions’ in the larval stage and very much
larger as adults than any of the preceding. The larve are not so different
in form and structure from those of the “‘Chryscpide.”’ but
they differ altogether in habit by living underground or build-
ing pits in sand or dry earth to serve as traps for the capture
of such unwary insects as may tumble into them. They can
scarcely be considered beneficial though, on the other hand
they are certainly not injurious. The larve pupate in silken
cocoons covered or mixed with sand grains. In the adults the
antenne are short, terminated by a gradual club at tip.
The Ascalaphid# are much larger insects, more hairy, with broad head
and very long antenne terminated in an abrupt club. The larve are
like those of the preceding families, but build no pits and the species are
always rare.
Fig. 14.—
Ant-lion.
Family MANTISPID/..
MANTISPA Iil. |
M. brunnea Say. Jamesburg VII, 4 (Coll);
Lakehurst V-IX (div); _Da Costa (Dke);
probably rare throughout South Jersey.
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M. interrupta Say. Lakehurst VII, 4-30 (div);
Lahaway in June (Coll); Philadelphia.
Family HEMEROBIID.
LOMAMYIA Banks.
; ; : . Fig. 15.—Manti i
L. flavicornis Wlk. (Berotha) Prospertown eves ge Oe ia
from above and in out-
IX, 22 (Coll); Lakehurst (Bno). line from side.
POLYSTCECHOTES Burm.
P. punctatus Fabr. Philadelphia: United States generally.
P. vittatus Say. Recorded from New Jersey by Hagen.
THE INSECTS OF NEW JERSEY. 61
HEMEROBIUS Linn.
H. humuli Linn. (castanea Fitch. —tutatrix Fitch.) New Brunswick,
Princeton VI, 11, Anglesea IX, 4 (Coll); Staten Island VI (Ds). Fitch
says it is everywhere common on chestnut, walnut and other trees.
H. hyalinatus Fitch. New York on pine, May to July.
H. conjunctus Fitch. (pinidumus Fitch.) Clementon VIII (Jn).
H. stigmaterus Fitch. Staten Island (Ds); Riverton III (Jn).
BORIOMYIA Banks.
B. fidelis Banks. (Hemerobius) Riverton VII (Jn); Lakehurst (Bno).
B. longifrons Wlk.—alternatus Fitch. (Hemerobius) New York, on
pine and hemlock in June (Fitch).
SYMPHEROBIUS Banks.
S. amiculus Fitch. (Hemerobius) New York, on peach trees, V—X
(Fitch).
PSECTRA Hagen.
P. diptera Burm. Jamesburg V, 31 (Coll).
MICROMUS Ramb.
M. posticus Wlk. (insipidus Hagen.) * Chester VIII, 11 (Coll); Westville
VII, Riverton VII (Jn).
Family CHRYSOPIDA®
ALLOCHRYSA Banks.
) A. virginica Fitch. (Noto-
chrysa) Staten Island
WA GIS)
Fig. 16.—lLace-wing fly, Chrysopa sp., showing the CHRYSOPA Leach.
stalked eggs from the side, the larva, the small
round cocoon intact and with the lid C. albicornis Fitch. Riverton
opened, and the adult with wings — VIII, Burlington County
of one side absent. VIII.
5
C. chlorophana Burm. (latipennis Schneid.) Greenwood Lake V, 30,
New Brunswick VI, 15 (Coll); Caldwell (Cr).
C. harrisii Fitch. Staten Island X, 18, Lakehurst IX (Ds).
o. interrupta Schneid. (tabida Fitch.) The common species at New
Brunswick whose larva:sfeeds on the slugs of elm-leaf beetles and
other soft-bodied insects on tree trunks, fences, ete.
C. lineaticornis Fitch. New York and generally distributed.
C. nigricornis Burm. Staten Island VIII, 9 (Ds); New Brunswick VI, 6
(Coll).
62 REPORT OF NEW JERSEY STATE MUSEUM.
C. oculata Say. (lIllepida Fitch.) Throughout the State VII-IX, and
probably our most common species.
plorabunda Fitch. Chester, Anglesea IX, 6 (Coll).
. guadripunctata Burm. (sulphurea
Fitch.) Staten Island IX (Ds);
New Jersey (Banks); probably
throughout the State.
C. rufilabris Burm. Staten Island IX, Les gee ed oa a ee
11 (Ds); New Brunswick IX, 18 when nas tees iSeateDese
(Coll).
C. ypsilon Fitch. New Brunswick IX (Coll).
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Family CONIOPTERYGID.
CONIOPTERYX Curt.
C. vicina Hagen. Lakehurst (Bno).
MALACOMYZA Wesm.
M. westwoodii Fitch. Del. Water Gap VII, 12 (Coll); South Jersey on
oak VII (Sm); Lakehurst (Bno).
Family MYRMELEONIDA.
ACANTHACLISIS Ramb.
A. americana Dru. Sandy
Hook VIII, IX rare
(Bt); Anglesea VIII,
1, one specimen (Coll).
MYRMELEON Linn.
M. crudelis WIk. (rusti-
cus Hagen.) Staten Is-
land VII, Lakehurst
VII (Ds); Lahaway
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ley).
Fig. 18.—Section through the pit of ant-lion, showing
the insect in position at the bottom.
PSAMMOLEON Banks.
P. guttipes Banks. Lakehurst IX (Engelhardt).
GLENURUS Hagen.
G. gratus Say. (Dendroleon) Taken at Philadelphia, and certain to
occur in New Jersey.
THE INSECTS OF NEW JERSEY. 63
DENDROLEON Brauer.
D. obsoletum Say. New Brunswick VII, 24; Jamesburg VII, 21 (Coll);
Lahaway VII, 4, IX 20 (Brakeley).
D. pumilis Burm. (Brachynemurus) Staten Island, a small species and
usually rare (Ds).
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BRACHYNEMURUS Hagen.
B. abdominalis Say. Staten Island <2
VI-IX, Lakehurst VI, VI] “<a
(Ds): New Brunswick VII, —S2237
23, common, Jamesburg VII, Li
21, Anglesea VII, 12, IX, 4
(Coll); Shark River VII, 9,
(Jn); Lahaway VI, 28, VIII,
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CRYPTOLEON Banks.
C. nebulosum Oliv. —conspersa Ramb. (Maracanda) Jamesburg VI,
Lakehurst VI, VII (Ds); Lahaway VII, 8-18 (Brakeley).
C. signata Hagen. Almost certain to occur in New Jersey.
Bvenagiilhy NS) CEN Eye ees JUD )/32),
NEUROPTYNX McCl.
N. appendiculatus Fab. Lakehurst VII (Ds); DaCosta VII, 16 (Dke).
ULULODES Currie.
U. hyalina Latr. New Brunswick VII, 9, Anglesea IX, occasional at light
(Coll).
U. 4-punctata Burm. Staten Island, Lakehurst VII (Ds); New Bruns-
wick VIII, 3, Anglesea (Coll); Belmar VII, 9 (Jn).
COLOBOPTERUS Burm.
C. excisus Hagen. Belmar VII, one specimen (Jn).
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Order MECOPTERA.
The “scorpion flies’ are a curious remnant of what I believe was the
ancestral type from which the orders Hymenoptera and Diptera were
developed. They have narrow, net-veined wings, the cross-veins rather
few in number, laid flat across the back when at rest. The mouth parts
are mandibulate and set at the end of a proportionately long beak, so
that the order is readily recognizable. In
the males of “Panorpa’”’ the abdomen is fur-
nished with a curiously jointed forceps,
curved upward so that it somewhat re-
sembies the tail and sting of a scorpion, and
that gives the order its common name. The
flies are predatory, and feed on a variety of
Fig. 20.—A male scorpion fly; small insects.
Panorpa sp., somewhat They are never common in my experience,
Fulareed: - but are not really rare, and in some locali-
ties are freely taken by collectors. The
species of “Boreus” occur in late winter
and very early spring, often on the surface
of snow after a short period of mild weather.
The larve are caterpillar-like in shape,
have 8 pairs of fleshy pro-legs, live in damp
soil and are predatory in habit. Taken as EN: greek. a pari si
a whole, the order is of no economic im-
portance, and none of the species are at any time injurious, directly or
indirectly.
PANORPA Linn.
P. confusa Westw. Orange Mts., Lahaway, Anglesea VII, 20 (Coll).
P. maculosus Hagen. Hopatcong VII, 6, Del. Water Gap VII, 12, Green-
wood Lake V, 30, Lakehurst VII, 7 (Coll); Ft. Lee Dist. IX, 9 (Bno).
P. nebulosus Westw. Del. Water Gap VII (Jn); Passaic VI, 8 (Coll):
Staten Island VI (Ds).
P. rufescens Ramb. (debilis Westw.) Del. Water Gap VII (Jn); Little
Falls (Ds); Woodbury V, 28, Pitman Grove VIII, 4 (Acad).
P. venosa Westw. Sparta VII (Ds).
BOREUS Latr.
B. brumalis Fitch. Staten Island XII, 6 (Ds); on snow, New York, April.
B. nivoriundus Fitch. New York, on snow, in early spring.
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66 REPORT OF NEW JERSEY STATE MUSEUM.
BITTACUS Latr.
B. apicalis Hagen. Eastern States generally.
. occidentis Wlk. Pennsylvania and Eastern States generally.
B. strigosus Hagen. Common near Philadelphia (Haim).
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MEROPE Newn.
M. tuber Newn. Atlantic States generally.
Order TRICHOPTERA.
The ‘‘caddice” or “‘case-flies” are so named from the fact that the larve
make cases or tubes of stones, sticks or other fragments of vegetable,
animal or mineral matter among which they live. They are aquatic,
resemble caterpillars in shape, but have the thoracic legs very long, the
others very short or obsolete, and the hind body soft because of the pro-
tection afforded by the case. Usually they frequent running brooks,
streams or ditches, but some live in water that is sluggish or almost
stagnant. The adults have a free head with distinct neck, a compact
thorax, an abdomen without anal appendages, and four net-veined wings,
the posterior folded under and covered by the anterior. The antenne
are usually very long, the fore-wings are narrower than the hind-wings,
often a little thicker in texture and covered with a fine hair, which some-
times becomes scale-like. The mouth parts are mandibulate in type, but
are rarely well developed, and in many cases so nearly obsolete as to be
entirely useless for feeding purposes. They have many resemblances to
the Lepidoptera, and some of the species of either order may be readily
taken for members of the other. It is believed that in the Trichoptera we
have the direct ancestors of the Lepidoptera.
Fig. 22.—Caddice-fly cases of varying types.
Collections in this order are not much more complete than they were at
the time of the previous edition, and comparatively few new species have
been added. Some of the species added as probabilities have been veri-
fied, and a very few of these have been omitted as unlikely to oceur from
better Knowledge.
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68 REPORT OF NEW JERSEY STATE MUSEUM.
Family PHRYGANEID/:.
PHRYGANEA Linn.
P. interrupta Say. Caldwell (Cr); Anglesea VII, 12 (Coll); “New Jersey’
is the type locality.
P. vestita Wlk. Staten Island V (Ds).
NEURONIA Leach.
. angustipennis Hagen. Newark, Jamesburg VII, 4 (Coll).
. concatenata Wlk. Recorded from Canada to Florida.
. dossuaria Say. Buena Vista VI (Jn).
. ocellifera Wlk. Caldwell (Cr); Staten Island VI, VII (Ds); Orange
Mts., Jamesburg, Anglesea VI, 10-21 (Coll).
N. postica Wlk. Caldwell (Cr); Chester VII, 8, Palisades V, 30, Orange
Mts., New Brunswick VI, Lahaway VI, 1, VII, 7 (Coll).
N. semifasciata Say. Caldwell (Cr); Orange Mts. (Bt).
N. stygipes Hagen. Staten Island, Ft. Lee V (Ds); Paterson IV, 21, So.
Orange IV, 18, Monmouth Jn. V, 9 (Coll).
Zip aay a eZ
Family LIMNEPHILID/.
LIMNEPHILUS Leach.
L. submonilifer Wlk.—pudicus Hagen.
(Goniataulius) Newark xX, 30, New
runswick, Prospertown VI, 1, Anglesea
IV, 26 (Coll). Riverton 1y- Gia
PLATYCENTROPUS Ulm.
P. maculipennis Kolen. (hostis Hagen.)
Jamesburg VII, 4 (Jn); Manchester Vi
Fig. 23.—A caddice-fly, Limnephilus (Ds); Barnegat Bay Dist. VI, 4, Laha-
. rhombicus; enlarged. way VI, 24 (Coll).
HALESUS Steph.
H. argus Harr. Staten Island VI (Ds).
PYCNOPSYCHE Banks.
P. guttifer Wlk. (Halesus) Occurs from Canada to Georgia; certain ta
be found in New Jersey.
P. scabripennis Ramb. (Stenophylax) Lakehurst VIII, 23 IX (div).
ALLOPHYLAX Banks.
A. punctatissimus Wlk. Chester (Coll).
THE INSECTS OF NEW JERSEY. 69
PLATYPHYLAX McLach.
P. lepida Hagen. Recorded from Pennsylvania and the N. E. States.
P. subfasciata Hagen. Philadelphia and eastern States generally.
CHILOSTIGMA McLach.
C. difficilis Wilk. (Cryptothrix) Staten Island XI, XII (Ds); Lahaway
XI, 9 (Coll).
CHAZETOPTERYGOPSIS Stein.
C. parvula Banks. (Oecetina) New Brunswick IX, 18.
Maniily, Riel VAC OER EAs,
RHYACOPHILA Pict.
R. terminata Banks. Delaware Water Gap (Slosson).
R. torva Hagen. Delaware Water Gap VII (Jn).
CHIMARRHA Leach.
Cc. aterrima Hagen. Lafayette V, 23, Newark V, 12, Barnegat Bay Dist.
VI, 14 (Coll).
Family SERICOSTOMATID:.
BRACHYCENTRUS Curt.
Ww
. fuliginosus Wlk. (incanus Hagen.) Paterson V, 1,
New Brunswick IV, 21, IX, 18 (Coll).
HELICOPSYCHE Hagen.
H. annulicornis Banks. “New Jersey” (Banks).
H. borealis Hagen. New Brunswick IX, 18 (Coll).
Fig. 24.—Larva LEPIDOSTOMA Ramb.
of caddice-fly and
its case; enlarged.
L. togata Hagen. Del. Water Gap (Slosson).
Family CALAMOCERATIDZ.
HETEROPLECTRON McLach.
H. borealis Prov. Del. Water Gap (Slosson); Passaic VI, 8 (Coll).
GANONEMA MecLach.
G. americana Wlk. (Sericostoma) New Brunswick, Cumberland Co.
VI (Coll).
7o REPORT OF NEW JERSEY STATE MUSEUM.
Family LEPTOCERID/.
BERAA Steph.
B. nigritta Banks. Clementon VIII (Jn).
MOLANNA Curtis.
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M. cinerea Hagen. “Eastern States;” sure to occur in New Jersey.
LEPTOCERUS Leach.
L. mentiens Wlk. New Brunswick VI, 23, VIII, common (Coll).
. resurgens Wlk. (Setodes) New Brunswick VI, 23 (Coll).
L. transversa Hagen. Will probably be found in South Jersey.
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TRIAENODES McLach.
T. flavescens Banks. Del. Water Gap (Slosson); New Brunswick IX, 18
(Coll); this is the species listed as “‘venusta’”’ in the last edition.
T. ignita Wlk. New Brunswick IX, 18 (Coll); Riverton VII (Jn).
LEPTOCELLA Banks.
. albida Wlk. (Setodes) Sure to be found in New Jersey.
L. exquisita Wlk. New Brunswick IX, 18 (Coll).
» uwarowii Kolen. Riverton VII (Jn).
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. avara Banks. New Brunswick VI, 23, [X, 19, common (Coll).
. flaveolata Hagen. (Setodes) New Brunswick.
. fumosa Banks. Staten Island VI (Ds).
. guitata Banks. New Brunswick IX, 18 (Coll).
. incerta Wlk. New Brunswick VI, 1-22, IX, 18 (Coll); Westville VI,
Riverton Vat (Jin).
. parvula Banks. New Brunswick IX, 18.
Rm mmf fh R
MYSTACIDES Latr.
. nigra Linn. New Brunswick, and probably throughout the State.
. sepulchralis Wlk. Del. Water Gap VII, 12, New Brunswick Vi, 23
(Coll).
= 3 uy
Family HYDROPSYCHID/A..
MACRONEMA Pict.
M. zebrata Hagen. New Brunswick VI, 23, very common (Gr).
aly ta, "> ek,” aL
. lucidus Hagen, (Polycentropus) Chester VIII, 17 (Coll).
THE INSECTS OF NEW JERSEY. 71
HYDROPSYCHE Pict.
. alternans Wlk. Chester VIII, 19 (Coll); Caldwell, common (Cr).
. analis Banks. New Brunswick VI, Lahaway VII, 21 (Coll).
. phalerata Hagen. New Brunswick V, 3, VI, 23, VII (Coll).
. scalaris Hagen. New Brunswick (Coll).
. sordida Hagen. Eastern States generally.
PLECTRONEMIA Steph.
. confusus Hagen. (Polycentropus) Staten Island VI (Ds); Jamesburg
V, Lahaway V (Coll).
PHYLOCENTROPUS Banks.
PHILOPOTAMUS Leach.
. distinctus Wlk. Caldwell, rare (Cr).
PSYCHOMIA Latr.
. flavida Hagen. Canada to Virginia, and sure to occur in New Jersey.
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Order ODONATA.
The Odonata or “dragon flies” are predatory in all stages, and none of
them are, therefore, injurious to the agriculturist. Some of them are
more or less beneficial in the adult stage as destroyers of injurious or
annoying species, and their practice of taking mosquitoes has given them
the name “mosquito-hawks.” Their habits of flying by day only, and
preferably in sunny places, limits their usefulness against the nocturnal
pests very decidedly, and makes them practically useless in any attempt
to control mosquito breeding. Their appearance and habits have always
aroused interest, and often dread, as the common names “snake doctor”
and “devil’s darning needle” testify, and many a tale of their dangerous
power is current. As a matter of fact, the insects are entirely harmless,
and can neither sting nor bite, the mouth being so peculiarly constructed
that the insect can chew only what can be gotten into the buccal cavity
itself.
The eggs are laid on or under the surface of the water, and the larve
are as voracious and formidable in appearance as the adults. The lower
lip is hinged, capable of being extended well beyond the head, and almost
any soft-bodied water insect coming within reach is liable to be captured
and eaten. Mosquito wrigglers furnish a large percentage of the food
of some species, and in permanent pools such larve cannot maintain them-
selves in any number.
The list of species in the last edition was prepared by Dr. Philip P.
Calvert, of the University of Pennsylvania, who has also supplied addi-
tional notes to the present edition. His absence from the country during
the time the list was prepared for the printer, and while it was passing
through the press has prevented his looking it over in final form, and he
is not to be charged with errors appearing it it, but is to be credited with
the determination of the material and the general arrangement as it now
stands, aS well as all records not otherwise acknowledged.
The list of species and varieties has been increased from 90 to 112, and
there probably is no other order more thoroughly and completely known
in New Jersey. The labors of Messrs. Daecke and Davis, in addition to
those of Dr. Calvert, have done much to bring the list to its present state
of completeness.
Family AGRIONID/.
Sub-family CALOPTERYGIN %.
CALOPTERYX Leach.
C. maculata Beauv. Throughout the State except in the Appalachian V,
28—-VIII, 9, locally not rare.
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C. apicalis Burm. Iona V, 8, Bamber VII, 30, Malaga VI, 27, Browns Mills
VI, 24 (Dke); Weymouth VII, 30-VIII, 15 (div); Toms River (Bt);
Raccoon Creek VIII, 3, Pateong Creek VETE, 25 (C): not Tare
HETA=RINA Hagen.
H. americana Fab. Paterson IX, 1 (Gr); Berkshire, Morris Co.
IX, 12, Patcong Creek VIII, 25 (C); Bamber IX, 9 (Dke);
South Jersey cranberry bogs (Sm); locally common.
Sub-family AGRIONIN&.
LESTES Leach.
saritey, inks L. congener Hag. Staten Island IX, X, XI (Ds).
adult Agrionid L. unguiculatus Hag. Bergen Hill (Hag); Staten Island VII,
in a resting 15, ovipositing (Ds); DaCosta VII, 20, Hammonton IX, 6
nateral awe, (Dke); Minnisink IX, XI, 2, Lucaston VIL, 16 (C); Peer-
mont VI, 16 (Vk); Anglesea VI, 19—VIII, 21 (Sm).
L. forcipata Ramb. Piedmont Plain and southward throughout the Dela-
ware Valley and pine barrens, but not in coast strip or maritime IV,
30-IX, 8.
L. rectangularis Say. Throughout the State, except Appalachian VI, 3-IX,
10; many records from all regions.
L. vigilax Selys. Highlands, southward through pine barrens, but no
records from the coast strip or maritime VII, 10-IX, 14.
L. inzequalis Walsh. Morris Co. VII, 10 (Jn); Staten Island VI, VII (Ds);
Riverton VII, 19 (Satterthwaite); Kirkwood VI, 16 (C).
L. eurinus Say. Staten Island (Ds).
ARGIA Ramb.
A. putrida Hag. Del. Water Gap
VII, 7, Dunnfield Creek VII, 14,
Chatham VIII, 8 (C); Norman-
nock VII, 23, Little Falls VII, 8
(Ds); Newark, Gloucester Co.
VII (Sm).
A. violacea Hag. Throughout the
State, except that there are no
records from the Appalachian
nor the maritime VI, 8-IX, 6.
A. translata Selys. Hanks Pond, near Newfoundland IX (Ds); Hopat-
cong VII (Rhoades).
A. tibialis Hag. Atco IX, 4 (H); New Jersey VII, 4 (A N S); Browns
Mills VII, 29, Bamber VIII, 11 (Dke).
Fig. 26.—An Agrionid nymph, Lestes rec-
tangularis; somewhat enlarged.
THE INSECTS OF NEW JERSEY. 75
A. apicalis Say. Staten Island (Ds); Haddonfield VIII (R); Almonesson
VII, 17, Grenloch VII, 29 “in copula,” Mullica Hill VIII, 3 (C); Laurel
Springs VII, 21 (Dke).
A. bipunctulata Hagen. Newfoundland VI, 4 (Ds); Haddonfield VIII (R);
Atco VII, 12 (N); Berlin VII, 17, Albion VI, 1, Lucaston VI, VIII, 10,
Manumuskin V, 21 (C); Browns Mills VII, 21, Toms River VII, 12
(Dke).
CHROMAGRION Needh.
C. conditum Hag. Lakewood V, Iona V, 26, Browns Mills V, 21 (Dke);
Hewitt VI (Ds).
NEHALENNIA Selys.
N. irene Hag. Great Piece Meadow VIII, 3 (Coll); Ft. Lee VI, 23, Browns
Mills VII, 5, DaCosta VII, 19 (Dke.); Staten Island VI, Lakewood VI
(Ds); Berlin VII, 17 (C).
N. posita Hag. Throughout the State V, 2-VIII, 30, locally common.
N. gracilis Morse. Iona VII, 13, Hammonton VII, 17 (Dke).
N. integricollis Calv. Malaga VI, 27, one 2 (Dke).
AMPHAGRION Selys.
A. saucium Burm. Dunker Pond VII, Staten Island VI (Ds); Plainfield
V, 18, Jamesburg VII, 4, Lahaway (Coll); Riverton V, 30 (CG); West-
ville VI, 16, Clementon V, VI (Jn); Woodstown V, 28 (C); Lucaston
VI, 18, Iona V, 24 (Dke).
ENALLAGMA Charp.
E. durum Hag. Westville VIII, 28 (W); Alloway VIII, 28, Bargaintown
VIII, 24, Petersburg VIII, 25 (C); Ocean Co. VIII, (R); Toms River
VII, 12 (Dke); Lavallette V, 21 (Vk).
E. doubledayi Hag. New Jersey, near Egg Harbor River (Uhler); Ocean
Co., Manahawkin or Tuckerton VIII (R).
E. civile Hag. Piedmont Plain and southward; most abundant through
the pine barrens and in the coast strip; VI, 11-IX, 22; recorded also
from Newfoundland VII (Ds), and probably rare in the Highlands.
E. carunculatum Morse. Lake Hopatcong VII, IX, 8 (div); Newfoundland
VII (Ds).
E. aspersum Hag. Bergen Hill (Hag); Staten Island VI-VIII (Ds);
Haddonfield VIII (R); DaCosta VIII, 19; Lucaston VI, 14-IX, 7, Ham-
monton VIII, 23, Manumuskin IX, 15 (Dke); Seaville VII, 12, Cape
May V, 30 (Sk).
E. traviatum Selys. Clementon VI, 4, Almonessen VII, 17 (C); Lucaston
VII, 2 (Dke).
E. geminatum Kellicott. Lake Hopatcong IX, 14, Kirkwood V, 25, mostly
6, VI 16, “in copula,” Almonesson VII, 17, Clementon VII, 22, Mullica
Hill VIII, 8, West Creek Pond VIII, 26, Manumuskin VI, 21 (C);
Jamesburg VII, 4 (Lt); DaCosta V, 17, Lucaston VI, 27, VII, 2 (Dke).
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—. divagans Selys. Merchantville V, 26, Iona VI, 8 (Dke); Kirkwood VI,
LG CC):
E. exsulsans Hag. Del. Water Gap VII, 12 (Jn); Jamesburg (Sm); Three
States Point VII, 21, Patcong Creek VIII, 25, Mullica Hill VIII, 3, “in
cop” in narrow parts of Raccoon Creek, but not at Mill Pond (C);
Merchantville V, 26, Manumuskin VI, 21 (Dke).
E. signatum Hag. Highlands, Piedmont Plain, Delaware Valley and ex-
tending a little into the pine barrens along its western border, VI,
6-IX, 6.
E. pollutum Hag. Lake Hopatcong IX, 14, Clementon VI, 4, VII, 22, IX,
22 (C).
E. pictum Morse. Pine barrens VI, 6—VIII, 29, extending a little into the
Delaware Valley where the two join; “in cop” VII, 22, VIII, 26.
TELAGRION Selys.
‘T. deckii Calv. Malaga VI, 27, 1 ¢, Manumuskin VI, 23 (Dke).
ISCHNURA Charp.
I. verticalis Say. Recorded, not rarely, from all regions except the Ap-
palachian IV, 21—VIII, 29.
I. keilicotti Williamson. Clementon IX, 22, Hammonton Lake VIII, 23,
Alloway VIII, 28, Bridgeton VIII, 27, Patcong Creek VIII, 25, West
Creek Pond, Eldora VIII, 26, Millville VIII, 28, Bargaintown VIII, 25
(C); Tuckerton VIII (R).
I. ramburii Selys. Staten Island IX, X (Ds); pine barrens and coast
strip, extending a little into the Delaware Valley VII, 2—VIII, 29.
ANOMALAGRION Selys.
A. hastatum Say. Highlands southward throughout the State; most
abundantly recorded from the pine barrens near the skore, V-IX, 15.
Family AESCHNIDIAL.
Sub-family GoMPHIN2.
HAGENIUS Selys.
H. brevistylus Selys. Newfoundland VII (Ds); Franklin Furnace—Wild-
wood Lake (C); Browns Mills Jnc. VI, 24, Grt. Egg Harbor River,
Weymouth VIII, 16, Bamber VI, 24, VIII, 11 (Dke).
OPHIOGOMPHUS Selys.
©. johannus Needh. Hewitt VI (Ds).
©. rupinsulensis Walsh. Dover (Jn); Ramapo Mts., near Halifax VI, 12
(Ds).
THE INSECTSOFR NEW: JERSEY. 77
GOMPHUS Leach.
. parvulus Selys. Ramapo V, 31 (Ds); Hewitt V, 31 (Watson).
. villosipes Selys. Great Piece Meadow V, 23 (Coll).
. exilis Selys. Highlands, pine barrens and coast strip; many records
V-VII; none from Piedmont Plain or Delaware Valley; Staten Island
V-VII (Ds).
. plagiatus Selys. Trenton VIII, 8 (Coll); Hdgewater Park VII, 29,
Manumuskin IX, 3 (Dke).
. albistylus Hag. lLucaston VI, 3 (Dke).
. brevis Hag. Browns Mills V, 21 (DkKe).
. sordidus Hag. Newfoundland VII, 9 (Ds); between Clementon and
Blackwood VI, 4 (C).
. furcifer Hag. Hewitt VI, 19 (Ds). A
. Spicatus Selys. Newfoundland V, 19, VII (Ds).
PROGOMPHUS Selys.
. obscurus Ramb. Lakehurst VII, 21 (Ds); Browns Mills VI, 25, VII,
21, Bamber VII, 13 (Dke).
DROMOGOMPHUS Selys.
. Spinosus Selys. Dunnfield Creek VII, 14 (C); Lake Hopatcong VII-
IX, 14 (div); Sparta VII, Newfoundland VI (Ds).
Sub-family CoRDULEGASTERIN &.
CORDULEGASTER Leach. .
. maculatus Selys. Staten Island V, 30, VI, 17 (Ds); Lacey V, 27 (Dke).
. diastatops Selys. Lake Hopatcong VI, Hewitt VI, Lakehurst V (Ds).
. obliquus Say. Lake Hopatcong VI, 17 (Watson).
Sub-family 7H SCHNIN#.
EPIAZSCHNA Selys.
. heros Fab. Throughout the State IIIJ-X, sometimes very abundant
along shore; not actually recorded from the Appalachian and spar:
ingly from the Highlands; but from all portions of the pine barrens.
BOYERIA McLach.
. vinosa Say. Sparta VII, Newfoundland VII, IX, Staten Island VII,
Lakehurst VII (Ds); Caldwell (Cr); Bound Brook, in R. R. car (C):
Mt. Holly VII (A NS); Clementon (Gr); Lacy VII, 14 (Dke).
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BASIAESCHNA Selys.
B. janata Say. Newfoundland V, Great Notch V, Paterson V, Staten Is-
land V, 2, Lakehurst V (Ds); Medford (Banks); common in pine
barrens IV, 24-V, 13 (Dke).
GOMPHAZESCHNA Selys.
G. furcillata Say. Hewitt VII, Lakehurst V, VI (Ds); Sussex Co. (B.
Long); Browns Mills V, Iona IV, DaCosta V (Dke).
var. antilope Hag. Newfoundland VI, 22 (Ds); New Brunswick V, 22
(Coll); Clementon VI, 6 (Dke); Sea Isle, 1 ° in wash-up VI, 25 (C).
AESCHNA Fab.
fe. juncea L., var. verticalis Hag. Staten Island VI, IX, X (Ds); Ft. Lee
(DkKe).
. clepsydra Say. Dunnfield Cr VII, 14 (C); Newfoundland IX (Ds).
“=. umbrosa W1k. (constricta Say.) Dunnfield Cr VII, 14 (C); Nor-
manock VII, Staten Island VI, IX, X (Ds); Haddonfield [IX (R); De
lair X, 19, Lucaston X, 10 (DkKe); Anglesea IX, 6 (Sm).
Az. grandis L. Bergen Hill, 1 ¢ (Hag), and probably an introduced ex-
ample. The species is European.
ANAX Leach.
A. junius Dru. Throughout the State IV, 23-X 3, locally common.
A. longipes Hag. Staten Island VI, 5, VIII, 9, Orange (Ds); Lucaston
VI, 27, VII, 22, Bamber (Dke).
Family LIBELLULID/.
Sub-family CorDULIN.
DIDYMOPS Ramb.
D. transversa Say. Highlands, Piedmont Plain V—VII, many localities;
Riverton IV, 23 (Jn); Mt. Holly V, 13 (A N §S); Woodbury IV, 29
(Kp); Hainesport V, 7 (Dke).
MACROMIA Ramb.
M. illinoisensis Walsh. Del. Water Gap VII, 9 (Jn); Newfoundland VII,
Echo Lake VII, 2 (Ds); Bamber VII, 13, Browns Mills VII, 4 (Dke).
EPICORDULIA Selys.
—. princeps Hag. Hopatcong IX, 14 (C); Newfoundland VI, VII, Singac
VI (Ds); New Brunswick VII, 10 (Coll); Almonesson VII, 17 (C).
THE INSECTS OF NEW JERSEY. 79
TETRAGONEURIA Hag.
. semiaquea Burm. Lakehurst V, VI (Ds); Kirkwood VI, 16 (C); Clem-
enton V (div); Lucaston V, 30, Manumuskin V, 10-23 (Dke); Angle-
sea V, 11 (Lt)
. spinosa Hag. Great Notch V, 5 (Lv); Clementon V, 27, VI, 3, Laurel
Springs IV, 21, Iona IV, 20 (Dke).
. cynosura Say. Newfoundland VI, VII, Staten Island V—VII, Lakehurst
VI (Ds); Clementon V-VII (div); Blackwood VI, 4, Kirkwood VI,
16 (C).
HELOCORDULIA Need.
. uhleri Selys. Florence IV, 23 (C); Lakehurst V (Ds); Browns Mills
V, 21, Iona IV, 20, Manumuskin IV, 5 (Dke).
NEUROCORDULIA Selys.
. obsoleta Say. Del. Water Gap VII, 10 (Jn); Lake Hopatcong VI, 17,
VII, 4, IX, 14 (div).
DOROCORDULIA Need.
D. lepida Hag. Lakehurst V, VI (Ds); Jamesburg VII, 4, Iona V, 26, VI,
8, Browns Mills VI, 24 (DkKe).
. libera Selys. Paterson V, 24 (Coll); Normanock VII, 23 (Ds).
SOMATOCHLORA Selys.
. filosa Hag. Petersburg VIII, 30 (C); Iona VIII, 25, Manumuskin 1D.a
3, Anglesea IX, 8 (Dke); Cape May Co. IX, 20 (Sm).
» provocans Calvy. DaCosta VII, 16, Formosa bog VII, 22, Bamber VII,
13, Weymouth VII, 30 (Dke).
S. tenebrosa Say. Jamesburg VII, 4, Lakehurst IX (Ds): Clementon Exe
6 (C); Malaga VII, 27, Bamber VII, 13, Browns Mills VII, 5 (Dke).
Sub-family LrBeLLuLin a.
PANTALA Hagen.
: flavescens Fab. Staten Island VII-IX (Ds); Lucaston VIII, 6, Cape
May IX, 21 (Dke).
. hymenzea Say. Sea Isle City VIII, 15 Git):
TRAMEA Hag.
- carolina L. Bergen Hill (Hag); Staten Island V-IX (Ds); and south-
ward through the pine barrens V-IX, along the coast strip but
Scarcely entering the Delaware Valley.
. lacerata Hag. Staten Island V-IX (Ds); Haddonfield VIII (R);
Ocean
Co. (Sm).
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LIBELLULA Linn.
Fig. 27.—Libeilula sp., showing all stages: rz, larva with jaws extended; 2, pupa shell,
from which larva has issued; 3, active pupa capturing its prey; 4, pupa on
stalk, ready to transform; 5, adult dragon fly.
L. luctuosa Burm. (basalis Say.) Lake Hopatcong (Rhoads); Sparta
VII, Staten Island VI, VII (Ds); So. Orange IV, 18, New Brunswick
VI, 28 (Coll); Riverton VII (Jn); Haddonfield VIII (R); Westville
VII (div); Mullica Hill VIII, 3 (C); National Park VIII, 4, Laurel
Springs VII, 21 (Dke).
L. auripennis Burm. Staten Island V-VII (Ds); Petersburg VII, 23,
Tuckahoe VII, 21 (C); along shore, Point Pleasant to Cape May VII,
VIII.
L. flavida Ramb. Haddonfield VIII (R); Lakehurst VII, VIII (Ds);
Browns Mills VI, 15, VII, 5, IX, 15 (Dke); Cape May (Sk).
L. cyanea Fab. Ft. Lee VI (Bt); So. Orange IV, 18, Ocean Co. VII, 3.
(Sm); Staten Island VI-VIII (Ds); Jamesburg VI, VII (div); Had-
donfield VIII (R); Westville VII (div); Kirkwood VI, 16, Tuckahoe
VII, 22, Seaville VII, 12 (C); Manumuskin VI, 4 (Dke); Cape May
WiAs0 (Sk):
L. axillena Westw. Clementon VI, 4 (C).
var. vibrans Fab. Staten Island VII, VIII (Ds); no. branch, Big Timber
- Creek VII, 29, Albion VI, 1 (C). ;
var. incesta Hag. Highlands, southward through the Delaware Valley
and pine barrens; but not along shore VII-IX.
L. exusta Say. Highlands, and southward through Delaware Valley and
pine barrens; but not along shore IV, 20—VIII, 8.
L. quadrimaculata L. Lake Hopatcong VII (Rhoads); Arlington, Staten
Island V, VI (Ds); Jamesburg VII, 4 (Dke); Atco VI, 18 (Jn).
L. semifasciata Burm. Ft. Lee VI (Bt), and Piedmont Plain southward.
throughout the State V-IX, often common along shore.
L. pulchella Dru. Throughout the State IV, 18-IX, 1, often common.
THE INSECTS OF NEW JERSEY. 81
PLATHEMIS Hagen.
P. trimaculata DeG. Highlands and southward throughout the State V—
IX, often common.
ERYTHRODIPLAX Brauer.
E. berenice Dru. Bergen Hill (Hag); Staten Island V—VIII (Ds); along
shore Sandy Hook to Cape May V-IX, often very common; the larva
in salt water and the only one I have found in such places (Sm).
NANNOTHEMIS Brauer.
N. bella Uhler. Staten Island VI, VII, Toms River VIII (Ds); Clemen-
ton VI, 25, Albion VI, 1, Luecaston V1, 1, pruinose J, Berlin VII, 17,
Seaville VII, 21 (C); Lucaston VIII, 10, DaCosta VII, Iona VI, 16
(Dke).
CELITHEMIS Hagen.
C. ornata Ramb. Lakehurst IX, Toms River VIII (Ds); Clementon VII,
22, IX, 6, Ocean View VII, 25, Indian Creek VIII, 24, Patcong Cr VIII,
24, West West Creek Pond VIII, 26 (C); Lucaston IX, 2, DaCosta
VII, 2-20 (Dke).
C. elisa Hag. Bergen Hill (Hag); Staten Island VI-VIII (Ds), and south-
ward throughout the State VI-IX; usually not common.
C. fasciata Kirby. Lucaston VI, 27-VIII, 11, DaCosta VII, 7 (Dke);
Malaga VI, VII (div).
C. eponina Dru. Hopatcong VII (Rhoads); Staten Island V,eVII (Ds);
throughout the Delaware Valley, pine barrens and coastal strip
VII-IX.
LEUCORHINIA Britt.
L. intacta Hagen. Normanock VII, Newfoundland VII, Staten Island V,
VI (Ds); So. Orange IV, 18 (Coll); Ft. Lee VII, 4, Clementon VI, 28
(Dke); Albion VI, 1 (C).
SYMPETRUM Newm.
S. rubicundulum Say. Throughout the State VAL Xe not common.
var. assimilata Uhler. Westville VIII, 27 (N).
S. albifrons Charp. Delair VIII, 18, Manumuskin IX, 15, Belleplain IX, 16
(Dke). :
S. obtrusum Hagen. Staten island VII (Ds); Bamber, Browns Mills,
Manumuskin, Belleplain all IX, 1-16 (Dke).
S. semicinctum Say. Sparta VII, Staten Island VII, 15 (Ds); Shark River
VII, 12 (Jn).
S. vicinum Hagen. Lake Hopatcong VII (Rhoads): Bergen Hill (Hag);
Staten Island IX-XI (Ds); New Brunswick (Coll): Delaware Valley
and vine barrens generally VII-X, but not from coastal strip or mari-
time.
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S. corruptum Hagen. Staten Island V, 27, VIII, 8, several miles west of
Barnegat XI, 1 (Ds).
PERITHEMIS Hagen.
P. domitia Dru. Staten Island VI, VII (Ds); Delaware Valley and pine
barrens VI-IX; not on coastal strip or from maritime.
ERYTHEMIS Hagen.
E. simpliciollis Say. (Mesothemis) Piedmont Plain and southward
throughout the State VI-IX, often common; also Ft. Lee (Bt); So.
Orange V, 27 (Coll).
PACHYDIPLAX Brauer.
P. longipennis Burm. Throughout the State except the Appalachian V,
23-IX, 5, not usually common.
Order THYSANOPTERA.
The insects of this order are commonly known as “Thrips” and often
cause severe injury to growing plants. They are very small, very slender,
somewhat fusiform, with very delicate narrow fringed wings, which are
laid flat upon the back when at rest and are not even visible to the ordi-
nary observer without a lens.
The mouth parts are made up of a number of slender lancets, only the
points of which protrude beyond the mouth opening. With these they
scrape the surface of the leaf or plant and exhaust the cell beneath,
leaving a yellow or whitish spot. Onion leaves sometimes turn almost
white under a severe attack, and “‘silver-tip” in grasses is often due to these
insects. Cabbage leaves are sometimes completely devitalized, and grow-
ing tips of young trees may be crippled. Not all species are harmful,
however, some of them occurring under such conditions as to make it
almost certain that they are predatory. Yet as a whole this little order
must be considered as injurious.
As to remedial measures it
is difficult to make recom-
wee (Fs) mendations. Ordinarily the
jy Y I= = TAT species flourish only in dry
= au N \ weather, and their injuries in-
ZY 0 KN > Lf crease and manifest them-
!) #4 MN 3S selves in a dry season, or
i a (ep after a protracted drought.
A cold rain may check them
when they threaten most, and
a spray of cold water, thor-
oughly applied, is often sufii-
cient for their control. Tobacco decoction and soap suds are good addi-
tions, and may generally be relied upon to kill off the species in the green-
house and garden.
Very little has been added to our knowledge of the New Jersey species
Since the previous edition, and the number of forms has not been in-
creased by collections. Mr. Pergande is, therefore, still to be credited
with the notes.
Fig. 28.—Thrips vabaee a, adult; b, antenna of
same; c, young larva; d, full-grown larva;
enlarged.
Family THRIPIDA.
COLEOTHRIPS Halid.
C. trifasciata Fitch. Infests grain and grasses.
CHIROTHRIPS Halid.
C. antennatus Osb. Infests grasses.
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LIMOTHRIPS Halid.
. ceralium Halid. Infests grain and grasses throughout the State.
HELIOTHRIPS Halid.
: dracanze Heeger. On hot-house plants.
: heemorrhoidalis Bouché. In green-houses, often common.
THRIPS Linn.
. 6—maculatus Pergande. A general feeder on many plants.
. tabaci Linden. On cabbages, onions and other vegetables throughout
the State; a serious pest seasonally and locally (Sm). -
. tritici Fitch. On grain, grasses and flowers; also locally in tips of
nursery peach trees, sometimes causing serious injury (Sm).
PHLCZOTHRIPS Halid.
. caryz Fitch. Occurs on hickory.
. mali Fitch. Feeds on leaves of apple.
. nigra Osb. Found commonly on clover.
. phylloxerze Riley. Occurs in galls of “Phylloxera,” and is said to feed
on its inhabitants.
Order PARASITICA.
Under this head come the sucking lice, which are parasitic on warm-
blooded animals other than birds. They never become winged, have prac-
tically no transformations, the body is more or less flattened and either
" the feet are scansorial, fitted for climbing and holding, or
the mouth hooks are so formed as to enable the insect to
anchor itself firmly in place. The insects remain on their
host constantly and the eggs are nearly always attached
to the hair of the host animal.
Three species attack man and sometimes cause serious
annoyance. In extreme cases an inflammatory condition
of the skin may be set up to which the terms “‘phthiriasis”
and “pediculosis” have been applied. :
Almost all the domestic and many of the wild animals are
subject to infestation and the list here given will undoubt-
louse, Pediculus : : :
Be ey areatly edly prove incomplete when systematic collections are
enlarged. made.
‘Fig. 29.—Head-
Hamaly PE DiC Wiz,
PHTHIRIUS Leach.
-P. inguinalis Leach. The “crab-louse”’:
found in the arm-pits and pubic re-
gions of man and sometimes on the
coarse hair of the breast. The grasp-
ing structures of the feet are so well
developed that it is easier to pull out
a hair than to remove the parasite
from it. Liberal and repeated appli-
cations of mercurial ointment are re-
quired to destroy these species.
Fig. 30.—Crab-louse, Phthirius
inguinalis; greatly enlarged.
PEDICULUS Linn.
P. capitis DeG. The common “head-louse;” more generally found on
children. A fine-tooth comb and repeated application of pomade or
vaseline will readily control this pest. Tincture, or extract of Lark-
spur, has also been used with good effect.
P. vestimenti Leach. “Body-louse,” “clothes-louse” or “gray-back.” Lays
its eggs in the seams of clothing in which also it hides when not
actively feeding. Cleanliness is the best preventive; when an attack
is to be dealt with, use mercurial ointment in the seams of the cloth-
ing or dip them in gasoline two or three times at intervals of one
week. Steaming or thorough boiling will answer the same purpose.
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86 REPORT OF NEW JERSEY STATE. MUSEUM.
HAZMATOPINUS Leach.
H. piliferus Burm. The sucking-louse of the dog.
H.
pedalis Osborn. Occurs on the feet of sheep be-
low the wool and easy to destroy with any good
sheep dip.
. eurysternus Nitzsch. Short-nosed ox-louse. This
and the following may be reached by the crude
petroleum brushing recommended for the biting
lice.
. Vituli Linn. Long-nosed ox-louse.
H. urius Nitzsch. The hog-louse: our largest spe-
Fig. 31.—Body-louse,
Pediculus vestimenti; an
greatly enlarged.
H. acanthopus Burm.
H. ventricosus Denny.
cies; sometimes very common and conspicuous.
. asini Linn. Found on the horse and ass.
Fl:
Infests field mice.
spinulosus Nitzsch. Found on the common rat.
Found on hares and rabbits.
H. suturalis Osborn. Infests chipmunks and ground squirrels.
Order HOMOPTERA.
This ordinal term is employed for those Rhyngota in which the two
pairs of wings are either similar in texture, as in the plant-lice or
“Cicada,” or the primaries are of the same texture throughout, though
this may be different from that of the secondaries, as in the leaf-hoppers.
The mouth parts are composed of four lancets, of which two are usually
grown together concealed in a jointed beak, except in the Coccide or
scale insects, in which the mouth parts are quite generally aborted in the
males and reduced to thread-like lancets in the females. Usually the
base of the beak is on the under side of the head, and its point is directed
backward so that it rests between the haunches of the fore-legs.
All the species are plant feeders,
piercing the tissue by means of the
lanecets and exhausting the cells be-
neath. They are, therefore, of eco-
nomic importance, and, as a matter
of fact, some of our most destructive
species belong to this order.
In a general way the transforma-
tions are incomplete; but the life his-
tories of the species are often involved
and sometimes curiously unique. No
general recommendations for treat-
ment can be given, except that only
contact poisons are of any avail and
stomach poisons are never indicated.
Since the previous list was pub-
lished this order has received much
attention from collectors and students,
and the number of species here listed
has been greatly increased. Most of
the species previously included as
probable inhabitants have been defi-
Fig. 32.—Mouth structure of a plant- nitely authenticated and a few have
UMS ea bcalc.b:) the laneets> c, been dropped for one reason or an-
tarsus; greatly enlarged.
other.
By the courtesy of Mr. E. P. Van Duzee, of Buffalo, N. Y., the collec-
tions of certain of the groups made in New Jersey have been determined,
and he has also been good enough to look over the manuscript in these
groups and to give me suggestions as to the order of species and genera.
A very few species remain that have not been actually taken in the
State, but these are almost certain to occur, and besides these there are
undoubtedly many new species yet to be discovered and determined by
thorough collecting and study.
All of the gentlemen who assisted me ten years ago have continued
their aid in one way or another.
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88 REPORT OF NEW JERSEY Stalk MUSEUM:
Family CICADID/:.
Figg 33.—Egg punctures made by the
Periodical Cicada, the twig broken at a.
Contains the largest species in this
sub-order, popularly known as “har-
vest flies,” and incorrectly as
“locusts.” They are found on shrubs
and trees, the males making a shrill-
ing sound during the day. This song
or call is very loud and piercing, and
is different for each species, so that
each may be recognized by this char-
acter alone. In the aduit stage they
feed little or not at all, and are in no
sense injurious except through their
method of laying eggs in twigs and
shoots, and even in this point only the
“periodical cicada’”’ offends.
The larve live underground and
suck the juices of tree and other plant
roots, but grow so slowly that they
do no appreciable harm. Just how
long our common species require for
their complete life cycle is not defi-
nitely known; but the larva of the
“periodical” species is known to live
in that stage sixteen years in the
north and thirteen years in the more
southern States.
TETTIGEA Am. & Serv.
The hieroglyphica Say. Occurs in June
and July throughout the pine
barrens, and is specifically re-
ported from Lakewood, Lakehurst,
Lahaway, DaCosta, Anglesea. It
is the smallest of our species, the
abdomen is almost transparent, and I have noted it ovipositing in
cedar.
TIBICEN Latr.
T. septendecim Linn. The “periodical cicada’ or “17-year locust.”
Occurs at intervals throughout the State, appearing during the last
days of May and continuing through most of June. There are two
large broods in the State, a third that is fairly marked and two, if
not three, that are dying out, and are represented at the present
time by a few scattered examples only. The adults cause injury
when they appear by their habit of cutting slits to deposit eggs in
the terminal twigs of larger trees and in the trunks and branches of
THE INSECTS OF NEW JERSEY. 89
nursery and other young fruit trees. These slits never heal, and,
while on a large tree the injury is a mere trimming as the twigs wilt
and break, on the small trees they are a source of permanent weak-
ness, and sooner or later the branch or even trunk breaks.
SH AU gaat MMM tty
Dn
PV
SEN ige
LN \\ i q y gs i .
\
Mg
i
LEE
Kizgg
Fig 34.—The Periodical Cicada, Tibicen septendecim: a, pupa, ready to
emerge; b, pupa skin from which adult has emerged; c, adult;
d, cavities to receive eggs; e, eggs, enlarged.
The species “rimosa Say” and “striatipes Hald.,’ listed in the last
edition, are probably not of our fauna.
Cc.
CICADA Linn.
marginata Say. Staten Island VII (Ds); New Brunswick, rare, Lake--
wood common (Sm); DaCosta, Riverton IX, 10 (div). The largest of
our species and the longest winged. Not found every year, but no
definite intervals have been noted.
sayi Grossb. Throughout the State from mid-July to early October,
and the most common of our “Harvest flies.” It is the species that
has in the past been known as “pruinosa”’ because of the uniform
white powdering of the underside.
pruinosa Say. Cape May IX, 20, Anglesea IX, 8 (Dke): Bayside X, 21
(Coll). Really a very rare species, of which only a few specimens
are known in collections.
linnei Grossb. Throughout the State, common from mid-July until
frost. This is the species that used to be called ‘“tibicen Linn.” the
latter being really a South American form.
90 REPORT OF NEW JERSEY STATE MUSEUM.
C. lyricen DeG. Taken only at points north of New Brunswick, but prob-
ably occurs throughout the State with the preceding, which it closely
resembles.
C. canicularis Harr. Throughout the State; more or less common.
Occurs with “linnei,’ than which it is smaller, but otherwise nearly
allied.
C. davisi Grossb. Paterson IX, 4 (Gr); Anglesea VIII, 25 (Coll).
CARINETA Am. & Serv.
C. parvula Say. Occurs all along the Atlantic Coast, and, according to
Ashmead, should reach New Jersey. It is certain that a form not
yet taken has been heard at Anglesea by myself and others, and it
is probably this species.
Family MEMBRACID&..
Contains the “tree-hoppers” which are odd-looking creatures, more or
less wedge or beech-nut shaped, the prothorax often abnormally developed
into horns, spines or crests. They leap and fly readily and are commonly
found on trees and shrubs. The eggs are usually laid in slits made in
twigs, shoots or other vegetable tissue, and many of the larve or nymphs
envelop themselves in frothy masses. A few of them excrete honey dew.
Few of the species are really abundant and none of them cause injury
by feeding. The “buffalo tree-hopper” and its allies do some harm by
their egg-laying. The slits are made in the soft tissue of the twigs and
shoots of fruit trees, and these wounds seem to be poisonous. At all
events, instead of healing, the slits form open wounds which enlarge,
check growth, make weak points where breaks occur when fruit is borne,
or any strain is put upon the injured wood.
The punctures are readily noticed in winter and should be cut cut when
pruning and the cuitings destroyed. Insecticides are not indicated.
Sub-family SMILIIN 2.
CERESA Am. & Serv.
C. diceros Say. Throughout the State VI, VII, VIII, IX.
C. bubalus Fab. Common, VI-IX, throughout the State. This is the
“buffalo tree-hopper’ whose injuries are referred to above.
C. brevitylus Van D. Jamesburg VI, 19, New Brunswick VIII, 31 (Coll).
Described from the New Jersey material.
C. taurina Fitch. Jamesburg VIII, 31, Staten Island V, VII, VIII, [IX (Ds);
Merchantville, Atco VI, 21 (Ss).
C. borealis Fairm. Chester VIII (Coll).
C. basalis Wlk. Chester IX, 1 (Coll), and probably throughout the High-
lands.
The “C. brevicornis Fitch” is omitted because it has not yet been ac-
tually taken, although its occurrence is probable.
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STICTOCEPHALA Stal.
_ inermis Fab. Not actually taken, but sure to occur in the State.
. substriata Wlk. “New Jersey” (Van Duzee).
. festina Say. Anglesea V, 28 (Sm).
. lutea Wlk. Woodbury VI, 23 (Ss); Madison (Pr); Atco VI, 4, James-
burg V, 3, VI, 9 (Coll).
nnNn MN
ACUTALIS Fairm.
A. tartarea Say. Chester VII, 20, VIII, 24, Jamesburg VII (Coll); Staten
alana Vill 7, Tx 3.1 (Ds).
The species ‘“‘semicrema” Say, “dorsalis” Fitch, and “calva” Say, are
omitted because not yet actually taken; but they almost surely occur in
the State. Dorsalis and calva belong to ‘“Micrutalis” according to Van
Duzee.
CARYNOTA Fitch.
C. mera Say. Chester VII, 4, 20 (Coll); Orange Mts. VII, 5 (Jn); Madi-
son VIII, 6 (Pr); Merchantville VI, 29 (Ss); Lakehurst VII, 7 (Gr);
Navesink Highlands VIII, 15 (Ds).
C. marmorata Say. Chester VII, 4 (Coll); Westfield VII, 9, Staten Island
VII, 15, on alder (Ds).
THELIA Am. & Serv.
T. bimaculata Fab. Common on locust. Chester (Coll); Madison VIII,
12 (Pr); Morris Plains (Jn); Caldwell (Cr); Staten Island VII, 20,
VIII, 2 (Ds); Rahway (Bf).
. GLOSSONOTUS Butler.
G. acuminatus Fab. Lakehurst VI, VII, 19 (Ds).
G. turriculatus Emmons. Staten Island, Lakehurst VI (Ds); “New Jer-
sey” (Goding).
G. univittatus Harr. Madison (Pr); Lakehurst VI, VII (div).
G. crateegi Fitch. “New Jersey” (Ss); Sparta VII, Staten Island VIII
(Ds).
The species here listed appeared as ‘“‘Thelia’”’ in the last edition, and the
species there referred to as “‘pyramidoides” Gdg., is — to “crategi.”
HELIRIA Stal.
H. cristata Fairm. Lakehurst VI, IX, on oak (Ds).
H. scalaris Fairm. So widely distributed that it must occur in the State,
on beech.
TELAMONA Fitch.
T. declivata Van D. Sparta VII, Lakehurst VI, IX, on oak (Ds): one of
the type localities.
SoS.
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ae
Ace
. ampelopsidis Harr. Hewitt VII, Staten Island VII, VIII (Ds); New
—|
Hooda
reclivata Fitch. Hewitt VI, Staten Island VII, Navesink Highlands
VIII, 15, Staten Island VII (Ds).
monticola Fab. Princeton VI, 11, Lahaway VII, 12 (Coll).
Brunswick IX, 13, Ocean Co. VIII, Hammonton, Lakewood (Coll).
. coryli Fitch. Westfield (Ds).
. concava Fitch. Anglesea VII, 8 (Ss).
. unicolor Fitch. Staten Island VII, 8 (Ds).
. extrema Ball. Staten Island VI (Ds); Lakehurst VI, VII, IX (div).
. irrorata Godg. Madison VIII, 15 (Pr) — “inornata” of the previous list
and probably an erroneous determination.
ARCHASIA Stal.
. galeata Fab. Madison (Pr); Plainfield VII, 4 (Gr); Lakehurst on
white oaks VI, VII (Ds); Milltown (Bf).
. belfragei Gdg. Staten Island VII, Jamesburg VII (Ds); Browns Mills
Jn VI, 21 (GG).
SMILIA Germ.
. camelus Fab. Madison (Pr); Newfoundland, Oak Ridge VII, Staten
Island VI (Ds); Lakehurst VII, 4 (Coll).
CYRTOLOBUS Goding.
. fenestratus Fitch. Staten Island VII, 15 (Ds).
. Ovatus Van D. Staten Island, Lakehurst (Ds). Described from the
New Jersey material.
. muticus Fabr. Staten Island (Ds); Lakehurst VII, 5 (Coll).
. sculptus Fairm. Madison VI, 12, 22 (Pr); Staten Island VI, Vil (Ds);
Lakehurst VII (div).
. discoidalis Emmons. (Atymna) Sparta (Ds); Chester VII, 4, Madi-
son VI, 22 (Coll); Berkeley Hts. (Bf).
. vau Say. Milltown (Bf); Jamesburg V, 31, Anglesea VII, 4, 17 (Coll);
Lakehurst VII, 17 (Ds).
. inermis Emmons. Milltown (Bf); Lakehurst VI, 16 (Ds).
. cinereus Emmons. Madison VIII (Pr); Lakehurst (Bf).
. fuscipennis Van D. Staten Island, Jamesburg (Ds); part of the type
material.
. varius Gdg. Newfoundland VII, 5, Great Notch V, 30, Jamesburg VII,
2 (Ds); Lakehurst VI, VII (div). Mr. Van Duzee says this is the male
of ‘“‘vau.”
ATYMNA Stal.
A. castanea Fitch. Throughout the highlands on chestnut V-VII (div);
Jamesburg VII, 2, Staten Island VI, VII (Ds); Lakehurst VII, 7 (Coll).
THE, INSECTS OF NEW: JERSEY. 93
A. inornata Say. Chester VII, 5, Jamesburg VI, 24 (Coll); Merchantville
(Ss); Lakehurst VII (div).
“Querci’ Fitch has not yet occurred in the State.
XANTHOLOBUS Van D.
X. nitidus Van D. Lakehurst VII, 7 (Coll); Staten Island VII, 15 (Ds).
Types from these localities.
OPHIDERMA Fairm.
O. salamandra Fairm. Newfoundland VII, Staten Island VI, 22, Lake-
hurst VI, 20 (Ds).
O. flavicephala Gdg. Lakehurst VII (Bf, Coll); Malaga VIII, 4 (GG).
O. flava Gdg. Staten Island VI, 22 (Coll).
O. pubescens Emm. Chester VII, 4, Lakehurst VII, 7 (Coll).
“O. nigrocephala” of the previous edition is the same as “Atymna cas-
tanea.”’
VAN DUZEA Goding.
V. arquata Say. Madison VIII, 6, 30 (Pr); Staten Island VII, 8 (Ds); on
locust.
ENTYLIA Germ.
E. sinuata Fab. Staten Island VI, IX, on “Iva frutescens,’ Perth Amboy
V, Jamesburg VIII (Ds); Merchantville IV, 22, Camden XII, hiber-
nating (Ss); Vineland (U S Ag); Jamesburg V, 10, Lahaway V, 20
(Coll).
E. bactriana Germ. Berkeley Ets. (Bi); Camden V, 18 (Ss)-
PUBLILIA Stal.
P. concava Say. Madison VI (Pr); said to be common and widely dis-
tributed in the U. S. “Nigrodorsum” is a variation only.
P. reticulata Van D. Staten Island IX, 26 (Ds); Jamesburg VI, 24 (Coll).
One of the types is the Jamesburg specimen.
Ssub-family HopLoPHoRIN&.
| PLATYCOTIS Stal.
P. 4—-vittata Say. Caldwell (Cr). Sagittata Germ., has not yet occurred
to collectors.
Sub-family MEMBRACIN A.
CAMPYLENCHIA Stal.
C. curvata Fab. Common throughout the State VI-VIII.
ENCHENOPA Am. & Serv.
E. binotata Say. Throughout the State, VI-VII. Mr. Davis records it on
locust.
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Sub-family CENTRODIN&.
MICROCENTRUS Stal.
M. caryz Fitch. Madison VIII, 11 (Pr); “New Jersey” (Ss).
CENTRUCHOIDES Fowler.
C. perdita Am. & Serv. Singac IX, Staten Island XI (Ds); Lakehurst
VII, IX, X (div).
Family FULGORID.
The “lantern-fly” family is represented by monstrous and bizarre forms
in tropical countries, but in New Jersey by insignificant, though often odd
forms. There is no real typical form in our species, some having head
or thoracic processes, while most have none at all. Some have broad
wings laid roof-like along the sides, others have them narrow and almost
flat over the abdomen. A few are covered by a floury or pruinose coating,
and some resemble the tree or leaf-hoppers.
None of those occurring in the State are in the least harmful, while
most of them may be accounted fairly rare. Mr. Van Duzee has been
good enough to give me the sequence of genera here, and has added a
number of interesting records.
Sub-family DicryvOPHARIN&.
DICTYOPHARA Germ.
D. lingula Van D. Staten Island VIII, 17 (Ds); Anglesea VII, 20, IX, 6
(Sm); Wildwood (Jn); Cape May VIII (Van D). This is the form
noted as “sp. nov.” in the last edition,
D. microrhina Wlk. Staten Island, salt marsh, VIII, 4, 28 (Ds); Wood-
bine VIII, 20, Cape May VIII, 19 (Van D).
SCOLOPS Schaum.
S. sulcipes Say. Madison (Pr); Orange
Mts. VIII, 29 (Coll); Westville (Jn);
Ocean Co. (Sm); probably through-
out the State.
S. dessicatus Uhl. Chester IX, 5 (Coll);
Jamesburg VIII, 31, Lakehurst VIII,
18 (Ds); Riverton VIII, 17 (Van D).
S. angustatus Uhl. Riverton IX, 4 (Jn).
b S. perdix Uhl.’ Staten :Island “Vii 2
Fulgorid@, or lantern-flies.—a, Scolops (Ds); Riverton VIII, 17 (Van D).
sulcipes; 6, Paciloptera truncaticornis ; ;
ike Sota S. grossus Uhl. Westville VIII, 18 (Jn).
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PHYLLOSCELIS Germ.
P. atra Germ. Madison (Pr); Farmingdale VIII, 12, Lakehurst IX, 6
(Ds); Riverton VIII, 17, Woodbine VIII, 21 (Van D).
var. albovenosa Milichar. Riverton VIII, 17 (Van D)
P. pallescens Germ. Lahaway, on cranberry bogs, V (Sm); “N. J.,” com-
mon (Van D).
Sub-family ACHILIN#.
ELIDIPTERA Spin. (HELICOPTERA.)
E. pallida Say. New Jersey, probably.
E. septentrionalis Prov. Manasquan IX, 23, Lakehurst IX, 24 (Ds); Laha-
way IX, 14 (Coll).
E. opaca Say. “New Jersey” (Uhler).
E. floridze Wlk. Lakehurst V, 29 (Ds); Riverton IV, 26, Pemberton V
(GG).
E. variegata Van D. Riverton IX, 7 (GG).
CATONIA Uhler.
C. nava Say. Throughout the eastern United States.
C. impunctata Fitch. Cranford VIII, 27, Highlands of Navesink VIII, 15
Jamesburg: VIII, 31 (Ds). ;
C. picta Van D. Type locality is Lakehurst VIII, 18 (Gr) X (Ds).
C. cinctifrons Fitch. New York and probably New Jersey.
Sub-family Crx1n#.
BOTHRIOCERA Burm.
B. bicornis Fab. “New Jersey” (Uhler).
OLIARUS Stal.
O. quinquelineata Say. Staten Island V, 22, VIII, 8, Jamesburg VII, 2
(Ds); Barnegat Bay Dist. VIII, 3 (Coll); Lakehurst VII, 7, 24, IX, 4
(div); Browns Mills Jn., VI, 21 (GG); Cape May (Van D).
O. humilis Say. Chester VIII, 12, Monmouth Co., on salt meadow VII,
31 (Coll); Madison VIII, 18 (Pr).
O. complectus Ball. Chester VII, 24 (Coil); Staten Island VI, 17, VII, 1.
Jamesburg VII, 5 (Ds).
CIXIUS Latr.
C. stigmatus Say. Chester VIII, 12 (Coll); Madison VIII, 6 (Pr); “New
Jersey” (Jn).
The species “colzepeum” Fitch, “pini’’ Fitch and ‘“‘vicarius” WI1k. are all
so distributed that their occurrence in New Jersey is more than probable,
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96 REPORT OF NEW JERSEY STATE MUSEUM.
but as they have not been actually taken in the rather thorough collect-
ing in this group it is déemed best to omit them from the record. ‘“Albi-
cincta”’ Germ. is probably not found in America at all.
WW
OECLEUS Sial.
- decens Stal. Clementon V, 30 (GG); Anglesea V, 28 (Sm).
MYNDUS Stal.
. sordidipennis Van D. Staten Island VII, 1 (Ds).
. Viridis Ball. Monmouth Co., salt meadows, VII, 3 (Coll).
Sub-family Issn z&.
BRUCHOMORPHA Newn.
. oculata Newn. Chester IX, 9, Lakehurst VII, 7 (Coll).
. tristis Stal. Jamesburg VI, 22 (Ds) VII, 18 (Coll).
. Gorsata Fitch. Riverton (Jn).
NASO Fitch.
. robertsonii Fitch. Occurs both north and south of the State.
APHELONEMA Uhler.
. Simplex Uhler. Monmouth Co., salt marsh VII, 31 (Coll); Cape May
VAL LO Wane DD):
THIONEA Stal.
. Simplex W1k. Woodbury VII, 29 (Ss).
: bullata Say. Should be taken in New Jersey (Van D).
Sub-family ACANALONINA,
AMPHISCEPA Germ.
. bivittata Say. Madison (Pr); Little Falls VIII, Staten Island VII-IX,
Farmingdale VIII, Lakehurst IX (Ds); Monmouth Co. VII, 31 (Coll).
‘A pink form is not uncommon.
Sub-family FLATIN#.
ORMENIS Stal.
. pruinosa Say. More or less common throughout the State, VIII & IX,
and on a great variety of trees and plants.
. septentrionalis Spin. With the preceding; hardly less common, V-—IX.
THE INSECTS OF NEW JERSEY. 97
Sub-family DERBINz.
LAMENIA Stal.
. vulgaris Fitch. Recorded from Chester to Lakehurst in all faunal
regions VI-IX, inclusive.
. uhleri Ball. Jamesburg VIII, 31 (Ds); Riverton (Jn).
OTIOCERUS Kirby.
. amyotii Fitch. Madison VIII, 30 (Pr).
. degeerii Kirby. Madison VIII, 11 (Pr); Staten Island VIi, 8, Mana-
squan IX, 23 (Ds); Lahaway VIII (Coll).
.
“ec
. franciiloni Kirby. Grantwood VII, 20 (Coll).
wolfii Kirby. Staten Island VIII, 16 (Ds).
Coquebertii” Kirby, “signoretii” Fitch and “stollii’ Kirby will also be
found I have no doubt.
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Sub-family DELPHACINA.
STENOCRANUS Fieb.
. dorsalis Fitch. Eastern U. S. generally; doubtless in New Jersey.
. lautus Van D. Riverton (Jn); New York City (Van D).
MEGAMELANUS Ball.
. Spartini Osb. Staten Island is the type locality.
MEGAMELUS Fieb.
. marginatus Van D. Staten Island VII, 8 (Ds); Barnegat Bay Dist.
VIII, 3, Anglesea (Coll).
PISSONOTUS Van D.
. brunneus Van D. New York City, and certainly New Jersey.
. delicatus Van D. Riverton VII, 17 (Van D).
STOBAERA Stal.
. tricarinata Say. Ft. Lee Dist. X, 6 (Brb); New Brunswick VII, 20
(Sm); Riverton (Jn); Merchantville X, 29 (Ss).
. concinna Stal. Monmouth Co., salt meadows VII, 31 (Coll).
LIBURNIA Stal.
. ornata Stal. Staten Island X, 21 (Ds); Riverton (Jn).
. detecta Van D. New York City and doubtless in New Jersey.
. puella Van D. New Jersey (Van D); Riverton (Jn).
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L. foveata Van D. Newark IX, 1 on salt marsh (Coll); Anglesea VIII,
23, Cape May VIII, 19 (Van D). 5
L. osborni Van D. “New Jersey” V (Sm); Barnegat Bay Dist. VIII, 3
(Coll).
L. pellucida Fab. Will yet be discovered in New Jersey no doubt.
PENTAGRAMMA Van D.
P. vittatifrons Uhl. “New Jersey” (Uhl); Staten Island VIII, 23, on salt
meadow (Ds).
Family “CE RCOPRIDA
These are the “frog-hoppers” or “spittle-insects,’ so called because of
the shape of the adults, which is broad and squat, the leaping power
being also well developed, and because the larve live in little masses of
white froth resembling spittle. In this group the thorax is without ab-
normal processes and is not produced back over the abdomen.
While “frog-spittle’ is not uncommon on low meadows, shrubs and
bogs, none of the species are injurious to cultivated plants in New Jersey.
Sub-family CERCOPINA.
TOMASPIS Am. et Serv. = (MONECPHORA).
T. bicincta Say. Throughout the State VII, VIII, not rare. The variety
“ignipecta Fitch’ has been recorded from Madison VIII, 6.
Sub-family APHROPHORINA.
LEPYRONIA Am. et Serv.
L. quadrangularis Say. Warren Co. VIII, 13 (Coll); Ft. Lee (Bt); Staten
Island VII-X (Ds); Riverton (Jn); Camden I, Collingswood III, sift-
ing (Ss).
L. angulifera Uhler. Ocean County (Uhler).
APHROPHORA Germ.
A. quadrinotata Say. Newfoundland VII, Westfield VII, Staten Island
VI-IX (Ds); Chester VII-IX, Orange Mts. VIII, Lakehurst VII (Coll);
Shark River VI (Jn).
A. parallela Say. Throughout the State VI-IX on white and pitch pine,
and probably infests other species; sometimes not rare.
A. saratogensis Fitch. Newfoundland VII, Staten Island VII, VIII, James-
burg VII, Farmingdale VIII, Lakehurst VII (Ds); Malaga VIII, 4,
Browns Mills VI, 21 (GG).
A. signoretti Fitch. New York, and probably also New ‘Jersey.
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PHILAENUS Stal.
P. lineatus Linn. Said to occur throughout North America.
P. spumarius Linn. Also of general distribution.
CLASTOPTERA Germ.
C. proteus Fitch. Throughout the State in July.
var. flava Ball. Hopatcong VII, Jamesburg VII (Coll).
var. vittata Ball. Chester VII (Coll); Lakehurst VII (div).
var. nigra Ball. Jamesburg VI, 22, VII (Ds); Lakehurst VII (Coll).
C. xanthocephala Germ. New Brunswick VII, 20, Anglesea VII, 23 (Sm).
C. obtusa Say. Piedmont Plain and northward VII-—X, not rare; Staten
Island X (Ds); Jamesburg VII, VIII (div).
var. achatina Germ. Chester VII, 4, Jamesburg VII, 18 (Coll).
JASSOIDEA.
Under the general term “leaf-hoppers” are included a large number of
active little species referred to the families Tettigoniellide, Bythoscopide
and Jasside. They are more or less elongate, usually tapering posteriorly,
the head short, generally blunt and more or less crescent shaped, the tip
of the beak projecting between the front legs. The feelers are very short
and bristle-like, the hind legs long and fitted for leaping. They occur on
grasses, shrubs and trees of all kinds and many of them are injurious,
sometimes much more so than is generally appreciated. On grape one
Fig. 36.—Athysanus vaccimt. Fig. 37.—Thamnotetix fitch. Fig. 38.—Agallia 4-punctata.
Species occurs that often becomes excessively abundant after mid-
summer, punctures the cells of the leaves and produces a yellow spot
which afterward turns brown. When these spots are sufficiently close
together the entire leaf dries up, dies and drops long before the shoot is
mature. Young apple trees frequently suffer from an allied species that
yellows and dries the foliage soon after mid-summer.
In general, the insects winter as adults in rubbish and crevices and la)
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eggs in spring, many of the species developing several generations during
the season. The adults are attracted to light, and many thousands are
sometimes found in the globes of electric lamps near cities and towns;
but we have not found it practical to prevent injury by thus trapping them.
Remedial measures are, in general, cleaning up the rubbish in which
they hibernate, capturing them on sticky surfaces, and spraying with
some contact insecticide. The first method needs no explanation. Cap-
turing on sticky surfaces is much resorted to in vineyards, sometimes
merely with palm-leaf fans coated with tar or “tanglefoot,’’ sometimes
- with elaborate screens run between the rows, the vines being jarred to
induce the insects to jump or fly. Persistently employed this methed de-
stroys immense numbers, and if begun early in the season will secure
practical exemption in fall.
Spraying is with either kerosene emulsion or fish oil soaps. The mix-
ture should always be made as strong as the foliage will stand, the spray
should be very fine and should be applied with as much force as possible
so as to reach the partly-grown insects which tend to crouch close to sur-
face among the plant hairs; and it is also desirable to keep the air about
the vines or piants filled with the fine mist so as to reach the adults that
tend to fly at the first disturbance. In general the toll exacted by these
leaf-hoppers is not appreciated by the agriculturist.
Family TETTIGONIELLIDA.
Sub-family TETTIGONIELLINA.
ONCOMETOPIA Stal.
O. undata Fab. Riverton VII, 31 (Jn); Anglesea VI, 30 (Ss).
O. costalis Fab. G.d., throughout the U. S. east of the Rocky Mts.
AULACIZES Am. et Serv.
A. irrorata Fab. Palisades VIII, Staten Island X, Navesink Highlands
VIII (Ds); Jamesburg IX, 30 (Brb); Woodbury VI, 4 (Ss); Anglesea
V, 30 (Coll).
A. guttata Uhl. New York to Florida and sure to occur in New Jersey.
KOLLA Dist. |
K. bifida Say. Madison (Pr); Palisades VIII, 21, Staten Island VIII, 7
(Ds); Jamesburg X, 2 (Coll); Riverton IX, 11 (Jn).
TETTIGONIELLA Jacoby.
T. tripunctata Fitch. Staten Island IX, 7 (Ds).
T. gothica Sign. Staten Island VIII, 26, Jamesburg V, 25 (Ds); Lake-
hurst VII, 7 (Coll). “T. hieroglyphica Say” does not seem to occur
east of Illinois.
DIEDROCEPHALA Spin.
D. coccinea Forst. More or less common throughout the State, VI-X.
THE INSECTS OF NEW: JERSEY. IOI
DRAZECULACEPHALA Ball.
. mollipes Say. Throughout the State, common, all season.
. angulifera Wlk. Sure to be found in New Jersey.
. nove—-boracensis Fitch. ‘‘Doubtless common in grassy lowlands in New
Jersey.”
HELOCHARA Fitch.
. communis Fitch. Caldwell (Cr); Staten Island X, “New Jersey” IIl
(Ds). ;
Sub-family GyPONIN A.
XEROPHLCEA Germ.
. viridis Fab. (peltata Uhl.) Arlington (Coil); Jamesburg VIII, 31
(Ds). ;
. major Bak. Ft. Lee dist. X, 12, Jamesburg VII, 4 (Brb).
GYPONA Germ.
. cana Burm. More or less common throughout the State, VII-X. This
name Mr. Van Duzee refers to the commonest large species in the
State and cites “quebecensis Prov.,” as a probable synonym. Some of
the references under ‘“‘octo-lineata’’ in the last edition belong here.
. octolineata Say. This name is now confined to the large form with
scarlet marks. Mr. Grossbeck has taken a pink form of this.
. Striata Burm. (flavilineata Fitch.) Also occurs throughout the State
and probably confused with “cana.” Our records range from Chester
to Lakehurst, and from VI to X.
. melanota Spang. Madison VII, VIII (Pr); Staten Island VIII (Ds);
“New Jersey” (Van D).
. bimaculata Woodw. Del. Water Gap (Ss); Staten Island VIII, X (Ds).
. scarlatina Fitch. Jamesburg VI-VIII (Ds); Merchantville X, 15 (Ss);
Lakehurst VII (div).
. Olivacea Spang., not rugosa Spang. Clifton VIII, 24 (GG); Navesink
Highlands VIII, 15, Lakehurst IX, 6-X, 6 (Ds); Riverton (Jn).
. albosignata Uhl. Coastal plain of United States (Uhler).
PENTHIMA Germ.
- americana Fitch. Del. Water Gap VII, 12 (Coll); Greenwood Lake V,
18 (Brb); Madison VI, 27 (Pr); Jamesburg V, 10 (Sm); Lakehurst
V-VII (div); Atco VI, 18 (Jn); Anglesea (Ss).
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Family BYTHOSCOPIDA.
BYTHOSCOPUS Germ.
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. variabilis Fitch. Newfoundland VII, 4, Singac VI, 15, Staten Island
VI, VII, Lakehurst VI, 30 (Ds).
. sobrius Wl1k. Found in New York and probably in New Jersey.
. cognatus Van D. Occurs with the preceding.
. fenestratus Fitch. Singac VI, 15, (Ds).
pruni Prov. Singac VI, £5 (Ds).
. minor Fitch. Staten Island VI, 18 (Ds).
. nigrinasi Fitch. Sure to oecur in New Jersey.
noo wo wo
. distinctus Van D, New York to North Carolina, and surely in New
Jersey.
. fagi Fitch. Will probably be found in northern New Jersey.
wy
PEDIOPSIS Burm.
. insignis Van D. Newfoundland VII, 4 (Ds).
. Viridis Fitch. Riverton IX, 25 (Jn).
. trimaculata Fitch. Sure to occur in New Jersey.
. sordida Van D. Staten Island (Ds).
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IDIOCERUS Lewis.
. pallidus Fitch. Staten Island VI, 22 (Ds).
: suturalis Fitch. Sure to occur in New Jersey.
. nervatus Van D. “New Jersey” (Van D).
. lachrymalis Fitch. Lakehurst VII, 7 (Coll).
. alternatus Fitch. Occurs throughout the eastern United States.
. cratzegi Van D. On thorn, New York to Iowa.
. maculipennis Fitch. Sure to occur in New Jersey.
- provancheri Van D. New York tc Iowa.
AGALLIA Curtis.
>
. 4-punctata Prov. Throughout the State, V—VIII, more or less common;
sometimes abundant on cranberry bogs, but probably feeding on
weeds, etc., rather than on vines.
A. sanguinolenta Prov. Newark, Jamesburg VII, 5, Merchantville X, 29,
Lakehurst VII, 7, Anglesea VII (Coll).
A. constricta Van D. Madison VI. 1 (Pr); New Brunswick VII, 20, Ocean
Co. V, Lahaway VII, 10, Anglesea (Coll).
. novella Say. Riverton (Jn).
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Family JASSIDA-.
Sub-family ACOCEPHALIN &.
ACOCEPHALUS Germ.
. albifrons Linn. (mixtus Say.) Staten Island VI, VII (Ds); New
Brunswick VII, 20 (Sm); Lakehurst VII, 7 (Coll).
. brunneo-bifasciatus Geoff. New Jersey (Ball).
XESTOCEPHALUS Van D.
. pulicarius Van D. New York and probably New Jersey.
Sub-family JASSIN a,
Dorydini.
HECALUS Stal.
. lineatus Uhl. Shark River VII, 9 (Jn); New Jersey (Van D).
SPANGBERGIELLA Sign.
vulnerata Uhl. New Jersey (Sm).
PARABOLOCRATUS Fieb.
. viridis Uhl. Jamesburg V, 31 (Coll).
Deltocephalini.
MESAMIA Ball (PARAMESUS Van D.)
. higridorsum Ball. Staten Island IX, 11 (Ds).
. vitellina Fitch. Madison VI, 30 (Pr); New Brunswick (Sm).
. cincta O & B. Manasquan IX, 23 (Ds); is the “jucundus” of the
previous list.
PLATYMETOPIUS Burm.
. acutus Say. Chester VII, 3, Jamesburg X, 2, Lakehurst VII, 4, Angle-
sea VII, 12 (Coll); Staten Island VI, VIE -X...¢Ds).
. frontalis Van D. Chester VII-IX, Jamesburg X, 2, Lakehurst VII, 7
(Coll); Madison VI (div); Cranford VII, 27, Staten Island VI, 22 (Ds).
DELTOCEPHALUS Burm.
. sayi Fitch. Madison VI, 14 (Brb); Riverton VI, 25 (Coll); Clementon
(Jn).
. inimicus Say. Chester IX, 10, Jamesburg VII, 15 (Coll); Camden IX,
27 (Ss).
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D.
D.
D.
D.
1)
nigrifrons Forbes. Camden IX, 27 (Ss).
simplex Van D. Barnegat Bay Dist. VIII, 3 (Coll).
littoralis Ball. Barnegat Bay Dist. VII, 3 (Coll); Anglesea VIII, 23,
Cape May VIII, 17 (Van D); on salt marshes.
obtectus O & B. Chester IX, 7 (Coll); Riverton IX, 11 (Jn).
. areolatus Ball. Woodbine VIII, 21 (Van D).
D.
flavicosta Stal. Chester IX, 7 (Coll); Riverton VIII, 17 (Van D); this
is probably the species listed as “retroversus Uhl.,”’ in the last edition.
. affinis Baker. Monmouth Co., salt meadows, VII, 21, Anglesea VII,
12. (Coll).
“D. virgulatus Uhler,”’ is “Athysanus bicolor Van D.”
GONIOGNATHUS Fieb.
palmeri Van D. Staten Island VI (Ds).
Athysanini.
ATHYSANUS Burm.
. striola Fall. Anglesea V, 20 (Sm).
. parallelus Van D. Lahaway VII, 21 (Coll).
. exitiosus Uhl. (Limotettix) Newark, salt meadows IX, 1, James-
burg VIII, 8 on cranberry bogs (Coll); Riverton IX, X (Jn).
. extrusus Van D. Madison VI, 16 (Pr); Overbrook V, 30 (Ds).
. anthracinus Van D. Staten Island V1, Jamesburg VII, 5 (Ds).
. plutonius Uhl. Madison VI, 16 (Pr).
. vaccini Van D. New Brunswick VII, 1 Jamesburg VII, Burlington Co.
VIII, Anglesea V, 28; common on cranberry bogs, but apparently not
injurious to the plants. This name replaces A. striatulus of the last
edition.
. curtisii Fitch. Budds Lake IX, 13, Chester IX, 9 (Coll); Roselle VI,
28 (Brb); Cranford VIII, 27, Staten Island VI, 17 (Ds).
. bicolor Van D. (virgulatus Uhl.) “New Jersey” (Uhl).
EUTETTIX Van D.
. subzenea Van D. “New Jersey” (Ball).
var. picta Van D. Lakehurst VII, 7 (Dn).
var. tristis Ball. Lakehurst VII, X (div).
var. marmorata Van D. Burlington Co. VIII, 19 (Sm).
var. southwickii Van D. Newfoundland VII, 29 (Ds).
var. lurida Van D. New York to Maryland.
. johnsoni Van D. Chester VIII, 12 (Coll); Madison VI, 30 (Pr); Pali-
sades IX, 22, Staten Island VII, VIII (Ds); Woodbine VIII, 21 (Van D).
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. latifrons Van D. Almost sure to occur in New Jersey.
. fulvidorsum Fitch. Riverton IX, 11 (Jn); Burlington Co. VII (Sm).
. uhleri Van D. Jamesburg VII, 2 (Ds).
. majestus O & B. Anglesea (Ss).
. decorusO & B. “New Jersey” (Jn).
. iImmistus Say. New Brunswick VII, 20, Jamesburg VIII, 16, Lakehurst
. intricatus Uhl. “New Jersey” (Uhl).
. luteolus Van D. “New Jersey” (Van D).
. lobatus Van D. Madison VIII, 6 (Pr); Staten lsland VIII, 7 (Ds).
. consors Uhl. Ranges from New York to Texas. |
. jucundus Uhl. Staten Island VIII, 4 (Ds); Lahaway VII, 20, Lake-
. clitellaria Say. Throughout the State, common, eee
. kennicotti Uhl. Madison VIII, 6 (Pr); Staten Island X, 3 (Ds).
. fitchii Van D. Lahaway, Burlington Co., on cranberry bogs.
THE, NSEC LSGOr WN EWit;ERSEY. 105
. seminuda Say. Sure to occur in New Jersey.
. strobi Fitch. Jamesburg V, 25 (Ds).
PHLEPSIUS Fieb.
. altus O & B. Woodbine VIII, 21 (Van D). |
. excultus Uhl. New York to Florida, and doubtless in New Jersey. |
. humidus Van D. “New Jersey” (Jn); Clifton VII, 3 (GG).
. truncatus Van D. Philadelphia (Jn).
irroratus Say. Chester IX, 5, New Brunswick, Jamesburg X, 2, Lake-
hurst VII, 7, Anglesea V, 20 (Coll); Staten Island VII, 9 (Ds).
. fuscipennis Van D. Newark IX, 1, Anglesea VI, VII, (Coll), on salt
marshes.
ACINOPTERUS Van D.
. acuminatus Van D. Riverton VIII, 17 (Van D); Lakehurst VII, 12,
VIII, 23 (div).
SCAPHOIDEUS Uhl.
VII, 4 (Coll); Staten Island VIII, 2, Farmingdale VIII, 11 (Ds).
var. major Osb. Lakehurst X, 18 (Ds).
hurst VII, 7 (Coll).
. auronitens Prov. “New Jersey” (Coll) ; Cranford VII. 275 (Ds).
. opalinus Osb. Riverton VIII, 17 (Van D).
. fasciatus Osb. Riverton VIII, 17 (Van D).
. Sanctus Say. Riverton VIII, 17 (Van D).
THAMNOTETTIX Zett.
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zi
: melanogaster Prov. Have seen this from New Jersey (Van D).
. subcupreus Prov. Anglesea VIII, 23, Cape May VIII, 21 (Van D).
. perpunctata Van D. Wildwood (Jn, fide Van D).
444
smithi Van D. “New Jersey” (Van D).
“Eburata Van D,”’ is omitted as probably boreal only. There are, on the
other hand, probably undescribed species in the collections from the salt
marshes at Newark and from Anglesea.
CHLOROTETTIX Van D.
. unicolor Fitch. Madison VII, 25 (Pr); salt meadows, VIII, 23, James-
burg VII, 15 (Coll); Staten Island VI-VIII (Ds).
. viridia Van D. Cranford VIII, 27, Staten Island VIII, [IX (Ds); New-
ark IX, 1, New Brunswick VII, 20, Jamesburg VII, 15, Anglesea VI
(Coll) ; Riverton X, 9 (Jn).
. tergata Fitch. Chester VIII, IX, Jamesburg, on cranberry bogs VIII,
8 (Coll); Cranford VIII, 27, Staten Island VII, VIII, Lakehurst IX, 12
(Ds).
. galbanata Van D. New York to North Carolina, and doubtless in
New Jersey. Mr. Baker claims that this is really “unicolor Fitch,”
but Mr. Van Duzee does not agree.
. rugicollis Ball. Woodbine VIII, 21 (Van D).
Jassini.
JASSUS Fab.
. Olitarius Say. Throughout the State VII-X, common. The name “bi:
fasciatus Say,” of the last edition, refers to the female of this species.
NEOCCELIDIA G & B.
. tumidifrons G & B. Manasquan IX, 23, Lakehurst IX, 14 (Ds).
Cicadulini.
BALCLUTHA Kirk. (GNATHODUS Fieb.)
. punctatus Thunb. , Cranford VIII, 27 (Ds); Lahaway V (Coll).
: impictus Van D. New Brunswick VII, 20, Lahaway VIII (Coll).
EUGNATHODUS Baker.
. abdominalis Van D. New Brunswick VII, 20, Anglesea V, 20 (Coll).
CICADULA Zett.
. sexnotata Fall. New Brunswick VII, 20, Monmouth Co., salt meadows
VII, 31, Anglesea V, 21 (Coll); Woodbine VIII, 21, Anglesea VIII, 23
(Van D).
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THE, INSECTS OF NEW: JERSEY. 107
. variata Fall. Staten Island VIII, 17 (Ds); Anglesea VIII, 23 (Van D).
. punctifrons Fall., with its variety “repleta Fieb.,’ have not yet turned
up, but will be found almost certainly.
Sub-family TypHLOcYBIN&.
ALEBRA Fieb.
. albostriella Fall. Common throughout the eastern United States.
DICRANEURA Hardy.
. fieberi Low. “New Jersey” (Gillette).
EMPOASCA Walsh.
. smaragdula Fall. Common to the eastern United States.
. fabze Harr. The bean leaf-hopper; occurs throughout the United
States.
. mali LeB. The apple leaf-hopper; common and sometimes decidedly
injurious throughout the State. Found on a great variety of plants
other than apple, and very difficult to control.
. obtusa Walsh. New Brunswick VI, 9, VII, 20 (Coll).
EUPTERYX Curtis.
. flavoscuta Gill. Quite sure to occur in New Jersey.
TYPHLOCYBA Germ.
. tricincta Fitch. Will certainly be found in the State.
. comes Say. The grape leaf-hopper. Common and sometimes very in-
jurious throughout the State, especially in the southern section.
Sometimes, in September, the foliage is dead and dry from the attacks
of this insect long before the fruit is mature. The varieties “vitis
Harris” and “vitifex Fitch’ occur with the type; the variety “‘basilaris
Say” occurs at New Brunswick on elm.
. vulnerata Fitch. United States generally; the variety “niger Gill.,”
has been taken at Chester, IX, 9 (Dn).
. obliqua Say. Sure to occur in New Jersey.
. querci Fitch. New Brunswick VII, 20 (Coll).
. trifasciata Say. Riverton (Jn).
. bifasciata G & B. New Brunswick VIII, 24 (Coll).
. rose. Linn. The common rose leaf-hopper, which occurs abundantly
throughout the State.
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108 REPORT OF NEW JERSEY STATE. MUSEUM.
Family- PSY LLIDAE.
Commonly known as “jumping plant lice’ from their active habits, but
really resemble much more closely a miniature Cicada in appearance.
Both pairs of wings are transparent as a rule and the
antenne are quite long, thus differing from the leaf
and tree-hoppers to which in some other respects
they are similar.
Some of the species produce galls, while others
feed exposed on the foliage. Our only injurious
species is the “‘pear psylla,’ which not only punctures
the leaf and fruit stalk, exhausting the juices, but
also excretes a honey dew in such great quantity as
to coat the leaves and form a foundation for the de
velopment of a black fungus that covers both leaves
and fruit and checks development. The insect hiber-
nates as an adult in bark crevices and under bud
scales, and a thorough spraying just before the buds
open, with one of the miscibie oils diluted no more
Fig. 39.—Pear psylla;
winged adult;
enlarged.
than nine times, will kill most of the specimens in
\ their winter quarters. Summer applications are not
nearly so effective, because the young are often cov-
; . ered by a frothy secretion and the adults fly readily
Fig. 40.—Appendiculate ¢
Gnes of Psyllas much Hele at
enlarged.
Sub-family Livitn&.
LIVIA Latr.
to avoid the spray; but a strong kerosene emulsion
is sometimes a great help in reducing numbers.
There has been little collecting in this family since
the last edition was published and the present list
stands now much as it did then, as Mr. Schwarz
L. maculipennis Fitch. Staten Island VI, 13, Jamesburg VII, 13 (Ds).
L. vernalis Fitch. Common throughout the eastern United States on
Juncus sp.; imago in winter on pine trees.
Sub-family APHALARIN&.
PSYLLOPSIS Loew.
P. fraxinicola Forst. Atlantic City on “Fraxinus excelsior’ (C V. R).
Imported from Europe and quite injurious to ash trees (Sz).
APHALARA Forst.
A. calthea Linn. New Brunswick VII, 27 (Sm), on “Polygonum hydro-
piper’ (Sz).
A. sp. nov. Sz. Anglesea V, 28 (Sm), on Solidago throughout the State
(Sz).
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Sub-family PsyLLIn 2.
CALOPHYA Liv.
C. nigripennis Riley. Common on sumach, “Rhus copalina,”’ throughout
the State; Anglesea V, 28.
C. flavida Sz. Found only on the smooth-leaved sumac, “Rhus glabra’;
also common.
PSYLLA Geoffr.
Fig. 41.—Pear psylla; pupa from
above; much enlarged. Fig. 42.—Pear psylla; pupa from
below; much enlarged.
a
P. annulata Fitch. Sure to occur in New Jersey.
P. carpina Fitch. Common on Carpinus in New York, and probably in
New Jersey.
P. buxi Linn. An-imported species on “Buxus sempervirens,” which has
been found in Jersey City.
P. pyricola Forst. Throughout the State but more abundant in the south-
ern counties. This is the “pear psylla,” and its injuries are very
local though sometimes severe.
PACHYPSYLLA Riley.
P. celtidis-mamma Riley. Makes leaf galls on “Celtis,” in New Jersey
(Bt).
P. celtidis-cucurbita Riley. Also a common gall-maker on ‘Celtis’ (Bt).
P. celtidis-vesiculum Riley. Found with the preceding (Bt).
P. venusta O. S. Paterson III, 25 (Coll); makes galls on the leaf petioles
of hackberry in New Jersey (Bt).
P. celtidis-gemma Riley. Locally common in New Jersey, making galls
on the twigs of Celtis.
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Sub-family TRiozin 2.
TRIOZA Forst.
T. diospyri Ashm. Anglesea V, 28 (Sm); common on persimmon every-
where (Sz).
T. tripunctata Fitch. Staten Island X, 31 (Ds); Anglesea V, 28 (Sm); _
common, the imago frequently met with in winter on pine trees (Sz).
Family APHIDIDZ.
The “plant-lice,” “green-flies’” or “aphids’’ are among the commonest
and most abundant of all our insects, and also among the most destructive.
They have, when winged, two pairs of transparent wings, the anterior
much the larger; but some species and some forms of nearly all species
never develop wings at all. The bodies are plump, oval, with usually a
pair of “honey tubes” or “cornicles” near the anal end, a pair of long
antenne and rather long sprawly legs. They frequently cluster in great
numbers about twigs or shoots of plants or on the under surface of leaves,
sucking the juices and excreting from the anal end a thin sugary liquid,
the honey dew. This honey dew when present in quantity tends to choke
the leaves upon which it falls, and that tendency is furthered by a black
soot fungus which develops on the honey dew and disfigures and some-
times checks the growth of fruits as well as leaves.
Fig. 43.—Wheat plant louse; much enlarged.
The life history of the species is interesting and sometimes compli-
cated; but briefly stated is generally about as follows: They winter as
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THE INSECTS OF NEW JERSEY.
very much enlarged.
.
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Fig. 44.—Eggs of apple plant louse
i112 REPORT OF NEW JERSEY STATE MUSEUM.
eggs, from which in spring hatch wingless forms which, in a few days,
give birth to living young resembling the parents, and, like them, vivip-
arous, i. e., giving birth to live young, and parthenogenetic, i. e., neither
male nor female. These young are in turn ready to reproduce in a few
days, and give birth to anywhere from 4 to 8 daily, according to condi-
tions. Some time during the early summer winged individuals are pro-
duced and these fly to other localities or other food-plants, thus spread-
ing the species. They also are parthenogenetic and usuaily viviparous,
and found colonies wherever they alight, the progeny being winged or
wingless or some of each sort. In the fall, when sap ceases to run and
food becomes searce, sexed individuals, male and female, are produced,
and these copulate, the female laying the winter eggs. There are numer-
ous modifications of this life history; but in a general way it applies to a
large percentage of the species.
Some species have alternate food-plants; i. e., they feed upon one plant
late in fall and early spring, using it to winter upon, while in summer
they fly to some annual like the melon or hop that dies down completely
in fall and renders migration to the winter plants necessary again in late
summer or.fall. The spring migrations usually occur in June and the air
is then sometimes apparently alive with these minute flying lice.
The rate of increase among these insects is such that, were it not for
the numerous natural checks, they would soon destroy every particle of
plant life which they are able to feed upon.
Remedial measures are, winter pruning where eggs are noticed in large
numbers, the cuttings to be burnt; application of contact insecticides
early in the season to destroy the stem-mothers; application of contact
insecticides at any time when the insects are noticed, keeping in mind at
all times that it is easier to kill a few than to reach a great many, espe-
cially if they feed so as to distort the leaves or curl them up into shelters
not easily penetrated by insecticides. Indoors the pyrethrum, dry or in
the form of decoction, is a favorite and effective remedy. In the field,
garden or greehouse, tobacco decoction, whale-oil soap or kerosene emul-
sions are used. Soluble or miscible oils are not safe for summer use at
effective strengths. Whale-oil soaps are used at from 1 pound to 4 to 6
gallons of water, according to the species to be reached. Kerosene emul-
sion is used diluted with from 10 to 15 times its bulk of water, the green
lice being most easily destroyed in all cases and the black lice the most
resistant. .
Tobacco decoctions, home-made and commercial, are also used, and
some of the commercial preparations are more effective than the home
made mixtures.
Whatever mixtures are used thoroughness in application is always
essential. All these mentioned are contact poisons and of no effect unless
actually brought into direct touch with the specimens. Therefore it re-
quires not only a proper nozzle to make a fine spray, but also a sufficient
amount of force to drive this spray to the specimens.
Under some circumstances even cold water will kill plant lice, and a
cold storm in middle or late June will play havoc with the migrating
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forms and may practically exempt an alternate food-plant for the season.
Little systematic collecting has been done in New Jersey in this family,
and the list here follows Mr. W. D. Hunter’s Catalogue of 1901 as pub-
lished in Bull. 60 of the Iowa Agricultural College Experiment Station.
It is probable that numerous additions will be made when our fauna has
been more thoroughly studied.
Sub-family RHIZOBIINA.
All the members of this sub-family occur on the roots of plants.
TYCHEA Koch.
T. brevicornis Hart. Chester VIII, 5, on roots of lettuce (Marsh).
RHIZOBIUS Burm.
R. lactuce Fitch. The common lettuce-root louse; found locally in-
jurious.
Sub-family CHERMAPHINA,
PHYLLOXERA Fonsc.
Fig. 45.—Grape leaf infested by Phylloxera.
P. caryze-caulis Fitch. Common; making galls on twigs and leaf stalks
of hickory in New Jersey (Bt).
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P. caryz—foliz Fitch. Makes galls on leaves of hickory; common
throughout the Watchung Mts.
P. caryze—-venz Fitch. Forms pleats or galls along the veins or ribs of
hickory leaves; sometimes locally common.
P. vastatrix Planch. The grape Phylloxera; occurs throughout the State,
but nowhere in destructive form.
The other names occurring in the previous edition do not appear to be
sanctioned by description, and are therefore omitted. It is certain, how-
ever, that there are several additional species in the State.
CHERMAPHIS Mask. (CHERMES.)
C. abieticolens Thos. Edgewood (U § Ag); found locally on spruce.
C. laricifolize Fitch. Common locally on American larch or tamarack.
C. pinicorticis Fitch. Jamesburg (Coll), and throughout the pine bar-
rens; sometimes quite common.
Sub-family PEMPHIGIN&.
TETRANEURA Hartig.
T. ulmi DeG. Under side of leaves of European and American elms.
HORMAPHIS O. S.
H. hamamelidis Fitch. Makes galls on leaves of witch hazel, N. JeieBt) =
H. spinosus Shimer. Makes gall on fruit buds of witch hazel, N. J. (Bt).
PEMPHIGUS Hartig.
P. acerifolii Riley. Found throughout the State on the underside of
maple leaves, and sometimes abundant at New Brunswick.
P. imbricator Fitch. Occurs on the leaves of beech, and is the “Schi-
zoneura imbricator”’ of the previous edition.
P. populicaulis Fitch. Makes galls at junction of stem and leaf of “Popu-
lus monilifera,’ Passaic (Bt); also elsewhere in State.
P. populiglobuli Fitch. Also found on “Populus” at Passaic (Bt).
P. populivenze Fitch. Makes galls on veins of poplar leaves.
P. rhois Fitch. Common on leaves of sumac (Bt); throughout the State
(Sm); Caldwell (U S Ag).
P. tessellata Fitch. The ‘alder blight.” Sometimes very common locally,
in September and October, forming conspicuous masses.
P. vagabundus Walsh. Sometimes locally common on poplar.
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Sub-family SCHIZONEURIN &.
COLOPHA Monell.
C. ulmicola Fitch. Makes the well-
known cockscomb gall on elm;
locally and seasonally common
throughout the State.
SCHIZONEURA Hartig.
S. corni Fabr. A woolly louse on
S. lanigera Hausm.
various species of dogwood, but
also found on a variety of
grasses and other plants.
The “woolly
apple-louse.’’ More or less com-
mon throughout the State, but
never really injurious. It
forms galls on _ roots, and
clusters in masses about
wounds on the trunk and
branches. In the latter condi-
tion it is easily reached by the
kerosene emulsion. Root treat-
ments have not hitherto been
necessary in New _ Jersey.
Occurs also on other plants
and trees, and is the “ameri-
cana” of the last edition.
S. rileyi Thos. (ulmi Riley.) <A
woolly louse on American elm.
Fig. 46—.Woolly apple louse; injury to the
roots is shown at a; adult at c, showing
the woolly fibres, much enlarged.
Sub-family LACHNINA.
PHYLLAPHIS Koch.
fagi Linn. Trenton (U S. Ag); on beech.
LACHNUS Burm.
abietis Fitch. Occurs on spruce in the Appalachian and Highlands
‘areas.
alnifolise Fitch. Occurs on leaves of alder.
laricifex Fitch. Occurs on the American larch or tamarack.
quercifolize Fitch. On the leaves of oak.
salicelis Fitch. Found locally on willows.
strobi Fitch. A feeder on white pine; sometimes locally common.
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LONGISTIGMA Wilson.
. caryze Harr. Locally common on hickory, walnut, linden, ete., and
accused of killing trees in some instances.
Sub-family APHIDINZ.
CLADOBIUS Koch. (MELANOXANTHUS.)
. Saliciti Harr. Occurs on willow, poplar, maple, etc.; sometimes com-
mon at New Brunswick late in the season, the relatively large winter
eggs attracting attention. ‘“‘Salicicola Uhler” of the last edition is the
same.
CHAITOPHORUS Koch.
aceris Linn. A common species on maple; sometimes seriously in-
jurious to Norway maples in early summer.
. hegundinis Thos. Found infesting box elder.
: pinicolens Fitch. Feeds upon pine.
. populifoliz Fitch. On leaves of poplar. The New Jersey species
found on poplar have not been determined.
. Viminalis Monell. On willow, poplar and maple; locally common.
CALLIPTERUS Koch.
. asclepiadis Monell. A common species on milkweeds.
. bellus Walsh. Infests red and other oaks.
. betulzecolens Fitch. A species of wide distribution on birch.
caryz Monell. Found on hickory and walnut.
. castaneze Fitch. On leaves of the American chestnut.
. discolor Monell. A feeder on oak. There are several species of this
genus that occur on oak, and our forms have not been determined.
. trifolii Monell. One of the clover-leaf plant-lice.
. ulmifolli Monell. On leaves of the American elm.
MONELLIA Oestl.
. caryella Fitch. A species of wide distribution on hickory.
DREPANOSIPHUM Koch.
. acerifolii Thos. A species of wide distribution on maple; common in
New Jersey on the soft maple.
HYALOPTERIS Koch.
. arundinis Fab. River Edge, Newark, Vineland (U S Ag); a common
species on prune and plum. Is the “pruni” of. last edition.
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APHIS Linn.
. ambrosia Raf. On the various species of ragweed.
. asclepiadis Fitch. Occurs on various species of milkweeds.
. brassicze Linn. The common cabbage plant-louse. Occurs throughout
the State and often in destructive numbers.
. cerasifoliz Fitch. Common on wild cherry in Hunterdon Co. (Sm).
. cornifolize Fitch. On the leaves of dogwood and “Crategus.”
. gossypi Glover. The melon-plant louse: occurs throughout the State,
but much more commonly in the southern counties, where it often
destroys entire crops.. It occurs also on a great variety of weedy
plants on which it passes the winter, migrating to the melon fields
in June. In ordinary seasons only a few hills in a field become in-
fested in that month, and from these the spread is in every direction.
Covering these hills with tight boxes, tubs or hay caps, and evap-
orating beneath them carbon bisulphide at the rate of 1 tablespoon-
ful to every cubic foot of space will often check the spread of the
species over the field and save the crop. Once they are generally
distributed the whale-oil soap is the only satisfactory remedy.
. forbesi Weed. The strawberry-root louse. Locally and seasonally
common in the light sandy soils of southern New Jersey, and rarely
injurious. In the more northern parts almost entirely absent.
. maidis Fitch. The corn-plant louse. Sometimes quite plentiful, but
not injurious in New Jersey.
: maidiradicis Forbes. The corn-root louse. A very destructive species
in the middle west, but in New Jersey of only occasional occurrence.
Found also on the roots of a variety of weedy plants and attended
by ants that care for the winter eggs and colonize the young on
proper plants in spring.
. mali Fabr. The apple-plant louse. Occurs throughout the State, some-
times in great numbers, causing serious injury. Spray very early
when this species is noticed in numbers, to kill off the stem-mothers
and their first brood before they cripple the leaves so as to serve as
shelters. “‘Malifolie”’ is now considered a form of this species.
. persicae—niger E. F. Smith. The black-peach louse. Plentiful through-
out the State south of the Piedmont plain and most abundant in the
lighter sandy soils where the root form often does serious injury to
young trees. On the Piedmont plain and northward it is rare and
never injurious. Tobacco dust worked in a trench over the roots
around the tree is more or less satisfactorily used as a remedy.
- prunicola Kalt. Newark, Vineland (U S Ag); on plum.
prunifolize Fitch. A widely-distributed species on plum.
- quercifoliz Walsh. Feeds on oak, soft maple and button ball.
rumicis Linn. The bean-plant louse. Generally distributed, some
times common, but never, in my experience, injurious in New Jersey.
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SIPHOCORYNE Passerini.
S. salicis Monell. Occurs on various species of willow.
RHOPALOSIPHUM Koch.
_R. berberidis Fitch. Feeds on barberry.
R. dianthi Schrank. Kinkora (U S Ag). On pinks, carnations and ger--
man ivy. In greehouses throughout the State.
_R. rhois Monell. A feeder on sumac.
R. solani Thos. Tomato-plant louse; sometimes does serious injury in
parts of Salem and Gloucester Counties (Sm).
R. violae Pergande. On violets in greehouses throughout the State.
MYZUS Passerini.
M. cerasi Fabr. Very abundant throughout the State on cherry and
sometimes does severe injury. This is one of the black lice, very
resistant to ordinary sprays, and best dealt with in late September
when the sexed forms appear.
M. mahaleb Fonsc. On plum, and a great variety of other plants.
M. persicze Sulz. The green-peach louse. Throughout the State, but
never in harmful numbers so far as I am aware.
M. ribis Linn. Occurs throughout the State on currant. Causes a dis-
tortion and reddish discoloration of the leaf which is sometimes quite
conspicuous and occasionally injurious.
PHORODON Passerini.
P. humuli Schrank. The hop-plant louse. Throughout the northern part
of the State wherever hops are grown, and reported also at Freehold
(U S Ag). The winter food is plum and only the summer forms occur
on hop.
NECTAROPHORA Oestl.
N. avene Fabr. (granaria Kirby.) The wheat-louse. Occurs throughout
the State, and, in the southern counties, sometimes in destructive
numbers. Ordinarily kept in check by its natural nemies, and when it
does occur in numbers insecticide applications are generally im-
practicable. Reali
N. cucurbitze Thos. On squash and pumpkins. Sometimes rather abund-
ant late in the season, but never in harmful numbers.
N. fragarize Koch, var. immaculata Riley. On leaves of strawberry.
N. lactucze Kalt. Lettuce-plant louse.
N. pisi Kalt. (destructor Johns.) The pea-louse. Throughout the State
south of the Piedmont plain, and seasonally common and destructive.
Less abundant in the more northern counties.
N. rosz Linn. Throughout the State on rose; often common and injuri-
ous. Tobacco decoction is, on the whole, the most effective material
against this species.
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N. rubi Kalt. A blackberry-plant louse which I have seen abundantly at
Hammonton, and occasionally in smaller numbers elsewhere in the
State.
N. liriodendri Monell. Sometimes common on leaves of tulip trees. In
harmful numbers at Vineland in 1899.
N. rudbeckiz Fitch. Occurs commonly on ragweed, golden-rod and other
plants.
N. viticola Thos. Montclair, Perth Amboy (U S Ag), and generally
throughout the State on grape.
Family ALEYRODIDZ.
This little family, popularly known as “white flies,’ contains only a few
small species in New Jersey, and most of these are of practically no im-
portance except on plants under glass. “White flies’ are dangerous pests
in Florida and California on citrus plants, and occur in numbers in warmer
countries generally. They somewhat resemble plant lice in appearance,
but are covered with a fine whitish powder or flour. In the larval stage
they somewhat resemble scales, but as adults both sexes have four well-
developed wings.
In the last edition only three species were listed, and very little collect-
ing has been done to increase this number in New Jersey; but Dr. W. E.
Britton, of Connecticut, has recently devoted considerable time to the
study of these little creatures, and he has been good enough to prepare
the following list of species, which he thinks will certainly be found in
our territory when properly sought for.
ALEYRODES Latr.
abutilonea Hald. Infests
“Abutilon avicenne”’ in
Pennsylvania and should
be found in New Jersey.
A. acteze Britton. Described
from Connecticut on
baneberry, “Actea alba”
(W. E. B.), and will prob-
ably occur in New Jer- Fig. 47.—Aleyrodes citrs with wings spread at a,
and in natural position at b; much enlarged.
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A. coryli Britton. Described from Connecticut, where it occurs through-
out the State; locally common on hazel nut and occasional on black-
berry (W. E. B.). Should occur in New Jersey.
A. corni Hald. On “Cornus sericea’ in Pennsylvania, and should be
found in New Jersey. .
A. fernaldi Morrill. Massachusetts and Connecticut on Spirza.
A. forbesi Ashm. (aceris Forbes.) Massachusetts to [llinois, on silver
maple (W. E. B.), and should occur in New Jersey.
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A. morrilli Britton. Connecticut and New York; locally very abundant
on “Impatiens fulva’” (W. E. B.), and will probably be found in New
Jersey.
A. mori Quaintance var. maculata Morrill. Massachusetts and Connecti-
cut, on ash, hornbeam, catalpa and hackberry, and should occur in
New Jersey (W. E. B.).
A. packardi Morrill. Massachusetts, Connecticut and probably through-
out the eastern United States on strawberry (W. E. B.).
A. vaporarium West. The “white fly’ or plant-house “Aleyrodes.” <A
common pest of green-houses throughout the State. “It has been
found on over sixty different kinds of plants, but is especially in-
jurious to tomato, melon, cucumber, ageratum lantana, fuchsia and
heliotrope when grown under glass” (W. E. B.).
A. waldeni Britton. Described from Connecticut, but will probably be
found in New Jersey. Occurs sparingly, but widely scattered, on
leaves of “Juglans cinerea” and “nigra” (W. EH. B.).
The “A. brassice Wlk.” of the previous edition is probably not found in
America at all.
Family COCCID/:.
These are the “scale insects,’ broadly speaking, characterized by a
degraded, larva-like form in the female, and by the presence of a single
pair of wings only in the male. The latter is further peculiar in having
a complete metamorphosis, a long anal style or filament and an extra
pair of eyes replacing the mouth, which, in this sex, is not used at all
for feeding purposes. ;
There are several sub-families, differing much in habit and structure,
but in New Jersey we need refer to only three main series, the “mealy
bugs,” included in the “‘Dactylopine”’; the “soft scales,’ included in the
' “Coccine,”’ and the “armored scales,’ included in the “Diaspine.” In the
“Ortheziine’”’ we have no out-door species. In the “Dactylopine” there
are the ordinary “mealy bugs” of the green-house, having no sort of pro-
tective covering, and therefore easily reached by penetrating contact in-
secticides; the species of ‘“Phenacoccus” and allies, which have long
waxy filamentous secretions, partly or wholly covering the insects at cer-
tain seasons; and the species of “Kermes,” occurring mostly on oak, which
have no powdery or filamentous covering. The species of “Phenacoccus”
may be reached during the winter by diluted oil mixtures, and in sum-
mer, when massed, may be often destroyed on shade trees by solid jets of
water.
The soft scales are species of usually considerable size, waxy surface
texture, and more or less convex form. The “scale” is merely the thick-
ened surface of the insect itself, and not a separate or separable structure.
These insects are not easily reached by insecticides, except in the larval
stage, and we have several of them that are more or less troublesome,
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notably the “cottony maple scale,” the “tulip soft scale’ and the ‘“terra-
pin scale” of peach.
The armored scales are usually small in size, and the scale, although
excreted by the insect, forms no part of it, and may be removed without
necessarily injuring the creature covered by it. In this series are our
most destructive species and those most difficult to deal with. Some of
these scales are oviparous, laying eggs which winter under the protection
of the scale; others are viviparous, wintering in the partly grown condi:
tion. The “San José Scale” is an example of a viviparous form, and this
may be reached in winter when the plants are dormant by caustics, like
the lime and sulphur washes, or by penetrants, like the oil emulsions or
soluble oils. The oviparous forms, like the “oyster shell scale” and “scurfy
scale,” cannot be satisfactorily reached in winter, but must be dealt with
when the young larve are moving in spring. At that time soap mixtures
ms
Fig. 49.—Development of an armored scale: a, active larva with lancets
extended; b, somewhat contracted, with waxy filaments ready to
run together; d, first scale just formed, from above
and side; all much enlarged.
or oil emulsions of moderate strength thoroughly applied produce good
results. It is practically impossible to go into details of treatment here,
because each species must be dealt with according to its own peculiarities.
The scale fauna of the State is not well known. No collectors have
devoted themselves specifically to this family, and the records of the
office deal mostly with the common orchard species. In compiling this
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list I have in general followed the excelient catalogue prepared by Mrs.
M. HE. Fernald, and published as a special bulletin of the Hatch Experi-
ment Station of the Massachusetts Agricultural College.
Dr. W. E. Britton, of the Connecticut Station, who has paid much
attention to the scale insects in this section of the country, and who has
especially collected the species found in greehouses and on ornamental
plants, has been good enough to supply me with a series of notes indi-
cating those species which from his experience he feels certain will occur
in New Jersey. Quite a number of these species are confined to green-
house plants and are unable to maintain themselves outdoors, hence,
strictly speaking, they are not a part of the New Jersey fauna. They
have been included, however, as matter of information and to call atten-
tion to them.
Sub-family ORTHEZIIN A.
ORTHEZIA Bosc.
O. insignis Dougl. The common greenhouse “Orthezia” occurring on a
great variety of ornamentals, as well as on strawberry, tomato and
other cultural plants. Not found in the fields.
Sub-family DacTyLoPIn#.
ASTEROLECANIUM Targ.
A. quercicola Bouché. On various species of oak throughout the State,
usually on single trees, and never abundant enough to be harmful.
Easily recognized by its circular form and golden color.
KERMES Boit.
. andrei King. On oak from Massachusetts to Georgia.
. galliformis Riley. On oak. Recorded from New Jersey by Fernald.
. kingii Ckll. On red oak Cockerell believes it occurs in New Jersey.
. pettiti Ehrh. Mass. and N. Y. on oak, and should occur in New Jersey.
: pubescens Bogue. Lakehurst on oak (Ds).
. guercus Linn. Widely distributed on oak.
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. trinotatus Bogue. Recorded from New Jersey.
GOSSYPARIA Sign.
G. spuria Mod. Local on elm throughout the State; never common nor
really injurious.
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ERIOCOCCUS Targ.
E. azalez Comst. Found on Cratzegus, Rhododendron and Azalea.
Seah die dh dd iaatindiied
PHENACOCCUS CkIl.
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Fig. 50.—Phenacoccus acericola: a, the cottony masses covering
adult females on leaf; b, young females and males on
the bark; natural size.
P. acericola King. The maple false scale. Referred to as “Pseudococcus
aceris” in the last edition and in economic publications. Locally
common on sugar maple, often massing on the trunks in dense
clumps and sometimes causing serious injury. In cities and towns
where water pressure is available, turning on a- solid jet from the.
hose at short range serves to destroy many of the insects.
P. americanz King & Ckll. Found in the nest of the ants ‘“Lasius ameri-
canus.”’
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PSEUDOCOCCUS Westw.
P. citri Risso. Common mealy bug. Found in greenhouses throughout
the State and on a great variety of plants, cultural and ornamental.
Soap mixtures are usually found successful against these insects, but
must be frequently applied until the species is gotten under control.
D. longispinus Targ. Another common mealy bug, the “adonidum,” of —
the last edition. Occurs on ferns, cycas and other greenhouse plants.
D. sorghiellus Forbes. Feeds on sorghum and also found in the nests of
ants of various species of “‘Lasius:”
D. trifolii Forbes. Clover root mealy bug; sometimes abundant enough
to be injurious.
Sub-family Cocciné.
PULVINARIA Targ.
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on leaf; b, P. innumerabilis on the twigs.
P. acericola Walsh & Riley. A cottony scale on maple leaves; not
really common in New Jersey, but g. d.
P. innumerabilis Rathvy. The “cottony maple scale.” Occurs throughout
the State, chiefly on soft maple, but also on grape and Virginia
creeper. Found chiefly on twigs and branches and sometimes
seriously injurious to shade trees.
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COCCUS Linn.
hesperidum Linn. The commonest of the larger brown, soft scales.
Found on ‘“Oleanders” and on many greenhouse plants everywhere.
Not an out-door species in New Jersey.
. longulus Dougl. Another common species in greehouses. Infests
palms, ferns, ’ Acacia,” “Myrica,” “Citrus,” &c.
EULEUCANIUM CkIl.
» armeniacum Craw. The apricot scale; found also on plum, pear,
cherry, peach, &c., but not abundantly enough to be injurious.
. canadense Ckll. Massachusetts to Ohio on elm, maple, oak, hickory
and peach, and should be found in New Jersey.
. caryz Fitch. Found on hickory, elm, wild cherry, &c.
. cerasifex Fitch. New York plum scale. On cherry, plum, peach, apple,
pear, &c.; not common nor injurious in New Jersey.
. corylifex Fitch. On “Corylus” and “Viburnum.”
. cynosbati Fitch. On gooseberry and “Gleditschia.”
fitchii Sign. Found in New York on raspberry and blackberry.
. fletcheri Ckll. On “Arbor vite” in N. Y. and Mass., and probably New
Jersey.
. Juglandifex Fitch. The butternut scale.
kingii Ckll. On sassafras and Vaccinium corymbosum in Mass. and
Conn.
. juglandis Bouché. Not rare locally, but never really injurious in New
Jersey.
. lintneri Ckll. & Benn. On sassafras in N. Y. and probably in New
Jersey.
. nigrofasciatum Perg. The “terrapin scale.’ Common and injurious
on peach in certain sections of Cumberland County; local and rare
elsewhere in the State.
persicze Fabr. The “peach scale.’ Local and not common. Found
also on plum, quince, gooseberry, grape, rosé and other plants.
pruinosum Coq. The “frosted scale.” Infests a great variety of
orchard and forest trees.
prunastri Fonsc. New York and probably New Jersey on plum and
peach.
pyri Schr. On pear, apple, hickory and white thorn.
quercifex Fitch. On oak, New York, Mass., and probably New Jersey.
quercicitronis Fitch. Widely distributed on oak, elm, ironwood, chest-
nut, &c.
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E. ribis Fitch. The “currant scale.” Found on currant, gooseberry, mul-
berry, &c.
E. tulipiferzee Cook. Throughout the State on the tulip tree and some-
times in harmful numbers. The largest and most offensive of the
soft scales in our State.
SAISSETIA Depl.
Fig. 52.—Cottony maple scale: a, leaf covered with young scales; b, male
scale; c, adult male; b and c much enlarged.
S. filicum Bdv. Common on ferns in greehouses.
S. hemisphzrica Targ. Common on palms, ferns and other greenhouse
plants and often very injurious.
Sub-family DriasPin&.
CHIONASPIS Sign.
C. americana Johns. The “elm tree white scale’ Chatham IV, 29 (Brit-
ton). Found throughout the eastern and central United States on
American and other elms.
C. caryze Cooley. Connecticut to District of Columbia on hickory.
C. corni Cooley. On dogwood. I have seen what I take to be this species
on several occasions in Middlesex and Mercer Counties.
E. euonymi Comst. Common throughout the State on “Huonymus,” and
sometimes destructive. Also taken on “Celastrus seandens.”
C. furfurus Fitch. The “scurfy
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scale” or “Harris louse.’ On
orchard trees, chiefly apple
and pear, throughout the
State, and sometimes de-
structive. Also occurs on
poplar and other’ shade
trees; rarely in troublesome
numbers.
lintneri Comst. Locally com-
mon on alder in neighbor-
ing States and probably in
New Jersey.
ortholobis Comst. Mass. to
Be one probably ane eh Fig. 53.—Scurfy scale, Chionaspis furfurus, a,
Sey, on poplar and willow. twig infested by female; b, by male scales;
pinifoliz Fitch. Not uncom- c, female; d, male scale; much
mon on pine trees through- enlarged.
out the State, and sometimes locally abundant.
salicis-nigree Walsh. A common willow scale found at New Bruns-
wick and elsewhere in the State. Occurs also on poplar, tulip tree,
dog-wood, etc.
spartinze Comst. Found on the salt marsh grass, “Spartina stricta.”
DIASPIS Costa.
boisduvalii Sign. A hot-house scale found on palms, Acacia and other
ornamental plants.
bromeliz Kern. Massachusets to District of Columbia on various
green-house plants.
carueli Targ. A Juniper scale. Found occasionally in nurseries, and
no doubt distributed by them throughout the State, principally on the
trailing variety.
juniperi Bouché. Another Juniper scale, but also found on arbor vite
in nurseries.
echinocacti Bouché, var. cacti Comst. A common green-house scale.
AULACASPIS CkIl.
pentagona Targ. The “West India peach scale.’ Has occurred
sparingly on young peach trees in South Jersey, but seems not to do
well. The scale is a very destructive one where it thrives.
roscee Bouché. The “Rose Scale.’ Throughout the State. Thrives
best on plants growing in the shade. Also attacks blackberry and
raspberry; sometimes in destructive numbers.
PINNASPIS CkIl.
buxi Bouché. On boxwood. I have seen this on some old nursery
stock, and on one occasion in Burlington County on an old hedge.
128 REPORT OF NEW JERSEY STATE MUSEUM.
FIORINIA Targ.
F. fiorinie Targ. A common green-house scale on many different kinds
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of plants.
EPIDIASPIS CkIl.
. piricola Del Guer. The “European pear scale.” Has been introduced
on European nursery stock, but has not established itself as an in-
jurious species.
ASPIDIOTUS Bouché.
. abietis Schr. Burlington County, on pine. Occurs also on fir and hem-
lock.
. ancylus Putn. On apple throughout the State; usually on young
trees; never troublesome; infests also a variety of other trees.
. comstocki Johns. Infests maple trees.
. cyanophylli Sign. A common green-house pest on palms, orchids, etc.
forbesi Johns. The “cherry scale.’ Not uncommon in parts of Bur-
lington County and occasional elsewhere in the State. Infests also
apple, pear, quince, currant, etc., but thus far not really injurious.
. hederze Vall. (nerii Bouché.) The Oleander scale. Infests almost
every Oleander I have seen, and occurs also on ivy, holly, box, and
many other garden plants.
. juglans-regize Comst. Throughout the eastern United States, on wal-
nut, locust, maple and a number of orchard trees.
. ostreceformis Curt. Has been found in New Jersey on pear, but occurs
also on most other orchard and many forest trees.
Fig. 54.—a, larva of pernicious scale; b, its antenna; c, adult female showing embryos
through body wall; d, tip of anal plate of female; all greatly enlarged.
IE, INSECT SiOr eN EW) HERSEY: 129
A. perniciosus Comst. The “pernicious” or “San José Scale.” Occurs
throughout the State on all orchard trees save certain cherries, and
also on some shade trees. The most abundant and destructive of all
our species.
A. rapax Comst. The “greedy scale.” Occasional on walnut, but occurs
also on a variety of other trees. 7
A. ulmi Johns. Found on the smooth inner bark of the trunk of the elm
under the upturned edges of the rough or outer bark (W E B).
A. uve Comst. The “grape scale.” Have taken this at Hgg Harbor.
A. oxycoccus Woglum. Described from New Jersey on cranberry.
CHRYSOMPHALUS Ashm.
C. aonidum Linn. (ficus Ashm.) In green-houses on palms and rubber
plants.
C. aurantii Mask. Red scale of California, occasionally found on green-
house plants.
C. dictyospermi Morgan. On palms in green-houses; sometimes quite a
pest.
C. obscurus Comst. On willow-oak, eastern United States generally.
Cc. tenebricosus Comst. The “Gloomy Scale.” On red maple, District of
Columbia and probably New Jersey.
LEPIDOSAPHIS Schimer.
Fig. 55.—Oyster
filled with eggs; b, same from above; c, twig infested with female scales: d,
male scale and a twig infested by them; scales greatly enlarged.
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130 REPORT OF NEW JERSEY STATE MUSEUM.
L.
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2
gloverii Pack. Elizabeth (U S Ag). Occurs on magnolia and also in
green-houses, on all sorts of Citrus plants.
beckii Newm. (citricola Pack.) Purple scale. Found commonly on
oranges and lemons in market, and in green-houses.
ulmi Linn. The common “oyster-shell scale,’ listed as ‘“Mytilaspis
pomorum Bouché” in the previous edition, and so referred to in the
publications of the Experiment Station. Infests a great variety of
orchard, forest and shade trees throughout the State and is some-
times destructive to orchard, shade and forest trees.
. neusteadi Sule. A Japanese species introduced on nursery stock, in-
festing the conifer “Sciotopitys verticillata.”
ISCHNASPIS Douglas.
longirostris Sign. Occurs on palms in green-houses, Conn. to D. C.
PARLATORIA Targ.
pergandii Comst. The “Chaff” scale. On Citrus plants in green-
houses.
Order HEMIPTERA.
These are the true “bugs,” or ‘“‘half-winged” insects so termed, because
the fore-wings have the base thickened and the tips membraneous. The
same character also gives them the name Heteroptera or different
winged, and not infrequently the two are combined into Hemiptera-
Heteroptera as against the Hemiptera-Homoptera. In this series the
beak is always more free and the head more mobile than in the Homop-
tera, and in many cases the beak can be projected straight forward like
a snout. The number of visible joints in the rostrum varies, the ap-
parently three-jointed forms with short, thick rostre, being usually preda-
tory, while those which have it four-jointed, long and slender, are more
generally plant feeders, but there are numerous exceptions. The trans-
formations are always incomplete and feeding is always done, in all
stages, by piercing and sucking, whether of plant or animal tissues. In
the species in which the beak is long and four-jointed it often bends in
the middle when the insect is feeding, the lancets only being inserted
and the terminal joint of the beak serving to steady and guide. Many
injurious and some destructive species are found in this order in which,
by the bye, many have peculiar and disagreeable odors.
Since the publication of the last edition our knowledge of this order
has increased greatly and the classification has been materially changed,
while still greater modifications are proposed. Mr. J. R. de la Torre
Bueno, who is one of the younger students, has very kindly suggested
the present arrangement along very conservative lines, and he has added
much information and many records to the list. In fact, as it stands,
it is really his list with other records added, except in the Capside, or,
as they are known, the Miride, in which Mr. Otto Heidemann has again
arranged the series for me. Mr. H. G. Barber, of Roselle Park, New Jer-
sey, has also been good enough to look over the list critically, and he
has corrected many of the Paulmier records of the previous edition, the
collection of that gentleman having come into Mr. Barber’s hands after
the death of its maker.
Quite a number of Uhler manuscript names have been omitted, and,
although over 100 names have been added, the number of species not
authenticated by actual records is lessened rather than increased. About
400 species are here listed. Mr. Bueno thinks that at least 500 occur in
the State, and this leaves plenty of opportunity for additional work by
collectors.
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Division TROCHALOPODA.
Super-family CIMICOIDEA.
Family PENTATOMIDA®.
These are the “shield bugs’; medium to large-sized species as a rule,
rarely small, with more or less enlarged scutel covering a considerable
: part of the upper surface. Their habits vary, some of
them are predatory, a few feed indifferently on plant or
insect tissue, the majority are plant feeders, and, as a
’ whole, to be accounted injurious.
sub-family SCUTELLERINA.
) Big. 56:—-A" Penta-
tomid and its beak. : : 2
Large, often bright-colored, very convex species in
which the scutel is so enormous as to cover almost the entire abdomen.
TETYRA Fab.
. bipunctata H. S. Lakehurst IV-IX (div); DaCosta VI, 3 (DkKe);
- Browns Mills V, VI (div). Sometimes found on young shoots of old
pines, but is especially fond of young trees. In cold weather often
secretes itself among the dead needles that accumulate on the upper
side of the horizontal branches of pitch pine; hibernates as an adult
(Ds).
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STETHAULAX Bergr.
S. marmoratus Say. Lakehurst IV-VI, [X, common on cedars (div).
HOMCEMUS Dall.
H. geneifrons Say. Hewitt VII, 2, 25 (Jl); Oak Ridge VII (Shoemaker) ;
Westfield VII, 2 (Bno); local in distribution and limited in time of
appearance.
EURYGASTER Lap.
E. alternatus Say. Hewitt VI-VIII (div); West Hebron VI, IX (Bno);
Staten island VII (Ds); on edges of marshy meadows; often com-
mon.
Sub-family GRAPHOSOMIN&.
AMAUROCHROUS Stal.
A. cinctipes Say. (Podops) Throughout the State all season.
A. dubius Pal. Beauv. (Podops) Chester, Arlington (Coll); New Jer-
sey IIT (Ds).
A. parvulus Van D. Pt. Pleasant V, on sea beach, Lakehurst V, not com-
mon (Brb).
THE, INSECTS OF NEW JERSEY. 133
Sub-family CyDNIN&.
Peculiar in this series of species by having the feet formed for digging.
They live in sand and mud banks and are. of no economic importance.
CYDNUS Fab.
C. obliquus Uhl. Jamesburg VII (Ds).
CYRTOMEMUS Am. & Serv.
C. mirabilis Perty. Staten Island VIII (Ds); Camden V, 5 (Jn); Wood-
bury VII, 29 (Ss).
PANGAZUS Stal.
P. bilineatus Say. Madison (Pr); Arlington (Coll); Riverton ie Aes.
(Jn); Avalon VI, Anglesea (Ss).
GEOTOMUS M. & R. (MELANAZTHUS Uhl).
G. pennsylvanicus Sign. (picinus Uhl.) “Atlantic States” (Uhl).
G. robustus Uhl. Anglesea (Ss).
AMNESTUS Dall.
A. spinifrons Say. Great Notch V, Madison X, Pt. Pleasant on beach V
(Brb); Staten Island V, VI (Ds); Newark, New Brunswick IV,
Jamesburg V, 31 (Coll); Riverton IV, V (Jn); Anglesea (Ss).
A. pusillus Uhl. (subferrugineus.) Madison V, X (Brb); Glen Ridge
VI, 27 (Bno); New Brunswick IV, VIII (Coll); Merchantville X,
29 (Ss).
SEHIRUS A. & S. (CANTHOPHORUS M. & R.).
S. cinctus Pal. Beauv. Greenwood Lake VII, Lakehurst V (Brb); New
Brunswick VII (Coll). |
Sub-family PENTATOMIN A.
In this series the scutel tends to become smaller and the wings are
better marked. The insects are, as a rule, flatter above and not so firm
in texture as some of the preceding groups. The beak is long, four-
jointed, and many of the species are economically important. The typical
“puggy” odor is wéll developed in most of them.
134 REPORT OF NEW JERSEY STATE MUSEUM.
BROCHYMENA A. & S.
Fig. 57.—A tree-bug, Brochymena arborea; upper and under surface.
B. arborea Say. Throughout the State [X till next VI. The species are
large, rough, known as “‘tree-bugs,” often present in numbers suffi-
cient to attract attention, yet not conspicuous because their grayish-
brown tints harmonize well with the bark of the trees on which they
live.
B. quadripustulata Fab. With the preceding and hardly less common.
B. annulata Fab. Lakehurst IV—VI, IX (div). The “harisii’” of previous
edition is a form of this species.
PERIBALUS M. & R. (HOLCOSTETHUS Fieb).
P. limbolarius Stal. Throughout the State, V-IX, common on shepherd’s
purse. The “abbreviatus” of last edition is the same—the true species
is western.
TRICHOPEPLA Stal.
T. semivittata Say. Throughout the State V-IX, common.
CHLOROCHROA Stal. (PENTATOMA Oliv).
C. saucia Say. (Lioderma) Staten Island IV, IX, XI (div).
C. senilis Say. (Lioderma) Staten Island, fall and spring (Ds); Lake-
hurst X, 19 (Bno).
C. uhleri Stal. Occurs in New York and probably also in New Jersey.
el wNSBE TLS TOMIN EW) ERSEY: 135
. persimilis Horv. This is the species usually found as “juniperina”’
Linn., in collections; but that is European and does not occur in
America at all.
i)
MORMIDEA A. & S.
M. lugens Fab. Throughout the State, common, V-IX.
SOLUBEA Bergr. (2BALUS Stal).
S. pugnax Fab. Ft. Lee VIII, 12 (Bno); Manasquan IX (Ds); Burling-
ton Co. VIII, 7, Barnegat Bay Dist. VIII, 3 (Coll); Anglesea VIL
(div).
EUSCHISTUS Dall.
m
fissilis Uhl. Throughout the State V—-X, the most common species.
servus Say. Madison (Pr); Staten Island VI-X, Jamesburg VII (Ds);
Lakehurst V (Brb).
E. politus Uhl. Throughout the State V—XI, locally common.
. tristigmus Say. Throughout the State IV-IX, locally common; in
‘marshy meadows.
Hi
m
E. variolarius Pal. Beauv. Throughout the State all season, often com-
mon.
E. ictericus Linn. Madison (Pr); Ft. Lee IX, X (div); Glen Ridge VI, 28,
Pt. Pleasant VII, VIII (Bno); Staten Island VIII (Ds); New Bruns-
wick VII, Jamesburg VII, Lahaway VII, Anglesea, V, 28, [X, 6 (Coll).
CAENUS Dall.
C. delius Say. Hewitt VI (Jl); Singac, Oak Ridge IX, Staten Island V,
VI, VIII, IX (Ds); Westfield VII, 16 (Bno); Orange Mts. VII, 10 (Jn);
Madison VI, IX, X, Roselle Park XI, Lakehurst V, common (Brb);
hibernates as adult under stones in fields.
HYMENARCYS A & S.
H. zqualis Say. Madison, rare (Pr); New Jersey (Van D).
H. nervosa Say. Madison VIII, rare (Brb); Staten Island IV, VIII (div):
Jamesburg V, X, Anglesea IV, 4 (Coll); Westfield VII, 21, Clementon
WOU (Gee
NEOTIGLOSSA Kirby.
=
undata Say. Cape May VI, 22 (Coll); New Jersey (Van D).
N. sulcifrons Stal. Anglesea VII, 4 (Sm); Lakehurst V (Brb), VII, 4
(Dow).
136 REPORT OF NEW JERSEY STATE MUSEUM.
COSMOPEPLA Stal.
C. carnifex Fab. Chester VII, 5 (Coll);: Newfoundland VII, Oak Ridge
VI, VII (Ds); Madison VII, Ft. Lee dist. IV (Brb); Great Notch V, 30
(Bno); sometimes locally common.
MENECLES Stal.
M. insertus Say. Sparta, Staten Island XI, 11 (Ds); Chester, Monmouth
Go. V; 9 (Com:
THYANTA Stal.
T. custator Fab. Madison VII (Brb), and south of the red shale through-
out the season: recorded by all collectors.
MURGANTIA Stal.
M. histrionica Hahn. The “harle-
quin cabbage bug.” This is a
southern species that under
special conditions sometimes
extends into New Jersey, and
has been taken as far north as
Morris County. In 1896 it oc-
curred in destructive numbers
along the Delaware, but since
then only occasional examples
have been taken.
Fig. 58.—The harlequin cabbage bug: a, b,
larva and pupa, natural size; c, d, e,
eggs, natural size and enlarged,
NEZARA A & S. from side and above; 7, adult,
wings closed, and g, open;
natural size.
Ps
. pennsylvanica De G. Through-
out the State, fall and spring.
N. hilaris Say. Throughout the State all season: not rare.
BANASA Stal. .
B. calva Say. Madison (Pr); Palisades IX, 4 (Jl); Staten Island X,
Lakehurst IX (Ds); Riverton VIII, 21 (Jn).
B. dimidiata Say. Madison VI, VIII, X (Brb); Staten Island VI-VIII,
' Lakehurst V—VII, X (Ds); Pt. Pleasant VII, VIII (Bno); Clementon
Vir (GG). |
B. sordida Uhi. Massachusetts to Maryland, and sure to occur in New
Jersey.
DENDROCORIS Bergr.
D. humeralis Uhl. (Liotropis) Greenwood Lake V, Madison VIII, com-
mon (Brb); Farmingdale VIII (Ds); Lakehurst V-IX (div).
Tite INSECTS) OF NEW JERSEY: 137
Sub-family Asopin A.
STIRETRUS Lap.
S. anchorago Fab. Hackettstown (U S Ag); Madison VIII, rare (Brb);
Jamesburg VII, 7 (Ds); South Jersey (Coll); a predatory form that
sometimes attacks asparagus slugs.
Fig. 59.—Stiretrus anchorago; a, adult; b, nymph.
PERILLOIDES Schout. (PERILLUS.)
P. exaptus Say. Hewitt V, 1 (Bno); Madison VI, Roselle Park (Brb);
Oak Ridge VI (Shoemaker).
P. circumcinctus Stal. Throughout the State VI, VII, not common; feeds
on bettle larve; the records for “confluens” in last edition belong
here.
P. bioculatus Fab. (Mineus) Staten Island VI (Ds).
MINEUS Stal.
M. strigipes H. S. Madison VII, 10 (Brb); Westfield VII, 4, Pt. Pleasant
VII, 27 (Bno); Jamesburg V, 11, VII (Coll); Lakehurst VII, 4 (Dow);
Iona V, 16 (GG).
APATETICUS Dall. (PODISUS H. S.)
A. cynicus Say. Morris Co. (Jn); Madison VIi, X- (Brb): Hewitt VII,
Brookville VII, Staten Island VIII, IX (Ds): Newark VII, Lakehurst
VII, 7 (Coll). The species of this genus are quite usually predatory,
and feed upon slugs of all kinds, including those of the potato beetles.
138 REPORT OF NEW JERSEY STATE MUSEUM.
A. bracteatus Fitch. Certain to occur in New Jersey (Bno).
A. maculiventris Say. (spinosus Dall). Common throughout the State
all season.
A. serieventris Uhl. Recorded from all sections of the State VI-VIII, but
there is a question of determination involved, and most of the speci-
mens may prove “maculiventris.”’
A. modestus Dall. Madison IX, common (Brb); Staten Island IV (Ds).
A. placidus Uhl. Hewitt VII, 25 (Jl); Madison VIII (Brb); Staten Island
VIII (Ds); Jamesburg (Coll); Lakehurst VII (div).
Sub-family ACANTHOSOMINA.
ELASMUCHA Stal.
E. lateralis Say. (Acanthosoma) Hewitt VII, 2 (Bno); Chester IX, 18
(Coll); Madison VII (Brb); Staten Island IV, IX (div); Anglesea (Ss).
ELASMOSTETHUS Fieb.
E. cruciatus Say. (Acanthosoma) Del. Water Gap VII, 8 (Jn); Chester
VII, 4 (Coll); Madison VIII (Brb).
Family THYREOCORIDZ®.
These are the Corimelenide or “negro bugs” of the previous edition,
so named because of their generally uniform black color. They are
shining, convex, almost as broad as long, the scutel covering almost the
entire abdomen, and they resemble beetles of the Histeridge more than
they do the usual run of bugs. They lay their eggs in black and rasp-
berries, and these eggs have a peculiar bed-buggy flavor, which becomes
offensively apparent when the fruit is eaten.
THYREOCORIS Schrank. (CORIMEL/AENA White.)
T. unicolor Pal. Beauv. (atra A & S.) Throughout the State V-—VIII,
sometimes locally common. ;
T. nitiduloides Wolff. With the preceding, but more rare. The form that
occurs in New Jersey is said to be a variety, the typical form being
western.
T. lateralis Fab. Hewitt VI, Newfoundland VII, Staten Island VII, James-
burg VII (Ds). Mr. Barber suggests that this is “gillettii”’ Van D.
T. anthracina Uhl. Pennsylvania, and sure to occur in New Jersey.
T. gillettii Van D. Staten Island V (Brb); Cape May C. H. VIII, 21
(Van D); Anglesea VII, 12 (Coll).
THE, INSECTSVOFR NEW. JERSEY. 139
T. pulicaria Germ. Throughout the State V—-VIII; often
common; occurs also on the salt marshes.
Family ARADIDA..
This family contains the “flat bugs,’ so named be-
cause of their form, which is adapted for life in the
narrowest sort of crevices, under bark or in cracks of
dead trees. They are generally dark brown or blackish Fig. 60.—A negro
in color, are believed to be predatory in habit, and seem us, Thyreocoris
to be essentially forest species, isolated trees rarely z Gas ian
being infested. - ee
Sub-family ARADINA,
ARADUS Fab.
A. xzqualis Say. New Jersey (Uhl, Bergroth).
: quadrilineatus Say. Palisades (Jl); State Island IV, 10 (Ds).
A. robustus Uhl. Ft. Lee VII (Jl); Madison, Lakehurst VI, a common
species (Brb).
A. similis Say. Greenwood Lake V (Brb); Great Notch V, 30 (Bno);
Staten Island IV, 10 (Ds); Lakehurst (J1); Clementon V, 2 (GG).
Commonly found in and under the fungus “Polyporus betulinus”
growing on dead white birches or, in winter, nymphs and adults under
' bark near base (Bno).
>
. hubbardi Heid. Almost undoubtedly in New Jersey (Bno).
. acutus Say. Lakehurst (Ds); Anglesea IV, 11 (Coll).
. inornatus Uhl. Prospertown, Lahaway VII, 3 (Coll).
. crenatus Say. Pennsylvania and probably also New Jersey.
lugubris Fall. (rectus Say.) Staten Island (Ds).
uniformis Heid. Probably occurs in New Jersey.
abbas Berger. New.Brunswick IV (Coll).
> S ET E> = a >
. cinnamomeus Panz. Staten Island IV, 10 (Ds); Lakehurst V, 27
(Bno); Clementon V, 2 (GG); common on pines.
>
. niger Stal. Lakehurst IV, 14 (Ds); also under pine bark.
Sub-family MEztRin az.
MEZIRA A & S. (BRACHYRHYNCHUS Lap).
M. lobata Say. Should be found in New Jersey (Bno).
M. granulata Say. Occurs from Canada to Maryland. ’
140 REPORT OF NEW JERSEY STATE MUSEUM.
NEUROCTENUS Fieb.
N. simplex Uhl. Throughout the State, fall to late spring.
N. ovatus Stal. Should also occur in New Jersey (Bno).
ANEURUS Curtis.
A. inconstans Uhl. Westfield VII-IX (Bno); Staten Island V, Perth
Amboy V, 12, 31 (Ds); Riverton VIII, 17 (Van D).
A. fiskei Heid. Ft. Lee VII, 19 (J1); Staten Island VI, 26 (Ds); under
bark of dead hickory saplings, dead oak branches, etc.; sometimes
in company with the preceding.
Family PYRRHOCORID..
Resemble the next following Lygeide in form, but are stouter, with
contrasting red and black colors and a different venation in the membrane
of wing-covers. They are known as “red-bugs,’ where they occur com-
monly, but we have only a single representation in our territory which,
while a plant feeder, is not injurious.
LARGUS Hahn.
L. succinctus Linn. Jamesburg IX, 4, Lahaway VI, 7, Atlantic Co. (Coll);
Lakehurst V-IX (div); Toms River (Brb); Clementon VIII (Jn);
Atco VIII, 27 (Ss).
Family LYGAIDA..
Narrow, oblong bugs, flattened above, of moderate or small size, often
gay colors and medium or soft texture. The position of the antenne and
venation of membrane of primaries afford structural characters by which
the student recognizes the group. All are vegetable feeders and some
of them are distinctly injurious.
Sub-family Lyca#Inz&.
ONCOPELTUS Stal.
O. fasciatus Dall. Caldwell (Cr); Roselle Park IX (Brb); Staten Island
VI, VII, IX, X (Ds); Riverton IX, 25 (Jn); Pemberton Vil, 11, very
common on milkweed (C G); Woodbury Vi, Anglesea (Ss).
LYGUS Fab.
L. bicrucis Say. (Melanocoryphus) Staten Island, seashore V, 14 (Ds);
Woodbury, Anglesea VII (Ss); Clementon VII, 6 (Jn).
L. reclivatus Say. So distributed that its occurrence in New Jersey is
probable (Bno).
mk INSECTS (Or I NEW JERSEY. 14]
L. kalmii Stal. Common throughout the State IV-X. This is the species
usually labeled “‘turcicus” in collections.
L. turcicus Fab. All New Jersey specimens seen have proved to be
“kalmii,” but it is recorded from Pennsylvania by Montandon and
should occur in this State also (Bno).
NYSIUS Dall.
N. ericze Schill. (angusta-
tus Uhl). Camden IX,
X (Ss); Westville V,
20 Cay; Lakehurst
VII, 7 (Dn); Lahaway,
common on cranberry
bogs, Anglesea V, 28
Fig. 61.—Nysius erice: a, potato leaf showing in- (Coll).
jury; b, nymph; c, adult: a, natural size,
b, c, much enlarged.
N. longiceps Stal. New Jer-
sey (Stal).
N. minutus Uhl. Woodbine VIII, 23 (Van D); New Jersey (Uhl).
N. providus Uhl. Madison VII, VIII, X (Brb); Orange Mts. VIII, 29
(Gr); Jamesburg VII, 18 (Coll); Lakehurst VII, 7 (Dn); Pt. Pleasant
VII, 26 (Bno).
BELONOCHILUS Uhl.
B. numenius Say. Anglesea (Ss).
ORSILLUS Dall.
0. scolopax Say. Jamesburg VII, 15 (Coll). May be an error and finally
prove to refer to Nysius providus (Bno).
ISCHNORHYNCHUS Fieb.
1. geminatus Say. (didymus Zett.) Throughout the State all season;
also labeled “resedz”’ in collections, but is not really Panzer’s species
(Bno).
CYMUS Hahn.
Cc. luridus Stal. Pt. Pleasant VII, 26 (Bno).
C. discors Horv. Madison (Pr); Roselle Park XI (Brb); Glen Ridge
(Bno); Jamesburg VII, 15 (Coll).
Cc. angustatus Stal. Throughout the State IX until next VII. The records
for “Cymodema. tabida”’ in last edition really belong here.
C. claviculus Hahn. Throughout the State, fall and spring.
C. breviceps Stal. Madison VIII, Lakehurst IX (Brb).
142 REPORT OF NEW JERSEY STATE MUSEUM.
CYMODEMA Spin.
C. exiguum Horv. (tabida Say.) Thus far recorded only from the Dis-
trict of Columbia, but may occur in So. Jersey. The records in the
last edition almost certainly refer to “Cymus angustatus” (Bno).
Sub-family BLIssINz&.
ISCHNODEMUS Fieb.
I. falicus Say. Glen Ridge VII (Bno); Staten Island V, VI, IX (Ds);
Lahaway, common on cranberry bogs in May (Sm).
BLISSUS Klug.
B. leucopterus Say. Roselle Park I, sifting (Brb); Caldwell (Cr); Glen
Ridge VI, 1, Staten Island X, 25 (Bno); Camden IV, 22 (Ss); Angle-
sea VII, 12 (Coll). This is the well known “‘Chinch bug” that is so
destructive in the wheat and cornfields of the middle west. In New
Jersey, while it occurs throughout the State, it is really a somewhat
rare species, not often found even by the collector. The reason for
our exemption is climatic and is not due to any natural enemy or
parasite peculiar to this region.
Sub-family GEOCORIN2.
GEOCORIS Fall.
G. uliginosus Say. Madison IX, X, Ft. Lee IX (Brb); Camden X—XII
(Ss).
G. punctipes Say. Madison, rare (Pr); Riverton IX, 25 (Jn); Merchant-
ville X, 29 (Ss).
G. discopterus Stal. New Jersey (Stal).
G. limbatus Stal. New Jersey (Stal).
G. piceus Say. Madison VIII (Brb); Camden Co. XI, 23 (Ss); commonly
found on “Potentilla canadensis” (Bno).
G. bullatus Say. Alabama to Nova Scotia and sure to occur in New Jer-
sey. The species of this genus are found crawling about the roots of
weeds in sandy spots, and sometimes under boards in winter. They
have not been closely collected, and more will be found when search
for them is systematically made.
Sub-family PACHYGRONTHIN2.
PHLEGYAS Stal. (PELIOPELTA Uhl.)
P. abbreviata Uhl. Budds Lake VII, Madison VII, VIII (Brb); Orange
Mts. VIII, 29 (Gr); Ft. Lee Dist. VII, 4, Westfield VII, 16, Lakehurst
V, 23 (Bno); Staten Island VI, VII (Ds); Jamesburg V, VI (div);
Riverton V, 30 (Vk); So. Jersey, Swedesboro VII (Coll).
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CEDANCALA A. & S.
CE. crassimana Fab. (dorsalis Say.) Madison VIII, Lakehurst IV, XI
(Brb); Jamesburg VIII, 15, Lahaway V, on cranberry bogs (Sm).
Sub-family OxyCARENIN&.
CROPHIUS Stal.
. Gisconotus Say. New Jersey (Stal).
Ssub-family APHANIN A.
LIGYROCORIS Stal.
. diffusus Uhl. (sylvestris Stal, not Linn.) Greenwood Lake VI, Madi-
son VII, [IX (Brb); Chester VIII, IX (Coll); Westfield VIII, 13, Staten
Island X, 25, (Ds); Jamesburg VII, X (div).
. contractus Say. (sylvestris Fieb., not Linn.) Palisades VIII (Brb);
Westfield VII, [IX (Bno).
. constrictus Say. Chester VIII, IX (Dn); Camden IX, 30 (Ss); New
Jersey (Stal).
PERIGENES Dist.
. fallax Heid. Chester VIII, 12 (Dn); Madison VII, Staten Island VI,
Jamesburg VII (Brb).
MYODOCHA Latr.
. serripes Oliv. Hopewell IV, Madison VII, Ft. Lee Dist. III, Roselle
Park XI, Arlington III (Brb); Orange Mts. VIII, 29 (Gr); Staten
Island III, V, VII, IX, XI, Jamesburg VII (Ds); Camden X, XII (Ss);
Lahaway V, VII, XII (Sm).
HERAZUS Stal.
. plebejus Stal. Madison IV, VI, Roselle Park, XII, 1, sifting (Brb);
Camden XI, XII, common (Ss).
. orbicollis Uhl. Chester, Newark, Arlington, Anglesea III, 19, Laha-
way V, on cranberry bogs (Coll). Seems to be a mss. name and Mr.
Barber thinks may be the same as above.
PAMERA Say.
. bilobata Say. Camden XI, XII (Ss). Mr. Bueno says the species is
southern and the record may refer to the next following.
» basalis Dall. Westfield VII, Glen Ridge VI, Pt. Pleasant VII (Bno);
Madison VII, Roselle Park XI, Lakehurst II], IV (Brb); Camden,
Merchantville (Ss); Ocean Co. V (Coll).
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PTOCHIOMERA Say.
. nodosa Say. Lakehurst IX (Brb).
. clavigera Uhl. Lakehurst V, 2, IX (Brb).
PYGAZUS Uhl.
. pallidus Uhl. Ft. Lee, Lakehurst IV, sifting (Brb).
CLIGENES Dist.
. minutus Berg. Lakehurst IX (Brb); Lahaway V, on cranberry bogs
(Sm). Is the same as “Pachymerus minutus” Uhl., mss.
. pilosula Stal. New Jersey (Stal).
CNEMODUS H. S.
. mavortius Say. Hewitt VI, Brookville VII, Staten Island V (Ds);
Lakehurst IV, VII, X (div).
OZOPHORA Uhl.
. picturata Uhl. Staten Island XI (Ds); Riverton VIII, 21 (Jn); Cam-
den Co. (Ss); Anglesea VII, 28 (Coll).
DRYMUS Fieb.
. unus Say. (Megalonotus) Roselle Park V, sifting under Alder
(Brb); Jamesburg XII, 1 (Dn); Avalon IV, 10 (Coll).
PERITRECHUS Fieb.
. fraternus Uhi. Lakehurst III-V (Brb); Lahaway, on cranberry bogs
V (Coll).
SPHRAGISTICUS Stal.
. nebulosus Fail. (Trapezonotus) Lakehurst IV (Brb); Camden XII
(Ss).
. rufipes Stal. Lakehurst V (Brb).
ARPHANUS Dist.
‘ umbrosus Dist. (Dorochrosa illuminatus Dist.) New York to District
of Columbia, and I have seen it from New Jersey (Sm).
EMBLETHIS Fieb.
. vicarius Horv. Lakehurst IV (Brb).
E. arenarius Linn. is a misidentification of the Linnean species, and
Gonianotus marginepunctatus is probably this same form (Bno).
THE INSECTS OF NEW JERSEY. 145
EREMOCORIS Fieb.
E. ferus Say. Paterson IV, Madison III, KX (Brb); Staten Island IV (Ds);
Lakehurst IV, VII, X (div); Anglesea III, 19 (Coll).
CRYPHULA Stal.
C. parallelogramma Stal. Camden (Ss); Lakehurst V (Brb).
SCOLOPOSTETHUS Fieb.
S. atlanticus Horv. New Jersey (Hory).
. diffidens Horv. Lakehurst IV (Brb).
S. thomsoni Reut. Roselle Park XI, by sifting (Brb).
n
Family COREIDA..
Oblong, moderately stout species of medium or rather large size, flat-
tened above, the common squash-bug being a fair representative of the
family. The hind legs are sometimes abnormally developed, the femora
large or clubbed or the tibize with leaf-like expansions; sometimes the
edges of the abdomen are raised at the sides so that the wings lie in a
depression. The odors in this family are especially well developed, more
penetrating and more offensive than in any other. Most of them are
vegetable feeders, and some are of economic importance.
Sub-family MERocorIn&é.
CORYNOCORIS Mayer.
C. typhzeus Fab. Chester VII, 20 (Coll); Madison VII, VIII, Milltown VIII
(Brb); Westfield VII, [IX (Bno); Staten Island VI (Ds); Riverton VII,
3 (Jn). The ‘“distinctus” of previous edition was an error of deter-
mination.
Sub-family Muictrin 2.
ARCHIMERUS Burm.
A. calcarator Fab. Madison (Pr); Ft. Lee VIII (Bno); Staten Island VI,
IX (div); Clementon V, 30 (Jn); Anglesea VI; 20 (Coll).
ACANTHOCERUS Pal. Beauv.
A. galeator Fab. (Euthoctha) Throughout the State VI-IX; not rare.
LOr IN
146 REPORT OF NEW JERSEY STATE MUSEUM.
Sub-family ACANTHOCEPHALINZ.
ACANTHOCEPHALA Lap.
A. terminalis Dall. (Metapodius) Piedmont Plain and northward, IX
until next VII: also Riverton (Jn). The “femoratus” of previous edi-
tion is this same species.
Sub-family ANISOSCELIN&.
LEPTOGLOSSUS Guer.
L. oppositus Say. Staten Island X (Ds): New Brunswick VII, 23 (Coll):
Lakehurst V (Brb); Shiloh IX, 1 (Jn).
L. corculus Say. New Brunswick (Coll); Westville VII, 4 (Jn).
Sub-family CHARIESTERIN&.
CHARIESTERUS Lap.
C. antennator Fab. Madison (Pr); Ft. Lee (Bt); Staten Island VII,
Jamesburg VII, 5, Lakehurst VII, 29 (Ds): Farmingdale VII (Jn);
Camden (Ss).
Sub-family CENTROSCELIN&.
ANASA A @ S.
A. tristis De G. The common squash bug; occurs
throughout the State. Hibernates as an adult,
lays eggs in large patches on underside of
leaves of all sorts of Cucurbs, and maiures
two broods. In gardens gather the con-
spicuous eggs early in the season and destroy
them. In fields plow out and destroy the
vines as soon as crop is off, to prevent adulis
from coming to maturity. Insecticides are
not indicated.
A. armigera Say. Aliso on squashes and other
cucurbs from New Brunswick southward. I
have no records from more northern points,
but believe it will occur there as well. Under
ordinary circumstances it will not be differ-
entiated from “‘tristis.”
A. repetita Heid. Also resembles the common
species so closely as to be readily mistaken Fig. 62—The squash-
for it. I have no actual Jersey records, but it bug, Anasa tristis;
has been found in Pennsylvania, and I have asics
no doubt it occurs with us.
THE INSECTS OF NEW JERSEY. 147
Sub-family MiIcrRELYTRIN&.
PROTENOR Stal.
P. belfragei Hagl. Staten Island VIII (Ds); Jamesburg VII, 18 (Coll);
in wet meadows on grasses.
Sub-family ALYDINA.
ALYDUS Fab.
A. urinus Say. Throughout the State VI-IX; everywhere common.
A. pilosulus H. S. With the preceding, but less common. “These two
species are commonly found in patches of clover in meadows or in
bush clover.” (Bno).
A. guinquespinosus Say. Throughout the State VI-IX.
A. conspersus Mont. Newfoundland IX (Ds).
STACHYOCNEMUS Stal.
S. apicalis Dall. Riverton V, 26 (Jn), VIII, 17 (Van D); found running
on sandy spots in company with “Cicindela” (Bno).
Sub-family Corizinz&.
HARMOSTES Burm.
H. reflexulus Stal. Common throughout the State all season. The
“fraterculus” of previous edition also belongs here.
CORIZUS Fall.
C. crassicornis Linn. (novzeboracensis Sign.) Chester IX, 5 (Coll).
C. lateralis Say. Common throughout the State, late VI until winter, and
again until late next V. All records of other species in previous list
should in all probability refer here. C. side Fab. has never: been
authentically recorded north of Maryland (fide Hambleton), and
should not be included in any lists from the middle States (Bno).
C. nigristernum Sign. Is recorded from New York and Pennsylvania and
certainly occurs in New Jersey.
Sub-family BERyTIN a.
These are the “stilt-bugs”; long, slender species with thin, thread-like
legs and antennee. The thighs and feelers are clubbed, and, altogether,
the insects have a peculiar spidery appearance. They are plant feeders,
but of no economic importance.
148 REPORT OF NEW JERSEY STATE MUSEUM.
NEIDES Say.
N. muticus Say. Greenwood Lake V (Brb); Hewitt VII, Staten Island
VIII (Ds).
JALYSUS Stal.
J. spinosus Say. Throughout the State V, VII-IX, locally common.
Family TINGITIDA.
These peculiar little creatures have been called ‘“‘lace-bugs” from the
net or lace-like covering of the wings and other body parts. This renders
them easy of recognition, and, under a lens of even moderate power, they
are really pretty. They are plant feeders and sometimes occur in num-
bers. sufficient to cause injury to garden plants or shrubs. As field pests
they are not troublesome in New Jersey, and, in general, contact poisons
would be advised against them should they become in the least dangerous.
Sub-family PIESMIN&.
PIESMA Lep. & Serv.
P. cinerea Say. Locally common throughout the State on horse chest-
nuts, under bark of “Platanus,” &c.
Sub-family TIncrtin 2.
CORYTHUCA Stal.
C. ciliata Say. Chester VIII, 19 (Dn); Staten Island (Ds); New Jersey
(Sm). On sycamore in great numbers on under side of leaves;
adults hibernate under bark and under leaves at base of tree (Bno).
C. arcuata Say. (juglandis Fitch.) Throughout the State all season, on
a variety of trees, but most abundant on walnut.
C. gossypii Fab. Palisades VII, 4, Pt. Pleasant VII, 26 (Bno).
C. pergandei Heid. Roselle Park XI-II, sifting under Alder, on which it
feeds (Brb); Staten Island VI, 9 (Ds); Lakehurst IX, 20 (Bno).
C. marmorata Uhl. New York to North Carolina, and sure to occur in
New Jersey.
LEPTOBYRSA Stal.
L. explanata Heid. Newfoundland VII, 8 (Ds); Springfield, Rutherford
V-VII, IX (Dn); on Kalmia and Rhododendron.
THE INSECTS OF NEW JERSEY. 149
GARGAPHIA Stal.
G. amorphz Walsh. Lakehurst IX (Brb).
G. tiliz Walsh. New York to Virginia, on bass-
wood.
G. fasciata Stal. Found in Pennsylvania and prob-
ably in New Jersey.
LEPTOSTYLA Stal.
[E, oblonga Say. Greenwood Lake V, Jamesburg
VII (Brb); Lakehurst VII, 4, Lahaway, V,
VIII (Coll); on cranberry bogs (Sm).
Fig. 63.—A lace-bug,
Gargaphia angulata;
much enlarged.
MELANORHOPALA Stal.
M. clavata Stal. (Tingis) Westfield through VII, the short-winged
form only (Bno); Staten Island VIII (Ds); Jamesburg VII (Brb).
PHYSATOCHEILA Fieb.
P. plexa Say. Madison VIII, IX, Lakehurst IV (Brb).
LEPTOYPHA Stal.
L. mutica Say. Madison VI, rare (Brb).
TELEONEMIA Costa.
T. elongata Uhl. “United States” (Uhl).
Super-family NEPOIDEA.
Family NABIDA‘.
These are yellowish or black, rather flattened bugs, predatory in char-
acter, found on flowers and vegetation generally, seeking what they may
devour. They are useful in destroying many small vegetable feeders in
the early stages. Our collections are poor and not well determined, so
the list is, as yet, largely guess work. It is more than likely that all and
more will be found with us when systematic collections are made.
PAGASA Stal.
P. fusca Stein. (pallipes Stal.) Madison VIII, IX, Jamesburg VI (Brb);
lives under stones in fields (Bno).
REDUVIOLUS Kirby. (CORISCUS Schrank.)
R. subcoleoptratus Kirby. Madison VI, common (Brb); Oak. Ridge VI,
VII, Staten Island V (Bno); New Jersey (Ss).
. sericans Reut. Probably found in New Jersey (Bno).
. sordidus Reut. Probably occurs in New Jersey (Bno).
. pallescens Reut. “New Jersey” (Brb).
DD
150 REPORT OF NEW JERSEY STATE MUSEUM.
R. annulatus Reut. Madison (Pr); Riverton IX, 11 (Jn).
. inscriptus Kirby. Canada to Virginia.
. rufusculus Reut. Occurs from New York to Virginia.
: ferus Linn. Common throughout the State IV—XII, and the best known
representative of this family.
DH
capsiformis Germ. Probably occurs in New Jersey.
kalmize Reut. Occurs near the line in Pennsylvania.
roseipennis Reut. (punctipes Reut.) “New Jersey” (Reut).
propinquus Reut. New York and probably New Jersey (Bno).
. Vicarius Reut. Will probably: be found in New Jersey (Bno).
. assimilis Uhl.. Ranges from Canada to Maryland.
Doo wt Dy 2
Family GERRID/.
This aggregation comprises the ‘‘water striders,”’ “marsh treaders” and
other species that live in wet places or on the water surface. As a rule,
the body is narrow and elongated, covered with a velvety pile adapted to
shed or repel water. The legs are long and slender, and the insects are
adapted to move rapidly over the surface of the water, resembling spiders
when the legs are fully extended. They are predatory in habit in all
stages, and where they occur in numbers no Anopheles or other mosquito
larve are able to maintain themselves.
Sub-family VELINZ.
RHAGOVELIA Mayr.
R. obesa Uhl. Hewitt VII, Cranford VIII, Staten Island VII, VIII, Lake-
hurst VII, X (Ds); Bloomfield VI, Rahway River VIII, Lakehurst IX;
a very common species in swiftly running streams (Bno).
MICROVELIA Westw.
M. marginata Uhl. (capitata) Ft. Lee X, 10, Cranford VIII, 6 (Bno).
M. albonotata Champ. Westfield V, 3, VII, VIII, 13, Staten Island VII, 8
(Bno); Riverton VIII, 3 (Jn).
M. americana Uhl. (Hebrus) Westfield VII, 4-IX, 2, Cranford VIII,
- -Ft. Lee Dist. V, 28, IX, X, 10, Staten Island VI, 3, VIII, 19 (Sno):
M. boreale Bno. (pulchella Westw.) Westfield VI-IX, Bloomfield VI
30, Cranford VIII, Ft. Lee Dist. VII-IX, Staten Island V—VIII (Bno).
This is the species usually labelled “‘pulchella”’ in collections, but it
is really a distinct form.
Sub-family GERRINZ.
This contains the narrower forms listed as Hydrobatide in the previous
edition.
THE INSECTS OF NEW JERSEY. 151
GERRIS Fab.
buenoi Kirk. Staten Isiand IV—VII (Ds); VIII 19 (Bno).
. Marginatus Say. (Limnotrechus) Throughout the State III-X, com-
mon.
canaliculatus Say. Echo Lake, Westfield IV-IX, Cranford VIII, 6, Ft.
Lee Dist. IV, 19 (Bno); Staten Island VII, VIII (div).
. remigis Say. (Hygrotrechus) Westfield VII, VIII, Bloomfield V, 23,
Cranford VIII, Ft. Lee Dist. X, 20 (Bno); Staten Island III-X (Ds);
Grantwood VIII, 19, Jamesburg VIII, 2 (Coll); one of our common
forms.
. conformis Uhl. Morris Co. (Jn); Great Notch V, 30, Rahway River
VIII, 6 ((Bno); Lahaway VI, 1 (Coll).
LIMNOPORUS Stal.
. rufoscutellatus Latr. Madison (Pr); Westfield VIII, Glen Ridge VI,
30, Ft. Lee Dist. [IV-X (Bno); Staten Island VII (Ds); New Bruns-
wick IV, 22 (Coll).
METROBATES Uhl.
. hesperius Uhl. New York to North Carolina and sure to occur in
New Jersey.
TREPOBATES Uhl. (STEPHANIA White.)
pictus Uhl. Echo Lake, Westfield IX, 2 (Bno); Lakehurst X, 18 (Ds).
RHEUMATOBATES Berar.
Fig. 64.—A water-strider, Rhewmatobates rileyi, female: a, anterior tarsus;
b, ovipositor; c, hind tarsus; much enlarged.
152 REPORT OF NEW JERSEY STATE MUSEUM.
R. rileyi Bergr. Madison (Pr); Echo Lake, Westfield IX, 2, Cranford
VIII, 6-27 (Bno).
Sub-family MESovELIIN 2.
MESOVELIA Muls. & Rey.
M. bisignata Uhl. Glen Ridge VI, 23, Bloomfield VI, 30, Westfield VI-IX,
Cranford VIII, Ft. Lee Dist. VIII, IX, Point Pleasant (Bno); Staten
Island VII-IX (div).
Sub-family HyDROMETRIN &.
- These are the “marsh-treaders,” found moving about on mud flats; they
are listed as Limnobatide in the previous edition.
HYDROMETRA Latr.
H. martini Kirk. (lineata Say.) Madison (Pr); Westfield VI-IX, Cran-
ford VIII, 27, Ft. Lee Dist. V, 21 (Bno); Staten Island IV—X (div);
Camden XII (Jn).
Family NASOGEID 2.
The two species in our fauna were listed under “Hebrus” in the last
edition and placed under the family ‘Veliide,’ which the species re-
semble; in fact, the “Hebrus americanus” Uhl. is really a ‘‘Microvelia.”
NAZOGEUS Lap. (HEBRUS Curt.)
N. burmeisteri Leth. & Sev. (pusillus Burm.) “United States” (Uhl).
N. concinnus Uhl. Chester, Arlington (Coll); Westfield IV, 19, VII
(Bno). There may be really only a single species in New Jersey ana
the two names here listed may both refer to that one (Bno).
Family REDUVIID.
Called “pirate bugs” and “assassin bugs” from their predatory habits,
which make them decidedly beneficial. They have long legs, the anterior
often enlarged for grasping, a very narrow head with small, though promi-
nent eyes, and a short, very stout curved beak, which is rigid and cannot
be folded back against the head. These characteristics render the family
an easily recognizable one, althougn there is a great variety in form and
general appearance. A number of them have become adapted to life in
cities, and, on shade trees, are of material service in reducing the num-
ber of plant feeders.
THE INSECTS OF NEW. JERSEY. 153
Most of the species resent being handled and will, if they get a chance,
puncture the hand that holds them, or they may “bite,’’ on general prin-
ciples, if they alight on an exposed surface. The “bite” or puncture is
severe and poisonous, often causing intense pain and more or less swell-
ing, which may persist for a long time. A few species live in houses,
and in the Southern States one of them attacks human beings and is
known as the “big bed-bug.” Another species has the more satisfactory
habit of feeding on common bed-bugs and other household pests. This,
while of good size, is seldom seen, because it covers itself with dust and
fluffy material that accumulates in corners which make it resemble a
little wad of waste.
Sub-family EMEsIN z&.
This is a series of very slender species with enormously lengthened
legs which has given rise to the common name “thread-legged”’ bugs. The
anterior legs are fitted for grasping, and, slight as the insects are, they
depend for their food upon species unable to resist them. They are not
usually abundant.
PLOIARIOLA Reut.
P. errabunda Say. (Cerascopus.) Taken in adjacent States and sure to
occur in New Jersey.
EMESA Fab.
E. longipes De G. Throughout the State VII-IX, not common. Occurs
on bushes at the edges of fields and about barns and is said to prey
on spiders.
BARCE Stal.
B. annulipes Stal. Staten Island (Ds); Lakehurst V, VII, IX, X (div).
B. simplicipes Uhl. New York and probably New Jersey; both species
under planks or logs in fields (Bno).
LUTEVA Dohrn.
e
carolina H. S. Will probably be found in New Jersey (Bno).
Sub-family SArcina.
ONCEROTRACHELUS Stal.
O. acuminatus Say. Greenwood Lake V, Roselle Park I, sifting (Brb):
Jamesburg XII, 1 (Dn); Pt. Pleasant VIII, 8 (Bno).
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154 REPORT OF NEW JERSEY STATE MUSEUM.
Sub-family STENOPODIN&.
PNIRONTIS Stal.
P. infirma Stal. Camden VIII, 1 (Ss). |
P. languida Stal. Will probably be found in New Jersey (Bno).
PYGOLAMPIS Germ.
P. sericea Stal. Taken in adjacent States and will probably be found in
New Jersey (Bno).
P. pectoralis Say. Madison VIII, Ft. Lee V (Brb); Pt. Pleasant VIII, 8
(Bno).
STENOPODA Lap.
S. culiciformis Fab. Madison (Pr); Staten Island VI, VII (Ds); Far-
mingdale VII, 14 (Jn); Sandy Hook VII, Anglesea VI, 28 (Coll); at
light (Bno).
NARVESUS Stal.
N. caroliniensis Stal. Anglesea VII, 12 (Coll).
Sub-family ACANTHASPIN &.
REDUVIUS Fab.
R. personatus Linn. (Opsiccetus.) Staten Island V, VII (div); Orange
Mts., New Brunswick VII, 3, Lahaway VII, 5 (Coll). This is the
“bed-bug hunter’ referred to in the introduction to the family.
CONORHINUS Lap.
C. sanguisugus Lec. The “big bed-bug”’ of the Southern States. Has
not been actually taken in the State so far as I know, but has oc-
curred in Pennsylvania, and its presence in the pine barrens may be
expected.
Sub-family PIRATINZ.
MELANOLESTES Stal.
M. picipes H. S. Madison IX, Hopewell IV (Brb); Staten Island III, IV,
IX (Ds); New Brunswick, Hightstown, Lahaway VII, 5 (Coll); Atco
IV, 29, Collingswood V, 4 (Ss). This and the next species made a
temporary stir in 1899 as “kissing bugs,’ because of a number of re-
ported cases where “bites” had caused swellings of the lips. These
species bite very readily, and if, in flight, they strike the face of an
individual, they are very apt to puncture promptly. There is no
THE INSECTS OF NEW JERSEY. 15s |
doubt that some such cases did occur; there is no doubt either that
the majority of the reported. cases were attributable to altogether
different causes. They live and develop under stones.
. abdominalis H. S. With the preceding at about the same times.
RASAHUS A. & S.
. thoracicus Stal. Will probably be found in New Jersey (Bno).
SIRTHENEA Spin.
. stria Fab. (carinata Fab.) Westwood V, 4 (Angell); Woodbury V,
from globes of electric light (div); Lahaway V, 28 (Coll).
Sub-family ECHTRICHODIN#.
ECHTRICHODIA L. & S.
. cruciata Say. Jamesburg VIII (Ds); Anglesea (div).
Sub-family APIOMERIN &.
APIOMERUS Hahn.
- crassipes Fab. Del. Water Gap VII, 14 (Jn); Jamesburg VII, 4 (Jl);
Lakewood, Lakehurst VII, 7, Atlantic City VII, 19 (Coll); Tuckerton
VIII, IX (Ds); Anglesea (Ss).
Sub-family HARPACTORIN&.
MILYAS Stal.
. cinctus Fab. Throughout the State IV—VII, [X, not common.
ZELUS Fab. (DIPLODUS A. & S.)
. luridus Stal. Throughout the State VI-VIII; “exsanguis’’ Stal is the
western form.
» socius Uhl. Lakewood (Coll); Lakehurst IV, V, VII, IX (div).
FITCHIA Stal.
. nigrovittata Stal. Staten Island V, IX, XI (Ds), on salt meadow under
boards (Brb); Lakehurst IV—VII, IX (div); on bushes in summer;
under stones in spring (Bno).
156 REPORT OF NEW JERSEY STATE MUSEUM.
ROCCONOTA Stal.
R. annulicornis Stal. (Heza) Westfield VII, 2 (Bno); New Brunswick
Wile Zi (Coll):
Fig. 65.—The “‘wheel-bug,” Arilus cristatus, in all its stages; natural size,
except the individual eggs, which are enlarged.
ARILUS Hahn.
A. cristatus Linn. (Prionidus) The “wheel-bug.”’ Occurs throughout the
State, but more commonly in the southern sections. It is the largest
species of the family and conspicuous by its toothed thoracic crest,
which looks from the side like the segment of a cog-wheel. The egg-
masses are frequently found on fruit trees, but the insects are bene-
ficial rather than harmful. They feed on all sorts of slugs and cater-
pillars, and according to Mr. Davis, also take grasshoppers and
bumble-bees.
ACHOLLA Stal.
A. multispinosa De G. Throughout the State VI-X. “I have found this
e dropping from elm and other trees in Westfield; it is highly pre-
daceous (Bno).
THE, INSECTS; OF NEW JERSEY. L577
SINEA A & S.
S. diadema Fab. Common throughout the State all summer, especially
in clover patches. On city shade trees it feeds on larve of elm-leaf
beetles, young caterpillars of all kinds and in general whatever insects
it can get hold of.
Family PHYMATID/..
PHYMATA Latr.
P. erosa Linn. (wolfii Stal.) This
occurs in two sub-species, “fas-
ciata” Gray and “pennsyl-
vanica” Handl., throughout the
State VII-IX. The color scheme
of the peculiar chunky and angu-
lated species is such that the
specimens are able to conceal
themselves in a flower so as to
seem part of it, and this gives Phymata erosa,—a, 6, adult, from above and
2 side; c, front leg; d, beak.
an opportunity to capture ines GG.
species which they could not
otherwise reach. Large butterflies, and even bees are captured and
killed. The fore-legs are short and very powerful, and when once the
insect gets a hold and has forced its short, chunky beak into its
prey it is only a matter of a short time to quiet it forever. No eco-
nomically injurious insects are controlled by these species.
Family NEPID/.
These are narrow, long-legged water bugs, the fore-legs fitted for
grasping, the others for walking. A pair of grooved anal bristles keeps
the insects in contact with the outer air, and enables them to breathe
when walking on the bottom of shallow pools, ete. The term “water
scorpions” has been applied to these species without any warrant so far
as danger from the anal processes is concerned.
NEPA Linn.
N. apiculata Uhl. Paterson VI, 15, Orange Mts. (Coll); Madison (Pr);
Caldwell (Cr); Westfield VIII, 15 (Bno); Staten Island III (Ds);
Riverton V, 1 (Jn).
RANATRA Fab.
R. quadridentata Stal. Madison (Pr); Caldwell (Cr); Ft. Lee Dist. V,
VIII, IX, Cranford VIII, 27 (Bno); Staten Island V, VI, VIII, X (Ds);
158 REPORT OF NEW JERSEY STATE MUSEUM.
Riverton VIII, 14 (Jn). To this species belong most of the records
credited to “fusca’’ Pal Beauy., a species which probably does not
occur in New Jersey at all.
R. grisea Bno. One of the forms
mistaken for “fusca,’ and un-
doubtedly in New Jersey collec-
tions under that name.
R. kirkaldyi Bno. New York to North
Carolina and sure to be found in
New Jersey (Bno).
Division PAGIOPODA.
Super-family MIROIDEA.
Family ANTHOCORID~..
This family, the Acanthiide of the
previous edition, in part contains a
series of rather small, inconspicuous
bugs found under bark of trees or in
flowers, and mostly predatory in habit.
The adults are winged, and have the
membrane of the wing-cover without j
veins.
LYCTOCORiS Hahn.
L. campestris Fab. Recorded from \
New York, and should occur in
New Jersey (Bno).
L. domesticus Schill. Ranges from f
Hi Z species; enlarged.
British America to Texas.
PIEZOSTETHUS Fieb.
Fig. 67.—‘“‘A ‘“‘water scorpion,’’ Ranatra
P. sordidus Reut. Westfield, under bark of dead trees VIII, [IX (Bno).
TRIPHLEPS Fieb.
T. insidiosus Say. Common throughout the State III-XII, in flowers,
under bark of trees, in rubbish and generally in- about all places
where insects occur at all. Feeds upon insect eggs and minute forms
generally.
CARDIASTETHUS Fieb.
C. pergandei Reut. Should occur in New Jersey.
C. luridellus Fieb. Pennsylvania and probably New Jersey.
ANTHOCORIS Say.
A. musculus Say. Probably occurs in New Jersey.
VHESINSECTS ,;OF NEW JERSEY. 159
Family CLINOCORID Zé.
CIMEX Linn.
C. lectularius Linn. The common “bed-bug.”
Wingless, flattened, oval, red-brown in
color, found in human habitations
throughout the State. They infest not
only beds but the crevices and cracks in
other furniture and in the woodwork of
the room. A free use of gasoline ap-
plied twice at intervals of ten days will
serve to clean them out, but the appli-
cations must be thorough, and every
crevice large enough to hold a bug must
be dosed. The family term here used
replaces the Cimicidz of the previouUS he bed-bug, Acanthia lectularia.
list. Fig. 68
CECIACUS Stal.
CE. hirundinis Jen. Infests the nests of swallows; common in parts of
Burlington County and probably elsewhere in the State. IS very
similar-to the preceding in appearance, and a close ally in habits, but
does not infest human habitation.
Family MIRIDA.
These are the “leaf-bugs”’ or “plant-bugs,”’ recorded as Capsid@ in the
previous edition. They are usually soft in texture, oval in shape, some-
what flattened above, with the membraneous tip of wings often sloping
down rather abruptly. The colors are green and brown as a rule, more
or less mottled and inconspicuous, but red and black bands and spots are
not infrequent, and some of them present striking contrasts.
While none of the species that occur in this State are first-class pests,
many are common and numerous enough to do a great deal of injury that
is not always recognized. They feed, as all their allies do, on plant
juices, and often puncture buds, blossoms or young shoots, crippling,
checking growth or actually killing them. On some small fruits they
kill the blossom stalk or even pierce the young fruit, and this kind of
injury is not easily avoided. Some wrtnter as adults; hence it is always
a good plan to destroy all rubbish, &c., that may serve as a hiding place.
Others lay their eggs in the stems of the plant in which they feed, and
these may be reached by intelligent trimming and burning the cuttings.
Contact poisons only are available for use against these insects, and these
are effective only when used thoroughly and with a full understanding
of the particular case in hand.
Quite a number of additions have been made to our collections since
the previous edition, and again Mr. Heidemann has been good enough to
_ Supply the material for the form in which it stands at present.
100 REPORT-OF NEWYIERSEY SlATE MUSE UNE
HEIDEMANNIA Uhl.
H. cixiiformis Uh]. Del. Water Gap (Slosson).
CHLAMYDATUS Curt.
C. suavis Reut. (Agalliastes) New Jersey without doubt.
C. associatus Uhl. New Brunswick VII, 20 (Coll).
ATOMOSCELIS Reut.
A. seriatus Reut. New Jersey (Uhl).
PLAGIOGNATHUS Fieb.
P. obscurus Uhl. Warren Co. VIII, 13, Chester vars 4, Plainfield VII, 4,
New Brunswick VII, 20, Trenton X, 2 (Coll).
P. politus Uhl. Orange Mts. VII, 12 (Jn); Staten Island VII (Ds);
Jamesburg (Coll).
P. fraternus Uhl. New Jersey (Heid).
REUTERSCOPUS Kirk.
R. ornatus Reut. (Episcopus) ‘Throughout the State, all season; more
or less common locally.
PSALLUS Fieb.
P. delicatus Reit. New Jersey (Uhl).
STRONGYLOTUS Reut.
S. saliens Reut. Riverton X, 9 (Jn).
RHINACLOA Reut.
R. forticornis Reut. New Jersey (Uhl).
MEGALOCOLEUS Reut.
M. coagulatus Uhl. (Macrocoleus) Riverton VI, 25 (Coll); New Jer-
sey (Uhl).
LOPUS Hahn. .
L. decolor Fall. (Oncotylus) Madison (Pr); Jamesburg VII, 15 (Coll).
REUTERIA Puton.
R. irrorata Say. (Malococoris) Staten Island VIII (Ds); New Bruns-
wick VII, 20 (Coll).
DIOMMATUS Uhl.
D. congrex Uhl. Chester VII, 4 (Coll); Madison, rare (Pr).
THE INSECTS OF NEW JERSEY. 161
CERATOSCOPUS Reut.
C. fasciatus Uhl. (Melinna) Madison (Pr); Staten Island VII (Ds).
C. modestus Uhl. Chester VII, 4 (Dn); Madison (Pr); Staten Islana
VII (Ds); Lakehurst VII, 7, Anglesea VII, 24 (Coll).
C. pumilus Uhl. Staten Island (Ds); Lakehurst VII, 7 (Coll).
ILNACORA Reut.
I. divisa Reut. New Jersey (Uhl).
i. malina Uhl. Madison, occasional (Pr).
I. stalii Reut. New Jersey (Ss).
DIAPHNIDIA Uhl.
D. pellucida Uhl. Madison, rare (Pr).
ORTHOTYLUS Fieb.
O. flavosparsus Sahlb. New Jersey (Heid).
ECTOPIOCERUS Uhl.
E. anthracinus Uhl. Lakehurst (Ds); New Jersey (Jn).
HYALIODES Reut.
H. vitripennis Say. Madison (Pr); Staten Island VII, VIII (Ds); James-
burg VIII, 15 (Coll), and probably throughout the State.
DICYPHUS Fieb.
D. famelicus Uhl. United States generally (Uhl).
GARGANUS Stal.
G. fusiformis Say. Madison, frequent (Pr); New Jersey (Ss).
CYLAPUS Say.
C. tenuicornis Say. United States generally (Uhl).
HALTICUS Hahn.
H. uhleri Giard. Madison (Pr); New Brunswick VII, 20, Jamesburg VII,
15, Swedesboro VI, 12 (Coll); Camden Co. IX, 30 (Ss).
LOPIDEA Uhl.
L. media Say. Chester IX, 7 (Coll); Madison (Pr); Staten Island VI-
VIII, Jamesburg (Ds).
var. robinize Uhl. Staten Island VII, on locust.
L. confluens Say. Del. Water Gap VIII, 12 (Jn); Staten Island VI, VIII
(Ds).
L. marginata Uhl. Jamesburg VI, Lakehurst VII (Coll).
J EN:
162 REPORT OF NEW JERSEY STATE MUSEUM.
There are at least two undescribed species in collections including “L.
fuscicornis Uhl.,’ which is a mss. name only.
! LOMATOPLEURA Reut.
L. czesar Reut. Del. Water Gap VII, 8 (Jn); Hewitt (Ds).
STRONGYLOCORIS Blanch.
S. stygicus Say. (Stiphrosoma) Madison, rare (Pr); Staten Island
VII (Ds); New Jersey (Coll).
S. atratus Uhl. Chester VII, 4 (Coll); New Jersey (Heid).
PILOPHORUS Hahn.
. crassipes Uhl. Riverton VIII, 17 (Van D).
» amoenus Uhl. Riverton VIII, 21 (Jn); Lakehurst VII, 7 (Coll).
. walshii Uhl. Lakehurst VII (Ds).
. schwarzi Reut. (confusus Kirsch.) New Jersey (Uhl).
. letus Uhl. Jamesburg (Ds); Woodbine VIII, 21 (Van D).
vu 00 UV OU
ALEPIDIA Reut.
oe
gracilis Uhl. Jamesburg (Ds).
FULVIUS Stal.
F. heidemanni Reut. (anthocoroides Uhl.) New Jersey (Uhl).
F. brunneus Prov. Jamesburg, the short-winged form (Ds).
RESTHENIA Spin.
R. insitiva Say. Del. Water Gap VII, 15 (Jn); Madison, rare (Pr).
R. insignis Say. Del. Water Gap VII, 8 (Jn); Madison, common (Pr);
Staten Island VI, Jamesburg VII (Ds).
R. confraterna Uhl. Hewitt (Ds); Madison, rare (Pr).
R. nigricollis Reut. Jamesburg (Ds).
ONCEROMETOPUS Reut.
O. nigroclavus Reut. New Jersey (Uhl).
COLLARIA Prov.
C. oculata Reut. Staten Island VIII (Ds); Jamesburg VII, 15, Anglesea
V, 28 ¢Coll).
STENODEMA Lap.
S. trispinosum Reut. Madison (Pr); Cranford VIII, Staten Island VII
(Ds); Jamesburg VII, 15, Lahaway V, on cranberry bogs. This name
replaces “Brachytropis calcarata” Fall., which is European, and not
found in the United States.
THE INSECTS OF NEW JERSEY. 163
. instabilis Uhl. (Miris) Madison (Pr); New Brunswick, Jamesburg
VIII ,15 (Coll); Riverton VIII, 21 (Jn).
TRIGONOTYLUS Fieb.
. uhleri Reut. Staten Island VI (Ds); New Jersey (USN M).
. ruficornis Fall. New Jersey (Uhl).
. pulcher Reut. Madison, common (Pr); Cape May VI, 22 (Jn).
-MIRIS Fab.
. dolabratus Linn. (Leptoterna) Madison (Pr); Staten Island (Ds);
Orange Mts., New Brunswick, Jamesburg VI, 16, Mercer Co. VI, 23,
Riverton VI, 25 (Coll).
PHYTOCORIS Fall. "
eximius Reut. (Paracalocoris inops Say.) Madison (Pr); Staten
Island VIII, Lakehurst (Ds); Jamesburg VIII, 10 (Coll).
. tibialis Reut. Staten Island VIII (Ds); New Jersey (Uhl).
. puella Reut. Madison, common (Pr); Staten Island VII, 10 (Ds);
Lakehurst VII, 7, Anglesea VII, 12 (Coll).
- breviusculus Reut. Riverton VIII, 17 (Van D).
. pallidicornis Reut. New Jersey (Uhl).
. annulicornis Reut. (Campsocerocoris) Lakehurst VII, 7 (Coll); New
Jersey (Uhl).
PARACALOCORIS Dist.
. scrupeus Say. (Phytocoris) Staten Island VI, Lakehurst (Ds); Mer-
cer Co. VI, 24, Camden VI, 7 (Coll).
. colon Say. Staten Island VIII (Ds); New Jersey (Heid).
NEUROCOLPUS Reut.
. nubilis Say. Madison (Pr); New Brunswick VII, 7 (Coll); Staten
Island VI, Lakehurst (Ds); Merchantville VI, 29 (Ss).
CALOCORIS Fieb.
. bipunctatus Fab. Staten Island VI (Ds); Monmouth Co. (Uhl); Tren-
ton VII, 2, Riverton VI, 25 (Coll).
ADELPHACORIS Reut.
. rapidus Say. (Calocoris) Common everywhere VI-IX.
EUSTICTUS Reut.
. grossus Uhl. (Megaccelum) Staten Island (Ds); New Jersey (Uhl).
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164 REPORT OF NEW. JERSEY STATE. MUSEUM.
STENOTUS Jakoleff.
S. binotatus Fab. (Oncognathus) Staten Island VI (Ds).
DICHROOCYTUS Fieb.
D. suspectus Reut. (rufipennis Fall.) New Jersey (Uhler).
LYGUS Hahn.
L. pratensis Linn. (oblinea-
tus Say.) Throughout
the State all season;
always abundant and
sometimes injurious on
garden crops.
L. invitus Say. Madison (Pr);
Camden VI (Ss); Laha-
way V, on. cranberry
bogs; not rare (Sm).
L. pabulinus Linn. Warren
Fig. 69.—Lygus pratensis: adult at left;
Co. VIII, 13 (Coll); New nymph at right; enlarged.
Jersey (Uhl).
L. vitticollis Reut. (Monachus) Chester VII, 20 (Dn); Jamesburg VII
(Ds); Burlington Co. (Coll).
L. campestris Linn. (Orthops pastinacez.) Palisades (Ds); New Jersey
(Uhl).
L. flavonotatus Prov. Lakehurst VII, 7 (Coll).
L. rubicundus Fall. (Hadrodema pulverulenta Uhl.) Newark, Egg Har-
bor City (Uhl).
TROPIDOSTEPTES Uhl.
T. cardinalis Uhl. New Jersey (Uhl).
T. saxeus Dist. (Neoborus) New Brunswick VI, 9, on ash (Coll).
T. pettiti Uhl. (Neoborus) New Brunswick VI, 9 (Coll).
CAMPTOBROCHIS Fieb.
C. nebulosus Uhl. Madison (Pr); Staten Island IV, VI, VIII (Ds).
C. grandis Uhl. Staten Island VI, 8, Jamesburg (Ds); New Brunswick
VIII, 8, Lahaway V, Lakehurst VII, 7 (Coll).
CAPSUS Fab.
C. ater Fab. Madison (Pr); Staten Island VI (Ds); New Jersey (Jn).
z
7
PCECILOSCYTUS Fieb.
P. basalis Reut. Common everywhere VI-X, and sometimes seriously in-
jurious to garden erops.
P.
P.
‘THE INSECTS OF NEW JERSEY. 165
americanus Reut. (Systratiotus) Chester VII, 9 (Coll); Madison
(Pr); Staten Island VI, Jamesburg (Ds).
venaticus Uhl. New Foundland (Ds).
PCECILOCAPSUS Reut.
. lineatus Fab. Throughout the State, all season; occasionally trouble-
some to small fruits and in gardens; sometimes to field crops.
HORCIAS Dist.
: goniphorus Say. Madison (Pr); Hewitt, Newfoundland, Staten Island
(Ds); New Jersey (div). This and the two next following have been
removed from “Pceecilocapsus.”
. affinis Reut. Hewitt (Ds); Madison, rare (Pr).
. marginalis Reut. New Jersey (Ss). P
CACCOBAPHES Uhl.
=
. Sanguinarius Uhl. Staten Island VI, on red maple (Ds).
ORECTODERUS Uhl.
. obliquus Uhl. United States generally (Uhl).
XENETUS Dist.
. scutellatus Uhl. Newfoundland (Ds); Madison, rare (Pr).
PARAXENETUS Reut.
3 guttulatus Uhi. (Eucerocoris) Madison (Pr); Riverton VIII, 17
(Van D); Lakehurst (Ds).
MONALOCORIS Dahlb.
. filicis Linn. Madison (Pr); Staten Island VI, 9 (Ds); Jamesburg VII,
15 (Coll); Woodbine VIII, 21 (Van D).
PYCNODERES Guer.
. dilatatus Reut. (Eccritotarsus) Throughout the eastern States.
SIXEONOTUS Reut.
insignis Reut. (Eccritotarsus) Jamesburg VII, 15 (Coll).
The following manuscript names of the previous edition are omitted:
Lopidea fuscicornis Uhl., Paracalocoris instabilis Uhl., Apocremnus ro-
bustus Uhl., Macrotylus blatchleyi Uhl. and Phylus modestus Uhl. There
seems to be some question as to the identity of Bryocoris pteridis Fall.,
and that name is also omitted as not representing a New Jersey species.
166 REPORT OF NEW JERSEY STATE MUSEUM.
Super-family NOTONECTOIDEA.
Family ACANTHIIDA.
Replaces the term Saldide of the previous edition. They are small or
medium size, usually blackish, and inhabit muddy banks or marshes, over
or on which they fly or run rapidly. They are rather soft in texture, have
a small head and prominent eyes, and some of them dig into the banks on
which they are found. They are more or less predatory, feeding on
living or dead insects, and none are of economic importance.
ACANTHIA Fab. (Salda Auct.)
. Signorettii Guer. Cape May VI, 22 (Jn), VIII, 19 (Van D).
ligata Say. Canada to North Carolina.
. confluenta Say. Westfield VII, 3 (Bno).
. interstitialis Say. Westfield VI, 11, VII, 16 (Bno).
. reperta Uhl. Ft. Lee Dist. V, 28, Staten Island VII, 9 (Bno).
. deplanata Uhl. Glen Ridge VI, 23 (Bno); Westville V, 2—VI, 22 (div).
anthracina Uhl. N. Y. and Pa., and certain to occur in New Jersey.
: Sphacelata Uhl. Atlantic City VIII, 20, Cape May VIII, 19 (Van D).
. coriacea Uhl. Atco VI, 18 (Jn); Anglesea V, 28 (Coll).
. Orbiculata Uhl. On all sides of and probably in New Jersey.
. humilis Say. Madison (Pr); Ft. Lee Dist. V, 28, Westfield VI, VII,
Bloomfield VI, Staten Island VII, 9 (Bno).
. pallipes Fab. Madison (Pr); Glen Ridge VI, 2, Westfield VI, VII, 9
(Bno).
. xanthochila Fieb. Anglesea VIII, 23 (Van D).
. separata Uhl. Pennsylvania and probably also New Jersey.
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: lugubris Say. In the adjacent States and probably also New Jersey.
. Saltatoria Linn. New York and probably New Jersey.
. vagator Uhl. Anglesea (Ss); Cape May VIII, 19 (Van D).
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Family OCHTERIDA.
Included under the “Galgulide’—now ‘“Nerthride” of previous list, and
resemble them in general appearance and habits.
OCHTERUS Latr. (PELOGONUS Latr.)
O. americanus Uhl. Westfield VII, 4 (Bno); Staten Island V, Lakehurst
IX (Ds); Lahaway, on cranberry bogs V (Sm).
THE INSECTS OF NEW JERSEY. 167
Family NERTHRIDA.
The Galgulide of the previous edition. They are broad, squat, with
prominent eyes, often called “toad-bugs,” because of a fancied resemblance
to that animal. They are predatory, live in marshes and along the muddy
banks of streams and, while not rare, are of no economic importance.
GELASTOCORIS Kirk. (GALGULUS Auct.)
G. oculatus Fab. Recorded: from all parts of New Jersey, but all ex-
amined specimens are of an undescribed form (Bno).
G. n. sp. Bno. Staten Island VII (Ds); Lakehurst IX, 15 (Eng); Tren-
ton VIII, 12, Anglesea V, 30 (Coll), and probably also the Caldwell,
Riverton and Westville records of last edition.
Family NAUCORID.
Resemble the Nerthridze in outline, but without the projecting eyes.
They are predatory, the fore-legs are developed for grasping, and they
live in water, crawling about among the plants. We have only a single
species.
PELOCORIS Stal.
P. femoratus Pal. Beauv. Cranford VIII, 27 (Bno); Staten Island III, V,
VIII, X, Jamesburg IX (Ds); Trenton VI, X, Delair IX, 1 (Coll);
Riverton V, VIII (Jn); Camden IV, 17 (Ss).
Family BELOSTOMATID/.
This family contains the “giant water bugs,” oval, flattened creatures,
with keel-like bodies beneath, short powerful beak, large fore-legs fitted
for grasping, and long broad hind-legs fitted for swimming. At the anal
extremity is a pair of short protrusible, strap-like appendages used for
respiration.
They are predatory, feeding on all sorts of aquatic insects, tadpoles,
and even fish, some of the species becoming two inches or more in
length. At the mating season they fly from pond to pond at night, and
at this time they are often attracted to electric lights in great numbers.
This has given them the common name “electric light bugs,’ and their
uncouth shape and sprawly motions make them objects of terror. As a
matter of fact, they are quite harmless when carefully handled; but they
are very strong, and in their struggles to get away will make use of their
powerful legs. When they get a good chance they use their beak as
well, and their puncture is extremely painful for a short time. It does
not, however, produce any swelling or other ill effect.
168 REPORT OF NEW JERSEY STATE MUSEUM.
BENACUS Stal.
B. griseus Say. Throughout the State in ponds and at electric lights; the
largest of our species. =e =
LETHOCERUS Mayr. (BELOSTOMA.)
L. americanus Leidy. Throughout the State
at light, VII, VIII, in ponds all season;
sometimes common and hardly smaller
than the preceding.
L. obscurus Duf. With the preceding and
usually confused with it, but less com-
mon. .
L. uhieri Mont. Ft. Lee Dist. (Bt).
BELOSTOMA Latr. (ZAITHA A @& S.)
B. fluminea Say. Throughout the State V-
xX. It is the commonest of the medium
sized water bugs of this family.
B. testaceum Leidy. Delair (Coll). =
‘ ; Fig. 70.—Giant water bug,
B. aurantiacum Leidy. Riverton IX, 5 (Jn). Lethocerus americanus.
Family CORIXID.
These are the water-boatmen which inhabit almost every clean pond,
permanent pool or sluggish stream. They are somewhat flattened above,
have a broad short head and an exceedingly hot tongue. The species
are predatory in habit, closely allied and not well determined in collec-
tions. Practically all that can be done under the circumstances is to
give a list of those species that are so distributed that their occurrence
in New Jersey is a reasonable certainty, adding the localities for such
as have been determined with reasonable certainty.
ARCTOCORISA Wallen. (CORISA.)
calva Say. Caldwell (Cr); Jamesburg VI, 16 (Coll).
. tarsalis Fieb. “Atlantic States’ (Uhl).
. signata Fieb. “Atlantic States” (Uhl).
lateralis Leach. (hieroglyphica Duf.) “Atlantic States” (Uhl).
. verticalis Fieb. “Atlantic States” (Uhl).
. burmeisteri Fieb. “Atlantic States” (Uhl).
. interrupta Say. “United States” (Uhl).
. erichsonii Leach. “Atlantic States” (Uhl).
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. Stagnalis Leach. (limitata Fieb.) “Atlantic States” (Uhl).
. stigmatica Fieb. “United States” (Uhl).
. alternata Say. “United States” (Uhl).
. harrisii Uhl. Madison (Pr).
zimmermannii Fieb. “United States” (Uhl).
. kennicottii Uhl. “United States” (Uhl).
. suffusa Uhl. New Jersey (Jn).
. serrulata Uhl. New Jersey (Jn).
. expleta Uhl. Lakewood VIII (Coll).
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CALLICORIXA White.
C. kollarii Fieb. Canada to Florida.
Family NOTONECTID/.
These are the “back-swimmers,” so named because the upper surface is
keeled, and they swim back-down. They are predatory, and “bite”
severely if carelessly handled. Mr. Davis lists five species from Staten
Island, and remarks that “they are most common in fall and spring, and
pass the winter like so many other water bugs as adults.” Mr. Bueno
adds that “they can be caught, active, under the ice except in the coldest
days of winter.”
Sub-family NoToNECTINA.
NOTONECTA Linn.
N. insulata Kirby. Ft. Lee Dist. V, VIII,
Staten Island VIII, IX, Delair (Bno) ;
DaCosta VII (Jn).
N. irrorata Uhl. Piedmont Plain and
northward all season, and probably rt
throughout the State. Fig. 71.—A water-boatman,
N. undulata Say. Throughout the State, AiGlancela, Speetes.
our most common species, ranging in color variation from almost
black to pure white.
N. variabilis Fieb. Piedmont Plain and northward throughout the sea-
son. Riverton VII, 12, VIII, 17 (div), and probably throughout the
Delaware Valley region. “It is apt to be mistaken for a dwarf white
undulata, and is the species appearing in the previous edition as
americana.”
N. raleighi Bno. Delair (Bno).
N. uhleri Kirk. Ft. Lee Dist. V, 5, 14 (Bno); Staten Island VIII (div).
The rarest of our species if not in the United States.
170 REPORT OF NEW JERSEY STATE MUSEUM.
BUENOA Kirk. (ANISOPS.)
B. margaritacea Bno. Staten Island IX-XI (Bno); Delair (Coll). This
is the species usually in collections as “platycnemis” Fieb.
B. elegans Fieb. Ft. Lee Dist. IX, 7-X, 22, Rahway River, Cranford VIII,
27 (Bno).
B. platycnemis Fieb. Mount Holly VII, 18 (Coll); the true species (Bno).
Sub-family PLEIN.
PLEA Leach.
P. striola Fab. Cedar Lake (Ss); Trenton IV, 23 (Coll); Westfield VII,
VIII, Cranford VIII, 27, Staten Island V, VI, [IX (Bno).
Order DERMOPTERA.
The members of this little order are popularly known as “ear-wigs,”’
from a supposed habit of crawling into the ears of persons sleeping out-
doors. They are slender, with short wing-covers and resemble “rove-
beetles” in shape, except for a forceps-like process at the end of the ab-
domen, used in tucking the large, elaborately plaited hind-wings under
the wing-covers. The metamorphosis is incomplete, and the females of
some species brood over their eggs until they dre hatched.
Though the species are common and are said to be injurious in some
European countries, they are rare in New Jersey and never troublesome
in any way.
Family FORFICULIDA. :
ANISOLABIA Fieb.
A. maritima Bon. Along the base of the Palisades
north from Ft. Lee (Bt); Sandy Hook VII (Sm);
g. d. along the seashore of Staten Island under
stones and driftwood V, VI, IX, X (Ds). An in-
troduced species.
LABIA Leach.
L. minor Linn. Caldwell (Cr); Staten Island V,/ ca
Vili (Ds); New Brunswick VII, Englishtown X,
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F. auricularia Linn. The common European “ear-wig,” which is occa-
sionally found in green-houses on imported plants. Has never as yet
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Order ORTHOPTERA.
Contains the grasshoppers, katydids, roaches and crickets, by far the
greater portion of which are feeders upon vegetation, and therefore ac-
tually or potentially injurious. Most of them feed openly upon the plant
tissue and are therefore within reach of the stomach poisons.
In the species of this order the fore-wings are narrower and of firmer
texture than the secondaries and serve as covers merely, not as organs
of flight. The secondaries are folded more or less fanlike and are usually
hidden by the primaries when at rest; the shape is in general triangular
and the texture thin and membraneous with numerous longitudinal veins,
between which the tissue is reticulated. The metamorphosis is incom-
' plete, and in some cases where the wings are wanting there is little dif-
ference in appearance between nymph and adult.
The list as it stands here has been revised by Mr. J. A. G. Rehn; of
Philadelphia, who has collected extensively in New Jersey and is also a
recognized authority in the order. In the list of 1900, while the collec-
tions were very good, it was, nevertheless, deemed expedient to include
a number of species that seemed likely to occur though they had not been
actually recorded. Since that time the collections made by Mr. Rehn and
other Philadelphia collectors, by Mr. Davis on Staten Island and in
eastern New Jersey generally, and by the office force in the State, have
been so extensive that it is deemed proper to exclude nearly all species
not actually taken. All the doubtful species have been verified and most
of the college material has been in the hands of specialists in the various
groups for study and determination.
Family BLATTIDA.
Better known as “roaches.” They are more or less flattened, soft in
texture, with long, slender antenne or feelers and long, stout, spiny. legs
fitted for rapid running. They live in crevices, under bark or stones in
the woods, or in cracks between boards and other hiding places in houses.
Their favorite haunt in dwellings is about sinks or water pipes. whence
a small brown, fully-winged form received in New York the name “Croton
bug.” A much larger species, in which the male has short wings and
the female none at all, is known as the “black beetle.’ Both of these
household pests are importations and have been Spread by commerce
over most of the civilized world.
In this family the eggs of the female are developed in an egg-case or
odtheca which the mother earries about with her attached to the end of
the abdomen until all the eggs are fully developed. She then drops it in
some sheltered place, and, in due time, the case splits along one side and
gives exit to the young, which resemble the adults throughout their life
as nymphs.
None of the species are agriculturally important. In houses the do-
mestic species are often extremely annoying and may be destroyed with
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174 REPORT OF NEW JERSEY STATE MUSEUME
phosphorous paste or Paris green where there is no danger of poisoning
children or household pets. A mixture of equal parts of sweet chocolate
and borax ground together in a mortar and liberally spread about is at-
tractive to the insects and rapidly fatal to them when eaten. Other foods
should be kept out of the way so far as possible when this bait is spread.
In any case specimens should be killed whenever seen, and a campaign ©
very early in the season before the eggs are developed will avoid late
summer trouble from the new brood.
BLATTELLA Caudell.
Fig. 73.—The Croton bug, Blattella germanica: a, minute nymphs just hatched;
b, second; c, third; d, fourth stage; e, adult male, f, female with egg
case attached; h, adult with wings spread—all natural
size; g, egg case enlarged.
B. germanica Linn. The “croton bug” or small “cockroach,” common in
houses in cities and towns throughout the State. It is purely do-
mestic, never found out-doors, and there are yet a few places in the
State in which the species is unknown. Was referred to Phyllodromia
in last edition. The “P. borealis” of that list is the female of “Ischnop-
tera pennsylvanica.”
ISCHNOPTERA Burm.
I. pennsylvanica De G. Throughout the State, under bark and attracted
to “sugar’; mature in V—VII; recorded by all collectors. The “Phyllo-
dromia borealis” of the last edition is the female of this species.
I. uhleriana Sauss. Represented from every section of the State and
taken in every month from V-X; locally common. Is attracted to
light and “‘sugar,’ and also occurs under bark. The “I. unicolor”’ of
the last edition is this same species, and “Temnopteryx virginica” is
the female.
I. johnsoni Rehn. Haddonfield II, 2 (Cope). A southern species (Rehn).
BLATTA Linn. (STYLOPIGA Fischer.)
B. orientalis Linn. The “oriental roach” or “black beetle.’ Occurs in
houses throughout the State; more common in the cities and towns
than in the farm houses.
THESINSECTS OFONEW.) ERSEY: 175
PERIPLANETA Burm.
P. americana Linn. Throughout the State, rarely common in my experi-
ence. Mr. Davis notes it “in green-houses and other like situations,
where it is warm and moist.” In one case, in Camden, it was
found infesting a feed store-house so abundantly that two quarts
were captured in a single night.
PANCHLORA Burm.
P. poeyi Sauss. (viridis Burm.) Staten Island, one specimen found in
March in a closet where bananas had been kept (Ds). This species,
its ally “‘P. exoleta,” “Periplaneta autralasie,” “Nyctibora mexicana”
and ‘“Leucophea surinamensis,” are not natives of New Jersey and
not really a part of its fauna. Their occurrenc is accidental, merely
coming in with material imported from the tropics, and the species
do not maintain themselves in the State.
Family MANTIDA‘. :
Of these very peculiar insects we have only one native species, which
is taken rarely in the southern section. There is another which has been
intentionally introduced, and this has now established itself at several
points. They have a very long, narrow prothorax and immensely de-
veloped fore-legs, which they use in holding or grasping their prey, for
they are carnivorous. The other legs are feebly developed and the body
is clumsy. The eggs are laid in masses on twigs, and are covered by a
fibrous substance, which holds them together. The native species is too
rare to be of any economic value, and up to the present time that is also
true of the introduced species.
STAGMOMANTIS Sauss.
S. carolina Johann. Has been taken in Atlantic and Ocean Counties.
Fig. 74.—Stagmomantis carolina: a, female; b, male; natural size.
The “S. dimidiata” Burm., is omitted as unlikely to occur.
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THE INSECTS OF NEW JERSEY. 177
PARATENODERA Rehn.
P. sinensis Sauss. Accidentally introduced at Philadelphia from the
Orient, from which parent colony many others have been started, in-
tentionally or otherwise. Hgg masses were distributed to numerous
localities throughout the State, and the insects have been found since
at Rutherford, Hlizabeth, New Brunswick, Staten Island, Moores-
town, Woodbine, Atlantic City and Anglesea. Nowhere have they
done so well as at the point of original introduction.
Family PHASMID/.
These are the “walking sticks”; odd creatures, two inches or more in
length, very slender, with very long antenne and long, slender legs, which
they so dispose as to be practically invisible when at rest to all save the
trained eye. No wings are developed in our species, which, while it
occurs quite generally, and sometimes even abundantly, is never injurious.
It feeds on the foliage of a variety of shrubs and trees, and the eggs are
simply dropped to the ground at random by the female on the plants.
DIAPHEROMERA Gray.
D. femorata Say. Throughout the State, becoming adult VIII and IX,
but found until X. Usually rare, but sometimes locally rather plenti-
ful. I have had them reported so in Somerset County on peach trees.
Mr. Davis writes that it is “partial to hazel bushes and young chest-
nut, but found on many other plants. It is not common on the Island,
which is probably due to the fact that its eggs lie on the ground
over winter and are destroyed by the oft burning of the woodland.”
Family ACRIDIIDA:.
These are the short-horned grasshoppers, perhaps the most common
Fig. 76.—Illustrates egg-laying of a grasshopper: a, a, females with
abdomen inserted in the soil; b, broken egg-pod lying on sur-
face; c, individual eggs; d, section of soil showing eggs
being placed in position; e, egg-pod completed;
f, egg-pod sealed over.
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178 REPORT OF NEW JERSEY. STATE MUSEUM,
and best known of our insects, jumping or flying up however one turns,
among grass or low herbage in roads, fields or meadows. The females
have at the end of the abdomen four horny valves, by means of which
they lay their eggs in masses in the ground or in soft decaying wood,
where they may remain all winter or may hatch in fall. In the latter
case the partly grown larve winter and are sometimes seen on mild days -
even on the snow. The hind legs are much the longest, developed for
jumping, the antenne rarely exceeding and often not equalling half the
length of the body.
Among the grasshoppers are many injurious species, which in some
countries take the form of devastating plagues. In New Jersey the in-
sects are usually held in check by their natural enemies, and only in un-
usually dry seasons do they become at all troublesome to cultivated
crops. In such cases the arsenites may be used and sometimes the bran
and Paris green as used for cut-worms proves very satisfactory. Instead
of bran, fresh horse manure can be used. The grasshoppers are very
fond of that and will eat it in preference to almost anything else.
Turkeys and guinea fowl are very active feeders on grasshoppers, and
will keep them down whenever allowed to range freely over infested
fields.
NOMOTETTIX Morse.
N. cristatus Scudd. Throughout the pine barren IV—X, found in pine and
oak wood undergrowth. Is less abundant further north, but Mr.
Davis reporis it at Little Falls VI, Great Notch V, Newfoundland VII
and Lake Hopatcong VII. It therefore occurs throughout the State.
Belongs to the little series of “grouse locusts.”
N. carinatus Scudd. Occurs with and is sometimes considered a long-
winged form of the preceding.
N. sinuifrons Hancock. Lakehurst V (Rehn).
ACRYDIUM Geoff. (TETTIX Fischer.)
A. granulatum Kirby. Newfoundland V, VII, Staten Island LV, x {Os}:
Camden County (Ss).- The form “triangularis’” Scudd. occurs with the
type. :
A. obscurum Hancock. “New Jersey’ (PAS); Belvidere IX (Long);
Riverton V (Dke); Clementon VI, Malaga VIII (GG); Stafford’s Forge
IX (Hebard).
A. arenosum Burm. Husted V, Ocean Co. V (Coll); Staten Island IV—VII,
X (Ds).
NEOTETTIX Hancock.
N. femoratus Scudd. Staten Island VI, VIII, Brookville VII, Jamesburg
VII, Lakehurst VII (Ds)
PARATETTIX Bolivar.
P. cucullatus Burm. Delaware Water Gap VII (div); Boonton I, 10,
nymphs (Greene); Glassboro IX, 19 (Jn); Iona V, 26 (Dke).
THE INSECTS ‘OF NEW JERSEY. 179
TETTIGIDEA Scudd.
. parvipennis Harr. From all points south of the Piedmont Plain, in
every month from March to October. It is reported by all contribu-
tors, the only northern records being Great Notch V, Palisades VIII,
and Staten Island IV—-VII and X (Ds). Mr. Rehn says that “the range
of this species overlaps that of the next (lateralis) of which it appears
to be a northern representative.” The “polymorpha” Burm. of the
last edition referred to this species.
. lateralis Say. Covers the same territory as the preceding, but the
records are not so numerous and there are none north of Staten
Island.
. pennata Morse. Greenwood Lake V, Newfoundland V, Staten Island
IV-VI, IX, Lakehurst V, VI (Ds); Chester III, Newark III, Princeton
Ill, Lahaway V, IX, Anglesea V, IX (Coll).
. acuta Morse. Staten Island IV (Ds). A
. armata form depressa Morse. “New Jersey” (PAS) fide Rehn.
. davisi Morse. Staten Island IV, VI, VIII, Perth Amboy V, 31, James-
burg VIII, 31 (Ds).
. prorsa Scudd. Beach Haven, spring (Long); not previously known
north of Georgia. Ends the series of grouse-locusts.
TRUXALIS Fabr.
brevicornis Johann. Jamesburg VII, 4 (Jn); Delair IX, Anglesea IX
(Coll); Lucaston IX (Dke); Cold Spring IX (Long); West Creek
IX (Rehn); Almonessen IX (W); Dennisville IX (Ds). Is an in-
habitant of both fresh and salt marsh areas, but more abundant in
the latter.
MERMIRA Stal.
. vigilans Scudd. Anglesea, Cape May, Ocean City in September; re-
corded by several collectors and sometimes common. Mr. Rehn says
that this name must replace “bivittata’”’ Serv., which represents a
species that does not occur in New Jersey.
SYRBULA Stal.
admirabilis Uhl. Throughout the pine barrens, especially at the edge
of the maritime, extending a little into the Delaware Valley region,
VIII-X. “A species found in low scrubby growth such as in over-
grown clearings and occasionally on cranberry bogs.”
ERITETTIX Bruner.
. carinatus Scudd. “No evidence yet of its occurrence, but no doubt
will be found from the red shale belt north” (Rehn). Mr. Rehn does
not believe that “Amblytropidia occidentalis’ Sauss. will occur in
New Jersey. He says that it is restricted to the Georgia pine regions
180 REPORT OF NEW JERSEY STATE MUSEUM.
(P. palustris), and that the Canadian record for the species is almost
certainly based on a misidentification.
ORPHULELLA Giglio—Tos.
O. speciosa Scudd. Sparta, Staten Island VII-IX (Ds); Orange Mts.
VII, VII, Bound Brook VIII, Sandy Hook, Jamesburg on cranberry ©
bogs, Lakehurst VIII (Coll); Ft. Lee (Bt); Anglesea IX, 4 (Rehn).
The names “equalis” Scudd., and “bilineata’”’ Scudd., refer to this
same species according to Rehn.
O. olivacea Morse. From Sandy Hook to Cape May along the seashore.
Occurs on the salt marsh chiefly, rarely extending inland a little to
old fields near the marshes, VIII and IX.
O. pelidna Burm. Extends along the coast from Staten Island to Cape
May, through the pine barrens where it is common on cranberry
bogs, is rarer and less generally distributed in the Delaware Valley
region and extends along the Hudson to Fort Lee. I have no records
from the Piedmont Plain and northward. Mr. Rehn says it occurs
usually on wet meadows, but occasionally in scrub land, dry woods
and grassy waste fields from July until frost. As far as known not
found in salt marshes, but occasionally taken on the beaches. Mr.
Rehn also says that “maculipennis” Scudd. is undoubtedly this same
thing.
CLINOCEPHALUS Morse.
C. elegans Morse. Ocean County on cranberry bogs, rare (Sm); West
Creek IX, 3 (Rehn); Ocean View VIII, 11 (Fox); Anglesea IX, 5
(W); Cape May IX (div). Generally found in salt meadows on
grassy places in the salt marsh (Rehn).
DICHROMORPHA Morse.
D. viridis Scudd. Occurs throughout the State, but much more generally
south of the Piedmont Plain, from July until frost. Occurs in dry
grassy fields, meadows and hillsides, and also on the dams and dry
cranberry bogs in Ocean and Monmouth Counties. The variety
“punctulata” Scudd. occurs with this type.
CHLOEALTIS Harr.
C. conspersa Harr. Lake Hopatcong, Culvers Lake, Newfoundland,
Sparta, Staten Island, Lakehurst, Tuckerton (Ds); Ft. Lee (Bt);
Browns Mills Jn. (Dke); Speedwell, Atsion (Rehn), July until frost.
Mr. Rehn adds that this is a very scarce species in South Jersey,
and there found in boggy spots and on wet ground.
CHORTHIPPUS Fieb. (STENOBOTHRUS Fischer.)
C. curtipennis Harr. Lake Hopatcong, Sparta, Little Falls, Staten Island
VII-X (Ds); Orange Mts., Jamesburg, Ocean Co. VIII (Sm); Cald-
THE INSECTS OF NEW JERSEY. 181
well (Cr); Anglesea IX (Rehn). A northern species, which appa-
rently works south along the coast (Rehn).
MECOSTETHUS Fieb.
. lineatus Scudd. Ft. Lee VII, 31 (Bt); Hammonton VII, Anglesea IX,
Ocean County on cranberry bog IX (Coll); Lakehurst VII (Ds). A
very vretty and rare species, taken only in single specimens. The
“M. gracilis” of the previous edition is based on an erroneous deter-
mination.
ARPHIA Stal.
. sulphurea Fabr. Occurs throughout the State, but more common
south of the Piedmont Plain IV-VII. Found in waste places along
the edge of woods (Rehn), and also about cranberry bogs.
. Xanthoptera Burm. Common south of Piedmont Plain VIII-X, “on
waste, grassy and sandy fields, woodland roads and along the edgex
of woods (Rehn). North of that point it occurs more rarely at Fort
Lee (Bt); Orange Mts. and Middlesex Co. (Coll); Staten Island
VIII-X (Ds).
CHORTOPHAGA Sauss.
. viridifasciata De G. Throughout the State, generally common, and
throughout the season. The nymphs winter as such and often become
active and noticeable during warm periods and in early spring.
Adults are recorded in every month from May to October. The
varieties “virginiana” Fabr., “radiata” Harr., and “infuscata”’ Harr.,
occur with the type form.
ENCOPTOLOPHUS Scudd.
. sordidus Burm. Newfoundland IX, Staten Island IX—XI (Ds); Cald-
well (Cr); Newark, New Brunswick, Ocean Co. X (Coll); Speed-
well VIII, 31 (Stone).
HIPPISCUS Sauss.
. phoenicopterus Germ. Throughout the pine barrens VI-VIII and ex-
tends a little into the Delaware Valley area. Also recorded from
Little Falls (Dke); Caldwell (Cr) and New Brunswick (Coll), but
rarely. “Found in sandy, over-grown fields and oak scrub barrens”
(Rehn).
» rugosus Scudd. Caldwell (Cr); Bound Brook VIII, Lahaway VII,
Lakewood, Anglesea VI (Coll); Cedar Grove VII, South Seaville
VIII, Dennisville VIII, Ocean View VIII (Fox); old fields edges of
woods and woodland roads (Rehn).
. compactus Scudd. Orange Mts., Bound Brook, New Brunswick, all
VIII (Coll). Mr. Rehn thinks these may be specimens of “rugosus”:
they were named by Prof. Bruner.
182 REPORT OF NEW JERSEY STATE MUSEUM.
H. tuberculatus Beauv. Hewitt VI, Newfoundland VII, Great Notch V,
Staten Island V-VII (Ds); High Bridge V (Ss); Farmingdale VII,
5) Ti) =
DISSOSTEIRA Scudd.
D. carolina Linn. Common throughout the State VII-XI; the most .
abundant and conspicuous of the larger species.
SPHARAGEMON Scudd.
S. bolii Scudd. (balteatum Scudd.) Throughout the State VII-X, but
much the most abundant in the pine barrens. Found in “sandy fields,
edges of woods, woodland roads and beneath undergrowth in oak and
pine woods and in scrubby clearings” (Rehn).
S. saxatile Morse. Newfoundland VII-IX, on rocky ridges (Ds).
S. cellare-wyomingianum Thos. — equale Scudd.—collare Seudd. of the
last edition. Staten Island VII-XI (Ds), and throughout the pine bar-
rens. Occurs at Jamesburg and elsewhere on cranberry bogs and is
locally abundant.
SCIRTETTICA Sauss.
S. marmorata Harr. Throughout the pine barrens and extending into the
adjacent regions a short distance VII-X, and locally common. “A
species found on exposed sandy spots, roads or fields, in low, open
scrub, woodland paths and roads and in dry oak, pine and hickory
woods” (Rehn).
PSINIDIA Stal.
P. fenestralis Serv. Staten Island VII-IX (Ds); extends southward
through the pine region to Cape May and into the Delaware Valley
region to Westville and Riverton. Occurs on sandy meadows and
scrub land near beaches and in open places in pine woods; recorded
by all collectors and as late as X, 11.
TRIMEROTROPIiS Stal.
T. maritima Harr. Along the shore from Staten Island and Sandy Hook
to Cape May and up the Delaware Bay to Bayside VI-X. Almost ex-
clusively a beach species, rarely found in sand-pits marking old
beaches, some distance inland: e. g., Sea Isle Junction IX (Fox);
Lakehurst VII-IX (Ds); Mt. Pleasant IX on sandy road (Fox).
CIRCOTETTIX Scudd.
C. verruculatus Kirby. Del. Water Gap VII-IX (div); Dover VII, 15 (Jn).
PSEUDOPOMALA Morse.
P. brachyptera Scudd. New Jersey (Ss); Ft. Lee VII (Bt).
THE INSECTS OF NEW JERSEY. 183
SCHISTOCERCA Stal.
S. alutacea Harr. Extends throughout the State south of the Piedmont
Plain; most common in the pine barrens VII-IX; also Staten Island
Vili-X (Ds); Middlesex Co. VIII (Sm).
According to Rehn this species occurs in two. color-phases, which in-
clude the “obscura” Burm. and “rubiginosa’” Harr. of the previous list.
It is found in dry oak scrub, the undergrowth of pine woods, on bogs and
near swamp land. It is sometimes abundant about and on weedy cran-
berry bogs and is occasionally accused of feeding on berries.
S. americana Dru. Ft. Lee (Bt); Newark (Ang); Staten Island V, VI,
VIII, X—XII (Ds); Lahaway VII, Lakewood VIII, Anglesea VIII (Coll);
Seaside Park IX (Long); Cape May VII, VIII (div). Our largest
grasshopper, with very long wings and powerful flight, whence it is
termed the “bird locust.”
S. damnifica Sauss. Westville V (Sk); Woodbury VIII (Vk); Clementon
TN, Vi (div); Florence IV (CC); Lucaston X, Hammonton IX, AVlanu-
muskin VI (Dke); Medford IX (Stone); Speedwell VI, Staffords
Forge XI (Rehn); Lakehurst IV, V, Lakewood XI, Manasquan IX
(Ds). “One of our earliest and also one of our latest grasshoppers,
appearing IV—XI, frequenting pine woods undergrowth and dry grass
lands” (Rehn).
HESPEROTETTIX Scudd.
H. brevipennis Thos. Lakehurst VIII (Ds); Stafford’s Forge VIII-X
(Rehn); Mt. Pleasant IX (Fox); Anglesea VIII (Coll). “Not uncom-
mon in the cranberry fields of Atlantic County” (Uhler).
DENDROTETTIX Riley.
D. quercus Riley. Bamber VIII, 17 (Dke). This is the only record of the
species in the eastern United States (Rehn).
MELANOPLUS Stal.
Fig. 77.—The stages of a grasshopper: a, young nymph; b, nymph
further advanced; c, pupa; d, winged adult.
M. atlanis Riley. More or less common throughout the State in grassy
areas and along roads, VII to frost.
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mancus Sm. Lake Hopatcong (Ds. Sleight).
impudicus Scudd. Jamesburg, East Plain, Lakehurst, all VII (Ds);
Atsion IX, White Horse VIII, near Harris VIII (Rehn); Stafford’s
Forge IX (Hebard). A southern species found only in the under-
growth of pine woods (Rehn).
. scudderi Uhler. Hopatcong VIII, Newfoundland IX, Staten Island
VIII-XII, Lakehurst IX, X (Ds); Middlesex Co., Atlantic Co. (Coll);
Riverton IX (Jn); Almonessen IX (W); Medford VIII Atsion IX, X,
DaCosta VII, Stafford’s Forge IX, XI (Rehn); Lucaston IX (Dke);
Mt. Pleasant IX (H. Fox).
. fasciatus Wlk. Jamesburg, on cranberry bogs VII, VIII (Bt); White
Horse VIII, Stafford’s Forge VIII, IX, Speedwell VIII, Cedar Grove IX,
Whitings IX (Rehn); DaCosta VII, Manumuskin (Dke). This species
is usually encountered in the undergrowth of pine wood (Rehn).
. femur-rubrum De G. The commonest of our field grasshoppers,
occurring throughout the State and practically throughout the season.
Mr. Rehn adds, however, that in the pine barrens it is only found in
cultivated areas and abandoned fields.
. tribulus Morse. Staten Island VII, IX (Ds); Stafford’s Forge VIII
(Rehn).
. stonei Rehn. Between Harris and White Horse VIII (Stone & Rehn);
Atsion IX, 2, Stafford’s Forge VIII, 26 (Rehn). This striking species
has been taken in the low scrub under mixed pine and oak and on
bare sand near pine woods.
. minor Scudd. Along the Palisades in dry, grassy places VI, VII (Bt);
Jamesburg VI, Lakehurst VI (Ds); Westville VI (Jn); Atco (Ss);
Speedwell VI, 20 (Rehn); Clementon VI, 6 (Long).
. furidus Dodge. (coliinus Scudd.) From all sections of the State ex-
cept the maritime, VII-IX. It is one of those species occurring on
and around cranberry bogs. Mr. Beutenmuller marks it from dry,
grassy places, and Mr. Rehn says it is found in dry woods on bare
spots, sandy fields, in huckleberry barrens or in undergrowth.
. keeleri Thos. Stafford’s Forge VIII, White Horse VIII (Rehn); Sum-
ner X, 15 (Long). A southern species found in the undergrowth in
pine woods. “Only known as a New Jersey species on the basis of
females. When compared with females from Florida, Georgia and
North Carolina, they are identical. According to Morse, ‘M. luridus’ —
and this species run into one another, at least in portions of their
ranges. This may be the case, but in New Jersey ‘luridus’ appears
to be a smaller form than the southern type called ‘keeleri’” (Rehn).
differentialis Thos. Camden (div): Riverton X, 11 (Rehn); West-
ville IX, 12 (Jn); Dennisville [IX (Ds).
M. femoratus Burm. (bivittatus Say.) Common throughout most sec-
tions of the State VII-X. The clumsiest species of this genus, and
sometimes abundant on grassy cranberry bogs.
THe INSECTS “OPV NEW) JERSEY. 185
M. punctulatus Scudd. Newfoundland IX, Staten Island VIII, [X, Lake-
hurst VIII-X (Ds); Stafford’s Forge IX (Hebard); Brown’s Mills X
(Dke); Ocean County, about cranberry bogs (Sm).
PAROXYA Scudd.
P. floridiana Scudd. Throughout the pine barrens, extending along the
shore into the coastal strip, and on the west into the Delaware Valley
fauna. Have no records from the Piedmont Plain, but Mr. Davis finds
it on Staten Island VIII-IX. It is one of the species on and near
cranberry bogs, and the records under “atlantica’’ Scudd. in the pre-
vious edition belong here.
P. scudderi Blatchley. Jamesburg VIII-IX, Lakehurst VII-X (Ds);
Atsion X (Hebard); Speedwell VIII, Stafford’s Forge VIII, IX (div);
Bear Swamp VIII (Rehn). More of a strictly pine barren species than
the preceding, and also sometimes on cranberry bogs (Rehn). —
Ramily cOCUS TMpZE:
These are the long-horned or meadow grasshoppers and the katydids,
which are generally more or less obviously green in color. The antenne |
are thread-like, always as long, and often two or three times as long, as
the body. The hind legs, also formed for leaping, are much longer and
proportionately more slender than in the Acridiide, the entire insects
indeed being less robust in build. In the females the ovipositor is pro-
longed into a blade made up of six flat pieces, the whole sometimes
straight, sometimes curved or sickle-shaped. In the males the wing-covers
overlap at the base and are modified into a sound-producing organ, by
means of which they produce either a shrill continuous call, or a chirping
or rasping, which is characteristic for each species, so that, after some
- experience, they may be recognized by this character alone. Although
only the males are musicians, both sexes are provided with ears in the
tibize of the anterior legs. The head in most of the species is pointed,
and the mouth parts are well developed, the mandibles being especially
long and sharp pointed. This makes it possible for them to dig into tissue
or to eat seeds, as many do, of grases and other plants. Several species
occur on cranberry bogs, and some eat into the berries to get at the seeds,
species of “Scudderia” being the principal offenders.
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186 REPORT OF NEW, JERSEY STATE MUSEUM.
The members of this family winter chiefly in the egg stage, the eggs
being laid in grasses, reeds, stems of plants, bark of trees, and even in
the leaves between the upper and lower layers, the blade or sword-like
ovipositor being especially adapted for this purpose. In one group the -
eggs are laid externally on edge, in a series partly overlapping each other.
This habit makes it possible to control the species feeding on the cran- .
berry bogs, because these lay their eggs in certain grasses on the dams
and around the edges. If these dams and edges be burnt off in the winter
to destroy all grasses, the insects will not appear in troublesome numbers
the season following.
We have a few forms that are wingless and live in cellars, caves and
dark places generally, but these are tsually rare.
SCUDDERIA Sial.
S. texensis S & P. Hewitt VII, Little Rock VIII, IX, Staten Island VIII,
TX, Jamesburg VIII (Ds) and throughout South Jersey, especially in
the pine barrens. This is the species referred to as “furculata” in the
last edition, which is so troublesome on cranberry bogs, and does
such serious injury to the fruits. It occurs to the very edge of the
maritime, but gets very little into the Delaware Valley region.
S. pistillata Bruner. Chester VIII, 7 (Coll); Lucaston IX (Dke); “New
Jersey” (Ss); occurs with the other species VIII, IX (Bt).
S. curvicauda De G. (angustifolia Harr.) Caldwell (Cr); Riverton VIII
(Vk) and throughout the pine barrens; less abundant than “texensis.”
S. furcata Bruner. (fasciata Beut.) More widely distributed than any
other species, extending into the highlands and Piedmont Plain, but
less abundant there than in the pine barrens or even the Delaware
Valley region. . The specimens are found on cranberry bogs, and also
in oak barrens and the undergrowth of pine woods.
S. septentrionalis Serv. Ramsey VIII, 9, Lake Hopatcong VII, VIII
(Sleight); Vineland, Hy. Edwards (Bt).
S. truncata Beut. Vineland (Bt).
AMBLYCORYPHA Sial.
A. oblongifolia De G. From the Orange Mts., southward through the
Piedmont Plain, the Delaware Valley and the pine barren region VII
to frost. This species tends to the production of pink or brownish
individuals.
A. rotundifolia Scudd. Sparta, Newfoundland IX, Ft. Lee VIII, Staten
Island Vil-frost, Morgan X, Lakehurst VII (Ds); Chester VIII, IX
Ocean Co. (Coll); Manumuskin X, Weymouth VII (Dke); Stafford’s
Forge Vill (Réhn); Sea Isle Jn. (H. Fox); found in oak serub and
old fields (Rehn).
A. uhleri Bruner. Atsion X (Hebard), Lucaston IX (Dke); Sea Isle Jn.
TX (H. Fox); in shrubby fields.
THE INSECTS OF NEW JERSEY. 187
MICROCENTRUM Scudd.
M. rhombifolium Saus. Staten Island VIII to frost; Dennisville IX, Tuck-
erton VIII, IX (Ds); Delair, Lucaston IX (Dke); Stafford’s Forge
VIII, IX (div); Malaga IX (GG). This name replaces “laurifolium”’
Linn. of the last edition. Common at New Brunswick IX and X, and
occurs throughout the State. This is the species whose eggs are
sent in so frequently and which are shown at Fig. 80.
M. retinerve Burm. Mt. Holly VIII, 18 (Haim); Manumuskin X (Dke);
Bayside X, 21, Cape May IX, 23 (Coll). This is the more southern
form, and the remarks under this species in the last edition refer to
the preceding.
PTEROPHYLLA Kirby.
P. perspicillata Linn. Repiaces “Cyrtophyllus concavus” Harr. of the pre-
vious list for the common katydid, which occurs throughout the State
from late July until frost. Mr. Davis has noted July 22, 28, 29 for
three separate years as the date of the first katydid call. The species
is much more abundant in the northern than in the southern portion
of the State, and its loud song forms a distinct feature of the August
nights in some wooded regions.
CONOCEPHALOIDES Perkins.
C. robustus Scudd. Hackensack Meadows (Bt); Staten Island VIII until
frost. Along the coast from Barnegat Bay southward, taken in the
sedgy areas at the edges of the salt marsh. Also found in swampy
areas at Jamesburg and throughout the pine barrens late VIII-X.
C. triops Linn. (dissimilis Serv.) Ft. Lee VIII, IX (Bt); Staten Island
VIll-frost, Lakehurst IX, Cape May IX (Ds); New Brunswick IX
(Gr); Trenton X, Lahaway X (Coll); Riverton IX (Vk); Westville
IX (Jn); Merchantville X, Lucaston IX (Dke); Sewell X, 6 (Dn); Séa
Isle City IX (Haim). —
C. ensiger Harr. Greenwood: Lake VII, Staten Island VII-frost, James-
burg IX (Ds); Ft. Lee VIiI-frost (Bt); New Brunswick VIII (Coll);
Manumuskin VIII (Dke).
C. retusus Scudd. Caldwell (Cr). Not satisfactorily recognized in our
collections.
C. atlanticus Bruner. Staten Island IX, Lakehurst IX (Ds); Westville
IX (Jn); Delair VIII, Anglesea IX (Dke); Atsion X (Hebard).
exiliscanorus Davis. Staten Island VII-frost; in salt meadows on
“Spartina,” Farmingdale VIII, Dennisville IX, Freneau VIII, 21, (Ds);
Hackensack Meadows (Bt).
C. lyristes Rehn. & Hebard. Snake Hill VIII, Staten Island VIII, Lake-
hurst IX, Dennisville IX, Tuckerton IX (Ds); Barnegat Bay Dist. X
(Coll); Stafford’s Forge IX (Hebard); Speedwell VIII (Stone): Cape
May VII, IX (div).
C. caudellianus Davis. Jamesburg IX, Lakehurst IX, Tuckerton VIII, IX
(Ds).
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. 79.—The true Katydid, showing the stridulating area at base of forewings.
g. 80.—Eggs of Microcentrum; a, from the front; b, from side.
Fig. 81.-—Field cricket, male and female.
Fig. 82.—Tree cricket, male, from above.
Fig. 83.—Tree cricket, female, from side.
Fig. 84.—Egegs of tree cricket in raspberry cane; a, appearance of the punctures from
without; b, cane split to show eggs in position; c, individual egg greatly enlarged.
THE INSECTS OF NEW JERSEY. 189
. nebrascensis Bruner. Lakehurst IX, 20 (Ds); Sea Isle City IX, 19
(Haim); Cold Spring, Cape May Co. IX, 14 (Long).
. palustris Blatchley. New Brunswick IX (Coll); Dennisville IX (Ds).
The “C. gladiator Redt.” of the previous edition has not been verified
and is omitted.
ORCHELIMUM Serv.
. agile DeG. Westville VIII (Vk); Delair X, Lucaston IX (Dke); Sea
Isle City IX (Haim); Dennisville IX (Ds); Anglesea VIII, IX (Coll);
Cape May IX (div).
. glaberrimum Burm. Ft. Lee Dist. (Bt); Anglesea IX, 5 (W).
. vulgare Harr. (gracile Harr.) Throughout the State from all points
south of the highlands, late July until frost. Occurs in low, swampy
meadows and in marshes, salt and fresh, to the edge of the seashore.
Common on grassy cranberry. bogs. a
. erythrocephalum Davis. Helmetta IX, Jamesburg IX, Lakehurst VII-
X, Toms River VIII, Tuckerton IX (Ds); New Lisbon IX, Lahaway
IX (Sm); Browns Mills Jn. VIII (Dke); Great Cedar Swamps VIII
(H. Fox).
. herbaceum Serv. (concinnum Scudd.) Staten Island VII-X, Brook-
ville VII, Dennisville [IX (Ds); DaCosta VII (Dke); Speedwell VIII
(Stone); Spray Beach IX (Long); Atlantic City IX (Rehn); Anglesea
IX (W). :
. validum Wlk. (nigripes Scudd.) Riverton IX (div); Lucaston IX,
Belleplain IX (Dke); Gloucester X (Hardenberg); Clementon IX
(G G); West Creek IX (Rehn); Sea Isle City IX (Haim).
. pulchellum Davis. Helmetta IX, Dennisville [IX (Ds); Trenton IX, X
(Gr); Clementon X (Rehn); found in swamps.
. campestre Blatchley. Tuckerton VIII, Cape May VIII (Dke).
. minor Bruner. Helmetta IX, Jamesburg IX, Lakehurst VII-X, on pine,
often in tops of the trees (Ds); Browns Mills Jn. X (Dke); Atsion X,
Staffords Forge IX (Hebard); Delair IX (Coll).
. indianense Blatchley. Sea Isle City IX, 12 (Haim); Ocean View VII.
30, VIII (H. Fox); a salt marsh species in New Jersey (Rehn).
. fidicinium Rehn & Heb. Staten Island VIII, Tuckerton VIII, IX (Ds):
Ocean View VIII, Townsends Inlet VIII (H. Fox); Anglesea IX, 9
(Rehn). Apparently restricted to salt marsh areas.
CONOCEPHALUS Thunb. (XIPHIDIUM.)
. fasciatus De G. South of the Piedmont Plain, common in fresh-water
Swamps from July until frost. Extends northward along the Hudsun
and along the Hackensack Valley, and taken in the swamps near
Trenton, else there are no records from the Piedmont Plain or north-
ward. This is one of the cranberry bog species.
190 REPORT OF NEW JERSEY STATE, MUSEUM.
C. brevipenne Scudd. Occurs with the preceding, quite as common and
more widely distributed; extends north to Hopatcong (Ds) and is
recorded throughout the Delaware Valley region. Also occurs on
cranberry bogs.
C. ensiferus Scudd. Staten Island VIII; may be a large form of “brevi-
penne” (Ds).
C. saltans Scudd. Riverton IX, 8 (Vk); Atsion X (Hebard); Browns
Mills Jn. X (Dke).
C. strictum Scudd. Staten Island IX, X (Ds); Taunton IX (Stone);
Atsion X (Hebard).
C. nemorale Scudd. Along the eastern slope of the Palisades VIII, IX
(Bt).
ATLANTICUS Scudd.
A. dorsalis Burm. Greenwood Lake, Ft. Lee (Bt); Staten Island VIII-
X, Dennisville IX, Tuckerton VIII (Ds); Lahaway IX, X (Coll); Lakes
hurst VII-IX (div); Browns Mills Jn. X (Dke).
A. pachymerus Burm. Greenwood Lake, Ft. Lee (Bt); Newfoundland
VII, Staten Island VI, IX, Woodbridge (Ds); Staffords Forge VIII
(Holman).
CAMPTONOTUS Uhler.
C. carolinensis Gerst. Riverton (Jn); Point Pleasant (Brown).
CEUTHOPHILUS Scudd.
C. gracilipes Hald. In dark ceilars and barns, under stones and in hol-
low trees (Bt). All the species of this genus are wingless and rare,
occurring in single examples only. Boonton VII, 23 (GG); Little
Falls (Dke).
C. heros Scudd. Chester (Coll).
C. lapidicolus Scudd. Caldwell (Cr); New Jersey (Ss); a specimen
without definite label is in the collection.
Cc. uhleri Scudd. Ft. Lee (Bt); Staten Island IX (Ds).
. neglectus Scudd. Ft. Lee (Bt).
C. maculatus Harr. Morris Plains (Jn); Ft. Lee (Bt); “New Jersey”
(Ss). C. grandis Scudd., terrestris Scudd., blatchleyi Scudd. and
latens Scudd. have not yet been taken, and are better omitted from
the list, although their occurrence is highly probable.
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amily GR IL aes
The “crickets,” as the members of this family are popularly termed,
are distinguished by the somewhat flattened form, the fore-wings lying
flat on the back but bent down so as to cover also the sides. In the
males the flattened surface of the wing-covers is modified into a stridu-
lating organ with strong veins and glassy transparent cells. In the female
THE INSECTS OF NEW JERSEY. rgI
the ovipositor is long, cylindrical, like a stout bristle, and this makes the
family easily distinguishable from the “Locustide” in which the ovi-
positor is always blade-like. The field crickets are usually black or
brown, live in damp places in fields or meadows and jump readily if some-
what erratically. They are often common on cranberry bogs and are
believed to eat into berries, but I have never found them doing this until
after the berries were on the ground.
The shrill music of the male cricket is well known and the “song” is
characteristic for each species. The eggs are usually laid in dry, sandy
soil late in fall, but some forms live as adults throughout the winter and
a few come into houses. As a rule they are omnivorous and occasionally
cannibalistic.
The “tree crickets” are white or greenish as a rule, tending to yellowish
or light brown, and they occur on trees and shrubs as their popular
name implies. They are predatory in habit, feed largely on plant-lice and
are therefore beneficial. Their eggs are laid in the soft shoots of trees
and shrubs and some injury is occasionally done on fruit trees and berry
bushes, but this is slight as compared with the benefits derived from them.
GRYLLOTALPA Latr.
G. borealis Burm. Recorded from all sections of the State VII until frost.
The “mole cricket,” so odd in its appearance that it attracts fre-
quent attention and is oiten sent in with requests for information.
Lives in burrows underground, in dams and along ditches, and has
been recorded as injuring potatoes.
Columbia Scudd. is a long-winged form of the preceding and occurs
with it.
TRIDACTYLUS Oliv.
T. terminalis Scudd. Atlantic Highlands (Bt); Clementon V, 30 (Jn);
Lucaston (GG); Bridgeport V, 20 (Haim); Ocean Co. (Sm); Laval-
lette V (Vk); Anglesea IX (Dke).
T. apicalis Say. Staten Island VI, IX, on damp ground (Ds).
ELLIPES Scudd.
E. minuta Scudd. Ocean City (Jn).
CYCLOPTILUS Scudd.
C. squamosus Scudd. Lakehurst X, 3 (Ds).
NEMOBIUS Serv.
N. fasciatus De G. Throughout the State VII to frost. More common in
the pine barrens, but recorded as well from the hilly sections of the
north as along the beach strip to Cape May.
N. vittatus Harr. This is a form of the preceding, in which the wings
are aborted. It is as widely distributed and has more northern
records; it also occurs commonly on cranberry bogs.
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192 REPORT OF NEW JERSEY SPATE MUSEUME
N. affinis Beut. Occurs with “fasciatus” from late July until frost (Bt).
N. carolinus Scudd. Mahwah X, Ft. Lee VIII, Cranford VIII, Brookside
VIII, Staten Island VIII-XI, Lakehurst VIII-X (Ds); Jamesburg X
(Coll); Atsion X, Stafford’s Forge IX (Hebard); West Creek IX
(Rehn).
N. canus Scudd. Sumner X, 15, Whitings IX, 28 (Long).
N. palustris Blatchley. Lake Hopatcong VIII, Lakehurst IX (Ds); Stat-
ford’s Forge IX (Hebard).
N. janus Kirby. National Park X (Dke).
N. maculatus Blatchley. Mt. Pleasant IX, 7, in oak-pine woods (H. Fox).
GRYLLUS Linn.
G. luctuosus Serv. (abbreviatus Serv.) Occurs throughout the State in
late summer and fall, and perhaps our most common field cricket.
Some adults winter and are found again in May. The name “abbre-
viatus’ refers to the short-winged form. Occurs on salt marshes and
upland fields and one of the common species on cranberry bogs.
G. pennsylvanicus Burm. As widely distributed as the preceding, but
much less abundant. Records come from all faunal regions in late
fall and early spring.
G. neglectus Scudd. Caldwell (Cr); New Jersey (Bt); Ocean Co., on
cranberry bogs (Sm). May be a variety of the preceding—a point
on which the authorities are not agreed.
G. domesticus Linn. New Brunswick V (Gr); the “cricket on the hearth”
or house cricket; introduced from Europe.
MIOGRYLLUS Sauss.
M. saussurei Scudd. Staten Island V, Lakehurst VI-VII (Ds). Matures
in June.
CECANTHUS Serv.
CE. angustipennis Fitch. Ft. Lee IX, Staten Island IX, X (Ds); New
Brunswick VIII (Coll); common throughout the pine barrens and ex-
tends into the Delaware Valley region—Riverton VIII, IX (Jn).
CE. exclamationis Davis. Cranford VIII, Staten Island VIII, IX, Morgan
X, Manasquan IX, Farmingdale VIII (Ds); Riverton IX, 10 (Rehn);
Clementon VIII, 13 (Vk).
CE. niveus De G. The “snowy tree-cricket.” All the species of this genus
are tree crickets and lay their eggs in twigs, sometimes causing
injury, but not all species lay them in close series, nor do they
equally produce injury. Boonton [IX (GG); Ft. Lee IX, Staten Island
VIII, IX, Lakehurst, in village gardens only (Ds); Jamesburg, Angle-
sea (Coll); Riverton VIII, Glassboro (Jn).
CE. latipennis Riley. Staten Island VIII-X; Jamesburg IX, Farmingdale
VIII, Lakehurst VIII, IX, common (Ds); Riverton VIII (Jn); Delair
VIII, Lucaston IX (DKe); Medford VIII, Stafford’s Forge IX (Rehn).
THE INSECTS,OF NEW JERSEY. 193
CZ. fasciatus Fitch. (nigricornis Wlk.) Throughout the State VII-x,
and locally the most common species; perhaps more abundant north-
wardly in the State.
CE. 4-punctatus Beut. Also occurs throughout the State, records extend-
ing from Greenwood Lake to Cape May and to the Delaware.
CE. pini Beut. Riverton (Jn); Lakehurst VII-IX (Ds); Anglesea IX
(Dke).
XABEA Walker.
X. bipunctatus De G. Chester IX, Monmouth Co. K (Coll); Ft. Lee IX,
Staten Island VIII, Atlantic Highland VIII, Farmingdale VIII, Mana-
squan, Tuckerton IX (Ds); Riverton VIII (Jn).
ANAXIPHA Sauss.
A. exigua Say. Palisades IX, Cranford VIII, Staten Island VIII-X, James-
burg VIII, Helmetta IX, Dennisville IX, Lakehurst IX (Ds); Riverton
(Jn); Medford VIII (div); Stafford’s Forge VIII, IX (Rehn)* Beaten
from shrubbery, low trees, etc. The “pulicarius” Sauss. is not likely
to occur in New Jersey, the “Del.” and “Pa.” records really referring
to “exigua” (Rehn).
PHYLLOSCIRTUS Guer.
P. pulchellus Uhl. Ft. Lee VIII, IX (Bt); Elizabeth, Ocean Co. IX (Coll);
Staten Island VIJI-X, Jamesburg VIII, Farmingdale VIII, Dennisville
IX (Ds); Clementon VIII (GG); Stafford’s Forge VIII (Rehn). Found
on bushes and trees.
HAPITHUS Uhl.
H. agitator Uhl. Staten Island IX, 21, one 2 only; Dennisville IX, Tuck-
erton IX (Ds); Riverton IX (div); Ocean View IX, Sea Isle City IX
(Fox); Anglesea IX (div); Bayside IX (Sm); on low bushes and
weeds.
OROCHARIS Uhl.
O. saltator Uhl. Matawan IX, Dennisville IX (Ds); Riverton VIII, Cum-
berland Co. IX (Jn); Bridgeton X, 15; Lahaway X, Bayside IX (Sm);
on bushes and low trees.
“Myrmecophilus pergandei’” Bruner has not yet been taken by collectors,
and is therefore omitted.
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Order COLEOPTERA.
The Coleoptera or beetles are recognizable by their hard or leathery
wing covers, which are laid over the abdomen so that they meet in a
straight line down the back, the hind wings being transversely folded
beneath them. They have mandibulate or chewing mouth parts and feed
on a great range of substances, animal and vegetable, as well in the larval
as in the adult stages. There is no part of plants that is not attacked by
some species, hence many are seriously injurious; but, on the other hand,
predatory forms occur also in great abundance, and some of these are
markedly beneficial. The larve vary much in shape, but never have more
than six functional legs, and their habits are as diverse as those of the
adults. The pupal stage is inactive, and the metamorphosis is therefore
complete.
The characters upon which classification is based are found in the num-
ber of joints on the feet and in shape of the antenne or feelers, the snout
beetles being first separated off by the mouth parts, which are set at the
end of a longer or shorter beak.
It is not usually difficult to determine whether a beetle is probably in-
jurious, harmful or beneficial, if a few points of structure are carefully
observed.
First.—Practically all weevils or snout beetles are plant feeders and
may be or become injurious; none are beneficial.
Second.—AlIl beetles that have only four apparent joints to the feet or
tarsi, the third joint. lobed or split, are to be looked upon with suspicion,
for they are likely to be either leaf beetles, like the potato or asparagus
beetle, or wood-borers of the family ““Cerambycide,” like the round-headed
apple borer.
Third.—Beetles with five-jointed tarsi or feet, and feelers that have a
large leaf-like club at tip are likely to be leaf chafers, like the “May-
beetle” or “rose-bug,” and their larve are “white grubs,’ many of which
are injurious. A few of these beetles are scavengers and at least harm-
less, but none are to be accounted really beneficial.
Fourth.—Beetles with five-jointed tarsi and antenne that are somewhat
flattened and have the joints marked like the teeth of a saw are likely
to be injurious. If the prothorax is loosely jointed to the rest of the
body, they are snapping or click beetles, whose larve are wire-worms,
and this series contains also the Buprestide or flat-headed borers.
Fifth—If the antenne are gradually enlarged toward the tip, forming
a club, the insects are likely to be scavengers or feeders upon dead or
dry animal or vegetable matter; but this is subject to many exceptions,
and it is only safe to say that such species are not likely to be feeders
upon growing vegetation.
Sixth.—Beetles in which the hind tarsi or feet are 4-jointed, while the
others have five joints, are likely to prove feeders in dead or dying wood
(195)
196 REPORT OF NEW JERSEY STATE MUSEUM.
or other vegetable tissue; but this is by no means uniform, a few species
being distinctly beneficial, while others are as decidedly harmful.
Seventh.—Beetles with 5-jointed feet and slender, filiform or thread-like
antenne are probably predatory and beneficial. There are only a few
exceptions to this.
The list in this order has been very materially added to in many fami-
lies, and may be considered fairly accurate and complete. It has been
critically looked over by a number of our best Coleopterists, and every
_ questionable record has been verified, so far as it was possible to do so.
Credit is given in all cases for work done in the various families, and in
most instances the most recent American work has been followed.
There has been no recent comprehensive work on this order in the
United States, and the studies in other countries, which indicate a very
radical change in the arrangement of the series, have not been generally
understood and accepted here. Under the circumstances, I have deemed
it best to attempt no change in the arrangement, a faunal list being no
proper place to introduce a mooted or new classification.
Family CICINDELIDA.
Commonly known as “tiger-beetles.” They are long-legged, rather
slender, active beetles, predatory in habit, living usually in open, sandy
places, and flying readily when disturbed. The larve are uncouth
creatures, with large head and prominent jaws, that live in vertical bur-
rows in sandy soil, watching at the mouth for such unwary creatures as
may come in their way. They are of no economic importance.
Fig. 85.—Tiger beetles: a, Cicindela repanda; b, C. generosa; c, C. sexguttata;
d, C. purpurea; e, a larva.
CICINDELA Linn.
C. unipunctata Fabr. Plainfield, on the mountain road VII, 4 (div); Lake-
hurst VI (div); Malaga IX, 15 (GG); Atco, Woodstown (Li); DaCosta
VII (W). Usually rare and always local; partly nocturnal in habit;
“found running in pine woods along roads before dark” (W).
THE INSECTS: OF NEW JERSEY. 197
C. scutellaris Say. var. modesta Dej. Local throughout the State south
of the red shale, August to October and again in spring; the adult
hibernates.
var.-rugifrons Dej. Lakehurst IV, V, [X, X (div); Bamber IX, 9 (Dke).
The immaculate forms “nigrior’ Schaupp (all black), and “‘unicolor”
Dej. (all green or blue), are liable at any time to occur with the more
normal types.
C. sexguttata Fab. Throughout the State, April to July, in, open woods
or along shaded roads; not rare anywhere and locally common.
C. patruela Dej. Lakehurst V, 18 (Gr); Lakewood (Coll); rare.
var. consantanea Dej. Local and sometimes not rare in the pine bar-
rens on old roads. Lakehurst IV-VII, IX, X (div); Brookville (Lg);
Ateo VIII, IX (div); DaCosta VI, 18 (Brn); Brown’s Mills (Dke);
Brigantine, Mainland IX (Hn). 4
C. purpurea Oliv. Throughout the State IV—VII and again IX, locally not
rare. Of the named varieties “transversa’”’ Leng. and “limbalis” Klug.
have been found in New Jersey, the latter near Boonton IV, 28 (GG),
and in Great Bear Swamp IX, 6 (Sleight).
C. generosa Dej. Throughout the State, but somewhat local and rarely
in numbers; April to October.
C. tranquebarica Hbst. (vulgaris Say). Generally distributed and
locally common throughout the southern counties during the entire
season, hibernating as an adult. It is much less frequent and more
local north of the red shale line.
C. 12-guttata Dej. Caldwell (Cr); Hackensack Meadows (Bf); Newark
(Soc); Staten Island V, VI, Ix, X Lakehurst IV, VII (Ds); Gloucester
(Li); Atco IX, 8 (Brn); on mud banks, near water (W).
C. repanda Dej. Common from April to October throughout the State,
hibernating as an adult. It is the most abundant and generally dis-
tributed of all our species.
C. hirticollis Say. Common along the coast from Staten Island to Cape
May, April to September. Extends also along the shores of the Dela-
ware and is local in the sandy districts of South Jersey, especially
near swamps.
C. punctulata Oliv. Common throughout the State, July to September;
found even in cities along side streets or in sandy lots, and is at-
tracted to electric light.
C. trifasciata Fab. (tortuosa Dej.) Atlantic City VI, three specimens
in the wash-up (Li).
C. dorsalis Say. Common along the seashore from Staten Island to Cape
May, July and August. It is also taken inland, very locally, on white
sand flats, specimens having been taken at Lahaway in August. The
insect varies locally, and at some places the majority of specimens
are almost immaculate.
198 REPORT OF NEW JERSEY STATE MUSEUM.
C. marginata Fab. Common along the coast on salt meadows, July and
August. Reported all the way from South Amboy to Anglesea.
C. lepida Dej. Seashore, from Sandy Hook to Cape May, locally, VII-IX,
sometimes in numbers. Also occurs in limited areas inland; one is
at and another near Jamesburg, one at Lahaway, another at Clemen-
ton, and no doubt there are yet others to be discovered. Lives in
holes made beneath little tufts of grass (W).
Cc. marginipennis Dej. Essex Co. and along the Delaware in North Jersey
(W).
C. abdominalis Fab. East Plains VII, 27 (Lg); Lakehurst VII-IX (div);
DaCosta in late June (Li) and early July (W).
C. rufiventris Fab. Upper pine barrens (Lg); East Plains, near Barne-
gat, in considerable numbers VII, 27 (Ds).
Family CARABIDZ.
The “ground beetles,’ as the members of this family are popularly
known, are usually black or dull brown in color, sometimes bronzed or
metallic, and, exceptionally, usually on flower-loving forms bright blue,
green and yellow. Many of the species hide during the day under stones
or bark, among roots of plants, in grass at the base of trees, in burrows
under ground or in other places of concealment. They fly at night, are
often attracted to electric light, and in general are predatory in habit.
The larve are more or less fusiform, somewhat flattened above, gray
or dusky in color, and they live in similar localities though even more
concealed. They also are
predatory and of decided
economic importance, feed-
ing upon many of the leaf-
feeders that go under-
ground to hibernate or to
Fig. 86.—Larva of a ground beetle, feeding on a pupate. Those that in the
Curculio larva. adult stage live on plants,
feed on eggs, caterpillars and slugs of herbivorous forms.
All the species have slender, filiform antenne, 5-jointed tarsi on all
feet and are somewhat depressed or flattened; those that live under bark
sometimes very much so.
OMOPHRON Latr.
O. labiatum Fab. Along the Delaware, Camden to Woodbury V, Vi (div);
Anglesea (W); Brigantine Beach IX (Hn); usually rare.
O. americanum Dej. Boonton VI, 11, Glassboro IX, 7 (GG); W. Bergen
V, and can be washed out along most streams in my district (Bf);
Caldwell (Cr); Greenville VI, IX (Sp); Gloucester (Li); Atlantic
Co. (W).
QO. tessellatum Say. Mountain View VIII, 11 (GG); Anglesea V, Atlantic
Co. (W).
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SPHAZERODERUS Dej. (CYCHRUS Fab.)
S. stenostomus Web. Palisades V, VI, under stones (Sp); Snake Hill,
all year (Bf); Caldwell (Cr); Riverton X, 21, Merchantville III, 13
(G G); Gloucester, Clementon XII, 17, sifting (W).
var. lecontei Dej. With the type; also Boonton III, 9, X, 11 (GG);
Chester VI, 28 (Dn); Summit Ii, 22 (Bf); Westville (Li).
“S. nitidicollis” Chev. is a boreal species and the record from Lake Ho-
patcong is an error.
SCAPHINOTUS Dej.
S. elevatus Fabr. Englewood VII, 1 (Bt); Orange Mts., Newark Dist.
(Bf); Newtonville III, 26 (Brn); Egg Harbor, Anglesea IV (div);
rare.
S. unicolor Oliv. Five-mile beach V, 30 (W). This is the “violaceous”
of the previous edition.
S. viduus Dej. Hopatcong VI, 3 (W); Orange Mts. (Bf); Ft. Lee IV, VI,
VIII (Bt); Mays Landing (W., Li). Always rare.
CARABUS Linn.
C. sylvosus Say. Hemlock Falls (Bf); Greenville VI (Sp); Atlantic High-
lands (Bt); Gloucester, Camden (div); Manumuskin VI, 21 (Dke);
Anglesea VI, 20 (Coll).
var. finitimus Hald. Wenonah X, 21 (Dke).
C. serratus Say. Throughout the State VI, VIII, IX, often at sugar in
fall.
C. limbatus Say. Throughout the State, not rare IV, V, VIII, IX.
Cc. vinctus Web. With the preceding, under stones and logs; the most
abundant representative of the genus in the State.
C. nemoralis Mull. Newark IV, 6, 12 (Dn). This is an introduced
species, and a number of examples have been taken near New York.
Mr. Dickerson took 1 ¢ 1 in a city back yard, and the species is
probably g. d. in the district, though rare. A specimen was taken by
Mr. Clarence Riker, at Maplewood, about 20 years ago.
CALOSMA Weber.
Cc. externum Say. Woodside (Bf); Green-
ville, under stones VI, IX (Sp): New:
ark at light (Dn); Staten Island VII, 9
(Ds); Gloucester (Li); Camden, Atlan-
tic, Cape May Cos. (W); not common.
Mr. Davis’s specimen was “found under
an electric light and squirted its acrid
fluid into my face at a distance of about
auLOOt.
Fig. 87.—Calosoma calidum C. scrutator Fabr. Throughout the State,
and larva. locally common, often washed up along
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shore in large numbers VII-IX. Is a tree climber, a caterpillar hunter
and our largest representative of this family.
. willcoxi Lec. Newark at light (div); Atlantic City (div); Ocean City
(G G); Cape May Co. (div). Similar in habit to the preceding, but
much smaller and less abundant.
. frigidum Kirby. Newfoundland V (Ds); Newark at light (Bf): Wood-
bury V, 18, Sea Isle City VI, 26 (Brn).
. sayi Dej. Staten Island (Ds); Camden, Gloucester, Atiantic, Cape
May Cos. (W); Atlantic City (Li); always rare.
. calidum Fabr. Throughout the State, under stones, &c., in fields. The
~ most abundant and generally distributed species.
ELAPHRUS Fabr.
: fuliginosus Say. Ft. Lee IV (Sf); Snake Hill IV (div). The record of
“cicatricosus” in last edition was based on an example of this species.
. ruscarius Say. Throughout the State along dry ditches and on mud
flats IV—VII, IX; usually not rare where it occurs.
BLETHISA Bon.
quadricollis Hald. Caldwell, rare (Cr).
NOTIOPHILUS Dum.
. geneus Hbst. Ft. Lee, among leaves X (Bt): Caldwell (Cr); Newark
(Soc); Camden and Gloucester Co. V, IX, at various points near the
Delaware (div).
. semistriatus Say. (sibiricus Mots.) Durham’s Pond VIII, 18, Orange
Mts. V, 30 (Dn); Madison (Pr); Newark, about roots of trees and
under damp leaves (Bf). The true “sibiricus” does not occur in the
Wis watsali:
. hovemsiriatus Say. (semistriatus Say.) Boonton VIII, 17, Orange
Mts. (GG); Newark (Bf); Staten Island (Lg), among leaves at base
of trees (Bt); New Lisbon VII, 14 Anglesea VI, 21 (Brn). This is
the species listed as “hardyi”’ in the last edition, and so the species
stands in most collections.
NEBRIA Latr.
. pallipes Say. Throughout the State V, VIII, IX, along rocky streams,
under stones just at edge of water. More common north of Piedmont
Plain.
PASIMACHUS Bon.
. subleevis Beauv. Staten Island (Ds); Monmouth Co. VIII, 10 (Coll);
Sandy Hook VIII (Bt); Brigantine Beach IX (Hn); Avalon VII, 4
(Brn); Anglesea VII-X (div); always along shore.
THE, INSECTS OF NEW, JERSEY. 201
P. punctulatus Hald. DaCosta VII (div); Clementon, Egg Harbor (Li);
Brown’s Mills VII, 4 (DKe).
P. depressus Fab. Lakehurst (Lg); Staten Island (div). Mr. Leng be-
lieves that the references to the previous species also belong here,
and that “punctulatus” does not occur in New Jersey.
SCARITES Fabr.
S. subterraneus Fab. Throughout the State, under stones, at all seasons.
var. substriatus Hald. Anglesea, very rare VI (W, Brn).
DYSCHIRIUS Bon.
D. nigripes Lec. Newark (Bf). All the species’ are found near water
or under leaves or burrowing in sandy banks.
D. globulosus Say. Throughout the State VI, VII. Z
D. terminatus Lec. Atlantic City (div); Brigantine VII, Sea Isle City
VI, VII (Brn); Anglesea V, 31-VII, 11 (Brn).
D. sphzericollis Say. Boonton to Anglesea VI-IX, sometimes abundant at
light; taken largely on or near the shore.
D. erythrocerus Lec. Newark (Bf); Anglesea VII, 23 (Sm).
D. sellatus Lec. Atlantic City (W, Li); Sea Isle City VI, 10 (Brn); Angle-
sea VII (div); strictly a maritime species (Sz).
D. pallipennis Say. With the preceding, and also a maritime form.
Brigantine IX, Avalon V, 23 (Brn).
D. filiformis Lec. Orange VI, common at light (Ch); Brigantine Beach
IX on salt marshes (Hn).
D. pumilus Dej. Orange VI, at light (Ch); Newark Dist (Bf); Brigan-
tine marshes IX (Hn). The “hispidus” of last edition belongs here.
CLIVINA Latr.
C. dentipes Dej. Collingswood VII, 22 (GG); Woodbury VII, 7 (Brn).
C. impressifrons Lec, Orange VI (Ch); Newark (Bf), at light; Wood-
bury VII (GG); g. d. (Li); Anglesea (W); Cape May VI, 3 (Brn).
C. rubicunda Lec. Atlantic City, rare (Li).
C. rufa Lec. Irvington VIII, 4, one specimen (Bf).
C. americana Dej. Throughout the State IV—VII, IX, on bogs, marshes,
ete. ‘
C. striatopunctata Dej. Arlington VI (Sf); Newark district, rare, along
streams (Bf); Brigantine salt marsh IX (Hn).
C. ferrea Lec. Gloucester, not common (W).
ie)
. convexa Lec. Atlantic City, 1 specimen; Rockaway (Sf).
C. bipustulata Fabr. Throughout the State, at light V, VI, and under
stones, throughout the season.
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SCHIZOGENIUS Putz.
S. lineolatus Say. Throughout the State, at light and under stones, all
season.
S. ferrugineus Putz. Staten Island, under logs at South Beach (Bf);
Cramer Hill V (GG); Westville VI (div); Brigantine salt marshes IX, .
Anglesea V, 30 (W).
S. amphibius Hald. Irvington, rare, washing stream banks (Bf); West-
ville (Li); along the Delaware, near Camden, Anglesea V, 30 (W).
ARDISTOMIS Putz.
A. obliquata Putz. Atlantic City, two or three by Dr. Castle (Li).
A. viridis Say. Clifton VI (Sp); So. Orange V, 30 (Dn); Newark (Soc);
Cranford, Irvington, common (Bf); Camden and Gloucester Counties,
along muddy streams (W); g. d. (Li).
PANAGAZUS Latr.
P. crucigerus Say. Snake Hill, under stones V, VI (Sp); Brigantine
Beach IX (Hn); Anglesea V, 28 (W); always in single specimens.
P. fasciatus Say. Madison (Pr); Caldwell (Cr); Newark, at light (Bf);
Springfield III, 3 (Stortz); Ft. Lee, in ant nests IV (Bt); Snake Hill,
under ‘stones V, VI (Sp); Atlantic City, wash-up (W); Sea Isle V,
VI (Brn); also rare.
NOMIUS Lap.
N. pygmzeus Dej. Newark, one specimen (Bf); Atlantic City VI, 24
(Brn); Avalon, Anglesea (W); extremely rare in this State.
BEMBIDIUM Latr.
B. inzequale Say. Banks of Passaic V, IX (Sp); Elizabeth IV, 8 (GG);
Westville (Li); Camden, Gloucester Co. (W); Union Co., not rare
(Sm).
B. punctatostriatum Say. Banks of Passaic, spring and fall (Sp).
B. confusum Hayw. Banks of Passaic V, IX (Sp); New Jersey (Hayw).
B. americanum Dej. Throughout the State, along river banks, spring
and fall.
B. honestum Say. Along the Passaic V, IX (Sp), Irvington (Bf); Cam-
den and Gloucester Co. (W); Cramer Hill V, VI (GG).
B. chalceum Dej. Boonton VIII, Mt. View IX (GG); banks of Passaic V,
IX (Sp); Irvington, washing stream banks (Bf).
B. nigrum Say. Boonton VIII (GG); along the banks of Passaic, spring
and fall (Sp); So. Orange V, 30 (Dn); Irvington, Rahway (Bf);
Camden and Gloucester Cos. (W).
B. grandiceps Hayw. “New Jersey” (Hayw). This and the next two fol-
lowing species occur along larger streams that have gravelly banks.
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THE INSECTS OF NEW. JERSEY. 203
. guexi Chd. Hemlock Falls, rare (Bf); “New Jersey” (Hayw).
. fugax Lec. Boonton Vi, 11, VIII 15 (GG); “New Jersey” (Hayw).
. ustulatum Linn. Boonton IV, Glassboro VII, IX (GG); Ft. Lee (Bt);
Snake Hill IV (Liv); Newark Dist. (Bf); Camden Co. (W); Glouces-
ter Co. (div).
. viridicolle Laf. Newark, salt meadows V, 8 (Bf).
. vVariegatum Say. Throughout the State, spring and fall, along river
banks, on salt marshes, cranberry bogs and similar situations.
. versicolor Lec. Banks of Passaic V, IX (Sp); Orange Mts. VII, New-
ark salt meadows (Bf); Camden and Gloucester Cos. (W).
. contractum Say. Along the seashore and on salt meadows; strictly
maritime, practically all season.
. constrictum Lec. With the preceding, but a distinct species.
. pedicellatum Lec. Generally distributed, rare (W).
. 4-maculatum Linn. Common throughout the State all season
. affine Say. Newark salt meadows (Bf); New Brunswick VI (Coll);
Camden (Li); Westville I, 28 (GG); g. d. (W); Lahaway V, on cran-
. berry bogs.
. anguliferum Lec. ‘New Jersey” (Hayw).
. assimile Gyll. Newark, salt meadows, rare (Bf).
- semistriatum Hald. Banks of the Passaic, spring and fall (Sp).
TACHYS Schaum.
. nanus Gyll. Throughout the State under bark of trees.
. flavicauda Say. As common and distributed as the preceding.
. granarius Dej. Staten Island (Lg), and sure to be found elsewhere.
. fuscicornis Chd. Brigantine Beach IX (Hn).
. incurvus Say. Along Passaic V, IX (Sp); Orange Mts. (Bf) and Ft.
Lee (Bt) in ant hills; g. d. (W); Brigantine Beach IX (Hn).
. Xanthopus Dej. Newark, Woodside (Bf); Orange VI (Ch); Westville
I, IV (GG); Ocean Co., on cranberry bogs V (Sm); Anglesea (W).
. capax Lec. Chester VII, 4, Arlington III, 1 (Dn); Newark, Ocean Co.,
cranberry bogs V, Anglesea VII, X (Coll); Anglesea I and II, sifting
(W).
. vivax Lec. Along the Delaware River, So. Camden V, 17 (W).
. tripunctatus Say. Summit, along river (Bf): banks of Passaic V. IX
(Sp); Highlands V (Bt); Westville V, 31 (GG).
. frontalis Hayw. Chester (Dn).
. lzvus Say. Throughout the State IX, V, VI, and in winter siftings.
. pallidus Chd. Sea Isle City VIII (W); Avalon VI, Anglesea VI (Brn);
a salt meadow species.
. occultator Casey. Brigantine Beach IX (Hn): Avalon VI, 23 (Brn);
Sea Isle City, Anglesea VIII, also on the salt meadows (W).
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T. proximus Say. Passaic banks V, IX (Sp); Orange VI, light (Ch);
Camden, Gloucester Co. (W); g. d. (Li); Lahaway V, on cranberry
bogs (Coll).
T. scitulus Lec. Banks of Passaic V, IX (Sp); Newark, Snake Hill, salt
meadows V (Bf); Orange, Long Branch V, VI (C); Woodbury VII,
30 (GG).
T. corruscus Lec. Westville, throughout the winter, sifting (W).
It is reasonably certain that, in addition to the above, “dolosus” Lec. and
“ferrugineus” Dej. also occur in New Jersey.
PERICOMPSUS Lec.
P. ephippiatus Say. Orange VI, at light (Ch); salt meadows, 1 spec.
(Bf).
PATROBUS Dej.
P. longicornis Say. Locally not rare throughout the State V-VIII.
POGONUS Dej.
P. lecontei Horn. Atlantic City (Castle); Corsons Iniet VII, 20 (Li); Sea
Isle City, Anglesea, common on mud flats under the dry and thick-
ened upper crust on salt marshes (W).
MYAS Dej.
M. coracinus Say. Orange Mts. (Bf); South Jersey (W), very rare.
M. cyanescens Dej. Hopatcong (Pm); Ft. Lee, Clifton VI, VII (Spy;
Staten Island (Sf). :
TRECHUS Clairv.
T. chalybeus Mann. Milltown VII, VIII; common under dead leaves
along a stony brook in accidental association with the ant, “Lasius
mixtus” Nyl. (div); Westville (Brn).
PTEROSTICHUS Bon.
P. adoxus Say. Throughout the State spring and fall; under bark or in
rotten wood (Bf); locally common. ;
P. rostratus Newn. Palisades (Sp); New Jersey (W); single specimens
only.
P. diligendus Chd. Palisades V (Sp); Newark, on salt meadows (Bf).
P. honestus Say. Palisades above Hoboken in early spring (Sp, Sm).
P. lacrymosus Newn. Hopatcong (Pm); Chester VII, 4 (Dn); Orange
Mts. VII (Bt); Newark (Soc), along Palisades in spring (div).
P. coracinus Newn. Hopatcong (Pm); Chester VII, 4 (Dn); Ft. Lee (Bt);
Orange Mts. (Bf).
THE INSECTS OF NEW JERSEY. 205
P. stygicus Say. Throughout the State, locally common, spring and fall.
P. moestus Say. Throughout the Appalachian and Highland regions,
spring and fall; always in rotten logs (Bf); Staten Island (Lg); New
Brunswick (Coll). The “superciliosus” of previous list is really this
species.
P. sayi Brulle. Throughout the State, fall and spring; not rare.
P. lucublandus Say. Throughout the State, under stones and shelter of
all kinds; one of the few species that has adapted itself to live in
tilled fields.
P. ebeninus Dej. Ft. Lee (Sf); Atlantic City (Li); Westville (W); Sea
Isle City V (Brn); Anglesea IV, V (div); single specimens only.
P. caudicalis Say. Snake Hill (Bt); g. d. (Li); Camden IV, 18, West-
ville V, 29; Avalon VII, 18 (Brn); Anglesea (W).
P. luctuosus Dej. Snake Hill (Bt); Newark, salt meadows (Bf); Arling-
ton (Dn); Westville II (W); Lahaway V, on cranberry bogs (Sm);
Avalon VIII, 18 (Brn).
P. corvinus Dej. Hopatcong (Pm); Ft. Lee (Bt); Snake Hill V, 26 (Lv);
Palisades in spring (Sp); Newark (Bf) 5 Arlington (Dn); g. d. (Li).
-P. gravis Lec. Highlands V (Sf); Westville V, 23, 1 specimen (Brn).
P. purpuratus Lec. Staten Island, 1 specimen (Lg).
P. tartaricus Say. Hopatcong (Pm); Hoboken (Li); Cranford V, 17, Sea
Girt (Bf); Sea Isle VI, 15 (Brn); single specimens only.
. mutus Say. Throughout the State and everywhere abundant.
. erythropus Dej. Also occurs everywhere and is locally common.
patruele Dej. With the preceding, though less abundant.
. femoralis Kirby. Orange Mts., Westville IV, 23 (GG); Staten Island
(Lg).
The records for “P. haldemanni Lec.’ were based on errors.
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EVARTHRUS Lec.
E. sigillatus Say. Greenwood Lake VI (Sf); Hopatcong (Pm); Chester
VII, 30, VIII, 24 (Dn); Madison (Pr); Caldwell (Cr); Irvington, New-
ark, Sea Girt (Bf); Atlantic City (Li); always rare.
The “sodalis” of the last edition belongs here.
AMARA Bon.
A. avida Say. Palisades V (Sp), VII (Bt): Snake Hill (Sf); salt
meadows (Bf); Camden V, IX (div); Westville, Gloucester (Li);
Mauricetown VI, 20, injuring strawberries (Sm); Cape May VI, 3
(Brn).
A. fulvipes Putz. Chester IX, 16 (Dn); Newark (Bf); Camden IX, 1
(GG); Atlantic City, Anglesea (Li); Brigantine VII, Avalon VII, Sea
Isle VI (Brn); common in wash-up in spring (W).
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D.
exarata Dej. Hopatcong (Pm); Caldwell (Cr); salt meadows (Bf);
Camden II, IX, Woodbury VI (GG); Atlantic City VI (Brn); Anglesea
in wash-up (W).
. latior Kirby. Woodside, salt meadows, rare (Bf); New Brunswick
VII (Coll).
. septentrionalis Lec. Highlands, 1 specimen (Ch); Woodside (Sf).
. apricaria Payk. Atlantic City, VI, 24 (Brn); New Jersey (Li); rare.
. angustata Say. Ft. Lee (Bt); Palisades V (Sp); Newark district in
spring (Bf); Cramer Hill V, VI (GG); g. d. (Li).
. pallipes Kirby. Camden, Gloucester, Atlantic Counties (W).
. impuncticollis Say. Throughout the State, fall and spring; common.
. basillaris Say. Ft. Lee (Bt); Snake Hill IV (Sf); salt meadows (Bf).
. cupreolata Putz. Snake Hill IV (Sf); “New Jersey” (Hw).
. fallax Lec. Lake Hopatcong (Pm); upper Montclair {BER
. polita Lec. Orange Mts., one specimen (Bf).
. interstitialis Dej. Palisades V (Sp); Newark (Bf); Camden and
Gloucester Counties, g. d. IV (Li).
. obesa Say. Throughout the State, locally common V-—VII.
. terrestris Lec. Staten Island (Lg); Brigantine VI, 11 (Brn).
. chalcea Dej. Ramapo, Eagle Rock I, 31, salt meadows (Bf); Palisades
V (Sp); Woodbury (Li).
. gibba Lec. “New Jersey” (Hw).
. rubrica Hald. Ft. Lee (Sf); Palisades IX, 27 (Lv); Newark (Soc);
Westville, Woodbury (Li); So. Jersey, in sandy places under boards
(W); Sea Isle V, VI, Anglesea V, Cape May V (Brn).
. subzenea Lec. Brigantine Beach IX (Hn).
. musculus Say. Throughout the State, spring and fall; often abundant
on weeds and other herbage in September.
LOXANDRUS Lec.
. minor Chd. Westville IV, 30, Anglesea VI, 15 (Brn).
DIPLOCHILA Brullé.
. laticollis Lec. Palisades V, VI (Sp); Snake Hill IV, 26 (Lv); salt
meadows (Bf); Hoboken (Bt); Orange, at light VI (Ch); Arlington
III (Dn); meadows along Delaware V (W); Atlantic City (Li); Cape
May VI, 23 (Brn).
var. major Lec. Palisades, more rare than the type (Sm); Snake Hill
V, 22 (Bf); Lahaway III, 14 (Coll).
impressicollis Dej. Snake Hill, one specimen (Sf).
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DICAELUS Bon.
. dilatatus Say. Throughout the State VI, IX, locally not rare.
. purpuratus Bon. Also generally distributed V, VI, IX; not common.
. ovalis Lec. Snake Hill (Bt); Westville (Li); Collingswood IV, 2
(Brn); Gloucester, Camden, Atlantic Co. (W); not common.
elongatus Bon. Throughout the State, spring and fall; under stones
and logs; the most abundant of our species.
. ambiguus Laf. Hopatcong (Pm); V, 31 (W).
. teter Bon. Chester VI, 19, VII, 4 (Dn); Ft. Lee; Snake Hill (Bt);
Palisade woods V (Sp).
. politus Dej. Throughout the State, spring and fall.
BADISTER Clairv.
. notatus Hald. Hopatcong (Pm); Arlington, Millburn, Orange Mts.
(Bf); Camden XI (Brn); Gloucester (Li); Woodbury VII, XI (div);
the species occur rarely, in most places under old leaves.
. pulchellus Lec. Suffern V (Bt); Newark (Coll); Arlington, salt
meadows, spring (Bf); Staten Island V; Orange VI (Ch); Woodbury
(div); Sea Isle City VI, 10 (Brn).
. maculatus Lec. Woodbury VI (div); four recorders.
. elegans Lec. Woodbury VII, 30, at light (Brn).
. micans Lec. Hopatcong (Pm); Newark, salt meadows (Bf); Snake
Hill (Sf); Orange (Ch); Westville (Li); Woodbury VIII, 7 (W).
. reflexus Lec. Orange, one specimen VI (Ch).
CALATHUS Bon.
. gregarius Say. Throughout the State, common nearly all season.
. Opaculus Lec. G. d. (W); Camden IV, Gloucester IV, DaCosta VI, 3
Brigantine VII, 5, Sea Isle VII, Anglesea IX, 12 (Brn); Atco (Li).
. impunctatus Say. Ft. Lee (Sp); Sandy Hook VII (Bt); Atco (W);
and along the seashore at all points: from Atlantic City to Cape May
V-VII (div).
PLATYNUS Bon.
. angustatus Dej. Ft. Lee (div); Lahaway V, cranberry bogs (Sm);
Anglesea (W).
. decens Say. Hopatcong (Pm); Ft. Lee, Palisades (div); Caldwell
(Cr); Newark (Soc); Anglesea VII (Sz).
. sinuatus Dej. Ft. Lee, Palisades (div); Paterson III, 30. Hemlock
Falls V, 30 (Dn); Newark, Woodside V, VI (Bf); Camden, Gloucester
Co. (W); g. d. (Li); Newtonville III, 20 (Brn); Lahaway V, on cran-
berry bogs (Sm); Brown’s Mills V, 19 (Dke).
208 REPORT OF NEW: JERSEY: STATE MUSEUM.
P.
P.
. cincticollis Say. Throughout the State V, VI, IX; locally common.
. reflexus Lec. Hopatcong (Pm); Chester VII, 4 (Dn); Ft. Lee (div);
0
U UU TU
opaculus Lec. Ft. Lee, rare (Sp); may be an erroneous determination
(Sf).
tenuicollis Lec. New Jersey (Bt); Atlantic City (Castle).
Palisades VII (Lv); Staten Island IV (Bt); Newark (Coll); g. d. (Li); ~
Merchantville VI (Brn); Anglesea IV, VII (Coll). .
extensicollis Say. Throughout the State V, VI, IX; the variety “viridis”
Lec. rarely from northern localities.
. decorus Say. Throughout the State, not common; taken in winter,
sifting; also at all points along the seashore.
. obscurus Hbst. (pusillus Lec.) Staten Island (Lg).
. moerens Dej. New Jersey (GG).
. tenuis Lec. Hopatcong (Pm); Jersey City (Coll); salt meadows (Bf).
. atratus Lec. Caldwell (Cr); Orange V, at light (Ch); Snake Hill IV
(Bt); Westville I, 28 (W).
melanarius Dej. Throughout the State in spring; locally common.
. propinquus G & H. New Jersey, one specimen (W).
. affinis Kirby. Ft. Lee (Bt); Palisades V (Sp); Caldwell (Cr); New-
ark (Bf); Jamesburg V, 10, Camden I, 28, Lahaway V, 28 (Coll).
. metallescens Lec. Palisades V (Sp); Hoboken, Snake Hill V (Bt);
Orange Mts., Newark, salt meadows (Bf).
. cupripennis Say. Throughout the State, under stones, etc., in fields;
our most brilliant species and usually somewhat rare.
. excavatus Dej. Palisades (Sp); Snake Hill (Sf); Orange Mts., New-
ark (Bf); g. d. (Li); Westville I, 28, common everywhere (W).
. ferreus Hald. Occurs with the preceding at the same dates.
. basalis Lec. Hoboken, rare (Ll).
. nutans Say. Palisades (Sp); salt meadows (Bf); Sea Isle VI, VII in
single specimens only (Brn).
. albicrus Dej. Westville VI, 6, one specimen (Brn).
. octopunctatus Fabr. Throughout the State, late fall and early spring,
mostly rare; sometimes taken in winter sifting.
. placidus Say. Throughout the State, locally common, fall and spring.
. bogemanni Gyll. Palisades (Sp); Snake Hill (Bt): Orange VI (Ch);
Newark, salt meadows (Bf); New Brunswick VI, 4 (Dn); Gloucester
VI (Brn); seashore to Anglesea V, VI (div).
. quadripunctatus De G. Newark, at light (Bf); Highlands VI (Ch).
. eruginosus Dej. Delaware Valley formation and northward, under
bark and at light III-VI; more common northwardly.
. crenistriatus Lec. Throughout the State, spring and fall; rare.
THE INSECTS OF NEW JERSEY. 209
P. rubripes Zimm. Palisades V (Sp); Ft. Lee (Bt); Plainfield IV, 20
(Bf); Brigantine Beach IX (Hn); and along the seashore to Angle-
sea V, VI (div).
P. punctiformis Say. Throughout the State, spring and fall; not usually
common; cranberry bogs V, 28 (Sm).
.P. sordens Kirby. Palisades V (Sp); Arlington I, IV (Bf); Orange VI
(Ch); Woodbury VIII (W).
P. picicornis Lec. Orange VI, one specimen (Ch).
P. ruficornis Lec. Palisades V, Ft. Lee (div); Westville I, 28 (W); Red
Bank, Gloucester Co. IV, 20 (Brn); g. d. (W Li).
P. picipennis Kirby. Hopatcong (Pm); Chester VI, 28 (Dn); Hoboken
IV, V (div); Arlington III, 18 (Coll); Collingswood IV, 2 (GG).
P. lutulentus Lec. Throughout the State, and in every month save July
on cranberry bogs, salt marshes and along shore; usually rare.
“P. bembidiodes” De G. of the last edition was an error of determina-
tion.
OLISTHOPUS Dej.
O. parmatus Say. Throughout the State, always rare IV—VI.
O. micans Lec. Ft. Lee IV, 17, sifting (Sf); Westville I, 28, VIII, 20,
under old leaves, sifting (W); Atlantic City (Li).
PERIGONA Lap.
P. pallipennis Lec. Arlington meadows, rare (Bf); Highland V (Sf).
ATRANUS Lec.
A. pubescens Dej. Palisades VI (Sp); Ft. Lee, in brooks (LI); Orange
Mts. VI, in rotten wood (Bf); Westville (Li); Camden, Gloucester
(W).
LEPTOTRACHELUS Latr.
L. dorsalis Fab. Hopatcong (Pm); Arlington IV; Snake Hill III, IV (Sf),
in crevices of sand-stone between the layers (Bf); Newark III, IV,
between bottom leaves of cat-tails (Bf); Orange VI (Ch).
CASNONIA Latr.
C. pennsylvanica Linn. Throughout the State, practically all season.
C. ludoviciana Sallé. Camden, in the marsh along Delaware River, found
by sifting (div).
GALERITA Fabr.
G. janus Fab. Throughout the State; not uncommon.
G. bicolor Dru. With the preceding, but more rare.
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210 REPORT OF NEW JERSEY STATE MUSEUM.
TETRAGONODERUS Dej.
T. fasciatus Hald. Seems to be locally common in Camden and Glou-
cester Counties, but not reported from any other localities by any
collector.
LEBIA Latr.
L. grandis Hentz. Throughout the State, sometimes not
uncommon: feeds among other things on the eggs and
young larve of potato beetles, but never occurs in
numbers sufficient to be of any practical benefit from
the economic standpoint.
L. atriventris Say. A similar but much smaller species;
also occurring throughout the State and locally com- Fig. 88.—Lebia
mon. grandis.
L. tricolor Say. Salt meadows II, IV (Bf): Woodbury VI, very rare (E.
A. Klages); Atlantic City, one specimen only (Li).
L. pulchella Dej. Throughout the State, spring and fall; often on flowers
and locally not uncommon.
L. marginicollis Dej. DaCosta (Li).
L. viridis Say. Throughout the State, most of the season, sometimes
abundant. The variety “mcesta” Lec. is reported as rare at Atco (Li).
L. pumila Dej. Delaware Valley region and northward, V—VIII; locally
common on flowers and in sweeping.
L. pleuritica Lec. Ft. Lee (Sp); Snake Hill (Sf).
L. viridipennis Dej. Throughout the State, not usually common; mostly
in low swampy areas, on salt marshes and along shore.
L. lobulata Lec. Chester VII, 5 (Dn): Snake Hill (Sf); Westville VI, 2,
Laurel Spring V, 10, sifting (Brn).
L. ornata Say. Throughout the State III-IX, locally common.
L. analis Dej. Ft. Lee (Sp); Snake Hill (Sf); Orange VI, at light (Ch);
Newark (Coll); Westville (Li); Woodbury VIII, 7, at light (Brn);
cee i ee 2
L. fuscata Dej. Chester VII, 19 (Dn): Passaic, Ridgewood, Greenville
VI, VII (Sp); Snake Hill V (div); Irvington (Bf); Arlington VI, Sea
Isle City VI (Brn); Anglesea VII, 12 (Coli).
L. scapularis Dej. Throughout the State VI-VIII, at light and on flowers.
L. furcata Lec. Hopatceng (Pm); Snake Hill IV (Bf); Woodbury VI (E.
A. Klages); Sea Isle V, 24, Anglesea VI, 15 (Brn).
L. pectita Horn. Throughout the State V—VII, IX, generally rare. This is
the species listed as “vittata” in the last edition, Mr. Schwarz proving
correct in nis surmise as there recorded.
L. bivittata Fabr. Boonton VI, 10 (GG); seashore, rare (div).
THE INSECTS OF NEW JERSEY. 211
COPTODERA Dej.
C. zrata Dej. Newark, one specimen (Bf); Lakewood V, 18 (Coll); An-
glesea VII (W); seashore (Li).
DROMIUS Bon.
D. piceus Dej. Hoboken (Sp); Newark Dist. (Bf); Camden, Gloucester
Co. (W); g. d. (Li); Anglesea VI (Sm); under bark, sometimes (Bt)
on flowers.
D. atriceps Lec. Anglesea V (W, Coll).
APRISTUS Chd.
A. cordicollis Lec. Gloucester (Li); Clementon (Lt); DaCosta VI, New-
tonville VI (Brn); Anglesea (Sm); on sand banks along streams
like Bembidiids. ;
A. subsulcatus Dej. Snake Hill (Sf); Woodside in spring (Bf); Newark
salt meadows VII, 24 (Coll); Avalon VIII, 3 (Brn).
BLECHRUS Mots.
B. glabratus Duft. (nigrinus Mann.) Hoboken (Sp); Ft. Lee (Bt), un-
der bark; also among roots of grasses in dry meadows.
METABLETUS Schm.—Goeb.
M. americanus Dej. Throughout the State, locally common.
AXINOPALPUS Lec.
A. biplagiatus Dej. Ft. Lee (Bt); Hoboken (Sp); Anglesea VII (div);
usually under bark of trees.
CALLIDA Dej.
C. punctata Lec. Greenwood Lake VI, 21 (Lv); Caldwell (Cr); Newark
VII, 7 (Bf).
C. purpurea Say. Throughout the State V-IX; at Lakehurst quite abund-
ant at times on oaks (Ds); often common in wash-up along shore.
The “decora” of last edition was an error of record.
PLOCHIONUS Dej.
P. timidus Hald. Hoboken (Sp); Westville (Li); Berlin, Clementon IV,
Sea Isle V (Brn); g. d. (W); generally under bark of trees.
PINACODERA Schaum.
P. limbata Dej. Palisades and Ft. Lee south to Cape May along the
coast; Camden and Gloucester Co., Riverton III-VII, IX.
P. platicollis Say. Throughout the State, usually with the preceding, but
extends to the northern boundaries of the State.
212 REPORT OF NEW JERSEY STATE. MUSEUM.
nn oon oooOooOD oD
CYMINDIS Latr.
. elegans Lec. Atco, two specimens (Li).
. americana Dej. Throughout the State, under stones in dry localities,
nowhere common; also along shore in the wash-up.
. pilosa Say. From the Highlands southward, inland and along shore;
locally common in late fall under dry cow-dung (Bf).
. neglecta Hald. Hopatcong (Pm); Newark district (Bf); Camden,
Gloucester Co. (W); Atlantic City VI, 24 (Brn).
APENES Lec.
. lucidula Dej. Throughout the State, usually rare except along the
shore; where it is sometimes common in the wash-up.
. Sinuata Say. With the preceding, usually more rare
PENTAGONICA Schm.—Goeb.
. flavipes Lec. Merchantville V, Sea Isle VI, very rare (Brn).
HELLUOMORPHA Lap.
. nigripennis Dej. Atco (Li); DaCosta VII, Cape May C. H. V (W);
Lakehurst (Sf); Iona VI, 8 (Brn); Bamber VY, 14 (Dke); always very
rare. }
. bicolor Harr. Ft. Lee under stones (Bt); Orange Mts. (Bf); Camden
Co. (W); Woodbury VI (E. A. Klages); Sea Isle V, 24 (Brn); single
specimens only.
. ferruginea Lec. Greenville, under logs, rare (Sp). The record for
“texana’ in last edition is a misidentification.
BRACHINUS Web.
. janthinipennis Dej. Orange Mts., in stump (Bf); Vineland (U S Ag).
. viridipennis Dej. “New Jersey” (Sp); Newark (Bf).
. minutus Harr. Along the Palisades in spring (Sp).
. perplexus Dej. Palisades V (Sp); Orange Mts., Woodbury V, 22 (GG).
medius Harr. Orange Mts. (GG); along the Palisades (Sp).
: quadripennis Dej. Along the Palisades in spring (Sp).
conformis Dej. Along the Palisades in spring (Sp).
cyanipennis Say. Palisades V (Sp); Snake Hill V, 22 (Bf).
alternans Dej. Along the Palisades in spring (Sp).
. tormentarius Lec. Salt meadows (Bf); Snake Hill.
. fumans Fab. Throughout the State and usually common.
. similis Lec. Newark (Bf); Brigantine beach IX (Hn).
. cordicollis Dej. Split Rock Lake IV, 28 (GG); Palisades (Sp); Cald-
well (Cr); Orange Mts. (Bf); g. d. (Li).
This genus stands as it did in the last edition; the species still need
THE INSECTS OF NEW JERSEY. 213
revision and the list is tentative merely. It is quite certain that some of
the species do not éccur in New Jersy and that other names must event-
ually be substituted.
C.
C.
Cc.
. prasinus Dej. Trenton (Hk). j
CHLAENIUS Bon.
erythropus Germ. Snake Hill (Bf); Atlantic Co., Anglesea in wash-
up (W).
sericeus Forst. Delaware Valley region and northward in spring,
sometimes not uncommon.
laticollis Say. Throughout the State; common in spring in the Ft.
Lee, Snake Hill and Newark districts; more rare southwardly.
. diffinis Chd. Along the Palisades in early spring (Sp).
. gstivus Say. Throughout the State, spring and fall; more common
north.
. augustus Newn. Anglesea VII, 20, 1 specimen in wash-up (Brn).
7.
. leucoscelis Say. Throughout the State, under stones, common.
5 nemoralis Say. Throughout the State, common.
. tricolor Dej. Throughout the State, common.
. pennsylvanicus Say. Throughout the State; more common in the
northern districts in spring.
. impunctifrons Say. Palisades in spring (Sm); Ft. Lee VI (Bt); Cald-
well (Cr); Camden V, Westville [IX (Brn); g. d. (W, Li).
. higer Rand. Throughout the State in spring; usually rare.
. purpuricollis Rand. “New Jersey” (Horn).
tomentosus Say. Throughout the State all summer, ‘under shelter of
all sorts, and usually the most common species near cities.
ANOMOGLOSSUS Chd.
. emarginatus Say. ‘Throughout the State V—VII, locally common.
. pusillus Say. Also generally distributed in spring and fall; but more
rare than the preceding.
BRACHYLOBUS Chd.
. lithophilus Say. Hopatcong VI (Bt); Palisades III (Sp); Snake Hill
(Sf); salt meadows (Bf); Westville, Anglesea in meadows and under
drift (W).
LACHNOCREPIS Lec.
. parallelus Say. Throughout the State in spring, locally not rare; on
meadows and marshes under drift; also under stones.
OODES Bon.
. amaroides Dej. Palisades V (Sp); Snake Hill (Sf); Camden IV (GG);
Westville, Woodbury VI (W); Atco (Li); Lawnside VI, Petersburg
VI (Brn).
214 REPORT OF NEW JERSEY STATE MUSEUM.
O. americanus Dej. Hopatcong (Pm); Palisades (Sp); Hoboken IV
> > > D>
(Bt); Snake Hill (Sf); Westville (Li); in damp places under stones,
etc.
. fluvialis Lec. Newark (Coll); salt meadows (Bf); Camden, Glouces-
ter Co. under drift in meadows in spring (div); Anglesea I, 20, Cape
May VI (Brn).
. 12-striatus Chevr. (lecontei Chd.) Camden, Gloucester Counties
(W); Anglesea VII (div); always rare.
GEOPINUS Lec.
. incrassatus Dej. Piedmont Plain and southward, in sandy districts
along water-courses V-—VII, usually rare.
CRATACANTHUS Dej.
. dubius Beauv. Woodside, Newark IV (Bf); New Brunswick VI (Sm);
Cramer Hill VI (GG); Westville V, Brigantine VII (Brn); g. d. (Li);
in sandy districts (W).
AGONODERUS Dej.
. lineola Fab. Throughout the State, often at light, spring and fall.
. infuscatus.Dej. Anglesea (Li); Brigantine IX (Hn); g. d. (W).
. pallipes Fab. Throughout the State, common at light in spring and
early summer, and again in fall.
. partiarius Say. With the preceding, but not so abundant.
. pauperculus Lec. Salt meadows (Bf); Lahaway V, on cranberry bogs.
. indistinctus Dej. Along the Palisades in spring, rare (Sp).
. testaceus Dej. Lakewood V (Bt); Atlantic City (Castle); Sea Isle
City VI, 4 (Brn); Anglesea (W).
DISCODERUS Lec.
. parallelus Hald. Salt meadows (Bf); Atlantic City (Li); Anglesea
and the seashore generally (W).
GYNANDROPUS Dej.
. hylacis Say. Hopatcong (Pm); Clifton (Ch); Caldwell (Cr); Hobo-
ken under bark (Sp); Trenton (Coll); Atco VI (Brn); Atlantic City
(Li); Anglesea VI (Sm).
HARPALUS Latr.
. dichrous Dej. Caldwell (Cr); Snake Hill (Sf); South River VII,
Lahaway VII (Coll); Westville (Li); Atlantic City VI, Brigantine VII
(Brn); g. d. (W), rare.
. vulpeculus Say. Hopatcong (Pm); Snake Hill (Bf); Newark Dist.
(Bf); Riverton V, Brigantine VII (Brn) g. d. (W Li).
THE INSECTS OF NEW JERSEY. 215
. autumnalis Say. G. d. under leaves (W); seashore V, VI (div).
. erraticus Say. Throughout the State VII, VIII, locally not rare.
. viridizeneus Beauv. Throughout the State, locally common, especially
. caliginosus Fabr. Throughout the State; at-
. faunus Say. G. d., locally common (div).
. convivus Lec. New Brunswick, one specimen.
. vagans Lec. Throughout the State V—VII, local-
. pennsylvanicus DeG. Common throughout the
in city vacant lots, and in meadows, under stones.
tracted to light in early summer, and in fall
often common on seeds of rag-weed.
ly common.
State, readily attracted to light and sometimes a
nuisance. The varieties “compar” Lec., and
“erythropus” Dej., occurs with the type. Fig. 89.—Har-
pilus caliginosus
. spadiceus Dej. Madison (Pr); Palisades (Sp).
. fallax Lee. Orange VI, Highlands (Ch); “New Jersey” (Hw).
. pleuriticus Kirby. Along the Palisades V (Sp); Newark V (Coll);
Cape May VI, 3 (Brn); not common.
. foveicollis Lec. Anglesea V, 14 (Brn); two examples which seem to
agree most nearly with this and are certainly unlike any species rep-
resented in accessible collections. Mr. Schwarz makes this doubtful
reference.
. herbivagus Say. Throughout the State, most of the season, common.
. hitidulus Chd. Clifton, Highlands, rare (Ch); Gloucester V, 1 (Brn);
seashore (Li) ; not common.
viduus Lec. Lake Hopatcong (Pm).
SELENOPHORUS Dej.
. pedicularius Dej. Along shore, Brigantine to Cape May, VI-IX (div);
Westville III, 5 (W); Atco VI (Brn).
. iripennis Say. Anglesea (W).
. gagatinus Dej. Snake Hill (Bf); Staten Island (Lg).
. Opalinus Lec. Throughout the State, fall to spring and extending into
the summer; under leaves and along shore under rubbish.
. ovalis Dej. Brigantine Beach IX (Hn).
. ellipticus Dej. Orange Mts. IV, and thence southward along the shore
to Cape May V, VI, IX; Hainesport V (Dke).
STENOLOPHUS Dej.
carbonarius Brullé. Ocean Beach (Pr); Brigantine Beach IX (Hn);
Atlantic City, Anglesea (Li); Sea Isle City VI, 15 (Brn).
. spretus Dej. Sea Isle City V, Cape May VI (Brn); Anglesea (div).
. fuliginosus Dej. Throughout the State V—VII, IX, X, locally common.
216 REPORT OF NEW JERSEY STATE MUSEUM.
S. plebeius Dej. Irvington, salt meadows (Bf): Collingswood IV (GG);
Westville I, 28 sifting (W); Gloucester V (Brn); Lahaway V, on
cranberry bogs; Brigantine beach IX (Hn); locally common.
- conjunctus Say. Throughout the State, not rare, spring and fall.
: humidus Hamilton. Madison (Pr).
ochropezus Say. Common throughout the State fall to spring.
. dissimilis Dej. Atlantic City, Anglesea, 1 specimen in wash-up (W).
- alternans Lec. So. Camden, in sandy wet places (Brn).
“S. anceps Lec.,” of the last list, is based on an error.
DNDN MN
ACUPALPUS Lec.
A. hydropicus Lec. Hopatcong (Pm); Newark salt meadow III (Bf);
Lahaway V, 28, on cranberry bogs, and probably throughout the
State.
A. carus Lec. Hopatcong (Pm); salt meadow I, 11 (Bf); Wesiville I,
g. d. (W).
BRADYCELLUS Er.
B. linearis Lec. Orange VI, one example (Ch).
Ww
. rupestris Say. Throughout the State, fall to spring; not rare.
B. tantillus Chd. Hopatcong (Pm); Orange VI (Ch); So. Camden, An-
glesea (W); rare everywhere.
TACHYCELLUS Moraw.
T. atrimedius Say. Staten Island (Lg).
T. kiroyi Horn. Fort Lee (Sf).
T. badiipennis Hald. Wocdside (Bf); Snake Hill (Sf); Westville I, 11
(W); Camden XI, Gloucester V, Anglesea V; always rare.
ANISODACTYLUS Dej.
A. dulcicollis Laf. Lahaway IX, 6 (Sm); Brigantine Beach IX (Hn).
A. rusticus Say. Throughout the State, fall to spring; common.
A. carbonarius Say. G. d. (W); Atlantic City (Li); Anglesea V (Coll).
A. interpunctatus Kirby. Newark (Soc); New Jersey VII (Bt); ee, d.
(W).
A. harrisii Lec. Ft. Lee IV, V (Bt); Newark (Soc); seashore Cis)
A. agricola Say. Hopatcong (Pm); Jersey City V, New Brunswick,
Lahaway V (Coll); g. d. (W); locally not rare.
A. melanopus Hald. Salt meadows (Bf); Westville X, 4 (GG); g. d.
(Li).
A. nigerrimus Dej. Hopatcong (Pm); Ft. Lee IV (Bt); Brigantine IX
(Hn).
A. nigrita Dej. Hopatcong (Pm); Ft. Lee IV (Bt); Riverton V (Dke).
THE INSECTS’) OF NEW JERSEY: 27,
A. discoideus Dej. Throughout the State in spring, on swampy ground;
never common in my experience.
A. baltimorensis Say. Throughout the State; common at all seasons.
A. verticalis Lec. Anglesea VIII (Sm).
A. piceus Lec. Newark at light (Bf); Woodbury VII (GG); Brigantine
Beach IX (Hn); Sea Isle City VI, 15 (Brn); Anglesea (W).
A. terminatus Say. Throughout the State, fall to spring.
A. lzetus Dej. Woodbury VII (W); Brigantine IX (Hn); Anglesea VI,
VII (div). ,
A. coenus Say. Newark (Bf); Woodbury VII, 30 (W); Atlantic City (Li);
Anglesea VI, 21 (Brn); rare at all points.
A. lugubris Dej. Woodside III, 5 (Bf); Newark (Soc); Gloucester (Li);
Lahaway V, 28, on cranberry bogs (W); g. d. (W).
A. sericeus Harr. Throughout the State, in spring; locally not rare and
sometimes common at light.
A. interstitialis Say. Hopatcong (Pm); Madison (Pr); ote: (Ch);
Ft. Lee, Snake Hill (Bt); salt meadows (Bf); Newark, New Bruns-
wick: (Coll).
Family HALIPLID.
Small, oval water beetles, pointed at each end, the greatest breadth at
or a little behind the shoulders of the wing covers. Live in stagnant
‘ponds and ditches in all stages, and are of no economic importance.
In this and the following “‘Dytiscide” all our material has been de-
termined by Mr. Chris. H. Roberts, of New York City, who has also
added materially to our records from his own experience.
HALIPLUS Latr.
. fasciatus Aubé. Throughout the State V-IX; recorded by all col-
lectors, from Garret Mt. to Anglesea, and west to the Delaware.
. punctatus Aubé. “New Jersey” (U M).
. triopsis Say. Orange Mts. (Bf); Spotswood, Ocean Co. (Rob).
. ruficollis DeG. Throughout the State, common, VI-IX.
. longulus Lec. Paterson VIII, 3 (Coll); Monmouth Co. (Rob).
ae
gees Eee Cees &
CNEMIDOTUS Er.
C. 12-punctatus Say. Common throughout the State in spring and fall.
C. edentulus Lec. Paterson VI, VII, Great Piece Meadow IX, 8 (Coll);
Monmouth Co. (Rob), X, 4 (Coll).
C. n. sp. Camden Co., VI, 11, X, 4 (Coll).
C. n. sp. Paterson IV, 238 (Coll).
C. n. sp. New Brunswick VIII, 9 (Coll).
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Family DYTISCIDA.
These are the “diving beetles,” and their larve are known as “water
tigers” from their predatory habits, voracity in feeding and powerful
mandibles. The adults are also predatory, oval and somewhat flattened,
with rather short, stout swimming legs; the posterior longest and oar-
Mike. They live in water of all kinds and may often be seen in clear
springs rising to the surface, discharging a bubble of tainted air from
_the anal extremity and then swimming again to the bottom. They are
interesting in structure and habits, but not of economic importance.
CANTHYDRUS Sharp.
C. puncticollis Cr. Staten Island V, 20 (Lg); Ocean Co. (Rob); Cape
May C. H. (W).
C. punctipennis Sharp. Linwood (Rob); Clementon IV, 16, Petersburg
V, 19 (Brn); Anglesea IV, V (Coll). Mr. Roberts says that “C.
bicolor’ Say does not occur in New Jersey, and that the records
under that name in the last edition refer to this species.
HYDROCANTHUS Say.
H. iricolor Say. Recorded from Newark to the Delaware, and south to
Cape May V, VIII, IX; taken by all collectors.
H. oblongus Sharp. Ocean Co. 1 spec.; it is common in Florida (Rob).
LACCOPHILUS Leach.
L. maculosus Germ. Common throughout the State in early spring and
again in fall; hibernates as an adult.
L. proximus Say. Ft. Lee (Bt); Monmouth and Ocean Co. (Rob); De-
lair (Coll); Anglesea V (div).
L. fasciatus Aubé. Throughout the State in spring and fall; common.
L. undatus Aubé. Summit V, 1, Paterson IV, 2, Millburn IV, 30, West-
ville VI, 11 (Coll); Madison (Pr); Ft. Lee district (Bt); Monmouth,
Ocean Co. (Rob); Merchantville IV, 24 (Brn).
HYDROVATUS Mots.
H. cuspidatus Germ. Ft. Lee district, Staten Island (Bt); Camden (Li);
Atco V, 29, Brigantine VII, 25, Anglesea V, 28 (Brn); in stagnant
water.
H. pustulatus Mels. Staten Island (Bt); Monmouth and Ocean Cos.
(Rob); New Brunswick VI, 11, Anglesea V, 28 (Coll).
H. compressus Sharp. Anglesea V, 28 (Coll).
DESMOPACHRIA Bab.
D. convexa Aubé. Great Piece Meadows V, 2, VIII, 22, Delair, Anglesea
IV, 12 (Coll); Madison VII, 28 (Pr); Orange VI, 5, at light (Ch);
Camden (Li); in stagnant water.
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THE INSECTS OF NEW JERSEY. 219
BIDESSUS Sharp.
. flavicollis Lec. Spotswood (Rob).
. pulicarius Aubé. Staten Island (Coll); Ocean Co. (Rob).
. affinis Say. Throughout the State; common all the year.
. lacustris Say. Staten Island (Coll); Monmouth and Ocean Co. (Rob).
. fuscatus Cr. Great Piece Meadow VIII, 22, Orange Mts. III, 20, Sum-
mit V, 9, Arlington III, 11, Lakehurst IX, 2, Anglesea IV, 12 (Coll);
Staten Island (Lg); Ocean and Monmouth Co. (Rob).
. granarius Aubé. Great Piece Meadow V, 2, Summit V, 9, S. Orange
V, 27 (Coll); Madison (Pr); Ocean and Monmouth Co. (Rob); Da-
Costa VII, 30 (Brn).
CELINA Aubé.
. angustata Aubé. Staten Island (Lg); Newark (Bf); Ocean Co. (Rob);
Sea Isle City VI, 10, Anglesea VI, 15 (Brn).
. grossula Lec. Sea Isle VI, 15, Brigantine VII, 5 (Brn) ;/ Anglesea VI,
VII (div). Mr. Roberts is in doubt as to whether this is the true
“grossula,” and considers it probably a new species.
CCELAMBUS Thom.
. inzequalis Fab. Represented in our collection from all sections of
the State in spring and fall.
. punctatus Say. Generally distributed; not rare; spring and fall.
. farctus Lec. Lakehurst V, 24 (Rob).
. laccophilinus Lec. Miliburn IV, 30, Paterson VII, 3 (Gr); Staten
Island (Lg); Ocean Co. (Rob).
. turbidus Lec. Staten Isiand (Lg).
. nubilus Lec. Paterson V, 12 (Coll); Ft. Lee (Bt); Bloomfield (Bf);
Ocean Co. (Rob); Woodbury VIII, 7, Atlantic City VI, 24 (Brn); g.
Ge (ei).
. dispar G. & H. (dissimilis Harr.) Woodside (Bf); Camden VII, 20
(Brn); Monmouth Co. (Rob).
. impressopunctatus Sch. Common in the salt meadows along shore
from Hoboken to Cape May from early spring to late fall.
DERONECTES Sharp.
. catascopium Say. Lakehurst (Rob); “New Jersey” (U M).
HYDROPORUS Clairv.
. concinnus Lec. Monmouth Co. (Rob). All the species of this genus
occur in brooks and springs; not in stagnant water.
. pulcher Lec. Newark (Bf); New Brunswick VIII, 9, Staten Island
IX (Coll); Spotswood (Rob); Westville VII, 15 (W); Merchantville
VII, 15 (Brn).
H. integer Sharp. Ocean and Monmouth Co. (Rob).
220 REPORT OF NEW JERSEY STATE MUSEUM.
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. cimicoides Sharp. Lakehurst V, 29 (Rob).
. undulatus Say. Throughout the State; locally common.
- spurius Lec. Ocean and Monmouth Cos. (Rob).
. clypealis Sharp. Millburn iV, 30, Cam@en: Vi, Atco Lx (Coll) ;
Ocean and Monmouth Cos. (Rob).
. proximus Aubé. Millburn IV, 30, Newark VII, Waverly VI, 27, Am-
boy Meadow VI, 27 (Coll); Ft. Lee Dist., Ocean and Monmouth Cos.
(Rob).
. vitiosus Lec. Fort Lee Dist. (Rob).
- Striatopunctatus Mels. Ft. Lee Dist. (Rob); Staten Island (Lg).
. solitarius Sharp. Madison (Pr); Ft. Lee Dist. (Rob); Newark, Wood-
side (Bf); Delair (Coll).
. obscurus Sturm. Clementon III, 18, Sea Isle V, 24, Anglesea VI, 15,
Cape May VI, 3 (Brn); g. d., not rare (Li).
. tenebrosus Lec. Hemlock Falls X, 2 (Coll); Monmouth Co. (Rob).
. signatus Mann. Millburn IV, 29 (Coll); Orange Mts. (Bf); Staten
Island (Lg); Monmouth Co. (Rob); Lahaway III, 26 (Coll).
. tristis Payk. Millburn IV, 30, Orange Mts. III, 20, Lahaway III, 26
(Coll); Staten Island (Lg); Ft. Lee Dist., Ocean and Monmouth Cos.
(Rob).
» americanus Aubé. Great Piece Meadow V, 2, VIII, 22, IX, 3 (Coll).
. dichrous Mels. Spotswood (Rob); New Jersey (U M).
. inornatus Sharp. Lahaway III, 26 (Coll).
. niger Say. Newark (Bf); Lahaway V, 28 (Coll).
. modestus Aubé. In the Collection from Chester to Anglesea, spring
and fall, and recorded from all parts of the State.
. Stagnalis G. & H. Lakehurst (Rob).
. oblitus Aubé. Fort Lee Dist. (Rob).
. vilis Lee. Sea Isle City V, 10, 2 examples (Brn).
. difformis Lec. Great Piece Meadow XI, 24, Millburn IX, 30 (Coll);
Staten Island VI (Lg).
. sp. indet. Summit V, 11, Atco IX, 20, Lahaway (Coll). Of the spe-
cies recorded in the previous edition, “H. alpinus” is omitted as based
on an erroneous determination; and “H. consimilis’” because Mr.
Roberts questions the occurrence of the true species in New Jersey.
There is a species that can be easily mistaken for it, and the New
Jersey “consimilis’” is probably one of the species described by
Sharp and not yet identified in our collections.
ILYBIUS Er.
biguttulus Germ. Throughout the State; locally not rare.
confusus Aubé. Newark IX, 19, Westville IX, X (Coll); Monmouth
Co. (Rob).
“T. ater’ Lec. and “I. 4-maculatus” Aubé., of the previous edition, are
omitted. Mr. Roberts questions whether the former species is North
THE. INSECTS OF NEW: JERSEY. 221
American at all, and says of the latter that it seems to be a strictly
boreal species.
COPTOTOMUS Say.
C. interrogatus Fab. Locally common throughout the State in late fall
and early spring.
ILYBIOSOMA Cr.
|. bifarium Kirby. Woodside, common (Bf).
COPELATUS Er.
C. chevrolatii Aubé. Staten Island (Lg).
C. glyphicus Say. Throughout the State, taken in almost every month
of the year; locally common.
MATUS Aubé.
]
M. bicarinatus Say. Orange Mts. IV, V, Westville X, 4 (Coll) : Ft. Lee
VIII (Bt); Woodbury VIII, 7 (GG); Ocean Co. (Rob).
. AGABETES Cr.
A. acuductus Harr. Millburn IV, 30 (Coll); Woodside (Bf); Staten
Island in Woodland pools, VI (Lg); Woodbury VII, 7 (Brn).
AGABUS Leach.
A. parallelus Lec. Staten Island (Lg).
A. seriatus Say. Great Piece Meadow V, 21 (Coll); Ocean and Mon-
mouth Cos. (Rob); Brigantine Beach VII, 5 (Brn); all the species of
this genus live in spring and creeks.
A. obtusatus Say. Woodside (Bf); Monmouth Co. (Rob).
A. punctatus Mels. Ft. Lee VI (div); DaCosta V, 30, Anglesea V (Coll).
A. semipunctatus Kirby. Paterson VII, 3 (Coll); Newark (Dn).
A. zruginosus Aubé. Ocean Co. (Rob); “New Jersey” (Coll).
A. teeniolatus Harr. Common at Lakehurst (div).
A. disintegratus Cr. Throughout the State, locally common V-—VII.
A. congener Payk. Great Piece Meadow V, 2, Vailsburg VI, 2 (Coll).
A. reticulatus Kirby. Monmouth Co. (Rob); Woodbury VI, 8, Anglesea
V, VI (Brn).
. erythropterus Say. Fort Lee, New Brunswick (Rob).
. gagates Aubé. Throughout the State VI, VII.
The “A. discors” Lec. of the previous edition was not well determined.
> >
It is a west coast species.
RHANTUS Esch.
_R. binotatus Harr. Newark (Soc); Paterson VI, 27, Delair VII, 16 (Coll);
Ocean Co. (Rob).
222 REPORT OF NEW JERSEY STATE MUSEUM.
R. calidus Fab. Staten Island V (Ds); Camden and Gloucester Cos. (W);
Lakehurst IX, 2 (Rob).
R. sinuatus Lec. “New Jersey” (Bf); Newark (Dn).
R. tostus Lec. Fort Lee (Rob).
The “R. flavogriseus” Cr. of the last edition was based on a misidentifi-
cation; the species does not occur east of the Mississippi.
COLYMBETES Clairv.
C. sculptilis Harr. Orange Mt. Dist. (div); Ft. Lee (Bt); Snake Hill
(Sf); Monmouth Co. (Rob); Waverly VI, 27, Jamesburg V, 7 (Coli);
Sea Isle V, 24 (Brn).
HYDATICUS Leach.
H. stagnalis Fab. Ft. Lee Dist. (Bt); Newark IV, 14 (Coll); Staten
Island V (Lg); Monmouth Co. (Rob).
H. piceus Lec. Caldwell (Cr).
H. bimarginatus Say. Woodside (Bf); Newark, Delair, Westville* X, 4
(Coll); Ocean Co. (Rob); Anglesea (Rob).
DYTISCUS Linn.
D. fasciventris Say. Hopat-
cong (Pm); Madison
(Pr); Caldwell (Gr):
Westville VII, 3 (Coll);
Camden, Gloucester, At-
lantic Co. (W).
D. hybridus Aubé. Newark
(Coll); Staten Island III,
IV, X (Ds); Spotswood
(Rob); Brigantine VII, 5
(Brn).
D. verticalis Say. Newark ,
(Coll); Staten Island III }
(Ds); Monmouth Co.
(Rob). we \
D. harrisii Kirby. Caldwell Fig. 90.—A water-tiger, Dytiscus marginalis: a,
(Cr) larva, devouring an Agrion larva; b, pupa;
c, male beetle, eleytrum of female at
D. vexatus Sharp. DaCosta side; d, anterior tarsus of male;
(GG) e, “tarsus of female: a, 70) ve.
about natural size.
ACILIUS Leach.
A. semisulcatus Aubé. Madison (Pr); Ft. Lee, in quarry holes (Bt);
Grantwood VIII, 9 (Bno); Newark (Coll); Riverton IX, 11 (GG).
THE INSECTS OF NEW. JERSEY. 223
A. fraternus Harr. Paterson X, 13, Newark marsh VIII (Coll); Madison
(Pr); Staten Island (Lg); Ft. Lee VII, Monmouth, Ocean Co. (Rob);
DaCosta VII, 30, Brigantine VII, 5, Sea Isle V, 31 (Brn).
A. mediatus Say. Hopatcong (Pm); Ft. Lee, in quarry holes (div); Sum-
mit V, 9, Delair VIII (Coll); Camden, Gloucester, Atlantic County
(W); Lucaston VIII (Dke); seashore (Li).
THERMONECTES Esch.
T. ornaticoilis Aubé. Riverton V, 1, Woodbury VI, 8 (GG).
T. basillaris Harr. Ft. Lee district (Bt); Staten Island IX, X (Ds);
Delair IX, 30, Westville V, 4, X, 14 (Coll); Woodbury VIII, 7; Brigan-
tine VII, 5; Anglesea VI, 15 (Brn); g. d. (Li); the variety “inter-
medius” Cr. occurs at Newark (Bf).
GRAPHODERES Esch.
G. iiberus Say. Recorded from all sections of the State, IV-IX.
G. fasciaticollis Harr. Ft. Lee (Bt); Staten Island IV, VIII (Ds); New-
ark (Coll); Monmouth, Ocean Co. (Rob).
CYBISTER Curt.
C. fimbriolatus Say. Caldwell (Cr); Newark (div); Monmouth Co.
(Rob); Anglesea (Sm).
Family GYRINIDZ.
These are the “Whirligig beetles,” so named because of their habit of
Swimming about in groups or swarms on the surface of ponds or quiet
streams and ditches, the individuals often whirling round and round
without apparent aim. They are black or a little bronzed, convex above,
flattened below, with short, paddle-like swimming legs, the anterior pair
long and arm-like. When handled many of them emit a milky white fluid
which has a fruity odor, that gives them the local name “Apple-bugs.”’
They are predatory in the larval as well as the adult stage, and among
others feed on the larve of “Anopheles,” which are never found where
these beetles occur.in numbers.
Mr. Roberts has been good enough to verify the list in this family also.
GYRINUS Linn.
G. minutus Fab. Atco (Rob).
G. rockinghamensis Lee. Hopatcong (Pm); Atco (Li); Atlantic Co.
(W); Lakehurst (Rob); Lakewood IX, 2; Ocean Co. VIII (Coll);
everywhere common.
. fraternus Coup. Spotswood (Rob).
. zeneolus Lec. “New Jersey,” without specific locality (Rob).
. limbatus Say. Spotswood (Rob); Atco, Egg Harbor (Li).
. dichrous Lec. Hopatcong (Pm); Lakehurst (Rob); “New Jersey”’
(U M).
G. ventralis Kirby. Orange (Ch); Spotswood (Rob); g. d. (Li).
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ce)
. aquiris Lec. Spotswood (Rob).
224 REPORT OF NEW JERSEY STATE MUSEUM.
G. affinis Aubé. Anglesea (Rob); Staten Island (Coll); “New Jersey”
(U M).
G. pernitidus Lec. Lakehurst (Rob).
G. analis Say. Spring Lake (Ch); Hammonton VIII (Dke); Atlantic Co.
(div); Lahaway V, 28, (Coll); Clementon VII, 26, Atco DSS ee
(GG).
OOD ®
: marinus Gyll. Anglesea (Rob).
. opacus Sahlb. Spotswood (Rob).
. gibber Lec. Spotswood (Rob).
: borealis Aubé. Madison (Pr); Hammonton VIII (Dke); Atlantie Co.
(div); Lahaway V, 28, Jamesburg (Coll).
G. lugens Lec. Boonton VI, 12 (GG); Spotswood (Rob); Atco (Li).
G. picipes Aubé. Spotswood, Lakehurst (Rob); Atco IX, 27 (GG).
DINEUTES MacL.
D. vittatus Germ. New Brunswick and southward April to midsummer,
everywhere, singly in ditches and small streams; never in ponds.
D. emarginatus Say. Westville (Rob); DaCosta, Jamesburg VIII, 24
(Coll); Merchantville VI, 5, Clementon VII, 26 (GG).
D. hornii Rob. Budd’s Lake IX, 3 (Coll); Boonton V, 19 (GG): New
Brunswick (Rob); Westville (Dke); Staten Island VIII, 16 (Ds).
D. nigrior Rob. Budd’s Lake IX, 3, Newark, New Brunswick, Lahaway
(Coll); Spotswood, Lakehurst (Rob); Boonton V, 17, Woodbury VI,
8, Clementon VII, 26 (GQ).
D. assimilis Aubé. Common throughout the State nearly all summer.
D. discolor Aubé. With the preceding and equally abundant.
D. carolinus Lec. Hammonton VIII (Dke).
Family HYDROPHILID/.
These are the “water scavengers,’ usually black in color, sometimes
with yellow, orange or red markings along the margins, usually smooth,
polished and very convex above, flattened below. The antenne are short
and clubbed or enlarged at tip; hence the species are easily distinguish-
able from the divers, which have them filiform or thread-like. A number
of the smaller species are different in form and have the surface rough or
pitted; these crawl rather than swim on the soil and vegetation under
water. Finally there are yet other species structurally like those inhab-
iting the water, that live in moist earth, dung and decaying or fermenting
vegetation. They are of no economic importance. As in the other water
beetles, Mr. Roberts has helped out in this family.
HELOPHORUS Fab.
H. lacustris Lec. Locally common throughout the State all season.
H. lineatus Say. Madison (Pr); Ft. Lee V (Bt); Newark (Soc); Wood-
THE INSECTS OF NEW JERSEY. 22s
side, salt meadows (Bf); Westville VII, 9 (Brn); Lakehurst (Rob);
suid. “(isi):
H. tuberculatus Gyll. Spotswood (Rob); Westville (Li).
HYDROCHUS Leach.
H. scabratus Muls. Ft. Lee (Bt); Newark (Soc); Long Branch (Ch);
Trenton. VIII, 6, Delair IX, 1 (Coll); Westville I, 28, sifting (W);
Spotswood, Lakehurst (Rob); g. d. (Li).
. incequalis Lec. Staten Island V (Bt); Atlantic Co. (Rob).
. subcupreus Rand. Atlantic Co. (Rob); “New Jersey” (U M).
. Variolatus Lec. Camden, not rare (Li).
S65 Hae a5 ae
. squamifer Lec. Lake Hopatcong (Pm); Monmouth Co. (Rob); Mer-
chantville III, 10, DaCosta, Anglesea VII, 30 (Brn).
Ochthebius benefossus Lec. was included in the previous list on a speci-
men labelled “New Jersey” in the Horn collection. Mr. Schwarz claimed
at the time that the locality was incorrect, and as the species has not
turned up since, and Mr. Roberts doubts the occurrence of any species of
the genus in New Jersey, it is deemed better to omit it.
HYDRAENA Kug.
H. pennsylvanica Kies. Ft. Lee, Snake Hill, sifting, IX (Sf); Woodside
(Bf); Monmouth, Ocean Co. (Rob); Petersburg VI, 18 (Brn).
HYDROUS Leach. (HYDROPHILUS Geoff.)
H. ovatus G & H. Newark (Soc); New Brunswick VII, 24, Woodbury
V, 5, Lakewood (Coll); Monmouth Co. (Rob); Riverton VII, 16, An-
glesea IX, 4 (GG); Westville (Li); Mt. Holly IJI, 17 (Dke); always
rare.
H. triangularis Say. Throughout the State, often common and some-
times attracted in great numbers to electric lights.
A water-scavenger, Hydrophilus triangularis.—a, the larva; 6, male adult; c, pupa; a,
opened, and e, closed egg case; /to 7, enlarged structural details of the adult.
Fig. 1.
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226 RE POR TVORINEW JERSEY STATE MUSEUM.
H.
nimbatus Say. Throughout the State, V-IX, often abundant. “H.
limbalis” Lec. is a western species, and the record in the last edi-
tion is based on an erroneous determination.
. mixtus Lec. Great Piece Meadow V, 23, IX, 3 (Coll), Madison (Pr);
Monmouth, Ocean Co. (Rob); g. d. (Li); Anglesea IX, 5 (DKe).
. glaber Hbst. Great Piece Meadow IX, 8 (Coll); along the Palisades,
common (div); Caldwell (Cr); Monmouth, Ocean Co. (Rob); Delair
VIII (Dke); Brigantine Beach IX (Hn); Sea Isle VI, 26, Anglesea V,
9, Cape May VI, 3 (Brn).
HYDROPHILUS Leach. (HYDROCHARIS Latr.)
. obtusatus Say. Throughout the State, usually common; from early
spring to midsummer and again in fall.
BEROSUS Leach.
. pantherinus Lec. Hopatcong (Pm); Monmouth Co. (Rob); Spring
Lake, and probably along the coast (Ch).
. peregrinus Hbst. Greenwood Lake VI (Bt); Newark (div); Ft. Lee
(Rob); Staten Island, Anglesea VI, 20 (Coll); g. d. (Li).
. Striatus Say. Ft. Lee, Ocean Co. (Rob); Madison (Pr); Caldwell
(Cr); Newark (Coll); Camden, Gloucester Co. (W); Woodbury V, 22
(GG); 2g. d. (Li).
“B. exiguus” Say and “infuscatus’”’ Lec. are out of our faunal range,
and the record in previous list is an error of identification.
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LIMNEBIUS Leach.
piceus Horn. Spotswood (Rob).
LACCOBIUS Er.
. agilis Rand. Snake Hill (Sf); Spotswood, Lakehurst (Rob); West-
ville (Li).
HELOCHARES Muls. (PHILHYDRUS Sol.)
. nebulosus Say. Snake Hill, Hoboken, salt meadows (Bt); Orange.
VI (Ch); Newark (Bf); Atlantic Co. (Rob).
. ochraceus Mels. Orange VI (Ch); Westville I, 20, Camden, Glouces-
ter Co. (W); Lakehurst (Rob); Lahaway, on cranberry bogs V
(Sm); Brigantine Beach IX, common in fresh water pools (Hn).
. reflexipennis Zimm. Atlantic Co. (Rob); Brigantine IX, common in
fresh water pools (Hn); Anglesea IX, 5 (Li).
. cinctus Say. Throughout the State, V, VI, common.
. consors Lec. Lakehurst (Rob).
. diffusus Lec. Snake Hill, Hoboken IV, 24, on salt meadows (Bt).
. perplexus Lec. Throughout the State I[V—-VI.
- maculicollis Muls._ Spotswood (Rob).
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THE INSECTS OF NEW JERSEY. 277
PHILHYDRUS Sol.
. hamiltoni Horn. Newark (div); Atlantic Co. (Rob); Brigantine
Beach IX (Hn); Avalon VII, 18 (Brn), Anglesea (W).
CYMBIODYTA Bedel.
. rotundata Say. Caldwell (Cr); Newark (Bf); Lakehurst (Rob).
. fimbriata Mels. Reported from all sections in early spring.
. lacustris Lec. Hoboken (Ll); Woodside, Newark (Bf); Atlantic Co.
(Rob); seashore (Li).
- HELOCOMBUS Horn.
. bifidus Lec. (Philhydrus) Ft. Lee IV, 18, under stones (Bt); Lake-
hurst (Rob).
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HYDROBIUS Leach. r
. fuscipes Linn. Orange VII (div); Camden, Gloucester Co. (W);
Lakehurst (Rob); Woodbury VII, 7, Anglesea VI, 12 (Brn).
. globosus Say. Throughout the State, in fresh water streams under
stones, sometimes common, IV-VII.
. tessellatus Ziegl. Pottersville IX, 5 (Dn); Jamesburg (Rob); Lake-
hurst (Lg); Westville V, 28, Clementon V, 14 (GG).
. tumidus Lec. Camden III, 3 (Brn); normally a southern species.
. suturalis Lec. Atlantic Co. (Rob); Brigantine Beach IX (Hn).
CRENIPHILUS Mots.
. Gespectus Lec. Lakehurst (Rob).
. rufiventris Horn. “New Jersey” (GG).
. subcupreus Say. (Hydrobius) More or less common throughout the
State spring and fall.
digestus Lec. Lakehurst (Rob).
SPHA=RIDIUM Fab.
. scarabeeoides Linn. Throughout the State, IV-IX, common on fresh
cow-dung. This is a European species that was introduced into the
more northern part of the State about the date of the previous edi-
tion and was therefore not included. Since that time it has spread
to all sections and has become plentiful. Fortunately as a scavengel
it is not a harmful species.
CERCYON Leach.
The species of this genus are not well determined in collections. It is
quite probable that we have more species than are listed, and that some
of those listed do not actually occur with us. Most of them live in dung
or other decaying and fermenting material.
228 REPORT OF NEW JERSEY STATE MUSEUM.
C. pubescens Lec. Brigantine VII, 25 (Brn).
C. navicularis Zimm. Newark (Bf).
C. melanocephalus Linn. Newark (Bf).
C. granarius Er. Anglesea, in winter, sifting (W).
C. nigriceps Marsh. (centromaculatus Sturm.) Orange Mts.
C. littoralis Gyll. Newark (Bf); seashore (Li); a circumpolar species.
C. practextatus Say. Orange VI (Ch); Hoboken IV, 24 (Bt); Brigantine
Beach IX (Hn); g. d. (Li).
C. ocellatus Say. Fort Lee (Bt); g. d. (Li).
C. pygmezeus Ill. Hopatcong (Pm); Madison (Pr); Ft. Lee VIII, 8 (Bt).
C. unipunctatus Linn. Hopatcong (Pm); Orange, in horse dung (Ch);
=. ds Gi).
C. analis Payk. Madison, Orange Mts. (div); Merchantville III, 11 (GG);
Camden (Li); Lahaway, on cranberry bogs V, 28 (Sm).
C. depressus Steph. Highlands (Ch).
C. hzmorrhoidalis Fab. G. d., common (Li).
C. lugubris Payk. Camden (Li).
PHAENONOTUM Sharp.
P. extriatum Say. Camden (div), sifting along the river front in winter
and spring (W); Westville V, 27 (Brn).
CRYPTOPLEURUM Muls.
C. minutum Fabr. Boonton X, 24 (GG); Arlington, Newark (Bf); Cam-
den (Li); DaCosta V, 21 (Brn).
Family LEPTINIDZ.
LEPTINUS Mull.
L. testaceus Miill. A small semi-parasitic species infesting moles, field-
mice, etc., found commonly in their nests near Philadelphia and near
Washington, D. C., and will undoubtedly be found in New Jersey
when sought for.
Family SILPHIDA.
Includes the “carrion beetles” and “burying beetles,’ which vary much
in size, form and appearance, but very little in habit. They feed not
only in and on dead animal matter, but some species occur in fungi and
other usually decaying vegetable matter. The antenne are capitate,
terminated by a short spherical club, which is very sensitive to odors of
decay. They are of no direct benefit to the agriculturist, but some are
indirectly useful by removing and changing the form of animal remains.
Small animals are interred completely, the larve of the burying and
other scavenger insects feeding upon them beneath the surface.
N. americanus Oliv. Throughout the State,
. sayi Lap. Ft. Lee (Bt); Hudson Co.
. orbicollis Say. Throughout the State,
. marginatus Fab. Throughout the State,
. pustulatus Hersch. Staten Island VII,
THE INSECTS OF NEW JERSEY. 220
NECROPHORUS Fabr.
-
The species of this genus are the typical burying beetles.
almost exclusively on reptiles, and not
usually common.
(L1); Staten Island VII (Ds)..
not common VI, VII.
on carrion of all kinds, and one of the
most common of our species, IV—VII.
19, at electric light (Ds), Ocean Co.
(Coll).
. tomentosus Weber. Throughout the
State, common YV-IX. Fig. 92.—A burying beetle,
. vespilloides Hbst. Caldwell (Cr); Snake NCEA ULES VALAIS,
Ean (Sa). enlarged.
“N. guttula’”’ Mots. is a western species, and its record in the last
edition an error.
ié)
. simplex Say. Newark (Bf), Ocean Co. II, 8
. basillaris Say. Hudson Co. (Ll), Anglesea VII,
. terminans Lec. Anglesea VII (Sz); baiting with
SILPHA Linn.
. surinamensis Fab. Throughout the State under carrion; the largest
of our flat forms, easily known by the greatly enlarged hind legs.
- lapponica Hbst. Throughout the State; specifically on fish; but also
on snakes, toads and other reptilia.
. inzequalis Fab. Throughout the State; not rare; a general feeder.
. noveboracensis Forst. Throughout the State; common.
. americana Linn. Occurs on toadstools and in
dung, as well as on carrion everywhere; not
usually common.
CHOLEVA Latr.
(Coll); on store cheese (Sf).
28 (Coll); on store cheese (Sf).
. Clavicornis Lec. Hopatcong (Pm); Newark (Bf);
Westville IV, 24 (Brn); baiting with store
cheese (Sf). Fig. 93.—A carrion
beetle, Si/pha ameri-
cana; enlarged.
dead fish (Lv).
PRIONOCHAETA Horn.
. Opaca Say. Throughout the State, sometimes common, IV—VII; taken
on old store cheese, baiting (Sf).
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PTOMOPHAGUS III. |
P. consobrinus Lec. Common @verywhere (Sz).
P. pusio Lec. Bronx Park, N. Y. (Sf); and sure to occur in New Jersey.
CATOPOMORPHUS Aubé.
C. parasitus Lec. Ft. Lee, Arlington, sweeping at dusk (Sf); Hudson
Co. (L1); Newark (Bf); Red Bank on Delaware IV, 20 (Brn): occurs
in nests of “Formica integra.”
COLON Hbst.
C. bidentatum Sahlb. Eagle Rock, accidentally found on hickory (Bf).
C. dentatum Lec. Snake Hill, sweeping, at dusk (Sf).
ANISOTOMA III.
A. alternata Mels. Staten Island X (Ds).
COLENIS Er.
C. impunctata Lec. Orange Mts., VII, in mushrooms (Sf), Staten Island
(Ds).
LIODES Latr.
L. polita Lec. Staten Island (Lg).
L. discolor Mels. Hudson Co. (Ll); Atlantic Highlands (Sz); Seaville
WAL (Brae
L. basalis Lec. Spring Lake (Ch); Gloucester VII (W).
The species of this genus are found on a slime-mold, “Foligo septica,”
which grows on the surface of stumps of felled trees or under the bark
of dead trees.
CYRTUSA Er.
C. picipennis Lec. Arlington IV, V, sweeping at dusk (Sf).
C. egena Lec. Arlington IV, V, sweeping at dusk (Sf).
ISOPLASTUS Horn.
l. fossor Horn. New York City, 1 spec. (Sf).
AGATHIDIUM Il.
A. oniscoides Beauv. Orange Mts. (GG); Snake Hill (Ll); Highlands
(Sf); Newark; Salem (Coll); occurs generally in rotten wood and
under old bark.
A. exiguum Mels. Hudson Co. (L1); Highlands V, 30, under bark (Sf);
Westville V, 23, Clementon IV, 21 (Brn); g. d. (Li); Lahaway VI, 28
(Coll).
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AGLYPTUS Lec. ©
A. levis Lec. Mr. Schwarz says that this is a common species in the
New Jersey district, and believes that it will be found in collections
mixed with undetermined Phalacrids or small Coceinellids.
CLAMBUS Fisch.
C. gibbulus Lec. Ft. Lee VIII, sifting, 1 specimen (Sf).
Family SCYDMA(NID/.
This family and the following ‘“‘Pselaphide#”’ contain small or very
small species often of odd or bizarre forms with usually large antenne,
often distorted and terminated by a large club, the wing-covers often
short, not covering the abdomen. They are seldom seen except by the
collector, and their habits are indicated in the notes to the species.
Comparatively little has been added since the last edition, and Mr. H.
W. Wenzel is still to be considered general authority for the notes and
comments not otherwise credited.
CHEVROLATIA Duv.
C. amoena Lec. The type locality is Ft. Lee (Sf).
EUCONNUS Thoms.
E. ventralis Casey. Under old leaves I-IV, in marshes, abundant but
very local; Snake Hill (Sf); along the Delaware (W).
E. clavipes Say. Snake Hill, Arlington (Sf); g. d. under layers of old
leaves and in meadows under pieces of wood.
E. bicolor Lec. (lecontei Schauff.) Snake Hill (Sf); Camden to Angle:
sea, g. d. L-IV, under old leaves and moss.
E. cavipennis Casey. Anglesea IV, under very rotten leaves.
E. occultus Casey. Ft. Lee (Sf); in rotten logs with the preceding.
E. affinis Casey. Greenwood Lake (Sf); in old logs and with colonies of
“Lasius mixtus’”’ Nyl., near Philadelphia.
E. salinator Lec. Throughout the State; but usually under sticks and
stones on or along salt marshes in early spring.
E. fatuus Lec. Ft. Lee, Snake Hill, Arlington, common VY, VI, sweeping
(Sf); Westville VII, Anglesea III, under old leaves and in wet moss.
PYCNOPHUS Casey.
P. rasus Lec. Woodbury VII, 23, from an old pine log (W); exclusively
myrmecophilus (Sz).
CONNOPHRON Casey.
C. oreophilum Casey. Jn rotten wood I-VIII, near Philadelphia.
C. fossiger Lec. Ft. Lee, Snake Hill, Arlington (Sf); Camden I, 22
(GG); g. d., I-IV, under old leaves and moss in damp places (W).
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A.
brevicorne Say. Arlington, Snake Hill (Sf) ; Lahaway V, 28 on cran-
berry bogs (Sm).
. clavicorne Casey. Snake Hill (Sf); Collingswood VI, 29, under leaves.
. longipilosum Casey. Gloucester III, Clementon IX, from deep moss.
. frontale Casey. Snake Hiil, Arlington, So. Orange (Sf); g. d.,
throughout the year, under layers of dead leaves.
- hirtellum Lec. Madison (Pr). ;
. pyramidale Lec. Near Philadelphia VI, under bark of oak.
. bifidum Lec. Lakehurst IX (Sf).
. trinifer Casey. Snake Hill IV, Arlington VI, throughout the year, g.
d., under dead leaves.
: fulvum Lec. Throughout the State VII, VIII, under rotten leaves and
from rotten wood.
. capillosum Lec. Clementon IX, 14, under the roots of a sedge.
SCYDMZ_NUS Latr.
. perforatus Schaum. Throughout the State g. d., under leaves and
MOSS.
. badius Casey. Ft. Lee IV (Sf); g. d., VI-VIII, under old bark and
leaves and around roots of dead trees.
. corpusculum Casey. Ramapo, N. Y., and sure to occur in New Jersey
(Sf).
. turbatus Casey. Fort Lee (Sf).
. subpunctatus Lec. Westville IV, V, in moss.
. pubipennis Casey. Gloucester, Westville, Clementon VII, VIII, under
deep layers of rotten leaves.
OPRESUS Casey.
. othonus Casey. Bronx Park VI, from rotten hemlock (Sf).
. sp. indet. Clementon VII, 27, from dead oak.
EUMICRUS Lap.
: motschulskii Lec. From very rotten wood near Philadelphia X.
CEPHENNIUM Mull.
. corporosum Lec. Palisades VIII (Sf); Woodbury it, under old leaves.
ASCYDMUS Casey.
. tener Casey. Clementon IX, 17, taken from rotten wood.
ACHOLEROPS Casey.
zimmermanni Schaum. Near Philadelphia in meadow under board
(W); exclusively myrmecophilus (Sz).
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D.
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Pamily PSmieA PHD AL.
RHEXIUS Lec.
. insculptus Lec. Snake Hill V, 30, sweeping at dusk (Sf).
RHEXIDIUS Casey.
. canaliculatus Lec. Ft. Lee VIII, Watchung Mts. VII, Lakehurst IX
(Sf); Westville, Clementon, Atco, Anglesea I-VIIJ, under old leaves
and in rotten wood; not rare.
EUPLECTUS Leach.
. confluens Lec. Snake Hill (Sf); Clementon VI, from rotten logs.
: pertenuis Casey. Anglesea III, 11, one example from old leaves.
. sexualis Casey. Woodbury VII, 23, from a very rotten log.
. tenellus Casey. Near Philadelphia VII, 16, from a very rotten log.
. spec. indet. A number of specimens representing two species, not
determinable from the material at hand.
DALMOSELLA Casey.
tenuis Casey. Clementon IX, 17, a single female from rotten wood.
This genus contains the most minute species of the family, and there
is at least one undescribed species from New Jersey.
BIBLIOPLECTUS Reitt.
. ruficeps Lec. Snake Hill (Sf); Anglesea III, IV, under deep layers
of rotten leaves; rarely.
ACTIUM Casey.
. angustum Casey. Greenwood Lake, Montclair, Ft. Lee (Sf).
TRIMIOPLECTUS Brend.
. obsoletus Brend. Near Philadelphia VI, from rotten oak stump.
EUTYPHLUS Lec.
. similis Lec. Westville VIII, 20, from an old pine log.
TRIMIOMELBA Casey.
. convexula Lec. G.d.in damp woods, under old leaves; rare.
. dubia Lec. With the preceding, but more common.
MELBA Casey.
. parvula Lec. Anglesea III, IV, under old damp leaves and grasses.
. fossiger Casey. Lahaway V, 28, on cranberry bog (Sm); Clementon,
Anglesea VII, under old leaves.
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BATRISODES Reitter.
. jonze Lec. Summit (Sf); Anglesea IV, 20, IX, 4, from dry oak bark,
VII, 3, with “Lasius,”’ probably ‘“mixtus.”
. monstrosus Lec., var. ferox Lec. Hopatcong (Pm); Staten Island
(Lg); Laurel Spring V, with “‘Lasius interjectus.”
. schaumii Aubé. Ft. Lee VIII, sifting (Sf); from old logs, near Phila-
delphia.
. uncicornis Casey. (riparius Say.) Anglesea VII, under bark of old
stumps.
. globosus Lec. Ft. Lee; Alpine III, in nest of a red ant, Snake Hill
(Sf); g. d., under bark of old stumps and rotten logs VI-VIII.
. denticollis Casey. Ft. Lee, Snake Hill, Watchung Mts. (Sf); under
old leaves in marsh along Delaware River front, near Camden.
. denticauda Casey. Newfoundland (Lg); So. Orange (Dietz).
. Striatus Lec. Ft. Lee (Sf); Staten Island (Lg).
. spretus Lec. Near Philadelphia III, 18, under bark of an old oak.
. triangulifer Brend. Newark, Lakehurst (Sf); Woodbury III, 25, in
dark woods under deep layers of old leaves.
nigricans Lec. Under very deep layers of old leaves in marshes along
the Delaware River, near Camden IV.
The record of “B. lineaticollis’” Aubé is an error of determination.
ARTHMIUS Lec.
. involutus Casey. Clementon IX in woods among roots of ‘‘Carex” sp.
DECARTHRON Brend.
. abnormis Lee. Throughout the State and throughout the year; more
common in winter and spring; under leaves and moss.
. exsectum Brend. Snake Hill (Sf); Anglesea III, under old leaves.
. stigmosum Brend. South Orange (Bf); exclusively myrmecophilus
(Sz).
. strenuum Brend. Staten Island (Lg).
. longulum Brend. Ft. Lee, Snake Hill (div); Orange (Ch).
. formiceti Lec. Clementon VII, Westville VIII, under layers of old
leaves and chips in damp woods (W); Lahaway V, on cranberry bogs
(Sm).
RYBAXIS Saul.
. valida Brend. Lahaway V, 28, on cranberry bogs (Sm); Anglesea III,
11, under old leaves.
. conjuncta Lee. Occurs with the following, under same conditions.
. brendeli Horn. Suffern VII, 27 (Sf); Lahaway V, 28, on cranberry
bogs (Sm); Anglesea III, 11, under old leaves.
. mystica Casey. Anglesea V, 28, under old leaves.
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BRYAXIS Leach.
. luniger Lec. In salt meadows with “abdominalis,’ but more rare
(Lg); Anglesea, rare, under drift IV, 7, VI; also found under a sub-
merged log on salt meadow, and this species can live submerged.
. abdominalis Aubé. Staten Island, salt meadow under chips (Lg);
Anglesea III, rare, under leaves and chips, and sifted from layers of
old grass.
. dentata Say. Anglesea III, 11, IX, 4, under old leaves.
. terebrata Casey. Snake Hill, sweeping at dusk (Sf).
. perpunctata Brend. Anglesea V, 30, a single example near the beach.
REICHENBACHIA Leach.
. gemmifer Lec. Palisades VIII, IX (Sf).
- divergens Lec. Palisades IV, Snake Hill (Sf). J
. congener Brend. Snake Hill (Sf); Staten Island (Lg); Lahaway V,
on cranberry bogs (Sm); Anglesea, common in damp moss in winter.
. gracilis Casey. Anglesea IV, 15, under submerged logs on salt
meadows.
. scabra Brend. Camden IV, Anglesea II, rare, under layers of old
leaves.
. rubicunda Aubé. G.d., common, under damp old leaves and moss.
. Insolita Casey. Anglesea V, under old leaves.
. puncticollis Lec. Snake Hill, Arlington, sweeping (Sf); Lahaway V,
on cranberry bogs (Sm); Anglesea, common in damp moss in winter
. inepta Casey. Anglesea III, 18, under old leaves.
. polita Brend. Anglesea II, III, rare, under old leaves and moss.
. propingua Lec. Lahaway V, 28, on cranberry bogs (Sm); Anglesea,
under old leaves.
NISAXIS Casey.
. tomentosa Aubé. Hopatcong (Pm); Snake Hill IV (Sf); Anglesea, in
colonies close together on submerged log in salt meadows.
BYTHINUS Leach.
. bythinoides Brend. Westville, Anglesea I-IV, under deep layers of old
leaves, very rare.
TYCHUS Leach.
. minor Leach. Throughout the State all the year, under deep layers of
old leaves. The “Cylindrarctus testaceus” of the last list refers to
this species, and so does the sp. indet. referred to under this genus.
“Eupsenius glaber’’ Lec. is omitted because based on a misidentifica-
tion.
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PSELAPHUS Hbst.
P. erichsoni Lec. Hopatcong (Pm); Ft. Lee (Bt); Arlington VI (Sf);
Newark (Bf).
P. longiclava Lec. Irvington XII, 30, under stones (Bf).
P. fustifer Casey. Ft. Lee VIII, sifting (Sf); Staten Island (Lg); Angle-
sea I-IV, under old leaves, not rare.
P. bellax Casey. Just north of the State line, and sure to occur in New
Jersey.
PILOPIUS Casey.
P. piceus Lec. Throughout the State, common, under old leaves in win-
ter; under boards and stones in early spring.
P. consobrinus Lec. Occurs with the preceding in equal abundance.
CEOPHYLLUS Lec.
C. monilis Lec. Woodbury IV, 12, Clementon IX, from old rotten log, in
company with the ant “‘Lasius interjectus” Mayr.
TMESIPHORUS Lec.
T. costalis Lec. Clementon VI, VII, from old pine logs (W); the species
of this genus are exclusively ‘“myrmecophilus” (Sz).
T. carinatus Say. With the preceding (W); Lakehurst IX (Lg).
CEDIUS Lec.
C. ziegleri Lec. Hopatcong (Pm); Ft. Lee, in ant hills (Bt); So. Orange
(Bf); Woodbury X, 7, in ant hills (W).
TYRUS Aubé.
T. humeralis Aubé. Ft. Lee V, Lakehurst, under bark of pine log IX
(Sf); Gloucester VIII, from rotten pine log.
ADRANES Lec.
A. coecus Lec. Arlington V (Sf); Staten Island (Lg); Clementon, Wood-
bury, Laurel Springs, Anglesea I-VII, with “Lasius mixtus,”’ Nyl., and
under leaves.
A. lecontei Brend. Staten Island (Lg); Woodbury IV, 18, occurs rarely
with colonies of ants, “Lasius mixtus’”’ Nyl.
Family STAPHYLINIDA.
These are the ‘rove beetles,’ known by the very short wing-covers,
which leave most of the slender, flexible abdomen exposed. They are
usually long and slender in form, depressed or even much flattened, and
have moderately clubbed, rarely very long antenne. They live on decay-
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ing animal or vegetable matter, in excrement, fungi or fermenting sap,
and are among the most universally distributed of all beetles. Many of
them are predatory, and some have been accused of feeding on living
plants; but on the whole they are of importance to the agriculturist only
as scavengers, and as they aid in reducing the dead animal and vegeta-
ble matter into shape for assimilation by plants.
The classification of the group is unsatisfactory, and
the New Jersey collections are not all well determined.
There has been no general revision since the last edition
of the list, but there have been important papers by Dr.
Fenyes, Major Casey and others. A great many new
species have been described, some from neighboring
States, which are certain to be found in New Jersey; but
it has been deemed best not to include more than a very
few of these. There is no doubt that a thorough revision
of the family, including the New Jersey material, will
add many species to our list.
Fig. 94.—A
Staphylinid.
GYROPH/AENA Mann.
G. vinula Er. Throughout the State in toadstools.
HOMOLOTA Mann.
H. plana Gyll. “New Jersey” (USN M).
H. lividipennis Mann. Ft. Lee (Bt); Snake Hill, Arlington (Sf); Cramer
Hill V, Westville IV, VI, Longport VI, Beesley’s Point III (Rk).
THINUSA Casey.
T. maritima Casey. (Polystoma) Highland Beach V, 30 (Sf); Brigan-
tine Beach IX (Hn); Longport VI (div); Cape May VII (Sz).
BOLITOCHARA Mann.
B. trimaculata Er. (Homolota) Ft. Lee (Bt); Collingswood III, 2
(GG).
FALAGRIA Mann.
F. dissecta Er. Ft. Lee (Bt); Snake Hill, Arlington.(Sf); Woodbury V
(Rk); DaCosta VII (Brn).
F. cingulata Lec. Ft. Lee, Highlands, IV, V, under bark of rotten wood
(Sf).
MERONERA Casey.
M. venustula Er. (Falagria) Ft. Lee IV (Bt); Westville IV (Rk);
Gloucester V (Brn).
CHITALIA Sharp.
C. scutellaris Lec. “Coney Island’ (Casey); sure to occur on our own
coast in similar situations.
C. bilobata Say. (Falagria) Camden III, 30 (Rk).
C. nigrescens Casey. “Iowa to New Jersey” (Casey).
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TACHYUSA Er.
T. cavicollis Lec. Ft. Lee, Snake Hill, South Orange (Sf).
: GRYPETA Casey.
G. nigrella Lec. (Tachyusa) ‘New Jersey” (U S N M).
G. baltifera Lec. “Elizabeth, N. J.” (Casey).
ATHETA Thom.
A. modesta Mels. (Homolota) Fort Lee (Bt).
A. analis Grav. (Homolota) Ft. Lee (Bt)*; Camden III, Westville IV
(Rk).
A. pallitarsis Kirby. (Homolota) Westville VI, 16 (Rk).
A. lucida Casey. “New Jersey” (Casey).
HOPLANDRIA Kraatz.
H. lateralis Mels. Westville V, 5 (Rk).
H. pulchra Kraatz. Anglesea VII, 28 (Coll).
TRICHIUSA Casey.
T. setigera Casey. “New Jersey” (Casey).
ZYRAS Casey.
Z. rudis Lec. “‘New Jersey” (Rk); fide Sz.
XENODUSA Wasman.
X. cava Lec. (Lomechusa) Found in the galleries of the large black -
carpenter ants, “Camponotus pennsylvanicus” and ‘vicinus,’ and
may be counted upon wherever these occur; always rare.
OXYPODA Mann.
O. sagulata Er. “New Jersey” (US N M).
ALEOCHARA Grav.
A. lata Grav. Throughout the State, common under dead animal mat-
ter; the other species usually in excrement; IV-VII. The records
under “‘brachypterus” in last edition belong here.
A. bimaculata Grav. Throughout the State all season; common.
A. nitida Grav. Cramer Hill, Westville V, DaCosta, Atco VI (Rk).
A. fuscipes Grav. Newark (Rk).
MYLLAENA Er.
M. minuta Grav. (fuscipennis Kraatz.) Ft. Lee VIII, Snake Hill, Ar-
lington (Sf); Anglesea VIII (Sz). This is the species recorded as
“M. rufipennis” in last edition.
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DINOPSIS Math.
americanus Kraatz. Snake Hill, Arlington VI, 4 (Sf).
ACYLOPHORUS Nordm.
. pronus Hr. Throughout the State in spring; locally common under
debris near water.
HETEROTHOPS Steph.
fumigatus Lec. “New Jersey” (U SN M).
® QUEDIUS Steph.
. fulgidus Fabr. Ft. Lee (Bt); Caldwell (Cr); Hudson £9. (L1); West-
ville II, 24, Merchantville X, 1.
. peregrinus Grav. Westville V (Rk); “New Jersey” (Horn, U M).
. capucinus Grav. Hudson Co. (Ll); Anglesea (W); “New Jersey”
(div).
. lxevigatus Gyll. Hudson Co. (Ll); Brigantine, mainland IX (Hn).
molochinus Grav. Hudson Co. (Ll); “New Jersey” (USN M).
. brunneipennis Mann. Brigantine Beach IX (Hn); Anglesea V, 28.
. ferox Lec. Hopatcong (Pm); Hudson Co., rare (Ll).
. vernix Lec. Hudson Co., rare (L1); Newark (Soc); “New Jersey”
(U M).
LISTOTROPHUS Perty.
. cingulatus Grav. Throughout the State under animal and vegetable
decay; one of the few species found on human excrement (Sm).
. capitatus Bland. Greenwood Lake VII (Sf); New Jersey (U M);
always rare.
CREOPHILUS Kirby.
. villosus Grav. Throughout the State, common under or on dead
animals; more rarely on excrement.
STAPHYLINUS Linn.
. badipes Lec. Orange Mts. (Rk); Newark, Anglesea V, 28.
. vulpinus Nordm. Throughout the State, all season, in decaying mat-
ter.
. maculosus Grav. Throughout the State, all season, usually under ex-
crement; our largest species, and locally not rare.
. mysticus Er. Throughout the State, IV-VII,.in decaying vegetable
matter and under stones.
. tomentosus Grav. Throughout the State, with the preceding.
. fossator Grav. Throughout the State, V-IX, usually on gilled fungi.
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. cinnamopterus Grav. Our commonest species; occurs everywhere.
. violaceus Grav. Throughout the State, IV—VI, under bark and in
fungi; not common.
. Viridanus Horn. Hopatcong (Pm).
. przlongus Mann. Orange Mts. (Rk); Snake Hill (Bt); Hudson Co.
(Ll); Brigantine Beach IX (Hn); Avalon VI, Sea Isle V (Brn); Angle-
sea V, VII, under drift (div).
OCYPUS Kirby.
. ater Grav. Throughout the State VI-IX, under stones, common.
BELONUCHUS Nordm. .
. formosus Grav. Ft. Lee (Bt); Hudson Co. (Ll); Orange Mts. (Rk);
Newark (Soc); g. d., on sap of wounded trees (W).
TYMPANOPHORUS Nordm.
. puncticollis Er. Camden XI, 23 (W).
PHILONTHUS Curt.
. politus Linn. (aneus Rossi.) Throughout the State, all season, not
common. The species of this genus feed on fungi, sap and vegetable
decay generally, and are found under bark of trees, stones and in the
infested fungi often in large numbers.
. sericinus Horn. Hudson Co., rare (L1); Newark (Soc); New Jersey
CUyVh):
. umbratilis Grav. Westville VIII, 16 (RK); New Jersey (Horn).
. lztulus Say. Orange Mts. (Rk); Newark (W); Highlands X (Sf).
. asper Horn. New Jersey (Sf). .
. hepaticus Er. Throughout the State V-IX; not rare.
. umbrinus Grav. Ft. Lee (Bt); Hudson Co. (LI); Brigantine Beach IX
(Hn); Anglesea (W); always rare.
. quisquiliarius Gyll. (quadricollis Horn.) Newark (Soc); Beesley’s
Point VIII, 23 (Rk).
. debilis Grav. Spring Lake, in cow-dung (Ch); Camden III (Rk);
Westville (W); Merchantville III (div).
. varians Payk. “New Jersey” (US NM).
. longicornis Steph. Ft. Lee (Bt); Hudson Co. (Ll); g. d. (W).
. discoideus Grav. Ft. Lee, in mushrooms (Bt); Hudson Co. (Ll).
. alumnus Er. Common throughout the State all season.
. fusiformis Mels. Woodbury V (Rk); Brigantine Beach IX, common
(Hn).
. thoracicus Grav. Merchantville X (W); Gloucester Co. IV, 20 (Brn).
. schwarzii Horn. Snake Hill (L1); Newark (Soc): rare.
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. lomatus Er. Common throughout the State all season.
. cunctans Horn. Orange Mts. Westville IV, 27 (Rk).
. brunneus Grav. Common throughout the State.
. cyanipennis Fab. Throughout the State VII-IX, in gilled fungi.
. blandus Grav. Ft. Lee (Bt); Hudson Co. (L1); Newark (Soc); West-
ville VI (Brn); Brigantine, Mainland IX (Hn).
. sordidus Grav. Hudson Co. (Ll); Longport VI, 12 (Rk).
. cephalotes Grav. Ft. Lee (Bt); Hudson Co. (LI).
. nigritulus Grav. Hopatcong (Pm); Ft. Lee (Bt); Hudson Co. (Ll);
Gloucester V, Merchantville III (Brn).
. micropthalmus Horn. Throughout the State V-IX; not common.
. baltimorensis Grav. Throughout the State V-IX; not common.
. apicalis Say. Ft. Lee (Bt); Caldwell (Cr); Highlands vil (Sf); Cam-
den, Gloucester Counties (W); Weymouth VIII (Dke); ‘always rare.
P. fuscipennis” Mann., “politus” Fab. is not really an American species.
ACTOBIUS Steph.
. cincerascens Grav. Hudson Co. (Ll); Westville V (Rk).
. nanus Horn. Hudson Co. (L1); Arlington IV, sweeping (Sf); Camden
III, Woodbury IV, Merchantville [IX (Brn); DaCosta (W).
. patruelis Horn. Anglesea VII (Sz).
. sobrinus Er. Throughout the State III-VII.
. parcus Horn. Hudson Co. (Ll); Ft. Lee VI, sifting (Sf); Lahaway V,
28.
. peederoides Lec. Hudson Co. (Ll); Gloucester, Westviile V (Brn);
Ocean Co. V (Sm); Brigantine Beach VI, [X (div); Anglesea (W).
CAFIUS Steph.
. bistriatus Hr. Seashore, from Sandy Hook to Anglesea V-IX.
. sericeus Holme. Highlands Beach V, 30, under an old log with the
preceding (Sf); Westville V, 4 (Brn).
EULISSUS Mann.
. fulgidus Fabr. (Xantholinus) “New Jersey,” several records without
definite localities or date.
NUDOBIUS Thoms.
. cephalus Say. (Xantholinus) Throughout the State; usually common.
GRYOHYPNUS Steph. (XANTHOLINUS Serv.)
. Obsidianus Mels. Ft. Lee (Bt); Eagle Rock VI, 5 (Rk); eg. d. (W);
under rubbish in gardens (Ch), and probably throughout the State.
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G.
emmesus Grav. Ft. Lee (Bt); Hudson Co. (L1); Spring Lake, in
fungus (Ch); Lakewood (Sm); Riverton V (Dke); Camden, Clemen-
ton IV, Iona VI (Brn).
. fuscosus Casey. “New Jersey,’ rare on sea beaches (Casey).
. hamatus Say. (obscurus Er.) Throughout the State; found all winter
sifting and most of the summer.
. Sanguinipennis Lec. Hudson Co. (Ll); seashore from Barnegat to
Cape May VII (div).
. pusillus Sachse. Hudson Co. (LI).
LEPTACINODES Casey.
- flavipes Lec. (batychrus Gyll.) Snake Hill, Arlington, common (Sf).
LEPTOLINUS Kraatz.
. rubripennis Lec. Westville IV, V (Rk); Lahaway V, 28, on cranberry
bogs.
DIOCHUS Er.
. schaumii Kraatz. Staten Island (Leg).
DIANOUS Sam.
. czerulescens Gyll. (chalybeus Lec.) Staten Island, on stones at foot
of a waterfall, IV, XI, abundant (Lg).
STENUS Latr.
. bipunctatus Er. “New Jersey” (U SN M).
. juno Fabr. Throughout the State, found sifting all winter.
femoratus Say. Hudson Co. (Ll); “New Jersey” (USN M).
. Strangulatus Casey. Lahaway V, 28, on cranberry bogs (Sm). |
. intrusus Casey. Lahaway V, 28, on cranberry bogs (Sm).
. erythropus Mels. Westville III, 22, Woodbury V, 19 (Rk); Lahaway
V, 28 on cranberry bogs (Sm).
convictor Casey. South Camden XII, 12 (GG).
. Inornatus Casey. Lahaway V, 28, on cranberry bogs (Sm).
. pluto Casey. Woodbury VI, 7 (Rk).
. pumilio Er. (atomarius Casey.) Lahaway V, 28, on cranberry bogs.
colonus Er. Westville V, 19, Longport VI, 12 (Rk); New Jersey
(U M).
. stygicus Say. “New Jersey” (U S N M); Philadelphia Neck III (Rk).
. egenus Er. Lahaway V, 28, on cranberry bogs (Sm).
sectilifer Casey. Anglesea VII (Sz).
. pudicus Casey. Camden III (W); Lahaway V, 28, on cranberry bogs.
. humilis Er. So. Camden XII (GG); Lahaway V, 28 on cranberry bogs.
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HEMISTENUS Mots. (AREUS Casey.)
. flavicornis Er. Weehawken V, 2 (Bt); Palisades, Snake Hill V, abund-
ant (L1); Merchantville V, 30 (Rk).
. annularis Er. With the preceding, not rare.
. reconditus Casey. “‘New Jersey” (U SN M).
. arculus Er. Woodbury VI, 7 (Rk); Anglesea VII (Sz).
. punctatus Er. Ft. Lee (Bt); Hudson Co. (Ll); Westville V, VI (Rk);
Camden III, Anglesea “(W).
EUAZSTETHUS Grav.
. americanus Er. Snake Hill (Sf); Weehawken IV, 2 (Bt); Westville
I, 28, and g. d. (W); occurs in fungi; not rare.
GASTROLOBIUM Casey. I
. floridanum Lec. “New Jersey” (Casey).
. convergens Casey. “New Jersey” (Casey).
. carolinum Er. (Cryptobium) Camden III, Westville V (Rk), Angle:
sea (W).
. bicolor Grav. Madison (Pr); Hudson Co. (Ll); Spring Lake (Ch);
Lahaway on cranberry bogs V (Sm); Anglesea (W). This and fol-
lowing—“Cryptobium.”’
. badium Grav. Snake Hill (Ll); “New Jersey” (U SN M).
: parallelum Casey. “New Jersey” (Casey).
. lugubre Lec. Brigantine Beach [X, occasional (Hn).
HESPEROBIUM Casey.
. pallipes Grav. (Cryptobium) Common throughout the State.
. cinctum Say. (latebricola Nord.) Camden III, Westville V, Wood-
bury V, VI (Rk); Lahaway V, on cranberry bogs (Sm); Brigantine
Beach IX (Hn).
. cribratum Lec. Hopatcong (Pm); Boonton III, IV (GG); Madison
(Pr); Ft. Lee (Bt); Hudson Co. (LI), Philadelphia Neck III (Rk).
P/AZEDERILLUS Casey.
. littorarius Grav. (Pzederus) Throughout the State, spring and fall,
under stones, under rubbish along shore, rarely in fungi.
. obliteratus Lec. (Pzederus) Brigantine Beach IX, not common (Hn).-
LATHROBIUM Grav.
. preelongum Casey. “New Jersey, J. B. S.”’ (Casey).
- nigrolucens Casey. “Orange, N. J.” (Casey).
» armatum Say. Hopatcong (Pm); Montclair IV, sifting (Sf); Newark
(Soc).
244 REPORT OF NEW JERSEY STATE MUSEUM.
L.
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simile Lec. Madison (Pr); Ft. Lee (Bt); Hudson Co. (Ll); Westville
WAL. (Casi) Anglesea (W).
seriatum Lec. Brigantine Beach IX (Hn).
LITHOLATHRA Casey.
. cruralis Casey. New Jersey (Casey).
. confusa Lec. (Lathrobium) Camden II (W); Collingswood III (GG).
LATHROBIOMA Casey.
. Othioides Lec. New Jersey (Casey).
TETARTOPEUS Czwi.
. terminatum Grav. (Lathrobium punctulatum) Throughout the State,
winter and early spring. The “puncticeps” of last edition belongs
here.
DERATOPEUS Casey.
. nitidulus Lec. (Lathrobium) Lahaway V, 28, on cranberry bogs
(Sm).
EULATHROBIUM Casey.
. grande Lec. Westviile I, 28 (W); New Jersey (US N M).
LATHROTAXIS Casey.
longiuscula Grav. (Lathrobium) Hoboken V (Bt); Hudson Co. (Ll);
Arlington IV (Sf); Newark (Soc); Brigantine Beach IX (Hn).
LINOLATHRA Casey.
. filitarsis Casey. Brigantine Beach IX (Hn); Anglesea II (W). This
is the “Lathrobium dimidiatum” of the previous edition.
LATHROBIELLA Casey.
. ventralis Lec. New Jersey (Casey). é
. collaris Er. (Lathrobium) Westville Vi (GG); Woodbury V, VI,
Longport (Rk); Anglesea (W).
MICROLATHRA Casey.
. pallidula Lec. Staten Island (Casey).
DACNOCHILUS Lec.
. leetus Lec. (angularis Er.) Anglesea (W).
ADEROCHARIS Sharp.
. corticina Grav. Throughout the State, under bark.
THE INSECTS OF NEW JERSEY. 245
LITHOCHARIS Lac.
: ochracea Grav. Cosmopolitan; extends from Atlantic to Pacific.
TRACHYSECTUS Casey.
. confluens Say. (Lithocharis) Throughout the State; common.
PSEUDOMEDON Rey.
. ruficolle Casey. New Jersey (Casey).
. thoracicum Casey. (Lithocharis obsoletus) Anglesea (W).
SCOPAZUS Er.
S. picipes Casey. Sea beaches of New Jersey (Casey). ~—
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P.
. exiguus Er. Madison (Pr).
SCOP/EOPSIS Casey.
. opaca Lec. New Jersey, (Dn); Camden III, 5 (W).
STILICUS Latr.
. opaculus Lec. New Jersey (U S N M).
. biarmatus Lec. Newark (Soc).
. angularis Er. Throughout the State IV, VII.
. dentatus Say. Hopatcong (Pm); Lahaway V, 28, on cranberry bogs
(Sm).
MEGASTILICUS Casey.
. formicarius Casey. Alpine III, 10, in nest of a red ant (Bt); near
Newark, in ant hills; not rare (Soc).
S
SUNIUS Er.
. prolixus Hr. Newark (Soc); Brigantine Beach IX (Hn).
. binotatus Say. * Chester (Dn); Ft. Lee (Bt); Collingswood III (GG); °
Westville IV, V (RK); Anglesea (W).
. brevipennis Aust. Staten Island V (Ds).
. longiusculus Mann. Hopatcong (Pm); Ft. Lee, under stones in spring
(Bt); Hudson Co. (L1); Camden, Gloucester Co. (W); Westville V
(Rk).
STILICOPSIS Sachse.
» Monstrosa Lec. Ft. Lee, Snake Hill IV, [X, sifting (Sf); Westville I
(W).
PINOPHILUS Grav.
latipes Grav. Ft. Lee (Jl); Woodbury V, 22 (Rk); Anglesea (W).
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246 REPORT OF NEW JERSEY STATE MUSEUM.
PALAMINUS Er.
P. normalis Lec. Anglesea VII (Sz).
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testaceus Er. Snake Hill (Sf); Eagle Rock VI (Rk); Westville I, |
sifting (W).
TACHINUS Grav.
» memnonius Grav. Ft. Lee, on mushrooms (Bt); Riverton V, 1, West-
ville VI, 6 (Brn); Merchantville XI, 16 (Dke).
. repandus Horn. Camden XII, 12, Anglesea (W).
. flavipennis Dej. Eagle Rock VI, 5 (Rk); New Jersey (USN M).
. fimbriatus Grav. Throughout the State VI-X, common.
. picipes Er. Collingswood (W).
. limbatus Mels. Staten Island VI (Ds); Gloucester V (Brn); Anglesea
(W).
. fumipennis Say. Staten Island V (Ds).
. pallipes Grav. New Jersey III, 27 (Rk), on mushrooms (Bt); Camden,
Gloucester Co. (W).
TACHYPORUS Grav.
. elegans Horn. Hopatcong (Pm); Chester (Dn); Madison (Pr). This
and the other species in the series mostly in fungi or fermenting sap.
. jocosus Say. Madison (Pr); Camden.and Gloucester Counties (W).
. chrysomelinus Linn. Ft. Lee (Bt); West Jersey (U S N M); Brigan-
tine Beach IX (Hn).
. hitidulus Fab. (brunneus Er.) Ft. Lee, Weehawken IV, 2 (Bt); Cam-
den and Gloucester Co. (W); New Jersey (US N M).
CILEA Duval.
. silphoides Linn. Hemlock Falls VII, 4 (Rk).
ERCHOMUS Mots.
. ventriculus Say. Common everywhere in fungi and soft decay. .
. levis Lee. Anglesea, sifting, all winter (W).
CONOSOMA Kraatz.
. littoreum Linn. Spring Lake (Ch).
. knoxii Lee. Staten Island (Lg).
. crassum Grav. Throughout the State, common in fungi on trees, under
old leaves and bark, winter and spring.
. pubescens Payk. Common throughout the State.
. basale Er. Spring Lake (Ch); Merchantville VI, X (div); National
Park V (Dke).
. opicum Say. Ocean Co., under bark (Sm).
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THE INSECTS OF NEW JERSEY. 247
BOLETOBIUS Leach.
. niger Grav. New Jersey, in Julich Coll. (Lg).
. dimidiatus Er. Lakehurst (Lg).
. cingulatus Mann. Madison (Pr); Newark (Soc).
intrusus Horn. Spring Lake (Ch); Brigantine mainland IX (Hn).
. cincticollis Say. Spring Lake (Ch); New Jersey (U S N M).
. anticus Horn. Ft. Lee (Bt); New Jersey (USN M).
pygmeeus Fab. Brigantine mainland IX (Hn).
. trinotatus Er. Hopatcong (Pm); Ft. Lee (Bt); Highlands (Ch);
Westville, DaCosta (W); Brigantine IX (Hn); Anglesea VII (Sz).
. cinctus Grav. Common throughout the State.
var. gentilis Lec. Brigantine mainland IX (Hn).
BRYOPORUS Kraatz.
. rufescens Lec. New Jersey (US N M).
MYCETOPORUS Mann. e
. americanus Er. Madison (Pr); Spring Lake (Ch); Merchantville V,
30 (Rk); Anglesea VII (Sz); under old leaves, ete.
. humidus Say. Lake Hopatcong (Pm).
PSEUDOPSIS Newn.
. sulcatus Newn. Lake Pleasant, on dead fish (Lv fide Sf).
OXYPORUS Fabr..
. femoralis Grav. Hopatcong (Pm); Orange Mts. (div); Ft. Lee (Sf);
Camden and Gloucester Co. (W); all the species in fungi.
. austrinus Horn. Madison IX, 12 (Pr).
. major Grav. Ft. Lee VIII (Bt); Camden and Gloucester Co. (W).
. rufipennis Lec. Fort Lee (Jl).
. vittatus Grav. Hopatcong (Pm); Ft. Lee VIII (Bt); Riverton X (GG);
DaCosta (W); Atco IX, 1 (Brn).
. bicolor Fauv. DaCosta (W); Brown’s Mills IX, Manumuskin X (Dke).
. lateralis Grav. Ft. Lee VIII (div); Orange Mts. (Rk); Riverton X
(GG); Camden and Gloucester Co. (W); Atco X (Brn).
BLEDIUS Leach.
. pallipennis Er. Newark (Soc). The species of this genus live in
sandy shores of streams or ponds and may be obtained by flooding
their burrows; they are also attracted to light, and most of the
specimens collected are taken in that way.
. mandibularis Er. Brigantine and southward along shore to Cape May;
adults in September.
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- brevidens Lec. Atlantic City (W).
. politus Er. Brigantine, salt marshes IX (Hn); Anglesea (W).
. semiferrugineus Lec. Woodbury V, 22 (Rk); Lahaway V, 28, on
cranberry bogs (Sm).
. rubiginosus Er. Woodbury VII, 30 (W).
. tau Lec. Rockaway Beach, L. I., and sure to occur on the Jersey
shore.
. basalis Lec. Brigantine, salt meadow IX (Hn); Sea Isle VI, VII
(Brn); Anglesea VII, not rare (Sz).
. cordatus Say. Brigantine, salt marshes, common (Hn); Sea Isle V,
VI (Brn); Anglesea (W).
. neglectus Casey. New Jersey (Rk).
PLATYSTETHUS Mann. ,
. americanus Er. Common throughout the State in half dry cow-dung.
OXYTELUS Grav.
. himius Casey. Point Pleasant (Lv, fide Sf).
. sculptus Grav. Woodbury V, 22 (Rk); on decaying vegetation.
. rugosus Gravy. Hopatcong (Pm); New Jersey (US N M).
pennsylvanicus Er. New Jersey (U M); Mosholu VII, on human ex-
crement (Sf).
. insignitus Grav. Common throughout the State on cow-dung.
. suspectus Casey. (nitidulus Grav.) New Jersey (U M).
. tetracarinatus Block. (depressus Grav). Madison (Pr).
. exiguus Er. Orange Mts. VII, sifting (Sf); Ft. Lee (Bt); Anglesea
VII (Sz).
TROGOPHLCEUS Mann.
. arcifer Lec. New Jersey (USN M).
. 4—-punctatus Say. Camden and Gloucester Co. (W); the species on
mud banks or among decaying leaves in muddy swamps.
. nanulus Casey. Cape May (Casey).
. pudicus Casey. Cape May (Casey).
. convexulus Lec. Longport VI, 12 (Rk).
. simplarius Lec. Eagle Rock VII, 5 (Rk); Anglesea VII (Sz).
. providus Casey. Atlantic City, Cape May (Casey).
. confusus Casey. Cape May (Casey).
APOCELLUS Er.
. sphzericollis Say. Snake Hill, So. Orange (Brn); Brigantine Beach
LX (in):
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GEODROMICUS Redt.
G. brunneus Say. (czesus Er.) Staten Island (Sf); Gloucester and
Camden Co. (W); Cramer Hill V, 30 (Rk).
G. stictus Casey. Staten Island (Sf); is probably the species referred to
as “stictus”’ Mull. in the last edition.
LESTEVA Latr.
L. pallipes Lec. Lahaway V, 28, on cranberry bogs (Sm).
OLOPHRUM Er.
O. obtectum Er. Madison (Pr); Snake Hill (Sf); Newark (Sf); Mer-
chantville III, IX (div); Collingswood IV (Brn).
HOMALIUM Grav. !
H. repandum Hr. Lahaway V, 28, on cranberry bogs (Sm).
H. floralis Payk. (rufipes Grav.) New Jersey (US N M).
MEGARTHRUS Steph.
M. sinuaticollis Lac. Lake Pleasant on dead fish (Lv, fide Sf).
LISPINUS Er.
L. exiguus Hr. Fort Lee (Bt).
L. prolixus Lec. Mosholu (Sf).
GLYPTOMA Er.
G. costale Hr. Ft. Lee (Bt); not rare under bark of trees, g. d.
- errs .
TRIGA Fauv.
T. picipennis Lec. Snake Hill, Highlands (Sf); Philadelphia VII (Rk).
ELEUSIS Lap.
E. pallidus Lec. Snake Hill, sweeping at dusk (Sf).
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MICROPEPLUS Latr.
M. cribratus Lec. New Jersey (B); Greenwood Lake V, 26 (Gr).
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Family TRICHOPTERYGID/.
These are extremely minute species, living in decaying vegetable mat-
ter, often in excrement and occasionally in fungi. They are often some-
what flattened, have the hind wings slender, with long fringes, and are
of no economic importance.
PTILIUM Er.
P. hornianum Matth. Anglesea VII (Sz).
250 REPORT OF NEW JERSEY STATE MUSEUM.
PTENIDIUM Er.
» evanescens Marsh. Staten Island (Lg), and will probably be found
throughout the State.
. ulkei Matth. Cape May VII (Sz).
: atomaroides Mots. Cape May VII, strictly maritime (Sz).
LIMULODES Maitth.
. paradoxus Matth. “New Jersey” (Lg).
TRICHOPTERYX Kirby.
. moerens Matth. Camden III, 4, Gloucester II, 7, sifting (W).
: haldemanni Lec. Anglesea VII (Sz); g. d., common (W).
NEPHANES Thom.
. leviusculus Matth. Camden, Gloucester, sifting (W).
Family SCAPHIDIID:.
A small group of generally black shining beetles, sometimes marked
with red or yellow spots, living in rotten wood, fungi, and the like; there-
fore not of economic importance. They are most abundantly found in
winter under leaves, in rubbish and in dead wood.
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SCAPHIDIUM Oliv.
. guadriguttatum Say. Throughout the State mostly before VI, but
isolated examples in late VIII. The varieties “obliteratum” Lec.,
“piceum” Mots., and “4-pustulatum” Say occur with the type; some-
times replacing it, or aS exceptions.
BA-OCERA Er.
. speculifer Casey. Westville I, 28 (W).
. apicalis Lec. Camden, winter, sifting (W); Lahaway V, 28 (Sm).
SCAPHISOMA Leach.
. convexum Say. Throughout the State; winter and early spring.
. punctulatum Lec. Lake Hopatcong (Pm).
. rufulum Lec. Newark district (Bf).
TOXIDIUM Lec.
. gammaroides Lec. Orange Mts., Woodside, Newark III, IV (Bf);
Snake Hill, Arlington, Highland (Sf); Jamesburg VII (Sm).
THE INSECTS OF NEW JERSEY. 251
Family PHALACRIDA®.
Small, black, shining beetles of very convex form, living on flowers or
under bark, and of no economic importance.
PHALACRUS Payk.
P. politus Mels. Boonton VI, Split Rock Lake IX (GG); Ft. Lee, Snake
Hill, Newark VII (Sf); Arlington (Bf); Ocean Co. V (Sm); Iona VI,
16 (Dke). It is probable that the ‘pumilio” of the last edition is this
same species.
OLIBRUS Er.
O. semistriatus Lec. New Jersey (Sf). . }
O. neglectus Casey. New Jersey (Sf).
O. lecontei Casey. Clementon (Li); “Atlantic States” (Casey).
O. pallipes Say. Orange Mts. (Bf); Lahaway V, VI (Sm).
The “O. rufipes” Lec. of the previous list is an error.
EUSTILBUS Sharp.
E. apicalis Mels. (consimilis Marsh.) Throughout the State, almost
every month in the year.
E. nitidus Mels. Throughout the State, in excrement, on dead wood and
vegetable decay.
E. subalutaceus Casey. Cape May (Casey).
LITOCHRUS Er.
L. pulchellus Lee. Woodbury VIII, 7, sifting (W).
immaculatus Casey. “New Jersey” (Casey).
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Family CORYLOPHID/:.
Very small species, varying in shape, black or brown, marked with yel-
low, among fermenting sap, in rotting fruits or in decaying vegetation.
May also be beaten from dead branches or found hiding under bark end
are not of economic importance.
SACIUM Lec.
S. amabile Lec. Fort Lee (Sf); Anglesea VII (Sz).
S. fasciatum Say. Orange Mts. (Bf); Ft. Lee (Sf); Newark (Soc);
Jamesburg V, 10 (Sm); Anglesea VII (Sz).
S. lunatum Lec. Ft. Lee, Snake Hill (Sf); Orange Mts. (Bf); Anglesea
VII (Sz). The record for “splendens” Sz. is an error in determination.
252 REPORT OF NEW JERSEY STATE MUSEUM.
ARTHROLIPS Woll.
A. misellus Lec. Palisades (Sf); Eagle Rock (Bf).
CORYLOPHODES Matth.
C. truncatus Lec. Anglesea (W).
C. marginicollis Lec. Hopatcong (Pm); Ft. Lee (Sf); Orange Mts. (Sm).
SERICODERUS Steph.
S. flavidus Lec. Fort Lee (Sf).
RHYPOBIUS Lec.
R. marinus Lec. Snake Hill, Arlington, sweeping VI (Sf); along shore,
Brigantine to Cape May V-IX, sifting drift on beach.
ORTHOPERUS Steph.
O. glaber Lec. Camden and Gloucester Co. (W); Lahaway V, 28, on
cranberry bogs (Sm); Anglesea VII (Sz).
O. scutellaris Lec. Anglesea VII (Sz).
Family COCCINELLIDA.
These are the “lady bugs” or “lady birds” or “lady bird bee
tles,” which
are among natiure’s most effective checks to scale and plant lice increase.
They are more or less hemispherical in shape, sometimes a littl
e more oval
in outline, and then usually less convex. In color they are as a rule red or
vellow with black spots, or black with red and yellow spots.
general way, and subject to many exceptions, those of the
first type are feeders on plant lice, while those of the
second type feed on scale insects; the smaller, black
species are usually scale destroyers. The larve are rather
slender, more or less fusiform in outline, sometimes with
lateral processes, often prettily marked with black, blue or
orange. In its predatory habits the family is somewhat
exceptional among the “Clavicorns,” and one of our species
departs from the usual habits and is a vegetable feeder.
Most of the species are widely distributed, their occurrence
being chiefly determined by the presence of the insects
upon which they feed.
ANISOSTICTA Dup.
A. strigata Thunb. Chester (Dn); Snake Hill V, 17 (Bf);
In a very
Fig. 95.—
Coccinellid
larva.
Hudson Co.
(Ll); Arlington VI (Sf); Westville (Li); Merchantville IV, 24 (Brn);
Camden Co. IV, 14 (GG).
THE INSECTS OF NEW JERSEY. 253
A. seriata Mels. (Nzemia) Snake Hill V, 17 (Bf); Newark (GG); found
in numbers during spring, in swamps, Merchantville and Westville
(W); Anglesea VI, Beach Haven YI, VII (Coll); often found in the
wash-up along the shore, and locally common on aphid-infested golden
rod all along our Southern Coast line.
MEGILLA Muls.
Fig. 96.—Megilla fuscilabris: a, larva; b, pupa; c, adult;
; enlarged.
M. fuscilabris Muls. (maculata DeG.) Throughout the State and more
or less generally throughout the season. Hibernates as an adult,
sometimes in great masses, and has rather a wide range of food, in-
cluding pollen and fungus spores, as well as plant lice and other soft
insects.
HIPPODAMIA Muls.
H. glacialis Fabr. Throughout the State, locally and seasonably abund.
ant. This is one of the most effective enemies of plant lice in gen-
eral, and is always present when there is any abnormal increase of
destructive species, as, for example, the melon louse.
H. convergens Guer. Occurs with the preceding; is locally even more
abundant, and has the same general habits.
H. 18—punctata Linn. Split Rock Lake IV, Clifton
VII (GG); Ft. Lee (Bt); Caldwell (Cr); Newark
Dist. VI, VII, IX (Sf).
H. parenthesis Say. Throughout the State, all sea-
sons, with much the habits of ‘‘glacialis.”
Fig. 97.—Hippodamia
ADALIA Muls. convergens, larva,
é S : pupa and adult.
A. bipuncta Linn. The commonest and most wide-
ly distributed of our species; will even get into greenhouses and on
house plants to feed on the aphids there found. It is not infrequently
considered the author of the injury caused by plant lice.
A. humeralis Say. Masonville VI, 16 (Castle).
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COCCINELLA Linn.
C. $-notata Hbst. Common throughout the State and a general feeder
on plant lice of all kinds.
C. trifasciata Linn. Boonton VII (GG); Madison (Pr); Hoboken (Sf);.
Newark Dist. (Bf); Jamesburg V, 15 (Coll); Toms River (Bt). Not
a common species in New Jersey; more abundant northwardly.
CYCLONEDA Crotch.
C. sanguinea Linn. Throughout the State; more or less common every-
where. A general feeder on plant lice.
NEOHARMONIA Casey.
N. venusta Mels. Atlantic City, in wash-up (Sherman); a southern
species.
HARMONIA Muls.
H. picta Rand. Throughout the State V—VIII, but local; on pine trees,
end of April (W); abundant in its season (Lg).
ANATIS Muls.
A. 15-punctata Oliv. Reported from all
parts of the State and locally and
seasonally common. Feeds on plant-
lice generally and on many other
soft-bodied insects; especially im-
portant as a check to the plant-
louse that often infests Norway
Maples in early summer.
NEOMYSIA Casey.
N. pullata Say. “Hopateon.) ((Pm)r
Orange Mts. (div); Clifton VIII,
Riverton V, Clementon V_ (G&G); Fig. 98.—15-spotted “lady-bird”:
Westville (Li); Lahaway IX (Coll); a, larva. devout ae
on pine trees IV, V (W) potato beetle; 6b, pupa; d
Dp g 3 to g, variations of
adult.
PSYLLOBORA Chev.
P. 20-—maculata Say. Common locally throughout the State.
EPILACHNE Chev.
E. borealis Fabr. The “Squash lady-bird’’; feeds in all its stages on
cucurbs, but preferably on squash, and occasionally causes notice-
able injury. It is the one exception in our State to the predatory
habit of the family, and is readily recognizable by its large size and .
large black spots on a yellow ground. It succumbs readily to the
arsenites. ’
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AXION Muls.
A. tripustulatum.DeG. Woodside (Bf); Riverton VI, IX, feeding on San
C.
C.
wo
is)
José Scale (Sm); DaCosta on pines IV, V, VIII (div); Atlantic City
(Li); sometimes very plentiful at Lakehurst on post oaks infested
by “Kermes pubescens” Bogue, VIII, [IX (Ds). This is a scale feeder
and locally and seasonally common; but while I have found it feed-
ing on the San José Scale, this seems to be an accidental and occa-
sional habit, and it has not manifested any intention of adding this
species to its regular diet.
CHILOCORUS Leach.
bivulnerus Muls. Throughout the State, locally common; is a scale
feeder and has devoted itself especially to the San José Scale, of
which it destroys great numbers. Unfortunately it is a slow breeder,
with only a single annual generation, and hence does not suffice to
keep the scale in check.
similis Rossi. This is the “Chinese or Asiatic lady-bird” introduced
to supplement the preceding as a check to the San José Scale. It
was maintained for part of two years at New Brunswick, and a con-
siderable number was liberated at various points in South Jersey;
but there is no evidence that the insect has really established itself.
The name is introduced here chiefly to record the attempted intro-
duction.
EXOCHOMUS Redt.
. Marginipennis Redt. Milltown V (Coli); Clementon V (GG); Da-
Costa (Li); g. d., rare (W).
. 4pustulata Linn. Rutherford VIII, 10, found while inspecting conifers
in a nursery, one example only. It is a European species and prob-
ably a recent introduction (Sm).
BRUMUS Muls. ’
. septentrionis Weise. var. davisi Leng. Milltown nV; 22 (Coll);
Jamesburg, Lakehurst, common in spring on pines infested with
plant lice.
DELPHASTUS Casey.
. pusillus Lec. Ft. Lee, Snake Hill (Sf); Orange Mt. Dist. V (Bf);
Buena Vista (Li).
BRACHYACANTHA Chev.
. ursina Fabr. Common throughout the State VI-VIII.
. 10-pustulata Mels. With the preceding; but less common.
. basalis Mels. “New Jersey” (Li); Mr. Leng suggests that this record
may refer to the next species.
. 4punctata Mels. Lakehurst IX, 4 (Lg).
. dentipes Fab. Woodbury (Li); Anglesea (W).
. indubitalis Cr. Hewitt, Plainfield (Lg).
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HYPERASPIS Chevr.
H. bigeminata Rand. Jamesburg IV, 18 (Coll); Atco (Li); Lakehurst
ixXermiCas).
H. pratensis Lec. Hopatcong, in Dietz Coll. (Sf).
H. signata Oliv. Common throughout the State. Feeds on the cottony
maple seale, and is the most effective check to that species. Also
feeds on “Pseudococcus” and probably other soft scales.
H. binotata Say. Atlantic Co., rare (W); found on pine trees in spring,
on willow in summer; not rare (Lg).
H. proba Say. Throughout the State, locally not rare.
H. lewisi Cr. “New Jersey,’ one example only (W).
H. fimbriolata Mels. Throughout the State, Jersey City to Cape May
VoVil
H. undulata Say. Jersey City to Camden and Cape May [V-VIII.
SMILIA Weise.
Fig. 99.—Similia misella: a, adult; b, larva; c, pupa; d, larva
and adult feeding on the pernicious scale in calyx cup
of pear; all much enlarged.
S. misella Lee. Throughout the State, locally common on trees infested
by the pernicious scale. It is one of the important controls of the
seale, but has never been sufficiently abundant anywhere to get the
better of it.
S.
S.
THe INSECTS OR NEW JERSEY. B57.
STETHORUS Weise.
. punctum Lec. Jamesburg VII, 15 (Coll); Spring Lake (Ch); Ilona VI,
16 (Dke); g. d. (Li). This is the smallest of our species, and will
probably be found to occur throughout the State.
SCYMNUS Kug.
. fraternus Lec. Elizabeth XI, 27 (GG); g. d., rare (Li).
. brullei Muls. Fort Lee (Sf).
. hemorrhous Lec. Orange Mts. (Bf); Cape May Court House (W);
Lakehurst IX, 5 (Lg).
. chromopyga Casey. Lakehurst IX, 5 (Lg).
. cervicalis Muls. Ft. Lee (Sf); Spring Lake (Ch); “New Jersey” (Li).
. caudalis Lec. Orange Mts. (Bf); Lahaway (Coll). !
. collaris Mels. Ft. Lee (Sf); South River VII, 2 (Coll); Jamesburg
(Lg); Iona VI, 8 (Dke); DaCosta, Anglesea (W); g. d. (Li).
. indutus Casey. Greenwood Lake VI, 21 (Lv).
. puncticollis Lec. Still only a probable inhabitant of the State.
. lacustris Lec. South River VII, 5 (Coll).
. tenebrosus Muls. Spring Lake (Ch); Jamesburg V, 17, Lahaway, on
cranberry bogs V, 28, X, 14, Lakehurst VIII, 18 (Coll); DaCosta V
(Dke).
. punctatus Mels. Ft. Lee, the black form (Sf); g. d., in NeWark dis-
trict (Bf); Buena Vista (Li).
. nanus Lec. Fort Lee (Sf); South Orange VII, 4 (Lv).
. punctum Lec. Boonton VI, 18 (GG).
. americanus Muls. Boonton VI (GG); Fort Lee (Sf); Orange Mt. Dist.
, (div); Jamesburg VII, IX (Coll); Atco (Li); DaCosta, Cape May C. H.
(W).
. flavifrons Mels. var. bioculatus Muls. Much like the preceding in
distribution.
. intrusus Horn. Newark VIII, 30 (Bf).
. myrmedon Muls. Pennsylvania, and probably New Jersey.
S.
liebecki Horn. Buena Vista (Li); DaCosta VII, 20 (Brn); Lakehurst
(Lg).
terminatus Say. Fort Lee (Sf); Newark district III, V (Bf): Camden
to Seaville III, IV, VI, VII, XII (Brn); g. d. (W).
xanthaspis Muls. Newark Dist. III, 7, VII, 26 (Bf).
“S. paludicola” Sz. is a Floridian species, and the name is not sanctioned
by description. The species of this genus are very small, convex, hairy
black beetles, with obscure orange, yellowish or brown markings, and
- most of them are feeders on scale insects. They do not occur in suffi-
cient numbers, however, to be of any decisive service.
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258 REPORT OF NEW. JERSEY STATE MUSEUM.
CEPHALOSCYMNUS Cr.
C. zimmermanni Cr. Orange Mts., Woodside (Bf); Anglesea VII (W);
feeds on the scurfy scale (Sz).
COCCIDULA Kug.
C. lepida Lec. Gloucester and Camden Cos., locally common in winter
swamp collections (div); hibernates as adult, and occurs until June
or July.
Family ENDOMYCHID.
Somewhat resemble the Coccinellids, but are as a rule longer and less
convex. They are almost exclusively feeders on fungi in both larval and
adult stages, and not of importance from the economic standpoint.
MYCETAA Steph.
M. hirta Marsh. Ft. Lee IX, 9, under bark (Jl); Orange Mts. (Bf); Staten
Island III, in decaying, fungus-covered stumps (Ds).
RHANIS Lec.
R. unicolor Ziegl. Throughout the State, locally common IV—VIII, under
old bark.
PHYMAPHORA Newn.
P. pulchella Newn. Madison (Pr); Caldwell (Cr); Ft. Lee (Sf); Pali-
sades IV, 29 (Bno); Newark (Soc).
LYCOPERDINA Latr.
L. ferruginea Lec. Throughout the State V, VI, breeds in puff-balls, ‘and
also found on fungus under bark.
APHORISTA Gorh.
A. vittata Fab. Throughout the State in spring, on mold and other fungi
- under bark and in decaying logs.
MYCETINA Muls.
M. perpulchra Newn. Palisades, Orange Mts., Newark (Bf).
M. testacea Ziegl. Hewitt VI, 2 (Jl); Millburn (Bf); DaCosta (W); Sea-
shore (Li); always rare; beaten from dead branches.
STENOTARSUS Perty.
S. hispidus Hbst. Throughout the State, spring and fall, on dead
branches of pine and other trees.
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EPIPOCUS Germ.
E. bivittatus Gerst. Newark, rare (Bf).
ENDOMYCHUS Panz.
E. biguttatus Say. Throughout the State, spring and fall, locally com-
mon, under bark on fungus.
Family EROTYLIDA.
As the family stands in our lists at present, it comprises species of
two quite different types. The “Languriine,’ which are long, slender
and somewhat cylindrical, and the “EHrotyline,’ which are shorter, more
robust, tapering to the end of the wing-covers. The former are feeders
in the stems of living plants, the latter are found ‘in fungus and under
the bark of trees. These are sometimes regarded as representing dis-
_ tinct families, while others include under the one heading also the
“Cryptophagine” and “Atomariine.”’ It has not been deemed advisable
to advocate either proposition here, and therefore the list has been left
essentially as in the last edition.
LANGURIA Latr.
bicolor Fab. Newark (Soc); Camden (W); Westville (Li); Brigan-
tine Beach, IX.
L. mozardi Lec. Throughout the State, locally not rare; the larva is
a borer in “Composite,” and sometimes injurious as a ciover stem
borer.
L. discoidea Lec. “New Jersey,’ probably Chester (Dn).
L. tedata Lec. Hopatcong (Pm); Hudson Co. (L1); seashore from Brig-
antine to Cape May VI, VII (div).
L. angustata Beauv. ‘Throughout the State in spring.
var. trifasciata Say. Arlington IV, VI, sweeping and under stones
(Sf); salt meadows in spring under stones (Bf); Camden XII-
III sifting (div); g. d. in wet places, sweeping (W).
r
ACRAPTERYX Gorh.
A. gracilis Newn. Throughout the State VI-VIII, not common; larva in
stems of “Composite” (Ch).
DACNE Latr.
D. 4maculata Say. “New Jersey” (Li); on white fungi on old logs
(Ch).
MEGALODACNE Cr.
M. fasciata Fab. Throughout the State, under old bark infested with
fungi.
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ISCHYRUS Lac.
I. 4—punctatus Oliv. Caldwell (Cr); Westville IV, 29 (Brn).
MYCOTRETUS Lac.
M. sanguinipennis Say. Staten Island (Lg); Plainfield on beech fungus
(Sf).
M. pulchra Say. Hudson Co. (L1); Woodside, once common (Bf).
M. dissimulator Cr. Newfoundland (Lg).
TRITOMA Fab.
T. humeralis Fab. Throughout the State VIII, IX, on fungi.
T. biguttata Say. With the preceding, VII-IX.
T. angulata Say. Hudson Co. (L1); Woodside, Orange Mts., rare (Bf);
Clementon VII, 26, VIII, 6 (GG).
T. unicolor Say. Throughout the State; common on fungi.
T. thoracica Say. Throughout the State WADE not common.
T. flavicollis Lac. With the preceding, but common.
Family COLYDID.
Usually brown in color, slender or somewhat flattened, often with
ridged wing-covers. Live largely on dead or dying trees, and some of
them devour the larvee of woodboring beetles.
SYNCHITA Hellw.
S. obscura Horn. Orange Mts. (Bf); Anglesea V, VII (div); on red oak.
S. fuliginosa Mels. Ft. Lee, common (Jl); Hudson Co. (Ll); Orange
Mts. (Bf); under bark of dead branches.
CICONES Curt.
C. marginalis Mels. Newark at lights (Bf).
DITOMA Ill.
D. qguadriguttata Say. Throughout the State IV, V, under bark; rare.
D. pinicola Schaef. Lakehurst IX (Sf); the type locality.
D. quadricollis Horn. Woodbury V, 22 (GG); Anglesea V, 30 (W).
COXELUS Latr.
- G. guttulatus Lec. Ft. Lee in spring (Jl); Westville (Li); Clementon
III, 18 (Brn); Waretown III, 3 (W); on fungus under bark and on
dead branches; rare. ;
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AULONIUM Er.
. parallelopipedum Say. Hudson Co. (Ll); Westville V, 25 (Brn); un-
der bark and in twigs of coniferous and deciduous trees.
tuberculatum Lec. Newark (Bf); Malaga VI, 1 (GG); Iona X, 14
(W).
.
COLYDIUM Fab.
»
. lineola Say. Throughout. the State III-VIII, under bark; rare.
OXYLAEMUS Er.
. americanus Er. Fort Lee VI, 8-19. (Jl).
PENTHELISPA Pasc.
. heematodes Fab. Ft. Lee (Jl); Malaga VI, VII (GG); Anglesea (W);
under moist bark of dead pines.
. reflexa Say. Lakehurst V, 22 (Jl).
PYCNOMERUS Er.
2
. sulcicollis Lec. Woodside IV, 3, rare (Bf).
BOTHRIDERES Er.
» geminatus Say. Boonton III, 13 (GG); Ft. Lee III, 14, under dead
hickory bark (Jl); g. d. (li); also occurs under dry oak bark.
CERYLON Latr.
. castaneum Say. Highlands, Snake Hill (Sf); Hudson Co. (Ll); salt
meadows (Bf); Riverton IV, V (GG); Gloucester IV, 20 (Brn); Lake-
wood (Coll); g. d. (W); rare at all points.
PHILOTHERMUS Aubé.
. glabriculus Lec. Throughout the State IV-VII, in decayed wood.
Family RHYSSODID.
CLINIDIUM Kirby.
. sculptile Newn. New Brunswick, Lahaway (Sm); Camden, Glouces-
ter Co. (W); g. d. (Li); long slender brown species with ridged
prothorax, found under bark and of no economic importance.
Family CUCUJIDA:.
Small or moderate sized species, narrow, flat, fitted to live under bark,
where most of them are found. Some of them are carnivorous in habit,
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others occur in granaries and among stored products of various kinds.
None of them attack living plants, and cleanliness, assisted by carbon
disulphide, intelligently applied, will usually prevent loss on the dried
stock.
i SILVANUS Latr.
Fig. 100.—Silvanus surinamensis: a, adult; b, pupa;
c, larva; enlarged.
S. surinamensis Linn. Throughout the State, in stored grains, dried
fruits, etc.; common in mangers in stables and in bakeries.
S. bidentatus Fab. Throughout the State; under bark; not rare; taken
most of the season.
S. planatus Germ. Hudson Co. (LI); Orange, under pine bark (Ch);
Newark Dist., g. d. (Bf); Brigantine IX (Hn).
S. imbellis Lec. G. d., not rare (Li); Anglesea (Sm).
CATHARTUS Reich.
C. advena Walth. Throughout the State; rare under bark; more common
in stored grain, fruit, nuts, etc., particularly such as are spoiled.
NAUSIBIUS Redt.
* N. clavicornis Kug. (dentatus Marsh.) Ft. Lee (Jl); Newark (Bf);
g. d. (Li); under bark, and also occasionally in store-houses.
CATOGENUS Westw.
C. rufus Fab. Throughout the State, under bark of trees, but local and
not usually common.
PEDIACUS Shuck.
P. depressus Hbst. Newark, rare (Bf).
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CUCUJUS Fab.
C. clavipes Fab. Throughout the State, under bark; the larva predatory.
LAZMOPHLCEUS Lap.
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biguttatus Say. Throughout the State, under bark; fall to mid-sum-
mer.
ig
fasciatus Mels. Newark, rare (Sf); Anglesea VII (Sz).
Fe
modestus Say. Jamesburg V, under bark (Sm); Westville I, sifting
(W). |
convexulus Lec. Clifton V, 24 (GG); Hudson Co. (L1); Newark (Bf).
L. adustus Lec. Hudson Co. (Ll); Newark (Bf); Jamesburg V, 10 (Sm);
Collingswood IV, 17 (Brn).
L. testaceus Fab. Hudson Co. (Ll); Newark (Bf).
L
L. ferrugineus Steph. Merchantville V, 7 (Brn); also cosmopolitan.
S
A
alternans Er. Cosmopolitan, found everywhere (Casey). —
All of these species really occur throughout the State, although there
are no specific records for some of them, and the greater number may be
found under somewhat moist, rather closely adherent bark.
LATHROPUS Er.
L. vernalis Lec. (not ventralis) Throughout the State V-VII, beating
dead oak branches.
DYSMERUS Casey.
D. basalis Casey. Red Bank, in Gloucester Co., I (W).
BRONTES Fab.
B. dubius Fab. Throughout the State III-VI.
B. debilis Lec. Hudson Co. (Ll); English Creek IX (Bland).
These species probably occur throughout the State, and are not well
separated in collections. ‘“Debilis’ is said to be more northern in its
range, while “dubius” is more southern.
TELEPHANUS Er.
T. velox Hald. Throughout the State, under stones and old leaves;
rarely under bark; may be sifted out from fall to late spring.
Family CRYPTOPHAGIDA.
Small clavicorn beetles, living in fungi and decomposing vegetable mat-
ter, yellow to blackish in color, sometimes banded, flattened below, and
not very convex above. They are of no economic importance, and are not
well known.
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TELMATOPHILUS Heer.
. americanus Lec. Throughout the State IV—VI, locally common, sweep-
ing in low meadows or marsh land.
LOBERUS Lec.
‘
- impressus Lec. Throughout the State, all summer, sweeping in damp
or swampy meadow land at dusk.
TOMARUS Lec.
- pulchellus Lec. Throughout the State; not rare; taken by sifting in
winter; spring and fall under leaves, chips, etc., in marsh or low
meadows.
ANTHEROPHAGUS Lair.
. ochraceus Mels. Orange Mts.-VII (div); Bloomfield (Bf); Hudson Co.
(L1); Westville (Li); on flowers; is an inquiline in nests of bumble-
bees.
CRYPTOPHAGUS Hbst.
. cellaris Scop. Spring Lake, in cellars (Ch).
. croceus Zimm. Newark, rare (Bf).
. 4-dentatus Mann. New Brunswick (Coll).
CROSIMUS Casey.
. oObesulus Casey. Greenwood Lake VI, sifting rotten leaves (Sf).
ATOMARIA Steph.
. vespertina Makl. Snake Hill. (Sf).
. lztula Lec. Ft. Lee, Snake Hill, Arlington, sweeping at dusk (Sf).
. ochracea Zimm. Snake Hill, common (Sf).
. ephippiata Zimm. Common throughout the State all season.
EPHISTEMUS Steph.
. apicalis Lec. Snake Hill XI, Arlington VI, sweeping at dusk (Sf).
Family MYCE TOPHAGID..
Oblong or oval beetles of small or moderate size, brown or black, with
obscure yellow mottlings or markings, more or less coated with silky
hair. They are found under bark and in fungus growths, and are neither
beneficial nor harmful to the agriculturist.
MYCETOPHAGUS Hellw.
M. punctatus Say.. Throughout the State, locally common, in fungus on
oak and elsewhere under bark.
M. flexuosus Say. With the preceding and similar in habit.
THE INSECTS OF NEW JERSEY. 265
M. bipustulatus Mels. Eagle Rock, 1 specimen (Bf).
M. pluriguttatus Lec. Newark district in fungus (Bf).
M. melsheimeri Lec. Camden, rare (Li).
M. pluripunctatus Lec. Greenwood Lake (Sf); Westville (Li).
M. pini Ziegl. Westville rare (Li), under pine bark.
M. obsoletus Mels. Avalon (Li); Sea Isle City VI, 11 (Brn).
LITARGUS Er.
L. 6-punctatus Say. Hudson Co. (LI); Orange Mts., Newark IX, 20 (Bf);
Anglesea VII (Sz); under decomposing vegetable matter and bark.
L. tetraspilotus Lec. Boonton III, 17 (GG); Orange Mts., Newark V, 30
(Bf).
. didesmus Say. Hudson Co. (Ll); DaCosta VI, Sea Isle VI (Brn);
Anglesea VII and probably throughout the State.
The record of “L. balteatus” was based on a misidentification.
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TYPHCEA Steph.
T. fumata Linn. Common everywhere in stables and sweepings from
granaries and feed stores (Ch); bred in numbers from dry-rotting
potatoes at New Brunswick.
Family DERMESTID-..
Stout, heavily built beetles, with short, weak legs that may be very
closely folded to the body. Clothed with flattened hair or scales, usually
black and white mottled; but
sometimes marked with red,
brown or yellow. The larve
are elongate, hairy creatures, -
with tufts of bristles at the
end of the abdomen and
sometimes along the sides;
or with bunches of hair that
may be erected or spread out.
They feed (with one excep-
tion) on stored or dry ani-
mal and sometimes vegeta-
ble products, and _ include
such pests as the “larder
beetles,” “museum beetles,”
“carpet beetles,’ etc., and’
are therefore decidedly in-
jurious. Protection is gained by the use of repellants like camphor and
naphthaline, and by cleanliness or making access impossible to larve or
adults. As a rule a combination of both methods is employed, and occa-
sionally bisulphide of carbon can be used to advantage.
Fig. 101.—Dermestes vulpinus: a, larva from above
and side; h, pupa; k, adult; enlarged: other
figures refer to structural details of larva.
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BYTU RUS Latr.
B. unicolor Say. Throughout the State, adult in flowers; larva a whit-
ish maggot in fruits, chiefly of raspberry; the one exception in our
fauna to the feeding habits detailed in the opening paragraph.
Sometimes this genus is made the type of a distinct family.
DERMESTES Linn.
D. caninus Germ. Throughout the State V, VII, IX, under dead animals,
sometimes rather common; not usually in houses.
D. lardarius Linn. The “larder beetle,’ common throughout the State,
oiten on stored provisions. Kill the beetles and larvze whenever
seen, keep provisions in tight or screened receptacles, and, where
the insects are abundant, trap them on easily accessible scraps.
D. vulpinus Fab. Throughout the State under old bones and dried car-
casses; also in skins and leather, hence known to manufacturers as
the “leather beetle’; gasoline and carbon disulphide may be used.
D. frischii Kug. Riverton IV, Burlington Co. VI (GG); seashore (Li);
Brigantine Beach IX (Hn); locally not rare; but not a troublesome
form.
ATTAGENUS Latr.
A. piceus Oliv. Throughout the State, common; the “black carpet
beetle:’” Also said to attack cereals and other seeds. Gasoline and
carbon disulphide are used for their destruction, and naphthaline
may be used as a repellant.
TROGODERMA Latr.
T. ornatum Say. Caldwell (Cr); Orange Mts. VI, 9, on flowers (Bf).
T. tarsale Mels. Throughout the State. “Sometimes injurious to cere-
als and other seeds, to cayenne pepper, and very troublesome in
collections of insects or other objects. of natural history” (Ch).
ANTHRENUS Geoffr.
Fig. 102.—The carpet beetle, Anthrenus scrophularie: a, larva; b, pupa formed
in larval skin; c, pupa; d, adult; all much enlarged.
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THE INSECTS OF NEW JERSEY. 267
scrophulariz Linn. The “carpet beetle,” known in the larval stage
as the “Buffalo moth.” Adults hibernate and are common on flowers
in spring; the larve infest woolens chiefly. From stored clothing
they can usually be kept with naphthaline; infested carpets should
be removed and cleaned if possible and the floors thoroughly
scrubbed. If removal is not possible, drench with gasoline twice at
intervals of ten days, or press the infested areas with a very hot flat-
iron over a wet cloth so as-to drive a steam through the texture.
. verbasci Linn. The common Museum pest, injuring dried animal and
vegetable products of all kinds. In collections naphthaline is used
as a repellant.
muszeorum Linn. Less common than the preceding and not injurious
in this country.
CRYPTORHOPALUM Guer. !
. ruficorne Lec. Common on flowers in Ocean County.
. triste Lec. Throughout the State on flowers, spring and fall.
ORPHILUS Er.
niger Rossi. (glabratus Fab.) Not rare on flowers, g. d.
Family HISTERIDAS.
This family is recognizable by the usually short, chunky form, shining
black color, the elytra squarely cut off behind so as to leave the end of the
abdomen exposed. The legs are short, the tibiz broad and flat and fitted
for digging. When disturbed, the beetles fold these legs so close to the
body that they are practically invisible. The antennal club is short and
rounded or capitate. The adult beetles are found in or under decaying
Fig. 103.—Hister arcuatus and H. bimaculatus; much enlarged.
animal or vegetable matter, in excrement or in fungi. A few of them are
m
m
ore oblong and flattened, and these live under bark and generally in
oist places. The larve as a rule occur in similar situations.
268 REPORT OF NEW JERSEY STATE MUSEUM.
Although the circumstances under which the insects occur suggest that
they are scavengers, it is certain that some and perhaps most of them
are really predatory, feeding upon other genuine scavengers that occur
in such situations.
HOLOLEPTA Payk.
H. lucida Lec. Hudson Co. (Ll); Ft. Lee, under bark of chestnut (Bt);
also under freshly loosened bark of other trees.
H. fossularis Say. Throughout the State, under bark or in bark layers.
HISTER Linn.
H. planipes Lec. Ft. Lee IV (Bt); Belleville III, Woodside IV (Bf); New-
ark (Dn); found in ant nests and probably preys upon their larve.
H. arcuatus Say.. Madison (Pr); Newark (Bf); along shore from Sandy
Hook to Cape May among drift and in the sand.
. biplagiatus Lee. West Bergen V (Bf); Westville V (div); g. d. (W);
Brigantine Beach IX (Hn); Anglesea VII; not common.
. harrisii Kirby. Fort Lee (Bt).
. Virginiz Casey. “New Jersey” (Sf).
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merdarius Hoffm. Hopatcong (Pm); New Brunswick, Anglesea (Coll).
. interruptus Beauv. Throughout the State, common.
. stygicus Lec. Staten Island V (Sf).
. immunis Er. Fort Lee (Bt); Staten Island (Lg).
marginicollis Lec. Madison (Pr).
unicus Casey. Hewitt, Staten Island, in toad-stools (Sf).
. cognatus Lec. Palisades IV (Sf); Camden V (GG).
. umbilicatus Casey. “New Jersey’ (Sf).
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. abbreviatus Fab. Common throughout the State under cow-droppings.
The “foedatus” of the previous list belongs here.
H. civilis Lec. Camden, Gloucester Co., Cape May C. H. V (W); Brigan-
tine Beach IX (Hn); seashore (Li); not so common.
H. furtivus Lec. Madison (Pr).
H. depurator Say. Ft. Lee (Bt); Hudson Co. (L1); Newark Dist. (Bf);
DaCosta VII (W); Winslow VIII, Brown’s Mills IX (Dke); locally
common.
H. defectus Lec. Jamesburg (Ds); Lakehurst IX, in mushrooms (Sf).
H. servus Er. Lakehurst IX (Sf).
H. ‘bimaculatus Linn. Throughout the State V, VII, IX, not common.
H. sedecemstriatus Say. Caldwell (Cr); Hudson Co. (Ll).
H. americanus Payk. Ft. Lee (Bt); Hudson Co. (Ll); Newark Dist. (Bf);
Brown’s Mills VII (Dke); g. d. (W Li).
H. davisi Schaef. Jamesburg VIII, IX, Lakehurst IX (div); Brookville
(Lg).
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THE INSECTS OF NEW JERSEY. 269
. perplexus Lec. Newark III, 30, g. d. (Bf).
. relictus Mars. New Jersey (Sf).
. exaratus Lec. Brigantine Beach IX, rare (Hn).
. venustus Lec. Newtonville III, 21, sifting, 1 specimen (Brn).
. subrotundus Say. Throughout the State, under bark and stones;
locally not rare.
. vernus Say. Orange Mts. V, Newark IX (Bf); 5-mile beach V, and
eds (WwW).
A species taken at Trenton, VI, 2, is probably undescribed, according to
Mr. Schaeffer.
?)
PLATYSOMA Er.
. saunieri Mars. Silver Lake, Staten Island (Sf).
. carolinus Payk. Throughout the State, under bark; like most of the
others of this series.
. lecontei Mars. With the preceding, but more common.
. aurelianus Horn. Newark (Bf).
. parallelus Say. Throughout the State, in spring, under bark; pre-
datory upon Scolytids.
. equus Lec. Snake Hili (Sf).
CYLISTIX Lewis.
. coarctatus Lec. Staten Island (Lg); Lakewood (LI).
. cylindricus Payk. Lakewood VII (div); Jamesburg V, 17 (Coll).
. attenuatus Lec. Cape May C. H. V, 28, under pine bark, always asso-
ciated with “Tomicus” (W); Brown’s Mills VI, 23 (DkKe).
EPIERUS Er.
. pulicarius Er. Camden, Gloucester Co., under bark (W); Merchant-
ville VI, 15 (GG); found also in decaying wood.
HETZERIUS Er.
. brunneipennis Rand. Hopatcong (Pm); Alpine III (Bt); Orange Mts.
(Bf); Newark (GG); always in ant nests, and sometimes common.
ONTHOPHILUS Leach.
. alternatus Say. Staten Island (Lg).
DENDROPHILUS Leach.
punctulatus Say. Ft. Lee (Sf); Newark V, in rotten elms, rare (Bf);
Anglesea V, 14, 1 specimen (Brn).
270 REPORT OF NEW-JERSEY STATE MUSEUM.
CARCINOPS Mars.
. conjunctus Say. Snake Hill V, 22, Arlington, Woodside, under stones
(Bf); Lakehurst V, 24 (Ds).
. geminatus Lec. Staten Island III (Sf); Brigantine Beach IX, rare ©
(Hn).
. 14-striatus Steph. Snake Hill (Ll); Newark Dist., g. d. (Bf); Brigan-
tine Beach IX (Hn); Cape May C. H. V, 28, under king-crabs (W).
PAROMALUS Er.
. equalis Say. Snake Hill (L1); Newark Dist. (Bf); Woodbury III
(Brn); Anglesea; under bark like most other members of this genus.
. estriatus Lec. Snake Hill (Ll).
. bistriatus Er. Hopatcong (Pm); Ft. Lee (Bt); Snake Hill (Ll); New-
ark, g. d., common (Bf).
. seminulum Er. Snake Hill, under bark of freshly cut stumps (11).
SAPRINUS Er.
. rotundatus Kug. Anglesea (W).
. pennsylvanicus Payk. Along the seashore and sandy river banks,
under carrion and in dung, very common; all season.
. oregonensis Lec. var. sejunctus Mars. Paterson V, 28 (Coll).
. assimils Payk. Throughout the State; usually in excrement.
. conformis Lec. Newark (Bf); Iona V, 26 (Dke); Anglesea (W).
. Placidus Er. Highlands (Ch); Sandy Hook VII (Coll).
. minutus Lec. 5-mile beach VII, 4—VIII, 1 (W).
. sphzeroides Lec. Westville VII (W); DaCosta VI, 3, Anglesea VI
(Brn); Brigantine Beach IX, rare (Hn).
. fraternus Say. Throughout the State; our commonest inland species.
. patruelis Lec. Sandy Hook to Cape May, along shore VII-IX.
. dimidiatipennis Lec. Highlands (Ch) and Sandy Hook to Cape May.
Most of the species of this genus are more common along shore, where
they are found in the sand beneath dead fish and other animal matter.
There are probably other species, and Mr. Schaeffer has determined that
one form, found at Lakehurst, VII, 4, is undescribed.
P.
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PLEGADERUS Er.
transversus Say. Atlantic City (Castle); g. d. (W); found in Scolytid
galleries under pine bark.
barbelini Mars. Newark (Bf); Atco IV, 2 (W).
BACANIUS Lec.
misellus Lec. Lahaway V, 28, on cranberry bogs (Sm).
THE INSECTS OF NEW JERSEY. 271
ACRITUS Lec.
A. exiguus Er. Newark Dist., g. d., in rotten wood (Bf); Anglesea IV, 11
(Coll).
A-LETES Horn.
Az. politus Lec. Hopatcong (Pm); Ft. Lee (Bt); Lahaway V, 28, on
cranberry bogs (Sm); under decaying vegetable matter generally.
Family NITIDULIDA.
Sap beetles as a rule, although some live in fungi and others in or on
dry animal or vegetable matter. In a general way they may be classed
as scavengers, and have the short, chunky antennal club usual to such
species. The majority are more or less flattened, usually broad in pro-
portion to their length and some of them with somewhat abbreviated
elytra, exposing the end of the abdomen. Sap beetles are most abundant
in late fall on tree stumps cut in spring or on over-ripe and decaying
fruits.
BRACHYPTERUS Er.
B. urtice Fab. Hopatcong (Pm); Hoboken (Coll); g. d. (W); com-
monly occurs on nettle (Ch).
CERCUS Latr.
C. abdominalis Er. Throughout the State IV—VIII, on flowers of pussy
willows, elder, etc.
CARPOPHILUS Steph.
C. hemipterus Linn. Jersey City, Newark, New
Brunswick, Westville; an introduced species,
common in grocers’ and bakers’ stocks.
C. niger Say. Throughout the State under bark, in
blossoms or on sap, spring and fall.
Cc. corticinus Er. Orange Mts. (Bf) ; Palisades
(Sm); Camden (Li); Grenloch V, 3 DaCosta VI,
10 (W).
C. marginatus Er. Hemlock Falls (Bf).
C. brachypterus Say. Hudson Co. (div); Orange
Mts. (Bf); Newtonville VII, Seaville IV (Sf);
Grenloch V, 3, on pine sap (W).
C. antiquus Mels. Hudson Co. (div); Clementon VIII, 10, on the black
fungus on outside of ears of corn (W).
philus hemipterus;
enlarged.
“C. dimidiatus” and “C. pallipennis’” of the previous edition are mis-
identifications.
COLASTUS Er.
€. morio Er. Bloomfield (Bf); Iona IV, 30 (W); under pine bark.
C. maculatus Er. Ft. Lee (Sf); Hudson Co. (LI); also under bark.
Z
Cc
C.
Cc
mmmmmm m
. geminata Say. Throughout the State, on sap
72 REPORT OF NEW JERSEY STATE MUSEUM.
-“semitectus Say. Throughout the State under bark of pine stumps
and other trees on flowing sap, often in large numbers. »
unicolor Say. Newark (Bf); Petersburg VI (Brn); Westville, Iona
V, 7, in great numbers in stumps of pine (W).
. truncatus Rand. Orange Mts., Newark (Bf); Westville (W): Mer-
chantville V, 17 (Brn).
var. obliquus Lec. Iona V, 7, on pine stumps (W).
CONOTELUS Er.
. obscurus Er. Throughout the State VIII, IX, in “Convolvulus” and
other flowers; very like a rove-beetle in appearance.
EPURAZA Er.
. helvola Er. Hudson Co. (Ll); Brigantine IX (Hn); Anglesea VII
(Sz)5 S-d- (W).
. rufa Say. Throughout the State, locally common; sifting in winter,
on fungi in fall and spring.
. erichsonii Reitt. Lahaway VI, 12 (Sm); Sea Isle VI, 10 (Brn); g. d.
in decaying bloom (W).
. corticina Er. Orange Mts., rare (Bf).
. avara Rand. Hudson Co. (L1); Lahaway V (Sm).
. planulata Er. Grenloch V, 3, Iona IV, 30, on pine stumps (W).
. truncatella Mann. Newtonville III, 26, 1 specimen (Brn).
ovata Horn. Arlington VI, in dead fungus (Sf); Newark (Bf).
. peltoides Horn. Hudson Co. (Ll); Orange Mts. V, 5 (Bf); on sap.
. labilis Er. Hudson Co. (Ll); Orange Mts. (Bf).
HAPTONCUS Murr.
. luteolus Er. Hopatcong (Pm).
NITIDULA Fab.
. bipunctata Linn. (bipustulata) Ft. Lee (Sf);
West Bergen IV, 24, common in dead fishes (Bf);
Camden V, 14, Merchantville IX, 30 (Brn).
. rufipes Linn. Throughout the State from fall to
spring, under dry animal matter; sometimes
common.
. zic-zac Say. Common throughout the State.
STELIDOTA Er.
Fig. 105.—WNitiduia bi-
punctata; enlarged.
and under dry leaves. ee
. 8-maculata Say. Hudson Co. (Ll); Newark, g. d. (Bf); Spring Lake
(Ch); Westville (W); Anglesea VII (Sz).
. strigosa Gyll. Malaga, under pine bark (W); Brigantine IX (Hn).
THE INSECTS OF NEW JERSEY. 273
PROMETOPIA Er.
P. 6—maculata Say. Throughout the State under pine and other bark in
spring and until VII, 30.
PHENOLIA Er.
P. grossa Fab. Throughout the State, more or less common in gilled
fungi.
OMOSITA Er.
O. colon Linn. Throughout the State on dry carrion or in fungi.
The “O. discoidea”’ of previous edition is an error.
SORONIA Er.
S. guttulata Lec. Hudson Co. (Ll); Iona V, 7, on pine roots in scolytid
galleries (W).
S. undulata Say. Throughout the State, g. d., not rare.
S. ulkei Lec. Newark (Bf); Jamesburg VII, 4 (Brn); Westville V, 4
(GG); seashore (Li); single specimens only.
S. grisea Linn. Clementon, Malaga VI (W); an introduced species.
POCADIUS Er.
P. helvolus Hr. Ft. Lee in Lycoperdium (Bt); Camden VII, 25 (GG);
Collingswood VII, 28 (Brn); Lacy V, 27 (DkKe); g. d. (W).
P. infuscatus Reitt. “New Jersey” (Horn Coll).
MELIGETHES Steph.
M. mutatus Harr. Paterson V, 3 (Jl).
OXYCNEMUS Er.
O. histrinus Lec. Ft. Lee (Bt); Hudson Co. (Ll); seashore (Li); g. d.
(W); always rare and “peculiar to the genus ‘Phallus’” (Sz).
QO. nigripennis Lec. Brookville IX, 20 (lig); Sea Isle City IX, 8 (W).
AMPHICROSSUS Er.
A. ciliatus Oliv. Hudson Co. (LJ); West Bergen, Orange Mts., on sap
(Bf); Woodbury V, 22, VII, 30 (div); g. d. (W).
PALLODES Er.
P. pallidus Beauv. Throughout the State V-—VII, in gilled and other
fungi.
CYLLODES Er.
C. biplagiatus Lec. Ft. Lee (Sf).
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274, REPORT OH NEW JERSEY STATE MUSEUM:
CYCHRAMUS Kug.
C. adustus Er. Hoboken (Sm); Orange Mts. in fungus (Bf); Westville
(W); Atco IX, 4 (Brn); in puff-balls, never common.
CYBOCEPHALUS Er.
C. nigritulus Lec. Snake Hill (Sf).
CRYPTARCHA Schuck.
C. ampla Er. Throughout the State; a general sap feeder V—VII.
C. strigata Fabr. Ft. Lee (Sf); Hudson Co. (LI); Orange (Ch); g. d., on
sap at all times (W); usually not common.
C. concinna Mels. Ft. Lee (Sf); Hudson Co. (Ll); g. d., not rare (Bf);
Lahaway II, 8 (Sm).
IPS Fabr.
I. obtusus Say. Throughout the State; rare; on sap.
I. quadriguttatus Fabr. (fasciatus) Throughout the
State; common under bark, on sap and sometimes
in fruits.
I. sanguinolentus Oliv. Throughout the State, though
somewhat local and rarely common.
RHIZOPHAGUS Hbst.
Fig. 106.—Ips
A. scalpturatus Mann. Orange Mts., salt meadows (Bf). quadriguttatus
R. cylindricus Lec. Lahaway III, VI, VII (div); Gren- — a
loch XI, 26 (W); g. d., not rare (Li). enlarged.
-R. cylindricus Lec. Lahaway III, VI, VII (div); Grenloch x 26 (W);
g.d., not rare (Li).
R. brunneus Horn. Grenloch XI, 26, Iona IV, 30, live deep underground
around roots of pine (W).
R. bipunctatus Say. Hudson Co. (Ll); Woodside, once plentiful (Bf).
R. minutus Mann. Orange Mts., rare (Bf).
Family LATRIDIID-.
Very small, oval, convex insects with the thorax usually narrower than
the elytra. They are very commonly brown in color, often striated, occa-
sionally banded, and found commonly under bark, under decayed leaves
and in sweeping among vegetation in early evening. The larve are oval,
soft, very hairy, and live in vegetable refuse, fungi, etc. Occasionally
they are found in granaries, but never in really troublesome numbers.
The arrangement here follows the revision of Prof. H. C. Fall in the
THE INSECTS OF NEW: JERSEY. 275
Trans. Am. Ent. Soc. for 1899 in all essentials, and all the species collected
and recorded by Mr. Boerner were determined by Prof. Fall.
L.
L.
o0a0 0
LATRIDIUS Hbst.
breviclavus Fall. L. I. to Michigan, and almost certainly New Jersey.
liratus Lec. (Stephostethus) Snake Hill, Ft. Lee (Sf); Newark V,
New Brunswick (Coll); g. d., local, not rare (W).
ENICMUS Thom.
. minutus Linn. Arlington VI, sweeping at dusk (Brn).
. aterrimus Mots. {Latridius opaculus). Fort Lee (Sf); Arlington
meadows (Bf).
CARTODERE Thom.
/
. ruficollis Marsh. Mass. to Va., and certain to occur in New Jersey.
CORTICARIA Marsh.
. fulva Com. A cosmopolitan species found from the Atlantic to the
Pacific, and from Mass. to Va.; certain to occur in New Jersey.
. serrata Payk. Also cosmopolitan, as with the preceding.
. dentigera Lec. Spring Lake (Ch).
. elongata Gyll. Orange (Ch); Malaga VII (GG); Newtonville III (Brn).
. ferruginea Marsh. (deleta) Orange (Ch) and g. d. in dried products.
This is also probably the “ferruginosa”’ Mots. of the last edition, and
occurs throughout the State.
MELANOPHTHALMA Mots.
. picta Lec. (Corticaria) Snake Hill (Sf); Westville V, 28, Merchant-
ville III, 30, Anglesea VII, 12 (Brn).
. simplex Lec. (Corticaria) Anglesea V, VII (div).
. villosa Zimm. Newark VII, Gloucester V, DaCosta VII, Sea Isle VI,
Anglesea VII (Brn).
distinguenda Com. Newark VII, Gloucester to Anglesea, g. d., IV-VII
(Brn).
. pumila Lec. Ft. Lee, Staten Island (Jl).
. gibbosa Hbst. Newtonville VII, 9 (Brn).
. similata Gyll. Merchantville VII, Westville V, Gloucester V, DaCosta
VII, Anglesea VI (Brn).
. regularis Lec. “New Jersey’’—type locality.
. longipennis Lec. (Corticaria) Arlington III, 19 (Bf); Newark, New
Brunswick (Coll).
. americana Mann. (Corticaria) Hudson Co. (Ll).
. cavicollis Mann. Hudson Co. (LI); Sea Isle City VIII (Brn).
276 REPORT OF NEW JERSEY STATE MUSEUM.
Family TROGOSITID.
Usually oblong, flat species, the prothorax as wide as the thorax and
often well separated from it. Generally they live under bark, but a few
live in granaries, where they sometimes become rather numerous, and
more rarely specimens are found on fungus. Some of them are predatory
or semi-parasitic in the larval stage, and very few are at all injurious.
THYMALUS Duft.
T. fulgidus Er. Throughout the State V, VI. Looks like a bronze lady-
bird beetle and is usually found on a white birch fungus. Mr. Daecke
has actually bred it from “Polyphorus betula-alba.”
NEMOSOMA Latr.
N. parallelum Mels. Hudson Co. (Ll); Newark (GG); Orange Mts. VII
(Bf); Anglesea (Li); feeds on Scolytids.
. ALLINDRIA Er. 3
A. cylindrica Serv. Ft. Lee IV, 27 (Jl); Anglesea (W).
TROGOSITA Oliv.
T. virescens Fabr. Throughout the State, under bark IV—VIII, locally
not rare.
TENEBRIOIDES Pall.
T. mauretanica Linn.
Throughout the State
and throughout most of
the world as. well, in
granaries, warehouses and
stores; known as the
““Cadelle.”’
T. corticalis Mels. Occurs
with the preceding and
sometimes replaces it;
but is more general un- Fig. 107.—-The ‘“‘Cadelle’’: a, ae b, adult; c
der bark, throughout the to j, structural details; all enlarged.
State.
T. collaris Sturm. Staten Island (Lg); Clementon V (Brn); Lakehurst
VII, IX (Jl); Brown’s Mills VI (Dke); Anglesea (W).
T. marginata Beauv. Anglesea (W).
T. americana Kirby. (castanea Mels.) Boonton VI (GG); Hudson Co.
, (L1); Camden (Li); Anglesea and g. d. (W).
var. laticollis Horn. Anglesea (W).
T. bimaculata Mels. Ft. Lee VI, VII (div); Hudson Co. (L1); Orange
(Ch); Jamesburg VI (J1); Malaga VII (GG); Anglesea (W).
THE INSECTS OF NEW JERSEY. 277
Family MONOTOMID-.
MONOTOMA Hbst.
M. producta Lec. Brigantine Beach IX, Sea Isle City, Avalon VII, An-
glesea VII (div); a strictly maritime species.
M. picipes Hbst. Hudson Co. (L1); under decaying vegetation.
EUROPS Wall.
E. pallipennis Lec. Hopatcong (Pm); Ft. Lee, on gummy excretions of
hickory (Sf).
BACTRIDIUM Lec.
B. ephippigerum Guer. Ft. Lee (Sf); Hudson Co. (LI) ;, Orange Mts.
(Bf); Merchantville V, 7 (Brn). 4
B. striolatum Reit. Ft. Lee (Sf); Hudson Co. (Ll); Orange Mts. (Bf).
B. cavicolle Horn. Hopatcong (Pm); Ft. Lee (Sf); Orange Mts. (Bf),
Hudson Co. (Ll), in galleries of and feeding on Scolytid larve.
Family DERODONTID/.
Oblong, rather convex species, the thorax rounded and toothed at the
edge, elytra yellowish with obscure blackish markings. Very little is
known of the adults and less of the larve.
DERODONTUS Lec.
D. maculatus Mels. Orange Mts. (Bf); Staten Island (Leg).
Family BYRRHIDZ.
These are usually known as “pill beetles,” small in size and generally
black with silky iridescent pubescence, which makes the species easily
recognizable. The legs and antennz may be so closely folded to the
body as to be practically invisible. They live at the roots of grasses or
in water, and are of no economic importance.
CYTILUS Er.
C. sericeus Forst. (trivittatus Mels.) Greenwood Lake V (Lv); Madi-
son V (Pr); Ft. Lee (Bt); Hudson Co. (Ll); Newark district (Bf);
Sea Isle City V (Brn); and probably throughout the State.
BYRRHUS Linn.
B. americanus Lec. Newfoundland IX (Jl); Paterson V (Soc); Green-
wood Lake, Ft. Lee (Bt); Newark (Bf); along the shore, Brigantine
to Cape May VI, VII (div); not common.
278 REPORT OF NEW JERSEY STATE MUSEUM.
LIMNICHUS Latr.
L. punctatus Lec. Newark, rare (Bf); Burlington County (Sm).
L. ovatus Lec. Lahaway V, 28, on cranberry bogs (Sm); Anglesea II,
22 (W).
FORCINOLUS Muls. @& Rey.
’ F. minimus Fabr. Lakehurst (Brb, Jl).
Family NOSODENDRIDZ.
Very similar to the “Byrrhide; more bronzed, less silky and feeders
on the sap of trees.
NOSODENDRON Latr.
N. unicoior Say. Ft. Lee (div); Snake Hill, Orange Mts., g. d., rare
(Bf); Atlantic City (W).
Family PARNIDA.
These are aquatic beetles, with long legs not fitted for swimming. They
are usually gray or black, sometimes striped with yellow, and may be
found clinging to the under side of stones or wood debris in streams and
ponds. They are oblong or elongate, convex, and the division between
thorax and abdomen is unusually well marked. The larve are aquatic,
flattened, and resemble crustaceans in appearance.
PSEPHENUS Hald.
P. lecontei Lec. Hemlock Falls, not rare (Bf); Newark (Coll); Millburn,
on stones in streams (Bt): Echo Lake, on stones and lily pads (Ds);
Lake Macopin, abundant, walking on large submerged stones (Lg);
Spotswood (Rob).
DRYOPS Oliv.
D. lithophilus Germ. Throughout the State, not rare, V—VIII.
D. fastigiatus Say. Hopatcong (Pm); Orange Mt. and Newark district
(div); Jamesburg, Lakehurst (Rob).
D. striatus Lec. Orange Mts. (Bf); Jamesburg, Lakehurst (Rob).
ELMIS Lair.
E. bivittatus Lec. Jamesburg (Rob); “New Jersey” (Lg).
E. 4notatus Say. Ft. Lee (Sf); Clifton (Ll); Jamesburg, Spotswood,
Lakehurst (Rob); Atco (W).
E. elegans Lec. Newark (Bf); Westfield Conn. (Sf).
THE INSECTS OF NEW JERSEY. 279
E. fastiditus Lec. Jamesburg (Rob).
E. ovalis Lec. Lakehurst (Rob).
E. nitidulus Lec. Ft. Lee (Sf); Jamesburg VII, 4 (div); Spotswood
(Rob); Atco (W).
E. pusilius Lec. Ft. Lee Dist. (Rob); Clifton (LI).
STENELMIS Dup.
S. sinuatus Lec. Lakehurst (Rob).
S. crenatus Say. Hopatcong (Pm); Clifton (L1); Newark, at light (Bf);
Spotswood, Lakehurst (Rob); Clementon VIII, 5 (Brn).
S. bicarinatus Lec. Newark, at light (Bf); Jamesburg, Spotswood (Rob).
. 4maculatus Horn. Newark (Bfj}; Jamesburg (Rob).
S. vittipennis Zimm. Clifton (Ll). y°
”
MACRONYCHUS Mill.
M. glabratus Say. Hopatcong (Pm); Clifton (Ll); Orange Mts. (div);
New Brunswick VIII, 29 (Coll); Jamesburg VII, 4 (div); Woodbury
(Brn); under logs in running water.
ANCYRONYX Er.
A. variegatus Germ. Orange Mts. (div); Clifton (Ll); Jamesburg VII,
4 (Bf); Spotswood (Rob); Atco VI, 18, Clementon VIII, 5, Newton-
ville VII, 9 (Brn); g. d. (W).
Family HETEROCERIDA.
These beetles are oblong, convex, densely clothed with short silken
pubescence. The thorax is almost square, the angles rounded, head small,
with the mandibles projecting prominently. They are yellowish in color,
mottled with black spots or bands, and live in galleries in sand or mud
along the banks of ponds, streams or ditches. They fly at night and are
often attracted to light in large numbers.
HETEROCERUS Fabr.
. tristis Mann. Seashore, rare (Ll).
H. undatus Mels. (fatuus Kies.) Orange Mts., Newark (Bf): Woodbury
VII (GG); Brigantine Beach IX (Hn); Anglesea V (W).
H. ventralis Mels. Atlantic City (W).
. auromicans Kies. Anglesea V, 30 (W).
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Boe?
. pusillus Say. Orange Mts., Newark (Bf); Orange, abundant at light
(Ch); Sea Isle V, Anglesea VI (Brn).
The record of “brunneus” Mels. is an error of identification.
280 REPORT OF NEW JERSEY STATE MUSEUM.
Family DASCYLLIDE.
Small, oval, convex species with rather soft elytra, head concealed and
bent down, antenne usually slender, but often serrated toward the tip.
The legs are slender, and when disturbed the insects usually draw up
so as to seem almost hunched, the broadest part of the body coming a lit-
_tle before the middle. They are beaten from trees or swept from shrubs,
and some species are very common, though none are known to be in-
jurious.
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EURYPOGON Mots.
: niger Mels. Hopatcong (Pm): Greenwood Lake (Sf); Orange Mts. VI,
2 (Bf); Hudson Co. (Ll); Chew’s: Landing VI, 9 (W); DaCosta VI, 4
(Dke). >
ODONTONYX Guer.
. trivittis Germ. Orange Mis. (Bf); Montclair (Sm); very rare.
PTILODACTYLA Latr.
serricollis Say. Hudson Co. (Ll); Orange Mis., Newark (Bf); Wood-
bury VII, Sea Isle VI, Anglesea VI (Brn); g. d. (W).
EUCINETUS Germ.
: terminalis Lec. Hudson Co. (Ll); Newark (Bf); Merchantville X
(GG); Chew’s Landing, Anglesea VI, 9 (W): among decaying leaves.
. strigosus Lec. Merchantville X, Woodbury XII, Gloucester XI, Clemen-
ton IX (W).
ECTOPRIA Lec.
. nervosa Mels. Hopatcong (Pm); Boonton VI (GG); Hudson Co. (Ll);
Orange Mts., Woodside VI (Bf): Anglesea (W). The record of “Pla-
conycha edwardsii’ Lec. was based on a specimen of this species.
DICRANOPSELAPHUS Guer.
. variegatus Horn. “N. Y. City and vicinity,” in the Jiilich Coll. (Lg).
PRIONOCYPHON Redt.
. limbatus Lec. East Jersey (Dietz); Staten Island (Lg); DaCosta
(W).
HELODES Latr.
pulchella Guer. Hopatcong (Pm); Orange Mts., Woodside (Bf);
Haddonfield V, 13 (GG); Lahaway V, 28 (Sm); DaCosta VII, Chew’s
Landing VI (W).
. thoracica Guer. Hopatcong (Pm); Orange Mts., Woodside (Bf).
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THE INSECTS OF NEW JERSEY. 281
SCIRTES Ill.
S. orbiculatus Fab. Hudson Co. (Ll); Clementon VY, VIII (div).
S. tibialis Guer. Throughout the State VI, VII; not rare.
CYPHON Payk.
C. robustus Lec. Merchantville V, 23, Anglesea, in swamps among
Sphagnum (W); Atco V- (div); Buena Vista (Li); Sea Isle V (Brn).
C. ruficollis Say. Orange Mts., Clementon VI, 3 (GG); Westville VI, 6
(Brn); Anglesea (W).
C. obscurus Guer. Newark (div); Waverly III (Bf); Jamesburg VII,
Camden, Westville !1V, 22, DaCosta VI, Anglesea V (Brn).
C. collaris Guer. Hudson Co. (Ll); g. d. (Bf).
C. variabilis Thunb. Common throughout the State.
C. padi Linn. Anglesea (W).
Family RHIPICERIDZ.
Elongate, very convex black or brown species, somewhat resembling
“Hlateride”’; but without the power of leaping; thorax shorter, head
more prominent, with large calliper-like mandibles and flabellate antennze
in the males. They are very rare and usually found on or near dead trees.
SANDALUS Knoch.
S. petrophya Knoch. North Jersey (Li); Plainfield, Lakehurst IX (Sf);
Newark (Bf); Staten Island on beech (Lig); Anglesea in wash-up
(W).
Family KUCNEMID/.
Resemble in general the following ‘“‘Elateride”’ and sometimes united
with them; but the prothorax is more closely joined to the mesothorax,
and the “snapping” habit is not developed. None of the species are in-
jurious, and several of them are distinctly rare.
MELASIS Oliv.
M. pectinicornis Mels. Palisades (Lv); Alpine (Bt); Ft. Lee (Sf); New-
ark (Soc); Orange Mts. (Bf); Clementon V, 2 (CG); Atlantic City
(Castle); Avalon VI (Brn); Anglesea VII and South Jersey (W);
bores in dead oaks and is always rare.
THAROPS Lap.
T. ruficornis Say. Throughout the State VI, VII; local and always rare;
bores in felled trees.
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The “humeralis” and “imperfectus” of the previous edition are based
DELTOMETOPUS Bonv.
» amoenicornis Say. Hudson Co. (Ll); Ft. Lee (Sf); Hemlock Falls,
Chester (Bf); Iona VI, Avalon VI (Brn); Anglesea V, VI (div); and .
probably throughout the State, though never common.
. rufipes Mels. Fort Lee (Sf).
DROMAZOLUS Kies.
. cylindricollis Say. Hemlock Falls (Bf); Ft. Lee, on bull thistle, at
the junction of leaf and stem; hard to pick off (Bt); breeds in dead
or dying branches (Sz).
. Striatus Lec. Jamesburg VII, 4, Petersburg VI, 8, DaCosta VII, 16
(Brn); Buena Vista (Li).
FORNAX Lap.
. calceatus Say. Orange Mts., rare (Bf).
orchesides Newn. Ft. Lee, larve by the thousands in dead gum tree
(Jl); Avalon (W).
ENTOMOPHTHALMUS Bonv.
. rufiolus Lec. Ft. Lee (Sf); Orange Mts. (Bf); Hemlock Falls
(Stortz); Petersburg VI, 18, under bark (Brn).
MICRORRHAGUS Esch.
subsinuatus Lec. Ft. Lee (Sf); Orange Mts., rare (Bf).
triangularis Say. Hopatcong (Pm); Madison (Pr); Ft. Lee (Bt);
Orange Mts., Newark (Bf); on dead branches like all of this genus.
pectinatus Lec. Orange Mts., Hemlock Falls, rare (Bf)-
bonvouloirii Horn. Fort Lee (Sf).
on errors of determination.
HYPOCCELUS Esch.
. frontosus Say. Fort Lee VII, 10 (Jl).
. terminalis Lec. Orange Mts., Hemlock Falls (Bf).
SCHIZOPHILUS Bonv.
. subrutus Rand. Plainfield (Sf); South Jersey (Li).
SARPEDON Bonv.
. scabrosus Bony. Palisades, bred (Liv); Boonton VIII, 3 (GG); Orange
Mts. (Bf).
PEROTHOPS Er.
. mucida Gyll. Camden (Li); Anglesea (W); rare; breeds in dead
beech.
THE INSECTS OF NEW JERSEY. 283
CEROPHYTUM Latr.
C. pulsator Hald. Fort Lee, 1 specimen (Sf).
Family KLATHRID/.
The species belonging to this family are commonly known as “click,”
“snapping” or “spring beetles,’ because of their power of springing into
the air when laid on their back and turning right-side-up in the process.
The prothorax is long, loosely jointed to the meso-thorax, prolonged back-
ward on the under side into a curved process, which fits into a groove or
cavity in the meso-thorax. When placed on its back the beetle elevates
the body until it rests on the head and tip of elytra, and the end of the
Spine rests at the edge of the cavity.
The tension is then suddenly removed
and the curvature reversed, the shoulders
of the wing-covers striking the surface
hard enough to elevate the beetle for
quite a distance. In general the insects
are at least three times as long as wide,
broadest at the shoulders and tapering
posteriorly. The prevailing colors are
brown, black or yellowish, and few of
Sse our species are spotted or banded. As
adults they rarely do much feeding and
are not injurious. The larve are long,
slender, a little flattened, yellowish or
whitish, and very tough or leathery in
texture, whence they are termed “wire-
worms.’ Some of these live in decaying
wood and are practically harmless, but
others live in the soil, feeding on the
roots of growing plants, chiefly grasses.
Corn, potatoes aril other crops following sod are chiefly injured, and when
the pests are very abundant little can be done to stop them. Ordinary
insecticide applications are entirely useless, because it is practically im-
possible to reach the insects where they are feeding. Systematic fall plow-
ing of sod land is usefui, because it destroys-the pupe and recently de-
veloped beetles, and this, combined with short periods in sod, serves to
lessen the evil. Chickens eat the insects when turned up by the plow,
and hogs take them greedily when they can get at them. In the garden
they can be attracted to cut pieces of potato, which may be gathered and
destroyed when filled with the insects. They have also been baited with
little masses of poisoned sweet dough placed underground, but that is
only attractive while fresh.
Fig. 108.—A click-beetle, or snap-
ping beetle; enlarged.
284 REPORT OF NEW JERSEY STATE MUSEUM.
AGRYPNUS Esch.
A. sallei Lec. Manumuskin V, 12 £4(Dke);
Anglesea VI, VII, IX (div).
ADELOCERA Latr.
A. impressicollis Say. Lakehurst VII (Ds).
A. marmorata Fab. Gloucester and Camden
Co. (W); Westville (Li); Manumuskin N,
5 (Dke).
A. discoidea Web. Throughout the State IV—
VI, local, not common.
A. aurorata Lec. Chester (Dn); Livingston
Park V, 8 (Gr).
A. maculata Lec. New Jersey, exact locality
unknown (Li).
A. obtecta Say. Ft. Lee VI (Jl); So. Amboy X
(Bt).
A. brevicornis Lec. Palisades (J1); all the
Species under dead bark.
CHALCOLEPIDIUS Esch.
C. viridipilis Say. Camden and Gloucester
Counties, rare (div).
ALAUS Esch.
A. oculatus Linn. Throughout the State, not
rare; our largest and most conspicuous
species; larva in decaying wood.
Fig. 109.—Wire worm from
above and side; enlarged.
A. myops Fab. Throughout the State where pine occurs; always rare;
larva under pine bark IV—VI, adults VI-VIII.
HEMIRHIPUS Latr.
H. fascicularis Fab. G. d., but local and very rare (W).
CARDIOPHORUS Esch.
C. convexus Say. Throughout the State V—VII.
C. cardisce Say. Hopatcong (Pm); Woodside (Bf); Highlands (Ch);
Anglesea V (div); g. Gd. (W), and probably throughout the State.
C. fenestratus Lec. Anglesea V, 30, 1 specimen (W).
C. convexulus Lec. Greenville, in early spring, under stones (Bf).
C. gagates Er. (levicollis Er.) Throughout the State IV—VI, locally not
rare.
C. robustus Lec. Greenville, rare (Bf); Anglesea V, 28 (Sm).
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HORISTONOTUS Cand.
. curiatus Say. Ft. Lee (Bt); Hudson Co. (Ll); Orange Mts. (Bf);
Jamesburg VII, 4 (Sm); Camden, Gloucester Co. (div) National Park
VI, 10 (Dke). .
CRYPTOHYPNUS Esch.
. abbreviatus Say. Snake Hill IV (Sf); Newark Dist., salt meadow
(Bf); Orange (Lg).
HYPNOIDUS Schioerite.
. exiguus Rand. Jamesburg: V, 10 (Sm); Camden, Westville V (div);
Sea Isle V, 10 (Brn).
. choris Say. Chester (Dn); So. Camden IV, V (div); Gloucester Co.
(Li); Merchantville IV, 24, Westville V, 28 (Brn). ~,
. obliquatulus Mels. Irvington, Orange Mts., salt meadow (Bf); Staten
Island (Ji); Camden (Li); Woodbury V, 22 (GG); Ocean Co. V,.28
(Sm); Peermont VI, 28 (Brn).
. perplexus Horn. New Jersey (Lg).
. pectoralis Say. Salt, meadows, Springfield, Orange Mts., rare (Bf).
. delumbis Horn. Staten Island (Lg).
. melsheimeri Horn. Springfield, washed out with “Bembidium” (Bf).
MONOCREPIDIUS Esch.
. lividus DeG. Throughout the State VI, VII, not rare. |
. vespertinus Fab. Throughout the State VII-IX, locally common;
more abundant along shore; injurious to beans at DaCosta VII.
. auritus Hbst. Common throughout the State VI, VII.
. bellus Say. Throughout the State, not rare VI, VII, sweeping; breeds
at the roots of millet—‘“‘Panicum” sp. (Ch).
ELATER Linn.
. hepaticus Mels. Newark Dist. (Bf); Camden, Gloucester Co. (W).
. manipularis Cand. Newtonville Ill, 24, IV, 16 (Brn).
. carbonicolor Esch. Clementon V, 30 (GG).
. pedalis Germ. Throughout the State VI, locally common on flowers,
especially on magnolias in South Jersey.
. nigrinus Payk. Staten Island -V, on flowers (Ds).
. mixtus Hbst. Throughout the State IV—VI, on flowers; rare.
nigricollis Hbst. Throughout the State II-V, under bark and on flow-
ers; locally not rare.
. linteus Say. Hudson Co. (LI); Riverton IV, 10 (GG); Gloucester IV,
20, Seaville IV, 29 (Brn); g. d. (Li, W).
286 REPORT OF NEW. JERSEY STATE MUSEUM.
E. discoideus Fab. Palisades, bred from beech (Ly); Ft. Lee (Bt);
Staten Island under hickory bark II, Lakehurst IV (Ds); Riverton V,
28 (GG).
E. sayi Lec. Hopatcong (Pm); Ft. Lee under oak bark (Bt); Staten
Island V (Ds); Camden, Gloucester Co. (W); always rare.
E. socer Lec. Lahaway VI, 16 (Sm).
E. rubricollis Hbst. Throughout the State IV-VI under bark and on
flowers.
E. semicinctus Rand. Newfoundland VII (Ds); Hemlock Falls in early
spring, rare (Bf); New Jersey (Jul).
E. militaris Harr. Hemlock Falls (Bf); Anglesea (W); rare.
E. luctuosus Lec. Ft. Lee (Bt); Staten Island (Lig).
E. nigricans Germ. Ft. Lee (Bt); Hudson Co. (11); Staten Island V
(Ds); on flowers.
E. rubricus Say. Throughout the State V, VI, on flowers; common on
magnolias in the swamps of South Jersey.
ES ‘collaris Say. Hopatcong (Pm); Ft. Lee V (Bt); Staten Island V
(div); Lakehurst V (Ds); Camden (Li); on flowers and not common.
E. sanguinipennis Say. Throughout the State IV, V, VIII, IX, locally
common.
E. xanthomus Germ. Newark Dist. (Bf); Riverton IV, Malaga VI (GG);
Camden, Gloucester Co. (W); Clementon III, Petersburg VI (Brn);
Lahaway III (Coll).
E. obliquus Say. Ft. Lee (Bt); Hudson Co. (Ll); Newark (Soc); Orange
Mts. (Bf); Ocean Co. (Coll); g. d. (W Li); not common.
E. pusio Germ. Hudson Co. (Ll); Orange Mts. (Bf); Anglesea VII, 4
(Ly).
DRASTERIUS Esch.
D. elegans Fab. Throughout the State IV—-VII; usually common.
D. amabilis Lec. Throughout the State IV—VII; hardly less common.
MEGAPENTHES Kies.
M. limbalis Hbst. Throughout the State in July; not common.
M. rufilabris Germ. With the preceding, but even more rare.
LUDIUS Latr.
L. attenuatus Say. Chester (Dn); Ft. Lee (Bt); Hudson Co. (Ll); Cald-
well (Cr); Newark (Soc); Camden (Li); Lahaway VII, 12 (Sm);
Manumuskin VI, 21, bred from decaying red cedar (Dke); not com-
mon.
L. abruptus Say. Hopatcong (Pm); Hudson Co. (LI); Caldwell (Gr);
Orange Mts. (Bi); Westville (Li); Woodbury VII (Brn); Weymouth
VII, 20 (DkKe).
>> Pr > D> p>
we find our most common forms; their larve
are nearly all root-feeders, and the common
wire-worms infesting cultivated crops.
M. decumanus Er. Ft. Lee (Bt); Hudson Co.
» secretus Lec. Hopatcong (Pm); Wood-
. ignobilis Mels. New Jersey (Coll. Horn).
THE INSECTS OF NEW JERSEY. 287
ORTHOSTETHUS Lac.
. Infuscatus Germ. Avalon, rare (W).
AGRIOTES Esch.
» mancus Say. Weehawken (Bt); Caldwell (Cr); Orange Mts., Newark
Dist. (Bf); Hudson Co. (Ll); Staten Island III (Ds); not rare.
. stabilis Lec. Madison (Pr).
. insanus Cand. Hudson Co. (Ll); Staten Island V, VI (Ds).
. fucosus Lec. Fort Lee (Bt).
. pubescens Mels. Camden, Gloucester Co. (W); g. d. (Li).
. limosus Lec. Palisades (Jl).
. Oblongicollis Mels. Throughout the State IV, V; locally common.
DOLOPIUS Esch. ‘.
. lateralis Esch. Throughout the State IV-VI; locally common.
BETARMON Kies.
. bigeminatus Rand. Ft. Lee (Bt); Hudson Co. (Ll); Orange Mts.
(Bf).
GLYPHONYX Cand.
. recticollis Say. Throughout the State V, VI; locally common.
. testaceus Mels. With the preceding and equally common.
MELANOTUS Esch.
It is among the species of this genus that
(L1); Orange VI (Ch); Ocean City VII, 12
(Vk); g. d. (W); not common.
bury V, 22 (GG); Atco (Li); Anglesea and
South Jersey (W). ;
: depressus Mels. Generally distributed; not
rare (W). Fig. 110.—Melanotus
. angustatus Er. With the preceding (W). species and its larva;
enlarged.
. trapezoideus Lec. G. d., rare (W).
. teenicollis Lec. Ft. Lee (Sf); Newark Dist., on willow, not rare (Bf);
Staten Island VI (Ds); Westville, rare (W).
. leonardi Lec. Grenwood Lake V (Lv); Ft. Lee VII (Jl); So. Amboy
under pine bark (Bt); Malaga VI (GQ@).
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. castanipes Payk. (scrobicollis Lec.) Newark (Bf).
: glandicolor Mels. Hudson Co. (LI).
. fissilis Say. Common throughout the State V—VIII.
communis Gyll. With the preceding and equally common.
. exuberans Lec. New Jersey (Horn Coll).
- parumpunctatus Mels. Ft. Lee (Bt); Hudson Co. (LI).
. cribulosus Lec. DaCosta, on pine V, VI (W).
. pertinax Say. Orange (Lg); Newark (div); New Brunswick VII
(Coll); Anglesea (W); rare.
. dubius Lec. Hopatcong (Pm); South River VII (Coll); g. d., not
rare (W). ;
. tenax Say. New Jersey (Horn Coll).
» americanus Hbst. Throughout the State V; locally common.
. insipiens Say. DaCosta V, on pine (W); g. d. (Li).
: variolatus Lec. Newark Dist., g. d. (Bf), rare. ;
The “sagittarius” of the previous edition is a misidentification.
LIMONIUS Esch.
‘ auripilis Say. Atco (Li); Camden, Gloucester Co. (W); rare.
. stigma Hbst. New Jersey (Horn Coll).
: griseus Beauv. Throughout the State V, VI; common.
. interstitialis Mels. Camden, Anglesea (W).
. confusus Lec. Hopatcong (Pm); Newark Dist. (Bf); g. d. (Li); rare.
plebejus Say. Throughout the State V; locally common.
geger Lec. Staten Island V (Ds); Ocean Co., not rare (Sm).
- quercinus Say. Throughout the State, common V-—VII.
. basillaris Say. East Jersey (Dietz); South River V, 26, VII, 8 (Coll);
gids (li. W); Ateo: Vi, 5. (GG):
. agonus Say. Newark V (Soc); Atlantic City (Castle).
. definitus Zieg]l. Hopatcong (Pm); Newark Dist. (Bf); Atco, rare (Li).
: nimbatus Say. Hudson Co. (Ll); Newark Dist., common (Bf); West-
ville (Li); g. d. CW).
PITYOBIUS Lec.
. anguinus Lec. South River VII, 8 (Coll); DaCosta (Castle) ; Atlantic
City (div); Sea Isle City VII, 12 (Brn).
ATHOUS Esch.
. brightwellii Kirby. Ft. Lee (Bt); Hudson Co. (Ll); Anglesea (W).
. acanthus Say. Throvghout the State V—VII; common.
. cucullatus Say. Throughout the State V—VII; locally common.
. scapularis Say. Pasilsades, Ft. Lee VI, 18 (Jl).
. equestris Lec. New Jersey (Coll Horn).
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OESTODES Lec.
. tenuicollis Rand. Lahaway (Sm).
PARANOMUS Kies.
. estriatus Lec. Fort Lee VI, 27 (Jl).
SERICOSOMUS Steph.
. viridanus Lec. Orange Mts. (Bf); DaCosta (W); seashore (Li).
. silaceus Say. Throughout the State V, VI; common.
. debilis Lec. Landisville, 1 specimen (Li). Mr. Schwarz points out
that this is a Californian species. Mr. Liebeck claims that he has
compared it carefully with authentic examples and description and
can find no difference. He made the capture himself, but admits the
possibility of an accidental introduction.
CORYMBITES Latr.
. tessellatus Linn. Throughout the Highlands and northward V, VII,
rare; Camden, Gloucester Co. (W); Lakehurst V, 29 (Jl).
. cylindriformis Hbst. Ft. Lee (Bt); Hudson Co. (Ll); Caldwell (Cr);
Newark Dist. (Bf); New Brunswick VI (Coll); g. d. (W, Li).
. pyrrhos Hbst. Throughout the State, locally common VI, VII.
. tarsalis Mels. Throughout the State V, VI, on willow (Bf), on pine
(W); not recorded from the true pine barrens nor the sea coast.
. sulcicollis Say. Ft. Lee V, 18 (Jl); New Jersey (W).
. zthiops Hbst. Piedmont Plain and northward V, VI, and Delaware
Valley V; locally not rare.
. medianus Germ. New Jersey VII, VIII (Bt).
. hamiatus Say. Ramapo Mts. V, 27 (Brn); Ft. Lee V, 29 (Jl); New
Jersey (W).
. hieroglyphicus Say. Greenwood Lake (Sf); Hudson Co. (Ll); Cald-
well (Cr); Newark Dist., Orange Mts. (Bf); g. d. (Li); locally com-
mon.
. inflatus Say. Ft. Lee (Bt); Hudson Co. (Ll); Newark Dist. (Bf);
Gloucester (Li); Newtonville VI, 19 (Brn); Manumuskin IV, 28
(Dke); Anglesea V, 28 (Sm).
. rotundicollis Say. New Jersey (Joutel).
HEMICREPIDIUS Germ. (ASAPHES Kirby.)
. decoloratus Say. Throughout the State V—VII; not rare.
». memnonius Hbst. With the preceding and more common.
. bilobatus Say. Ft. Lee (Bt); Hudson Co. (L1); Caldwell (Cr): So.
Camden (W).
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MELANACTES Lec.
M. piceus DeG. Throughout the State VI, VII; sometimes common.
M. morio Fab. With the preceding, but more rare.
Family CEBRIONIDA.
Represented by a single species only in our fauna. Resembles the
“Blateridse” in general appearance and united with them in the last
edition.
CEBRIO Oliv.
C. bicolor Fabr. New Jersey V (Bt); Camden and Gloucester Co.; rare
(W).
Family THROSCIDA.
Resembles the “Elateride’”’; but the prothorax is firmly articulated to
the mesothorax, and the species have no power of leaping. They are
usually found on dead wood or on flowers, and are inconspicuous as well
as small. None are of economic importance.
DRAPETES Redt.
D. geminatus Say. Ft. Lee (Bt); Hudson Co. (Ll); Westville, Buena
Vista (Li); Petersburg VI, Iona VI, Avalon VII (Brn); Iona VI
(Dke): under bark and on dead branches (Ch).
AULONOTHROSCUS Horn.
A. constrictor Say. Newark (Bf); Lahaway V, 28 (Sm).
THROSCUS Latr.
T. chevrolati Bonv. Throughout the State V-—VII.
T. bonvouloeri Blanch. Snake Hill (Sf).
The “T. convergens” of the last edition is based on a misidentification.
Family BUPRESTIDA.
These are elongate, usually stout but sometimes cylindrical beetles,
with broad thorax and elytra tapering back from the shoulders, the
prothorax closely united to the mesothorax. A large proportion of them
are bronzed or metallic in color or reflection, and others are gaudily
marked with red or yellow bands or spots. Many of them have the upper
surface deeply grooved or pitted, and altogether they are very character-
istic in appearance. Most of them are very active and fly readily, so
that they are not often recognized except by collectors.
THE INSECTS OF NEW JERSEY. 291
The larve are wood-borers, living under bark and making broad,
rather shallow furrows, galleries or chambers, going into the solid wood
only to pupate, except in those cases where the species live in dead,
dying or decaying wood. In shape they are very much elongated, some-
what flattened, the body segments well defined, head small, the anterior
segments much enlarged, so as, apparently, to form part of the head,
giving rise to the common names “hammer head” or “flat-head’”’ borers.
A number of these are of economic importance because they infest
orchard trees. The larger species usually favor plants that are low in
vitality from injury or other causes; hence such trees may be protected
by keeping them in healthy growing condition. Others, like those be-
longing to the genus “Agrilus,” attack plants and trees in full vigor.
As against these our methods of defense must be adapted to the history
of the insects.
CHALCOPHORA Sol.
C. virginiensis Dru. Recorded from all sections of the State V and VI,
breeding in pines; not common at any point.
C. liberta Germ. Newark, Orange Mts. (Bf); Westville, Egg Harbor
(Li); Lahaway V, 18 (Sm); Atlantic Co. (W); also breeds in pine.
TEXANIA Casey.
T. campestris Say. West Hoboken on tulip trees (Ch); breeds also in
sycamore, beech, maple, etc.
BUPRESTIS Linn.
B. lineata Fab. Newark (Bf); Lakehurst VI, 30 (Jl); Malaga VIII, 4
(GG); DaCosta VII, 28 (Dke); Brigantine Beach in drifted wood
(Hn); Sea Isle IV, VI (div); Anglesea VI, 14 (Brn); g. d. IV, V,
(W, Li); breeds in pine.
B. consularis Gory. Lahaway VII, 5 (Sm); g. d., rare (W); seashore,
rare (Li).
B. rufipes Fab. Seashore (Li); Anglesea VII, on oak and flying around
dead wood, Cape May (W); breeds in oak and beech (Ch).
B. fasciata Fab. Gloucester Co., rare (W).
B. striata Fab. Ft. Lee in hemlock (J1); Newark (Soc); Westville (Li);
DaCosta V, 30 (W); always rare; bred from pine (Ch).
. decora Fab. Gloucester Co., one specimen (W).
B. ultramarina Say. Westville IV, 19, Atlantic City as late as VI, 28
(W); Lakehurst (Ds); DaCosta IV, 28-V, 30 (div); Clementon V, 7
(GG); Sea Isle V, 24 (Brn); breeds in pine.
B. apricans Hbst. Boonton I, 31 (GG).
The records for “‘nuttalli’” of the previous edition should be referred to
“consularis.”
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DICERCA Esch.
D. obscura Fab. Throughout the State VI, VII, the larva in hickory.
D. lurida Fab. With the preceding, of which it has been considered a
variety. ' |
D. pugionata Germ. Ft. Lee VII (Sf); Hudson Co. (Ll); Newark Dist.
(Bf); Gloucester Co. (div); on black alder (W}, and also breeds in
“Spireza”’ (Hn). :
D. divaricata Say. Throughout the State; breeds in apple, beech, ma-
ple and a great variety of other deciduous trees; but has not been
injurious thus far in New Jersey. It is likely that a number of the
forms recently described by Casey at the expense of this species will
also be found in New Jersey. The ‘“D. prolongata”’ of the previous
edition belongs here.
D. punctulata Sch. Throughout the pine barrens V-—VIII and along the
seashore; Ft. Lee (Bt); Camden, Gloucester Co. (W); breeds in pine.
D. americana Hbst. (asperata L. & G.) Snake Hill IV, 30, from oak
(Jl); Orange Mts. (GG); Newark Dist., at roots of hickory in spring
(Bf); New Jersey (Li); probably breeds in oak (Ch).
D. scobina Chev. (spreta Gory.) Newark (Soc); Camden, Gloucester
Co., Anglesea (W); always rare.
D. mutica Lec. Brooklyn, N. Y., and sure to occur in New Jersey.
PCECILONOTA Esch.
P. cyanipes Say. Newark (Soc); seashore, rare (Li).
P. thureura Say. Gloucester Co. (Li); Atlantic Co. (W); rare.
CINYRA Lap. & Gory.
C. gracilipes Mels. Ft. Lee (Sf); Hudson Co. (Ll); Westville (Li);
Gloucester Co. (W); breeds in oak (Ch).
MELANOPHILA Esch.
M. notata Lap. & Gory. Sea Isle VI, 15 (Brn).
M. acuminata DeG. (longipes Say.) Newark, Orange Mts. (Bf);. Da-
Costa V (W); g. d. (Li); breeds in conifers. .
M. fulvoguttata Harr. Orange Mts. on spruce (W) and hemlock (Bf).
M. zneola Mels. .Jamesburg VII, 4 (J1); Lakehurst VII (div); DaCosta
V (W); Malaga VIII, 4, IX, 15 (GG); Landisville (Li); Atlantic City
(Castle); Newtonville VI, Iona VI, Anglesea VII, 12 (Brn); on pine.
ANTHAXIA Esch.
A. zneogaster Lap. Orange Mts., rare (Bf).
A. viridifrons Lap. Throughout the State; bred from hickory and prob-
ably also attacks elm.
A. viridicornis Say. Madison VI (Pr); Orange Mts. (Bf); Staten Island
(Lg).
THE INSECTS OF NEW JERSEY. 293
. quercata Fab. (cyanella Gory.) Throughout the State V-VII; larva
in grape and chestnut (Ch).
. flavimana Gory. Riverton V, 20 (GG); g. d. (W ,Li).
XENORHIPIS Lec.
. brendeli Lec. Fort Lee, 1 specimen, bred from wood (Jl).
CHRYSOBOTHRIS Esch.
. femorata Fab. Common throughout’ the
State V-—VII, in many local varieties. The
larva is the “fiat-head apple-borer,” which
attacks also fruit and many forest trees,
sometimes becoming injurious. It favors
trees low in vitality, hence keeping trees
in good condition is protective. When
they actually get into the wood they can
be cut out, their location being usually-
discernible by a slight discoloration of the
bark.
. floricola Gory. Hudson Co. (LI); Landis-
ville, DaCosta (Li); Cape May C. H. V, 28
and g. d. (W); breeds in pine. Fig. 111.—Chrysobothris
femorata: a, larva;
b, pupa; c, adult.
. dentipes Germ. With the preceding and
also breeds in pine.
. pusilla Lap. & Gory. Newark (Bf); Landisville, DaCosta (Li); New-
tonville VI, Iona VI, Sea Isle VI (Brn); Lakehurst V, VII (Jl); At-
lantic Co., Cape May C. H., Anglesea V, 28 (W); breeds on pine.
. sexsignata Say. Ft. Lee VII, 10, Jamesburg VI, 29 (Jl); Hudson Co.
(L1); Orange Mts. (Bf); Camden, Gloucester Co. (W); on beech,
birch and chestnut.
. azurea Lec. Throughout the State in June; bred from white birch
(J1), has been taken on sumac (Bf), and once abundant on “Cornus
paniculata” (Leg).
. scitula Gory. Landisville, DaCosta (Li); ¢. d. (W); rare; said to
breed in deciduous trees.
ACTENODES Lac.
. acornis Say. Newark, Orange Mts., rare (Bf); Atlantic Co., on pine
(W); common in the wash-up, Brigantine to Cape May V-IX.
ACMAEODERA Esch.
. ornata Fab. Generally distributed, on flowers (W).
. pulchella Hbst. Newtonville, DaCosta VII, 9-30 (Brn); Atco (Li);
Atlantic Co. (W); resting on wild sun-flower VII, 19 (Dke).
. culta Web. Throughout the State V, VI, locally not rare.
294 REPORT OF NEW JERSEY STATE MUSEUM.
PTOSIMA Sol.
P. gibbicollis Say. Seashore (Li); Anglesea (W), rare: bred from red-
bud, “Cercis canadensis” (Ch), and also found on black locust (Sz).
MASTOGENIUS Sol.
M. subcyaneus Lec. Throughout the State VI,
VII, on oak and willow.
EUPRISTOCERUS Deyr.
E. cogitans Web. Boonton VII, 4 (GG): Palisades
VY, 7 (Lv); Hudson Co. (1); Newark Disi.
(Bf); Jamesburg VII, 4 (Brn); Westville
(Li); Camden. Gloucester Co. (W): breeds in His. 120 Since
alder and is locally not rare. gall maker: b, larva;
c, adult; all enlarged.
AGRILUS Steph.
Fig. 113.—Blackberry gall: a, swellings just begun over
recent borings; c, section through an old stem
to show appearance oi gall.
A. ruficollis Fab. Common throughout the State in June. The larva
bores in stems of bJackberry and raspberry, forming galls on some
varieties and becoming more or less injurious. Cutting out the galls
and burning the cuttings in winter destroys the brood. As the eggs
are all laid by July ist, cutting out all shoots made at that time and
depending upon those starting after that date will secure exemption
for the year next following.
A. lateralis Say. Eagle Rock (Bf): Staten Island (Lg): West Berlin VI,
25 (Brn); Buena Vista (Li); Brown’s Mills VII, 4, Lacy VIL 14
(Dke): always rare.
TEs INSECTS OF NEW) JERSEY, 295
. otiosus Say. Throughout the State, sometimes common; breeds in
hickory, oak, locust, ete. The variety “defectus” Lec. occurs with
the type.
. arcuatus Say. Westville (Li); DaCosta VII, 28, Lacy VII, 14 (Dke);
So. Jersey (W); not common; found on and probably breeds in hazel.
. Vittaticollis Rand. Hewitt VI, Newfoundland VII, Lakehurst VII
(Jl), Buena Vista (Li); Clementon V, 30 (GG); Sea Isle VI (Brn);
breeds in Kalmia and chestnut.
. bilineatus Web. Throughout the State VI, 1—-VII, 10, not rare; the
larva is injurious to chestnuts and also attacks oaks (Ch).
. granulatus Say. Boonton VII, 4 (GG); Staten Island (Lg); Cramer
Hill VI, 19, Gloucester VII, 1 (Brn); So. Jersey (W); never common.
. anxius Gory. The bronze birch borer; appeared as an injurious spe-
cies on cut-leafed birch in Essex County cities and towns in 1908-09.
Up to that time recorded as “rare in So. Jersey” (W).
. acutipennis Mann. Newfoundland VII, 6, Hewitt VI, 12, Lakehurst
VII, 12 (J1); Woodside (Bf); Woodbury, Malaga, Brown’s Mills VI
(Dke), Atco, DaCosta VI (Brn).
. politus Say. -Boonton VII, 4 (GG); Madison VI, 10 (Pr); Hudson Co.
(L1); Newark (Soc); So. Jersey (W); breeds in willow and oak.
. sinuatus Oliv. Local in Hissex, Union and Middlesex Counties; breeds
in the sap wood of pear. An introduced species that is being grad-
ually worked out and now occurs only in a very few trees so far as
known. It also breeds in “Crategus,” and a few specimens are
found on such stock annually.
. fallax Say. Camden and Gloucester Co., several localities V, 20—VI,
15, always rare (div).
. Obsoletoguttatus Gory. Throughout the State V, VI, on oak.
. subcinctus Gory. Madison (Pr); Camden III, 22 (Brn); Westville
(Li); So. Jersey (W); not common.
. lecontei Saund. Hudson Co. (L1); South Jersey (W).
. Iimbellis Cr. West Berlin VI, 25, Atco VI, 17, DaCosta VII, 5 (Brn).
. egenus Gory. Throughout the State late May and all June; found on
and probably breeds in willow and locust.
. pusillus Say. South Jersey, not common (W).
RHA=BOSCELIS Chev.
. tenuis Lec. Greenwood Lake V, 17, Lakehurst V, 29, VII, 12, IX, 3
(Jl); Gloucester VII, 1 (Brn); Anglesea VII, on low plants in swampy
glades (W).
TAPHROCERUS Sol.
. gracilis Say. Throughout the State IV-VIII, locally not rare; found
beating in Swampy meadows.
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BRACHYS Sol.
B. ovata Web. Common throughout the State VI-VIII, on oak. The
variety “tessellata” Fab. occurs with the type.
B. zrosa Mels. Throughout the State V, VI; not rare, on oak.
B. zeruginosa Gory. Woodbury V, 24, Iona V, 28, VI, 8, Lucaston V, 30
(DKe).
PACHYSCELIS Sol.
P. purpureus Say. Madison X, 15 (Pr); Ft. Lee (Sf); Orange Mts. VI, 4
(Bf); Hemlock Falls V, 28 (W); larva mines leaves of “Lespedeza’”’
(Sz).
P. lzvigatus Say. Throughout the State late V and all VI.
Family LAMPYRIDA:.
This family contains the “fireflies” and ‘soldier beetles.” They are
long, narrow, somewhat flattened species, with soft, leathery wing-covers
and a flexible abdomen. The antenne are usually long, the joints more
or less obviously serrated and sometimes even flabellate in the male.
The interesting feature in a number of the species is the power of emit-
ting a phosphorescent light from the tip of the abdomen. This light is
entirely in the control of the insects, and varies in color and intensity in
the different species. The “‘glow-worms” that are sometimes seen in the
grass or under stones are larve or wingless females, and these may have
luminous points along the sides of the body as well as at the tip. In the
larval stage they feed on snails or on other soft-bodied insects.
The “soldier beetles” have a more prominent head and narrower tho-
rax; but are of the same soft body texture. The larve are fusiform, flat-
tened above and also predatory in habit, feeding upon soft-bodied larve
or grubs when they enter the earth to pupate. They are distinctly useful
as checks to a large series of injurious species, including such pests as
the plum curculio.
LYCOSTOMUS Mots.
L. lateralis Mels. Eastern New Jersey (Dietz).
CALOPTERON Guer.
C. terminale Say. Boonton VI, VIII, Riverton VI, Merchantville VI,
Westville VI, Clementon VIII, IX, Pemberion IX (GG); Great Notch
VII, Laurel Sp. VI, Lucaston VIII, IX (Dke); Plainfield VII (Dow);
Hudson Co. (Li).
C. reticulatum Fabr. Throughout the State VII-IX; not rare.
CELETES Newn.
C. basalis Lec. Hudson Co. (L1); Lahaway VI (Sm); Malaga VIII (GG);
Iona VI (Brn); seashore from Sandy Hook to Cape May VI, VII, in
wash-up (div).
CAENIELLA CkIl. (CAENIA Newn.)
. dimidiata Fab. Caldwell (Cr); Atco (W); Sea Isle V, 24, Anglesea
Wiis (Br) 7 nob) common:
LOPHEROS Lec.
. fraternus Rand. Paterson (Sm).
EROS Newn.
. thoracicus Rand. Westville, rare (Li).
. aurora Hbst: Throughout the Delaware Valley, pine barren and mar-
itime faunas IV, V, and sometimes locally common.
. humeralis Fab. Jamesburg VI, 16 (Sm); Seaville VI, 11 (Brn).
. trilineatus Mels. Hudson Co. (Ll); Middlesex Co., Jamesburg, Laha-
way, all VII (Coll); Lucaston VI, 27 (Dke); Westville (Li); South
Jersey (W).
PLATEROS Bourg.
. timidus Lec. Hudson Co. (L1); Woodside VI, 27 (Bi).
. modestus Say. Hudson Co. (Ll); Middlesex Co., VII, So. Jersey VII
(Sm); Iona VI, 8, Brown’s Mills VI (Dke); Atco (Li); g. d. (W).
. canaliculatus Say. Hudson Co. (Ll); Jamesburg VII, VIII, Sandy
Hook VII (Sm); Iona VI, 16 (Dke); g. d. (Li).
. floralis Mels. Middlesex Co. VII, Jamesburg VII (Sm); Spring Lake
IX (Ch); Lakehurst VII (Bf); Atco (Li); DaCosta VII, 20 (Dke).
CALOCHROMUS Guer.
. perfacetus Say. Orange Mts. (Sm); Malaga VII, VIII (GG); rare.
POLYCLASIS Newn.
. bifaria Say. New Jersey, in Dietz coll (Sf).
LUCIDOTA Lap.
. atra Say. Throughout the State, nearly all Season.
. punctata Lec. DaCosta (Li).
ELLYCHNIA Lec.
. corrusca Linn. Throughout the State all season; the variety ‘“autum-
nalis” Mels. with the type and equally common.
PYROPYGA Mots.
. nigricans Say. Hudson Co. (LI); Irvington VI, 30, Jamesburg IV
(Coll).
. decipiens Harr. Throughout the State VI, VII.
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PYRACTOMENA Lec.
P. angulata Say. Throughout the State VI, VII, nowhere common; per-
haps the most brilliant of our fire-flies.
P. ecostata Lec. Anglesea VII, in salt meadows; the larve in the marsh- |
es among snails (div).
P. lucifera Mels. Throughout the State south of the Piedmont plain
from mid-May through June.
PHOTINUS Lap.
P. consanguineus Lec. Hud-
son’ -Co. ,~ (ul); Orange
Mts. and Newark Dist.
(div); Anglesea (W); g.
ds {asi}.
P. lineellus Lec. Orange
(Ch)= Atco? (li) 2" rare;
P. pyralis Linn. Piedmont
plain and northward, in Fig. 114.—Fire-fly, Photinus pyralis: a, larva;
June; a moderate-sized b, pupa in underground cell; c, adult; d to
species with quite a f, enlarged details of larva.
bright light.
P. marginellus Lec. Throughout the State VI, VII; locally the most
common form; flies low and has a yellow light. The female is half-
winged and does not fly.
P. scintillans Say. Throughout the State, usually the most common
form; flies VI, lingers until VIII; habits and light as in preceding.
PHOTURIS Lec.
P. pennsylvanica DeG. Throughout the State
VI to VII, 15; the largest and most bril-
liant of our common species; flies high
and shines with a greenish light; locally
absent.
P. frontalis Lec. Riverton VI, 17, VII, 3 (GG);
Anglesea VII (div). Smaller than the pre-
ceding, but with a similar light.
PHENGODES Ill. Fig. 115.—Photuris penn-
Ches- sylvanica: a, larva; b,
its leg; c, adult:
a and b enlarged.
P. longicornis Barber. (plumosa Oliv.)
ter V, 29 (Marsh); Palisades VI, 22 (Dke);
Staten Island (Ds). The males of these
species are not luminous; but the larve and wingless females which
are found under stones are the most brilliant of all our forms, giving
off light from lateral points along the body. They are extremely rare.
Mr. Joutel records a larva Newfoundland VII, 4.
P. laticollis Lec. Orange VI, 20 (Ch); Lahaway V, 15, VI, 24 (Coll).
Gin 0) Sem 05 82)
. pennsylvanicus De G. Through-
. Marginatus Fabr. A very simi-
THE INSECTSHOR NEW) JERSEY: 299
TYTTHONYX Lec.
. erythrocephalus Fab. Newark VII (Brn) and south of Piedmont Plain
throughout the State in VII; not common.
OMETHES Lec.
. marginatus Lec. Atco, rare (Li); New Jersey (Sf).
CHAULIOGNATHUS Hentz.
out the State VIII, IX, often on nf
golden rod. One of the “soldier (¢ B
beetles,” which, in the larval & f ry
stage, devours larve and pupe ~ a
g
of the plum curculio, etc.
e
lar species occurring in spring Fig. 116.—Soldier beetle, Chauliognathus
and early summer: also ¢. d pennsylvanicus: a, larva; 1, beetle;
? . Of)
k ; other letters refer to structural
and with the same habits. details.
PODABRUS Westw.
. tricostatus Say. Hopatcong (Pm); Boonton VI, 5 (GG); Orange (Ch);
Hudson Co. (Ll); Montclair, Lahaway VI (Sm).
. rugulosus Lec. Hudson Co. (Ll); g. d. (W, Li); Lucaston V, 30 (Dke).
. frater Lec. Hopatcong (Pm); New Brunswick, Burlington Co. VII,
Lahaway Vv, 12, VII (Coll); Westville (Li); Lucaston VI, 27 (Dke).
. basilaris Say. Throughout the State VI, VII, not rare.
. diadema Fab. Gloucester (Li); Anglesea VI, 26 (Sm).
. modestus Say. Hopatcong (Pm); Caldwell (Cr); Atco (Li); Atlantic
Co. V; 25 (Sm). |
comes Lec. Orange Mts., rare.
. tomentosus Say. Generally distributed, rare (Li).
. protensus Lec. Hudson Co. (L1); Newark (Bf).
. brunnicollis Lec. Atco, rare (laine
SILIS Latr.
. percomis Say. Clementon V, 6 (GG).
TELEPHORUS Schaff.
. dentiger Lec. Boonton V, VI (GG); Hudson Co. (Ll); Newark V
(Soc); Highlands (Ch).
. excavatus Lec. Hudson Co. (L1); Montclair VI (Bf); Rocky Hill VI
(Dn); Spring Lake (Ch); Clementon VI (GG); DaCosta (Li); Laha-
way V, VIigAnglesea V (Coll).
300 REPORT OF NEW JERSEY STATE MUSEUM.
are
. carolinus Fab. Throughout the State V—VII, common.
fraxini Say. Cramer Hill V, 30 (GG); Ateo (Li): g. d. (W).
. lineola Fab. Also common throughout the Siate.
- rectus Mels. South River VII (Coll); Atco VI, Clementon VI (GG);
=. d. (W).
- flavipes Lec. Hopatcong (Pm): Newark (Soc): Glassboro VII, 7 (GG).
. scitulus Say. Throughout the State, very common until midsummer.
All our species occur on flowers or on foliage.
. pusillus Lec. Lakehurst VII (Bf); Atco (Li); Lueaston VIII (Dke).
. retundicollis Say. Hopatcong (Pm): Boonton VI (GG); Hudson Co.
il); Newark (Soc); New Brunswick (Coll); Westville (Li); Wood-
bury VI (Dke).
. tuberculatus Lec. Throughout the State IV—VIL: locally common.
. bilineatus Say. Throughout the State IV—VI: not common.
. marginellus Lec. Pitman Grove VII, 21, Clementon VI, 13 (GG).
POLEMIUS Lec.
. laticornis Say. Jamesburg VII (Lg): New Jersey (Dietz).
. undulatus Lec. Anglesea VI, 20 (Coll).
DITEMNUS Lec.
: bidentatus Say. Throughout the State V—VIII: locally not rare.
TRYPHERUS Lec.
. latipennis Germ. Hopatcong (Pm): Boonton VI (GG): Hudson Co.
(L1); Newark VI, 4 (Brn); Atco (Li); Anglesea (W).
MALTHINUS Latr.
. occipitalis Lec. Woodside VI, 27 (Bf): Westville (W): Ateo (Li);.
Anglesea V, 28 (Sm): rare.
MALTHODES Kies.
. concavus Lec. Hudson Co. (LI).
. spado Lec. Eastern New Jersey (Dietz).
THELYDRIAS Mots.
. contractus Mois. This odd little species. described in our fauna as
“Tgnotus enigmaticus” is a recent introduction, and as yeti found
only in entomological collections in and near New York City, where
it functions as a museum pest of the first order. Its systematic posi-
tion is in doubt, and its reference here is due to its relation to the
“Drilini,” of which we have no representatives. The possibilities of
injury to stored producis should this insect spread ee yet be esti-
mated.
THe INSEE Le Or) NEW JERSEY: 301
Family MALAICHIDAL.
The members of this family resemble the “Lampyride” in the generally
soft wing-covers and body, but they are shorter and broader, the elytra
not nearly so.long and often a little truncated posteriorly, the broadest
part of the body near the end of the wing covers. In the species of
“Collops” there are orange-colored protrusible vesicles at the sides of the
thorax, which are supposed to be defensive in character. The antenne
are short, a little enlarged at the tip and often curiously knotted in the
male.
All of them are found on flowers or herbage, some only in moist or low
places, where they are said to feed on insect eggs, larvee and smaller
insects generally. The larve, so far as known, are predaceous.
“ae
COLLOPS Er.
. tricolor Say. Sea Girt (Bf).
. eximius Er. . Throughout the State VI-VIII; not rare.
. Nigriceps Say. Hudson Co. (Ll); g. d. (W).
. 4maculatus Fab. Our most common species throughout the State.
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TEMNOPSOPHUS Horn.
T. bimaculatus Horn. Lakehurst VI, VII (div); 5-mile beach VII, 5 (W).
ANTHOCOMUS Er.
A. flavilabris Say. Hudson Co. (Ll).
PSEUDEB/EUS Horn.
P. bicolor Lec. Anglesea (W).
P. oblitus Lec. Hopatcong (Pm); Hudson Co. (L1); Woodside (Bf);
Orange Mts., New Brunswick VII, 20 (Coll).
ATTALUS Er.
A. nigrellus Lec. Hopatcong (Pm).
A. terminalis Lec. Hopatcong (Pm); Hudson Co. (Ll); Jamesburg VII,
15, Ocean Co. (Coll); Glassboro VII, 30 (GG); Atco VII, 14, Anglesea
V, 30 (Brn);
. varians Horn. Anglesea (W).
. morulus Lec. Hudson Co.. (Ll); Orange Mts., Lahaway VI, 1 (Coll).
. granularis Er. DaCosta (W); Anglesea VII (Sz).
otiosus Say. Anglesea (W).
circumscriptus Say. Atco (Li).
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. scincetus Say. Throughout the State V, VI; not rare.
The records of ‘“‘Pristoscelis”’ in the last edition were based on erroneous
identifications.
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Family CLERIDA.
The flower beetles are firmer in texture than those of the last preceding
families, yet not so hard-shelled as are the click beetles. The antenne
are usually more or less serrated or saw-toothed, but may also have a
distinct club or comb at tip. The head is of good size with rather prom-
inent eyes, the thorax being usually narrower than either head or elytra.
. The latter completely cover the elytra and are often clothed with hair.
In color they vary but are usually bright, sometimes shining and often
prettily banded. The beetles may be found on flowers or running on the
trunks of trees, where they somewhat resemble ants in their motions. The
species of “Necrobia” live in all stages on carrion and form the exception
in a family in which most of the larve thus far known are predatory.
These larve are usually red or brown in color and are found under bark
or in the burrows of wood-borers, upon which they feed. Their work in
this direction is done under cover and is rarely noticed, hence the extent
of the benefit derived from them is not appreciated.
MACROTELUS Klug. (ELASMOCERUS Lec.)
M. terminatus Say. Boonton VI, 14 (GG); Ft. Lee (Jl); Orange Mts.
(Bf); Cape May VI, 3 (Brn); larve in burrows of “Scolytids” and
“Bostrichids” in hemlock, oak and grape-vines.
CYMATODERA Gray.
C. bicolor Say. Ft. Lee V (div); Orange Mts. (Bf); Jamesburg VII, 2
(Jl); Lahaway VII, 5 (Coll); Westville (Li); g. d. (W); not common.
C. inornata Say. Ft. Lee (Sf); Hudson Co. (Ll); Lakehurst VII, 19
(J1); Bamber VI, 3 (W); Atlantic City VI, 24 (Brn).
C. balteata Lec. Palisades, Spotswood (Jl); Highlands (Dietz); Bor-
dentown VII, Lahaway IX (Coll); Riverton Vill (Jn); Camden (Ll);
DaCosta VII (W).
PRIOCERA Lec.
P. castanea Newn. Ft. Lee (Sf); Palisades VIII, 2 (Jl); Lakehurst VII
(div); on pine.
TRICHODES Hbst.
T. apivorus Germ. Normanock VII (Ds);
Lakewood VII (Jl); Malaga VIII
(GG); Newtonville VI (Brn); Da-
Costa VI, VII (W); on fiowers of
“Spirea.”
CLERUS Geoff.
C. 4-signatus Say. Boonton IV, 29, Riv-
erton IV, 20, Malaga VII, VIII (GG).
C. 4-guttatus Oliv. Throughout North
Jersey IV—-VI, on pine; Glassboro III, va a
28 (CG). This is the form with red Fig. 117.—Trichodes apivorus: a,
; larva; b, pupa; adult beetle
abdomen, and extends rarely into inmecnter .cnieemede
South Jersey.
THE SINSEC TSORUNEW! JERSEY! 303
C. nigrifrons Say. This is the common South Jersey form, is more slen-
der and has a black abdomen (Jl). The two are mixed in collections.
C. rosmarus Say. Throughout the State VI, VII; common.
Cc. lunatus Spin. Throughout the pine barrens and maritime, and ex-
tends a little into the Delaware River region; YI, VII.
C. ichneumoneus Fab. Lakehurst VII, 15, on pine (Jl); Riverton V, 20,
Woodbury V, 22, Clementon V, 30 (GG).
C. thoracicus Oliv. Throughout the State V-—VIII, locally common; on
deciduous trees and flowers.
THANASIMUS Latr.
T. dubius Fab. Throughout the State, local, not common, III, IV, VIII, X.
THANEROCLERUS Spin.
T. sanguineus Say. Rare under bark throughout the State.
~
HYDNOCERA Newn.
H. unifasciata Say. Madison VII, 28 (Pr); Ft. Lee VI, VII (Jl); Orange
Mts., Woodside (Bf); Hudson Co. (Ll); Atco (Li); Clementon V
(GG); g. d. (W); rare.
H. subzenea Spin. Orange Mts., Newark VI, VII, Ocean Beach (Bf).
H. humeralis Say. Throughout the State V-VII, common; the var.
“cyanescens” Lec. everywhere with the type; the var. “‘difficilis” Lec.
more rarely and local.
H. pallipennis Say. Throughout the State VI, VII; not rare.
H. verticalis Say. With the preceding and more common.
H. tabida Lec. Staten Island VI (Ds); DaCosta (Li); Sea Isle, Avalon,
Anglesea VI (Brn); rare.
H. longicollis Ziegl. Madison (Pr); E. Jersey (Dietz), Atco VII (div);
Gloucester, Newtonville, DaCosta, all VII, Sea Isle VI, 26 (Brn); 2-
mile beach VII (DkKe).
The record of “pedalis” Lec. is an error of identification.
ICHNEA Lap.
l. laticornis Say. Hopatcong (Pm); Ft. Lee (Sf); Palisades VI, 19, bred
from hickory infested by ‘‘Scolytus” (Lv); Newark Dist., g. d. (Bf).
PHYLLOBAENUS Spin.
P. dislocatus Say. Hopatcong (Pm); Ft. Lee (Sf); Hudson Co. (Ll);
Camden (Li); DaCosta (W); on dead branches and in sweeping.
CHARIESSA Perty.
C. pilosa Forst. Throughout the State V—VIII; locally not rare. The
larva occurs in burrows of wood borers, and it is probable that this
304 REPORT OF NEW JERSEY STATE MUSEUM.
species is responsible for the gradual destruction of the sinuate pear
borer, which needs two years to attain fuil growth, and is long in
the helpless pupal stage. The variety “onusta’ Say. is less frequent
than the type.
The records of “C. vestita” Spin. and “C. dichroa’ Lec. are based on
erroneous data.
CREGYA Lec.
C. vetusta Spin. Highlands (Dietz); Westville (Li); g. d. (W); rare.
C. oculata Say. Throughout the State VI-VIII; locally not rare.
ORTHOPLEURA Spin.
O. damicornis Fabr. Hopatcong (Pm); Palisades, Staten Island III, 16
(J1); Boonton VII, 17, Malaga VII, 20 (GG); Orange Mts., Newark
(Bf); Woodbury VII, 30, Collingswood VIII, 2 (Brn); not common.
LARICOBIUS Rosen.
L. erichsoni Rosen. Orange Mts., rare (Bf); Staten Island (Lg).
NECROBIA Latr.
N. rufipes Fabr. The “red-
legged ham beetle’; occurs
throughout the State, is cos-
mopolitan and found on dry-
ing meats, carrion, bones,
fish, cheese, etc. (Ch).
N. ruficollis Fabr. With the
preceding, and much more Fig. 118.—Red-legged ham beetle, Necrobia
common. rufipes: a, larva; b, pupa; c, cocoon; d, e,
beetle; natural size and enlarged;
N. violacea Linn. Same habits 7 to j, structural details.
and distribution as before
and easily recognized by the uniform blue coloration.
Family PTINIDE.
A very interesting group of beetles, varying so greatly in form that no
superficial description is sufficiently comprehensive to include all. They
are hard in texture, and the elytra, which may be smooth, striate, shining,
hairy or scaly, are not abbreviated, but cover the abdomen. The head
is usually bent under, the antenne are slender, sometimes evenly serrate,
but more usually with a prominent serrate, lamellate or pectinated club.
They live on dry animal and vegetable products, and some of them bore
into the furniture and woodwork of houses, to their material injury. All
sorts of things from Belladonna roots to cigars and gunwads are attacked
and serve as food.
The larve occur with the adults, and are soft, white, grub-like creatures
resembling miniature white-grubs, but covered with short stiff hair or
bristles.
Fig. 120.
Fig. 119.—Sitodrepa panicea: a, larva; b, pupa; c, d, adult beetles.
Fig. 121.—Cigars eaten by larva of Lasioderma.
Fig. 120.—The cigarette beetle, Lasioderma serricorne: a, larva; b, pupa; c, d, adults;
all enlarged.
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GIBBIUM Scop.
. psylloides Czemp. Breeds in dried animal matter and excrement in
houses; occurs in the New York Produce Exchange and in store-
houses in New Jersey.
MEZIUM Curt.
. americanum Lap. Occurs with the preceding in city store-houses.
PTINUS Linn.
. brunneus Duft. Camden, rare (Li); lives in store-rooms, cellars,
granaries and old houses, developes in dried organic matter.
. fur Linn. With the preceding, but more common, and recorded from
all sections of the State. Mr. Bischoff finds it on old rags.
EUCRADA Lec.
. humeralis Mels. Hopatcong (Pm); Ft. Lee (Sf); Orange Mts. VI, 9
(Bf); New Brunswick (Coll); not common.
OZOGNATHUS Lec.
floridanus Lec. Anglesea VII, 1, Cape May VII, 7, on dead oak twigs
(W); a South Atlantic Coast form.
ERNOBIUS Thoms.
. mollis Linn. Ft. Lee (Sf); Orange Mts. VI, Newark (Bf); Lahaway
(Sm); Pitman Grove VII (GG); probably throughout the State on old
wood. A common Huropean species.
. filicornis Lec. Atlantic Coast region, Mass. to Virginia, rare (Fall).
. granulatus Lec. Brigantine Beach IX (Hn); New Jersey (Fall).
. luteipennis Lec. Westville V (div); Gloucester Co. IV, V (div);
Malaga V, 15 (W); Clementon V, 6 (GG).
OLIGOMERUS Redt.
. sericans Mels. Orange Mts. (Bf); Lahaway VI (Sm); Anglesea VII
(div).
. obtusus Lec. Staten Island, New Jersey (Fall).
. alternatus Lec. Anglesea VI, 18, South Jersey (W).
SITODREPA Thoms.
. panicea Linn. Throughout the State; breeds in dry roots and stored
vegetable products of all kinds; also in rattan, willow and wood-
work, in paper, paste-board and similar stores. Liberal applications
of gasoline, where practical, or exposure to the fumes of the bisulphide
of carbon may be resorted to to destroy the pests.
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TRICHODESMA Lec.
klagesi Fall. Occurs with and is usually mixed with “gibbosa” in col-
lections (Fall).
- gibbosa Say. Newark, Orange Mts. VI (Bf); Westville (Li); Glouces-
ter (W); Burlington Co. VI (GG); always rare.
ANOBIUM Fabr.
. Striatum Oliv. (Hadrobregmus pumilis Lec.) Orange Mts., rare
(Bf); DaCosta (Brn). An introduced species.
HADROBREGMUS Thoms.
. carinatus Say. (errans Mels.) Orange Mts., Union, Newark V (Bf);
Westville (Li); Anglesea VII (div); on dead branches; not common.
CCELOSTETHUS Lec.
. notatus Say. (Anobium) Madison V, 14 (Pr); So. Jersey (W); An-
glesea VI, 2 (Sm).. “Quadrulus” Lec. is a Pacific Coast species.
TRYPOPITYS Redt.
: sericeus Say. Hopatcong (Pm); Madison (Pr); Millburn, Hudson Co.
VI (Bf); Palisades, Lahaway (Sm); Anglesea VII (W); on dead
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XYLETINUS Latr.
. peltatus Harr. Orange Mts., on hickory (Bf); Farmingdale VII, 17
(GG); Anglesea (W); g. d. (Li); always rare.
. harrisii Fall. New Jersey (Fall); Anglesea (W).
. fuscatus Lec. Caldwell (Cr).
. lugubris Lec. Orange Mts., rare (Bf).
LASIODERMA Steph.
. serricorne Fabr. Throughout the State; the “tobacco” or “cigarette
beetle.” Attacks tobacco in all forms and breeds also in dry vegetable
products, like “Sitodrepa.” Its general habits and the measures to
be adopted against it are similar. ;
. semirufum Fall. Anglesea VII, 4; one of the type localities.
. hemiptychoides Fall. Anglesea VII, 4, 11 (div); one of the type local-
ities.
PETALIUM Lec.
. seriatum Fall. Iona VI, 8, Sea Isle VI, Anglesea VI, 21 (Brn).
. bistriatum Say. Orange Mts. (Bf); So. Jersey (W); Anglesea VII
(Sz)3* es. d. (Li); locally common.
EUPACTUS Lec.
. nitidus Lee. Hudson Co. (Li); Orange Mts. (Bf); Anglesea VII, 1
' (W).
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CATORAMA Guer.
C. sectans Lec. Anglesea (W); a Texan form and the identification
may prove incorrect; Fall records a “New York” specimen.
. dichroum Fall. Anglesea VII, 1 (W).
nigritulum Lec. Woodbury VII, 7 (Brn).
. vexatum Fail. Camden VI, Woodbury VII, DaCosta VII (Brn); Clem-
enton VII, 15, Bamber VI, 3, Anglesea VII, 1 (W).
G. grave Lec. (Hemiptychus) Bamber VI, 3, Anglesea VII (W); on
dead wood.
om clas:
“H. similis“ Lec. is strictly southern and does not occur in New Jersey.
C. indistinctum Fall. Bamber VI, 3, Anglesea VII, 1 (W).
CRYPTORAMA Fall. nt
C. holosericeum Lec. Anglesea (W).
PROTHECA Lec.
. hispida Lec. Fort Lee (Sf), Anglesea (W).
. puberula Lec. Orange Mts. (Bf); So. Jersey (W); rare.
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DORCATOMA Hbst. )
D. dresdensis Hbst. A common Huropean species, found throughout the
eastern U. S8., south to Virginia (Fall).
D. setulosum Lec. Anglesea VII, 1 (W); on dead branches.
EUTYLISTUS Fall.
. intermedius Fall. Anglesea (W).
incomptus Lec. DaCosta VII, 16 (Brn); Anglesea VII, 1 (W).
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CAZENOCARA Thoms.
. scymnoides Lec. New Jersey (Fall).
. oculata Say. Common throughout the State.
Cc
Cc
C. bicolor Germ. Orange, New Jersey (Fall).
C. tenuipalpa Fall. Anglesea VI, 26 (Brn).
Cc
. inepta Fall. New Jersey (Fall).
PTILINUS Geoff.
P. ruficornis Say. Ft. Lee (Sf); Orange Mts. (Bf)}; Landisviile (Li);
always rare.
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Separated from the “Ptinide” by the generally more elongated cylin-
drical form and other less obvious structural characters. I have retained
our genera and species as in the old list.
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ENDECATOMUS Mell.
E. reticulatus Hbst. G. d. (Bf, Li); in fungus under bark; not rare.
The record of “‘“E. rugosus”’ Rand. is an error.
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SINOXYLON Duft.
S. basilare Say. Ft. Lee (Bt);
Orange Mts. VI, at light (div);
Woodbury VII (div); Camden
VI, Peermont VI (Brn); g. d.
(W); boring in dead twigs.
S. bidentatum Horn. Hopatcong
(Pm); Orange Mts. (Bf); Cam-
den VI, 18 (Brn).
Fig. 122.—Sinoxylon basilare: a, larva;
b, pupa; c, adult; enlarged.
AMPHICERUS Lec.
A. bicaudatus Say. The “apple-twig borer,’ found throughout the State
more or less commonly. The adult bores into apple twigs in spring,
at a bud, and makes galleries varying in length for food and shelter
only. The larve live in roots of the green or “cat-brier’ and in dead
grape vines. Remedial measures, therefore, look to getting rid of
such breeding places.
BOSTRYCHUS Geof.
CLMARLATE
Fig. 123.—The “apple twig borer”: a, beetle from above; b, same in outline from
side; c, e, f, structural details; d, larva; g, pupa; h, same in larval
burrow; all save h enlarged.
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B. bicornis Web. Throughout the State V—VII, often at light; bores into
dead twigs and branches.
B. truncaticollis Lec. Orange Mts., Newark VI, 16 (Bf).
B. capucinus Linn. Newark and vicinity; an imported species introduced
originally in sweet-wood at a licorice factory; has established itself
and spread slowly, one specimen being recorded by Mr. Joutel from
Bronx Park.
DINODERUS Steph.
D. porcatus Lec. Newark at light (Bf); seashore (Li).
D. hispidulus Casey. New Jersey (Casey).
D. cribratus Lec. Newark Dist. (Bf); Boonton V, Woodbury VII, Avalon
VII (GG); Atlantic City VI (Brn); g. d. (Li).
LYCTUS Fabr.
L. striatus Mels. Hudson Co. (Ll); Newark (Soc.) and probably through-
out the State; bores into dry wood of furniture and trimmings and
often does a great deal of mischief that is hard to avoid.
L. opaculus Lec. Ft. Lee (Bt); Hudson Co. (Ll); Orange Mts., common
(Bf); larva breeds in grape stems and adults attack wood used in
manufacturing implements and furniture (Ch).
Family CUPESIDA®.
Contains only two species of very long, somewhat flattened and roughly
sculptured beetles. The head and thorax are narrower than the wing
covers and the eyes are prominent. The general color is brown, and the
elytra is very beautifully sculptured in impressed rows separated by
elevated ridges. They are found on dead wood or under bark, and are of
no economic importance.
CUPES Fabr.
C. concolor Westw. Madison VIII €Pr); Palisade district, in oak stumps
VI (div); Orange Mts. (Bf); New Brunswick VII (Gr); Gloucester
(W); never common.
C. capitatus Fabr. Ft. Lee VI (Bt); Caldwell (Cr); New Jersey (LI).
Family EY MSY ees,
Only a single species occurs in our fauna, and that is very rare. It is
brown in color, very long, slender, cylindrical, tapering posteriorly and
covered with a very fine silky pubescence. The larva is a borer, whitish
and very slender, and its very small irregular galleries in old oak wood
are not infrequently seen. The Huropean “L. navale” is very destructive
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to ship timber, and in our Southern States an allied species is injurious,
but in New Jersey no notable harm is occasioned by them.
LYMEXYLON Fabr.
L. sericeum Harr. Newark (Bf); Gloucester (W); Sea Isle VII, 4 (Brn);
Lakehurst VII, 4; single specimens only.
Family CIOIDA..
Small, oblong beetles, brown or black in color, convex above, with short,
clubbed antenne, the head retracted, though not concealed. They live in
fungi or decaying wood, and are not of economic importance. The larve
occur with the adults, and are grub-like in form.
CIS Latr.
C. fuscipes Mell. Hopatcong (Pm); Hudson Co. (Ll); Newark Dist.
(div); New Brunswick (Coll).
C. creperrima Mell. Snake Hill (Sf).
C. horridula Casey. Snake Hill (Sf).
ORTHOCIS Casey.
O. punctata Mell. Anglesea VII (Sz); g. d. (W); probably throughout
the State.
XESTOCIS Casey.
X. levettei Casey. New Jersey (Casey). There are three other species
so distributed that their occurrence in New Jersey is aimost certain.
BRACHYCIS Casey.
B. brevicollis Casey. Sure to occur in New Jersey (Sf).
ENNEARTHRON Mell.
thoracicorne Ziegl. Ft. Lee VI (Bt); Anglesea VII (Sz); and I have
taken it generally in small numbers throughout the State.
m
CERACIS Mell.
sallei Mell. Hast Jersey (Dietz); Chester, Arlington (Dn).
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OCTOTEMNUS Mell.
levis Casey. Snake Hill (Sf).
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RHIPIDANDRUS Lec.
paradoxus Beauv. Ft. Lee (Sf); on hard fungus in old trees (Brn).
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Family SPHINDIDZ.
Very similar to the “Cioide” in appearance and live in fungi. Our
only species is
SPHINDUS Chev.
S. americanus Lec. Ft. Lee, Snake Hill (Sf); Newark (Bf); Anglesea
(W); probably throughout the State; local and not common.
Family LUCANID/.
These are the “stag beetles,” so called because in some species the
male has the mandibles very large, branched, resembling stag antlers.
Our common species, however, are better known as “pinching bugs,” the
mandibles being of moderate size and not branched. The antenne have
a leaf-like club at tip, the blades of which cannot Pe closely opposed or
folded. The larve are white-grubs and live in decaying wood.
LUCANUS Linn.
L. elaphus Fabr. Anglesea, one male (W).
L. dama Thunb. Throughout the State VI, VII, sometimes locally com-
mon at electric light; but usually in small numbers only.
DORCUS MacL.
.D. parallelus Say. Throughout the State VI, VII, in white-rotten wood;
locally common.
D. brevis Say. DaCosta (Say); Weymouth (Dke). The rank of this
species is in doubt, and the general belief is that it is only an aber-
ration of the above; but that is disputed, and the species is left here
as good.
PLATYCERUS Geoff.
P. quercus Web. Recorded from all sections of the State; cut out of
rotten wood in March, and found occasionally in branches until July.
CERUCHUS MacL.
C. piceus Web. Throughout the State; common in rotten beech all the
year around (Bf).
NICAGUS Lec.
N. obscurus Lec. Gloucester, not common (W, Li).
PASSALUS Fabr.
P. cornutus Fabr. Common throughout the State.in rotten wood; hun-
dreds of them are sometimes found in an old stump, and on an
abandoned branch of R. R., on 5-mile beach, they ate up all the old
ties. The larve are peculiar in having four legs only.
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Family SCARABASIDA.
These are the “lamellicorn” beetles in which the antenna has an oval
club composed of from three to seven leaves or lamelle at the tip, and
this is usually much longer in the male. The leaves are closely opposable,
so that, when at rest, the club seems solid. The species vary much in
appearance, and range from small to very large; in habit from feeders on
leaves to burrowers in excrement. In all of them '
the legs are formed for digging, the fore-tibie being
almost always flattened and toothed at the outer
edge. The tarsi are generally long except on the
fore-legs, and always 5-jointed, so that the species
are easily recognizable.
The larve are white-grubs and live in decaying
wood, in excrement, in decaying vegetation gener-
ally or in the ground on the roots of plants. They
are white or yellowish in color, with a brown, horny
head bearing prominent mandibles, and are much
wrinkled and enlarged toward the posterior extrem-
ity, where they end in a smooth, obtusely rounded,
often discolored sac. - Their position is partly coiled
up, the tip of the abdomen usually about touching
the long spiny legs. Fig. 124.—Antenna
The feeders in decaying and excrementitious mat- of a Lamellicorn
ter are useful or harmless; but so much cannot be beetle to show
the structure
said for those that feed under ground on the roots oF ee
of plants. Grass lands are very apt to become in-
fested, and sometimes lawns are completely destroyed by grubs which
shear off every root, leaving the tops to wither. Field crops after grass
‘often suffer severely, and in this State strawberries are among those
most injured.
Remedial measures are unsatisfactory where once the grubs have
established themselves, and methods in avoidance are usually recom-
mended. Fall plowing old sod is good practice, and if chickens follow
the plow or hogs are allowed to run in the infested field they will dis-
pose of large numbers of them. .
In rare cases, e. g. the rose-chafer, it is the adult and not the larva
that becomes injurious, and the method of treatment must be modified
accordingly. Sco ‘May beetles” or “June bugs’ sometimes attack fruit
blossoms by eating into the stem, and in such cases the arsenites are
of use.
CANTHON Hoffm.
C. ebenus Say. Seashore, rare (Li). The species of this genus are
“tumble bugs,’ making large pellets of dung, in which they lay their
eggs and which they afterward bury: |
C. lecontei Harold. Lakehurst VII (Bf); DaCosta VII (W); Clementon
V, 22, Lucaston VIII, 27 (Brn); along shore Brigantine to Cape May
VIVE (div):
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probus Germ. Lakehurst V, IX (div); some of the records for
“lecontei’”’ probably refer to this species; Mr. Schaeffer thinks all do.
vigilans Lec. Weehawken VI (Bt); Atlantic Co. (W); seashore (Li);
rare.
levis Dru. Common nTouetane the State.
. chalcites Hald. New Jersey (Lig), and probably g. d.; rare.
viridis Beauv. Staten Island IV, VIII (div); Atlantic City (Li).
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CHCERIDIUM Lap.
C. histeroides Web. Lakehurst VII, [IX (div); Woodbury VII (W); Da-
Costa VI, VII (div); Atco (Li); Petersburg VII, 4 (Brn); in excre-
ment and fungi.
C. lecontei Harold. DaCosta VI, 2 (GG).
COPRIS Geoff. f
C. minutus Dru. Throughout the State IV-IX; locally common in cow-
dung; all the species with the habit of digging under droppings.
C. anaglypticus Say. Throughout the State; common, spring and fall.
C. carolina Linn. Our largest species; less common, but as widely dis-
tributed as the preceding.
—A “tumble-bug,’’ Copris carolina: a, larva; b, the cell in which
it lived; ¢, pupa; d, female beetle.
Tig. 125.
PHANA-US MacL.
P. carnifex Linn. Throughout the State; locally common; spring and
fall; one of the few species attracted to human excrement.
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ONTHOPHAGUS Latr.
O. nuchicornis Linn. Greenville IX, 6, rare (Bf); throughout Camden
and g. d. in Gloucester Counties IV—VI; an introduced species, spread-
ing slowly.
O. hecate Panz. Throughout the State V-IX; common.
O. janus Panz. Common throughout the State in toad-stools, decaying
fungi and under excrement. The varieties “orpheus”’ Panz. and
“striatulus” Beauv. with the type, but much more rare.
O. subzeneus Beauv. Lakehurst, spring and fall; under horse-droppings;
listed as a variety of the preceding, but is probably a good species.
O. tuberculifrons Harold. West Bergen (Bf); Jamesburg VII (Jl); Atco
(Li); Clementon VIII (W); Brigantine Beach IX (Hn).
O. pennsylvanicus Harold. Common throughout the State.
PSAMMODIUS Heer.
P. nanus De G. Greenville, West Bergen IV, V (Bf); lives in chicken
excrement and is cosmopolitan (Sz).
PLEUROPHORUS Muls.
P. czesus Panz. G. d. rare (Bf); always at light (W).
RHYSSEMUS Muls.
R. scaber Hald. Along the shore, Brigantine to Anglesea VI-IX; on the
beach and in the marshes.
ATAENIUS Harold.
A. cognatus Lec. Westville I, 28 (W); Brigantine (Hn); Beesley’s Point
VI, 30, Anglesea (GG). :
A. wenzeli Horn. Brigantine IX (Hn); Atlantic Co., Anglesea (W); Cape
May VI, 3 (Brn); mostly at light.
A. strigatus Horn. Westville V (GG); Brigantine Beach IX (Hn).
A. gracilis Mels. Irvington (Bf); Westville VIII, 1 (div); Woodbury VI,
30 (W); Gloucester V, 27, Sea Isle VI, 10 (Brn); Brigantine IX (Hn).
A. imbricatus Mels. G. d. (Bf); Atlantic City VI, 24, Anglesea VII, 11,
under drift (W); Sea Isle V, VI (Brn).
A. socialis Horn. Atlantic City, rare (W).
A. abditus Hald. Collingswood VII, 27 (GG).
DIALYTES Harold.
D. truncatus Mels. Lake Hopatcong (Pm).
OXYOMUS Lap.
O. sylvestris Scop. (porcatus Fabr.) Snake Hill IV, 20 (J1); Newark
Dist. V (Bf); Staten Island (Lg); common in cow droppings.
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APHODIUS Ill.
. fossor Linn. Piedmont Plain and northward; an imported species,
which is now common about Newark and in Hudson County.
. fimetarius Linn. Common throughout the State.
. ruricola Mels. Westville IV, 26, Atco (W); Atlantic City VI (GG).
. granarius Linn. Throughout the State; common.
. vittatus Say. Newark Dist. (Bf); DaCosta V, Anglesea VII (W); local
and common throughout the State.
. inquinatus Hbst. Common throughout the State.
. rubeolus Beauv. Newark Dist. (Bf); Camden, Landisville (Li); Wood-
bury VII, DaCosta V, Clementon VIII (W).
. stercorosus Mels. Throughout the State; usually common.
. bicolor Say. Newark (Bf); Westville (Li).
. phalerioides Horn. Sandy Hook to Cape May, along the coast VII-IX.
. femoralis Say. Generally distributed, not rare (W, Li).
f
. oblongus Say. Ft. Lee III, 24, in a rotten stump (Bt).
. parcus Horn. Anglesea VII, 11, at light (W).
BOLBOCEROSOMA Schaef.
. farctum Fab. Throughout the State; local and rare.
BOLBOCERAS Kirby.
. lazarus Fab. Woodbury VII (div); Sea Isle VII, Brigantine VII (Brn);
Anglesea VI, VII (div); never common.
ODONTAZA_US KI.
. filicornis Say. Ocean Beach (Pr); Atlantic City (Li); Sea Isle VI
(Brn).
. cornigerus Mels. Spotswood (Jl); New Jersey (Ll).
GEOTRUPES Latr.
. splendidus Fab. Throughout the State; local, not common.
. semiopacus Jek. Madison (Pr); Newark (Soc); Riverton X, 24 (GG);
Atlantic City (Li); Anglesea VIII, 8 (W).
. egeriei Germ. Shark River VII (GG); Camden (Li); Woodbury IV, 21,
Clementon III, 18, under fungus (W).
. blackburnii Fab. Throughout the State III-X, common, in excrement.
. balyi Jek. Ft. Lee (Sf); Lakehurst IX, 8, in underground stem of
toadstools (Jl); Gloucester VIII, IX (W); Westville (Li).
. hornii Blanch. Hopatcong, Highlands (Sf); Staten Island (Bt):
Somer’s Point (Hn); under or near decaying toadstools.
The record of “‘G. inutilis’” Horn is an error.
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TROX Fab.
. scaprosus Beauv. Throughout the State VI-IX; not rare. All the
species in or under dried carcasses, hides, bones, ete.
. asper Lec. Sandy Hook (Bt); Brigantine Beach IX (Hn).
suberosus Fab. Sandy Hook VII (Bt); Lahaway (Sm); Woodbury IX,
Atlantic City (GG); Anglesea V, 31, g. d. (W).
tuberculatus De G. Caldwell (Cr); Newark, rare at light (div).
. erinaceus Lec. Hudson Co. (Ll); Staten Island II, 25, and later in
Owl pellets (Ds); Woodbury VI (W); g. d. (Li).
capillaris Say. Staten Island (Lg); Newark, at light, rare (Bf).
. Unistriatus Beauv. ‘Throughout the State; not rare.
. sordidus Lec. Madison (Pr); Staten Island IV (Ds); Westville (Li).
. insularis Chev. (foveicollis Harr.) Newark (Bf); Staten Island VIIL
(Ds); g. d. rare (Li).
. terrestris Say. Hudson Co. (L1); Staten Island VII (Ds).
. equalis Say. Staten Island (Lg).
. scaber Linn. Throughout the State VI, VII; not common.
» atrox Lec. New Jersey (Henshaw).
AMPHICOMA Latr.
. lupina Lec. Hopatcong (Pm); Staten Island (Sf); Jamesburg VIL
(W); Sandy Hook (Loeffler); seashore (Li).
. vulpina Hentz. Newark (Soc); Jamesburg VII, 4, one female (Li).
HOPLIA Ill.
‘ trifasciata Say. Ft. Lee (Bt); Orange Mts. (GG); West Bergen (Bf);
seashore (Li); g. d. (W); flies very early in April as soon as vegeta-
tion starts.
. trivialis Harold. Paterson, Lakehurst (Jl); Gloucester, seashore
(Li); Lucaston and g. d. (W); in IV and V, very local but not rare
where it occurs. :
. modesta Hald. Throughout the State Iv-vI; our most common spe-
cies.
. equina Lec. Staten Island (Lg).
DICHELONYCHA Kirby.
. elongata Fab. Throughout the State V, VI; locally not rare.
. subvittata Lec. Hopatcong (Pm).
. testacea Kirby. Hewitt VI, 5, Spotswood (Jl); Orange Mts. (GG);
Staten Island (Lg).
. fuscula Lec. Gloucester (Li); Anglesea V (div).
. albicollis Burm. Ft. Lee VI (Bt); Riverton VI, 6 (Castle); Burling-
ton Co. (W); Westville (Li); Newtonvilie VI, 11 (Brn).
THE INSECTS OF NEW JERSEY. 317
SERICA MacL.
S. vespertina Gyll. Throughout the State V, VI; common.
S. iricolor Say. Ft. Lee Dist. (Bt); Ocean Co., on scrub oak VI (Sm);
DaCosta, Atco (Li); Atlantic Co. (W); local.
S. sericea Ill. Throughout the State V, VI; common.
S. trociformis Burm. Ft. Lee Dist. (Bt); throughout the pine barrens
all V and early VI, getting only a little into the Delaware Valley
region.
MACRODACTYLUS Latr.
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Fig. 126.—The “rose-bug,’’ Macrodactylus subspinosus: a, adult beetle; b, larva; e, pupa;
c, d, structural details, all enlarged; f, grape leaf showing injury and
beetles at work—natural size.
M. subspinosus Fab. The ‘“Rose-bug” or “Rose chafer’; common
throughout the State, often coming in such hordes as to destroy the
blossoms of roses and other plants blooming in June, and in vine-
yards in some sections utterly destroying the grape crop by eating
the blossoms. They also eat into a variety of fruits, including apples
and do great mischief in that way. The larve feed on the roots
of grasses and other vegetation in waste land and are beyond reach
of destructive measures. Practically, spraying plants to be protected
with heavy doses of arsenate of lead or collecting the adult beetles
as they come on, by collectors adapted to the special work, are our
only resorts.
M. angustatus Beauv. Jamesburg VII, 4 (Bt); Riverton V, 28 (GG);
Anglesea VI, VII, on oak (div).
318 REPORT OF NEW JERSEY STATE MUSEUM.
DIPLOTAXIS Kirby.
D. sordida Say. West Bergen (Bf); Woodbury VII, 30, at light, Lucas-
ton IV, 25, Anglesea V (W); Brigantine VII, Sea Isle VII (Brn).
D. atlantis Fall. Orange, Staten Island (Fall); some specimens of this
Species are undoubtedly in collections as “sordida.”
D. tristis Kirby. Included by Fall in the list of New Jersey species; but
I have no definite records. Mr. Wenzel has it from Arcola, Pa.
D. liberta Germ. Throughout the State V-—VII; our most common spe-
cies.
. subcostata Blanch. DaCosta VI, 12 (Brn); Woodbury VI, 10 (W).
. excavata Lec. Newark district (Bf); determined by Fall.
. frondicola Say. New Jersey (Li, Fall).
00 0 UO
. bidentata Lec. Atco (Li, Fall); Anglesea, sweeping at night (W);
this is the ‘“truncatula” of last edition. r
. harperi Blanch. New Jersey (Fall); Snake Hiil IV, 14, V, 1 (Har-
beck); Newark district (Bf).
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Fig. 127.—May beetle: z, pupa in earthen cell; 2, larva or “‘white grub’;
3, adult from side; 4, same from top.
LACHNOSTERNA Hope.
These are the ‘May beetles” or “June bugs,” the larve of which are
the ordinary ‘white grubs” of pasture and garden land. Fall plowing
and the use of chickens and hogs are the most available methods of
control. 3 .
L. glaberrima Blanch. DaCosta VII, 19 (Dke); Brigantine IX, 10 (Aine
Anglesea VII (Sz). ;
L. ephilida Say. Newark Dist. (Bf); Orange, Hizhlands..Vi (Boye
(W, Li).
L. longitarsus Say. New Jersey (GG).
fee ied ee aie I.
THE INSECTS OF NEW JERSEY. 319
. clemens Horn. New Jersey (US N M).
. dispar Burm. Camden, Gloucester Co. (W).
. gracilis Burm. New Brunswick (Coll); Camden, Gloucester Co. (W);
Laurel Springs VII, 21 (Dke); Sea Isle VII, 4 (Brn).
. gibbosa Burm. Throughout the State; locally common.
. subpruinosa Casey. Sure to occur in New Jersey.
. Inversa Horn. New Brunswick, Lakewood, Lahaway rare (Coll).
micans Knoch. Throughout the State, VI, VII; locally common.
. arcuata Smith. Locally and seasonally throughout the State V-—VII.
The common species is not the same each year, in the same locality,
and a species swarming at light one season may be totally absent
the next.
. insperata Smith. Snake Hill; rare.
. dubia Smith. Throughout the State, locally and seasonally common.
. fusca Froehl. The commonest of all our species V—VII.
. grandis Sm. Hopatcong (Pm); Jersey City (Coll); Camden, Glouces-
ter Co (W); Forked River Mts. V, 26 (Dke).
. harda Horn. New Jersey, two specimens (Sf).
- marginalis Lec. Lake Hopatcong (Pm, Sf).
. fraterna Harr. This, with its varieties ‘““cognata’” Burm., and “fors-
teri’ Burm., is locally common throughout the State.
. nova Smith. New Brunswick (Coll); and probably g. d., rare.
. luctuosa Horn. Buena Vista, one specimen (Li).
. Knochii Sch. & Cyll. Riverton (Castle); in roads through pine woods,
dead specimens only (W).
. rugosa Mels. New Brunswick (Sm); Camden, Gloucester Co. (W);
Merchantville III, 15 (DKe); probably g. d., local and rare.
. hirsuta Knoch. Throughout the State V—VII; locally common.
. balia Say. New Jersey, without definite locality.
. hirticula Knoch. Common everywhere V-VIII.
zemula Horn. DaCosta VI, 4 (DkKe).
. crenulata Froehl. Throughout the State; local, never very abundant.
. parvidens Lec. Manumuskin VI, 25 (Dke).
. ilicis Knoch. Throughout the State; not rarely.
. quercus Knoch. Rare, isolated specimens from various localities.
. tristis Fab. Throughout the State; our commonest small species.
PHYTALUS Er.
. georgianus Horn. Hammonton VIII, 15, one specimen (Sz).
POLYPHYLLA Harr.
. variolosa Hentz. Hopatcong (Pm); Highlands (Sf); Riverside, West-
ville VII, 9 (W), and all along shore in the wash-up VI-VII.
320 REPORT OF NEW JERSEY STATE MUSEUM.
ANOMALA Keeppe.
. binotata Gyll. Throughout the Delaware Valley, the pine barrens and
maritime regions III-V, locally not rare.
. innuba Fab. (minuta Burm.) Anglesea (div).
. undulata Mels. Throughout the State IV, VI, locally not rare.
. lucicola Fab. Throughout the State, common on grape and “Ampe-
lopsis’” VI, VII; the most abundant form of the genus, and quite
variable.
. oblivia Horn. Pine barrens V—VII, locally not rare; extending into
the maritime and a little into the Delaware Valley region.
. marginata Fabr. Plainfield VI, 20 (Sf); g. d., on hickory (W); sea-
shore (Li); locally not rare.
The record of “lurida’”’ Fab. is an error, based on an abnormal form of
‘“binotata.”
ay
. lanigera Linn. Throughout the State VI, VII, on wil-
. Immaculata Oliv. Sandy Hook (Bt); Camden VI, 10,
STRIGODERMA Burm.
. pygmza Fab. Throughout South Jersey V-—VII, locally common on
sweet potato and other “Convolvulacee.”
. arboricola Fab. Throughout the State VI, VII, more common south-
wardly on flowers of “Rubus” and “Rosacee” generally. At Angle-
sea on “Opuntia.”
PELIDNOTA MacL.
punctata Linn. Common throughout the State on grape; larva in
hickory and oak stumps (Bt).
COTALPA Burm.
low or poplar, occasionally on oak; never very
abundant.
CYCLOCEPHALA Latr.
Sea Isle VII, 4 (Brn); seashore (Li); g. d. (W).
Fig. 128.—
DYSCINETUS Harold. (CHALEPUS MacL.) Cotalpa lamigera.
. trachypygus Burm. Throughout the State, but much more common
along shore; attracted to light VIII, IX.
LIGYRUS Burm.
. gibbosus De G. Common throughout the State, at light, VIII, IX; more
abundant along shore.
. relictus Say. As before, but much more abundant; so plentiful at
times as to be a veritable nuisance.
THE INSECTS OF NEW JERSEY, 321
APHONUS Lec.
A. castaneus Mels. Madison (Pr); along shore VI, VII (div); not com-
mon; larva in decaying stumps.
XYLORYCTES Hope.
X. satyrus Fabr. Ft. Lee (Bt); Newark (Bf); throughout South Jersey
VII, VII, never common; larva in roots of ash. Is known as the
“Rhinocerus beetle,” because of the great horn on its head.
STRAT/AEGUS Hope.
S. antzeus Fabr. Newark (Soc); Long Branch (Bt); throughout the pine
barrens VII, VIII, extending rarely into the Delaware Valley region.
Larva in rotting wood. The beetle is very stout and broad, with three
thoracic processes, which are sometimes long ‘and horn-like, giving
rise to the local name “Ox-beetle.”
DYNASTES Kirby.
D. tityus Linn. Wildwood (Satterthwaite); Cape May (W); one speci-
men each: This species is really southern, and its occurrence at that
point on our coast is accidental.
Fig. 129.—Allorhina nitida: a, larva; b, pupa; c, adult; d-g, larval details.
ALLORHINA Burm.
A. nitida Linn. Throughout the State; locally common in sandy districts;
flies like a bumble bee on bright, hot days in July, oceasionally in
swarms; the larva is sometimes injurious in sod, eating off the roots
so that the top can be rolled up ‘like a carpet.
EUPHORIA Burm.
E. areata Fab. Throughout the State; very local and seasonal IV, V and
IX; sometimes abundant.
E. sepulchralis Fab. Hopatcong (Pm); Del. Water Gap (Bt); through-
out South Jersey in June (div); rare and local.
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322 REPORT OF NEW JERSEY STATE MUSEUM.
E. fulgida Fab. Throughout the State V, VI; locally and seasonally not
rare.
E. herbacea Oliv. Plainfield VII (Lv); Staten Island V (Bt); Westville
(Li); Lahaway V, 28 (Sm); g. d..(W).
E. inda Linn. Throughcut the State, spring and fall; beetles occasionally
injurious to growing ears of corn, peaches and other fruits; larva not
injurious, living in manure and rich earth (Ch).
The locality for ‘“melancholica”’ Gery. is so doubtful that Mr. Schwarz
recommends dropping the name.
CREMASTOCHILUS Knoch.
The species of this genus are associated with ants, living in their
colonies, but hardly in friendly relations with them. They are not often
found unless especially sought for, and may be in general accounted rare.
C. variolosus Kirby. Greenwood Lake, Ft. Lee (Bt); Madison (Pr);
Orange Mts. (Bf); Gloucester Co. (div); Glassboro VII, 27 (GG).
C. canaliculatus Kirby. Paterson V (Gr); Woodside V, 1 (Bf).
C. castaneze Knoch. Hewitt V, 20, VI, 15 (Jl).
C. harrisii Kirby. Hopatcong (Pm); Morristown (Ds); Woodbury (Li);
Clementon V, 10, locally common on sandy flats (W).
OSMODERMA Lep.
O. eremicola Knoch. Throughout the State, locally not rare; the larva
often abundant in rotting trees.
©. scabra Beauv. With the preceding, usually more commen; larva as
before.
GNORIMUS Lep.
G. maculosus Knoch. Greenwood Lake (Bt); Hewitt V, 29 (J1); Ft. Lee
(div); Staten Island (Lg); seashore (Li); g. d. (W).
TRICHIUS Fabr.
T. piger Fab. Throughout the State VII, on flowers; often in great num-.
bers on roses; larvz in old oak stumps (Jl).
T. affinis Gory. With the preceding; usually more common.
T. bibens Fab. Hewitt V, 30 (Jl); on flowers of “Viburnum pubescens”
(Ds).
T. delta Forst. Williamstown, DaCosta VII, 4, 16 (W).
VALGUS Scriba.
V. sqguamiger Beauv. Common throughout the State IV—-VI; the larve
sometimes abundant in decaying stumps. :
THE INSECTS OF NEW JERSEY. 428,
V. canaliculatus Fab. Hopatcong (Pm); Staten Island (Lg); Vineland
(U S Ag); never in large numbers.
Family SPONDYLIDZ.
Oblong, brown, somewhat flattened beetles, with rather short an-
tenne; the tarsi 5-jointed, the 4th short and the 3rd somewhat lobed.
The thorax is almost square, the head horizontal and the mandibles are
rather prominent.
PARANDRA Latr.
P. brunnea Fabr. Throughout the State, locally not rare V—VII; breeds
in decaying deciduous and coniferous trees.
,
Family CERAMBYCIDA.
These are the “long-horned beetles,’ so called because the antenne
or feelers are as long or longer than the body. The body is usually more
or less cylindrical, although many species are somewhat flattened. In
all cases the thorax is without a sharp lateral margin or suture and
carries out the idea of a cylinder, even if the form does not. The front
is more or less obviously vertical, and the mandibles are usually stout
and sharp-pointed. The tarsi are apparently four-jointed only, the third
being deeply lobed.
The larve are borers, generally in woody tissue, although a few bore
into herbaceous plants. They are more or less cylindrical, the joints
well marked, those of the thorax enlarged, the head chitinous, with pow-
erful mandibles. They resemble the larve of the “Buprestide” in a
general way, but are not flattened, especially toward the head, so they
are called “round-headed” borers.
Most of the species live in the solid or heart wood of dead or dying
trees; but some of them work in the sap-wood or under bark, and not a
few attack healthy, sound trees, paving the way for other species that
prefer less vitality.
Only a few species are economically important in New Jersey, and
these are usually dealt with by mechanical barriers or other direct means.
ORTHOSOMA Serv.
O. brunneum Forst. Throughout the State in July, not rare: larve in
oak stumps and logs.
TRAGOSOMA Serv.
T. harrisii Lee. Newark, rare (Bf); along shore in wash-up, occasional.
324 REPORT OF NEW JERSEY STATE MUSEUM.
Fig. 130.—Prionus laticollis, larva, pupa and adult.
PRIONUS Geoff.
P. laticollis Dru. Throughout the State, July and August. The larva
lives in the roots of many trees and shrubs, including orchard trees
and small fruits. On grape and blackberry it is sometimes injurious,
causing less damage to the former than the latter. The larva re-
quires three years to reach its full growth; and when it works in the
crown of the blackberry causes so much injury that the removal of
the affected portion and the destruction of the borer is the only
remedy.
P. pocularis Dalm. Throughout the pine barrens in July and August;
the larva often common in decaying pine logs.
SPHENOSTETHUS Hald.
S. taslei Bug. Snake Hill, coll. Bklin. Inst. Mus. (Sf); “New Jersey”
(Horn); rare in New Jersey (Li). There are no recent records.
ASEMUM Esch.
A. moestum Hald. Throughout the State, May and June; the larva on
pine.
CRIOCEPHALUS Muls.
C. agrestis Kirby. Chester (Dn); Newark (div); Brigantine Beach IX
(Hn); Lahaway VII, Anglesea (Coll).
THE INSECTS OF NEW JERSEY. Br
C. obsoletus Rand. Newark (Bf); Woodbury, Atlantic City (W); Sea
Isle VII (Brn).
SMODICUM Hald.
S. cucujiforme Say. Short Hills VII (Bt); Orange, not rare at light
(Ch); Newark (Bf); Camden, Gloucester Co., under oak bark (W);
Collingswood, Glassboro VII (GG); Lahaway VI (Sm); g. d. (Li).
PHYSOCNEMUM Hald.
P. brevilineum Say. Ft. Lee VII (Sf); Weehawken VI (Bt); Orange
Mts. (Bf); seashore, Atlantic City to Cape May VI, VII (div); feeds
on elm.
HYLOTRUPES Serv.
H. bajulus Linn. Throughout the State in June, on pine.
H. jigneus Fabr. Throughout the State on cedar; begins to emerge as
early as March and continues until late June.
PHYMATODES Muls.
P. variabilis Fabr. Throughout the State on oak, VI, VII; the larva is
one of the “bark slippers” often found in great numbers on cord
wood.
P. infuscatus Lec. Staten Island (Lg).
P. lengi Joutel. Fort Lee in May; type locality (Jl).
P. lividus Rossi. An introduced species, found in Staten Island and
New Jersey (Jl). .
P. amoenus Say. Throughout the State IV, V, the larva breeding in
dead grape stems; locally not rare.
P. ater Lec. Anglesea V, on oak (W); Sea Isle V, 29 (Brn).
. dimidiatus Kirby. Staten Island (Lg); Long Branch (Bf).
P. varius Say. Not uncommon throughout the State, V, VI; the larva,
with that of “variabilis,’” in oak; I have bred both species from one
stick.
The record of “P. blandus” in last edition was based on a misidentifi-
cation.
U
MERIUM Kirby.
M. proteus Kirby. Newfoundland, 1 example collected by Leng (Jl).
This is essentially a boreal species; but the record of its capture by
Mr. Leng is clear in all details. The example was taken alive on a
log near a local sawmill, the log cut in the nearby woods.
CALLIDIUM Fabr.
C. antennatum Newn. Throughout the State IV—VIII on pine and cedar;
usually common and most abundant in May.
Cc. janthinum Lec. South Amboy IV, on pine boughs (Ds); Irvington on
cut cedar IV (Bf); it is possible that both of these records may
eventually prove to refer to the preceding; but the determinations
seem correct.
326 REPORT OF NEW JERSEY STATE MUSEUM:
C. zreum Newn. Clifton V, 30, bred from chestnut (Ch); Orange Mts.,
Newark, at light (Bf); New Brunswick (Sm).
OEME Newn.
O. rigida Say. Throughout the State VI, VII, not common; breeds in
cedar and is sometimes found in the wash-up along shore.
O. gracilis Lec. ° Orange VI (Ch).
CHION Newn.
C. cinctus Dru. Throughout the State V, VI, not common; the larva in
hickory, oak and plum (Ch).
EBURIA Serv.
E. 4-geminata Say. Throughout the State VII, rarely; on oak and hick-
ory (W).
ROMALEUM White.
R. simplicicolle Hald. Lahaway (Sm); Atlantic County in pine woods
VIII, IX (W); not rare in wash-up along shore VIII (div).
R. atomarium Dru. DaCosta (Li); Bridgeton (GG); along shore in
wash-up, under bark and at sugar VI, VIII, IX (div).
R. rufulum Hald. Hudson Co. (Ll); Newark Dist. (Bf); Camden,
Gloucester Co. IV, VII, VIII on oak (W); Glassboro VUI, 17 (GG).
ELAPHIDON Serv.
E. mucronatum Fab. Throughout the State on trees of various kinds;
also on grape; does pot amputate twigs like “HE. villosum.”
E. incertum Newn. Orange Mts., rare (Bf).
E. villosum Fab. (parallelum Newn.)
Throughout the State IV-—VII,
more or less common. The larva
is the common “oak-pruner”’; but
attacks also hickory, apple and
other trees. It developes in the
heart of a small shoot, and when
full grown, girdles the shoot from
within, so that it falls in the first
high wind. Gather these fallen Fig. 131.—The ‘“‘oak pruner’’: a, larva;
branches and burn them where Dy GES Leet LEGS ey 9884S
: k, k, cut ends of twig; d to 1,
shade or orchard trees are in- i se aa TD
fested.
E. subpubescens Lec. Hast Plains VII, 27 (Lg); g. d. rare (EE
E. aculeatum Lec. Brown’s Mills VIII, 4 (Dke); g. d. rare (W).
E. unicolor Rand. Short Hills (Bt); Woodside (Bf); Westville (Li);
Berlin VI, 25, Woodbury VII, 30, Anglesea VII, common on scrub oak
(W); bred from red-bud (Lec) and plum (Ch).
THE INSECTS OF NEW JERSEY. 327
E. cinerascens Lec. Chester (Dn); Ft. Lee (Jl); Woodbury VII, 7
(GG); Lucaston VI, 14 (Dke).
The records for “inerme” and “pumilum” rest upon misidentification.
TYLONOTUS Hald.
T. bimaculatus Hald. Ft. Lee VII, 26 (Jl); Newark, New Brunswick
(Sm); Westville (Li); Camden, Gloucester Co., under bark of ash
(W). :
HETERACHTHES Newn.
H. 4—-maculatus Newn. Palisades VI (Liv); Ft. Lee (Bt); Hudson Co.
(L1); Orange Mts. (Bf); Gloucester, Camden Co., g. d. (div); on
hickory.
H. ebenus Newn. Boonton VII, 15 (GG); Ft. Lee (Bt); Newark at light
(Bf); New Brunswick VI (Sm); Camden, Gloucester Con Vi aE
(div); along shore Atlantic City to Cape May“in wash-up (div).
CURIUS Newn.
C. dentatus Newn. Anglesea, rare, on oak (W).
OBRIUM Serv.
O. rufulum Gahan. (rubrum Newn.) Ft. Lee (Sf); Orange VI (Ch),
Newark on oak (Bf); Woodbury VIII, 7 on ash (W).
O. rubidum Lec. Orange Mts., on ash (Bf); Philadelphia Neck (W).
PHYTON Newn.
P. pallidum Say. Ft. Lee, Highland VII (Sf); Orange Mts. VII (Bf);
Rocky Hill VI (Coll); Woodbury VII (GG); Camden VII, Anglesea
(W); breeds in hickory and red-bud (Ch).
MOLORCHUS Fab.
M. bimaculatus Say. Palisades (Lv); Newark Dist. (Bf); Orange Mts.
VII, Riverton V (GG); Clementon V, Woodbury VI. (W); Brown’s
Mills V (Dke); Anglesea V, 30; Lahaway V (Sm); develcpes in dead
ash, dog-wood, red-bud, hickory, walnut and maple (Ch).
RHOPALOPHORA Serv.
R. longipes Say. Seashore (Li); breeds in red-bud (Ch).
TRAGIDION Serv.
T. coquus Lec. Caldwell (Cr); Malaga VIII, IX (GG); Lakehurst VII, IX,
on oak (div); Lahaway IX, Cumberland Co., Mt. Holly VIII, Lueaston
IX (Dke); g. d., more common southwardly (W); in wash-up along
shore (div).
T. fulvipenne Say. Several specimens, in June, near Westville (Bland).
328 REPORT OF NEW JERSEY STATE MUSEUM.
PURPURICENUS Serv.
P. humeralis Fab. Ft. Lee, on oak VI (Bt); Newark Dist. (Bf); Camden
Vil, DaCosta VI (W); Merchantville VI (Dke); common:-in wash-up
along shore, Sandy Hook to Cape May.
P. axillaris Hald. Ft. Lee (Sf); DaCosta VII, 3, on oak (W); several in
different localities (Li); always rare.
BATYLE Thom.
B. suturalis Say. Throughout the State VII and VIII.
STENOSPHENUS Hald. i
S. notatus Oliv. Throughout the State, but local; breeds in hickory.
CYLLENE Newn.
C. caryze Gahan. (picta Dru.) Throughout the State IV—-VI; breeds in
hickory and is sometimes injurious in shade trees.
C. robinize Forst. Throughout the State VIII-X; breeds in locust, making
it practically impossible to raise decent trees in most localities.
PLAGIONOTUS Muls.
P. speciosus Say. Madison (Pr); Orange Mts. (Bf);
top of Palisades at Ft. Lee (Jl); Snake Hill on
oak (Ll); breeds in sugar maples, and is often
injurious.
CALLOIDES Lec.
C. nobilis Say. Local throughout the State VI; on
oak stumps (Bt); sometimes common in wash-up
all along shore. Fig. 132.—Plagio-
notus speciosus.
ARHOPALUS Serv.
A. fulminans Fabr. - Throughout the State VI, VII, sometimes not uncom-
mon; breeds in chestnut (Ch).
XYLOTRECHUS Chev.
X. colonus Fab. Common throughout the State V-—VIII: lives in oak,
maple, hickory, chestnut and other trees.
X. sagittatus Germ. Lakehurst, common in dead pine IX (div); Anglesea
VII, 25, in the wash-up, g. d., rare (W).
X. 4-maculatus Hald. Ft. Lee VI, 18 (Jl); Irvington (Bf); Staten Island
(Sf); Jamesburg (div); So. Camden on black alder (W); Brigantine
Beach IX (Hn). :
Zi eee
THE INSECTS OF NEW JERSEY. 329
. undulatus Say. Orange Mts. (Bf); Palisades, Lakehurst VIII, 2 (Jl);
the variety “lunulatus” Kirby has also been taken in the Orange Mts.;
breeds in spruce and hemlock (Ch).
. nitidus Horn. Gloucester County, one specimen (Bland).
NEOCLYTUS Thom.
. scutellaris Oliv. Spring Lake VIII (Ch); g. d. (W); Malaga VIII, 4
(CG); Lakehurst (Ds).
. jouteli Davis. Rahway VIII, 2 (Bf Gr); Lakehurst VII (Bf Ds).
. luscus Fab. Generally distributed; rare (W).
. conjunctus Lec. Palisades, bred (Jl).
. caprze Say. Boonton IV, 28, common on freshly cut chestnut (GG);
Newfoundland on wood piles VII, 5 (Sf); Newark (Soc); g. d., rare
(W); breeds in ash, elm and hickory (Ch). f
. erythrocephalus Fabr. Throughout the State V—VII; breeds in forest,
shade and fruit trees in great variety, and also in grape canes (Ch).
CLYTANTHUS Thom.
. ruricola Oliv. Hopatcong (Pm); Newfoundland VII (Ds); Palisades,
on dead oak (Lv); Orange Mts. (Bf); Clementon V, 24 (GG).
. albofasciatus Lap. Palisades, on dead oak (Lv); Ft. Lee (Jl); Cam-
den VI, VII (div).
MICROCLYTUS Lec.
. gazellula Hald. Newark (Bf); South Jersey, rare (W).
CYRTOPHORUS Lec.
. verrucosus Oliv. Throughout the State; not rare; lives on chestnut,
beech, linden and a variety of other trees (Ch).
TILLOMORPHA Blanch.
» geminata Hald. Throughout North Jersey V—VII (div); South Jersey
(W); bred from sumac (Ulke).
EUDERCES Lec.
. picipes Fab. Throughout the State VI, VII; lives on linden, beech,
chestnut, ete., (Ch).
. pini Oliv. Caldwell (Cr); Newark (Bf); on scrub oak, near Timber
Creek VI, rare (Bland).
ATIMIA Hald.
. confusa Say. Pleasant Mills (Say); Eagle Rock, all summer, on cut
cedar (Bf); Atco (Li); g. d., rare, in Juniper (W); Anglesea V, 31
(Brn).
330 REPORT OF NEW JERSEY STATE MUSEUM.
DISTENIA Serv.
D. undata Oliv. Ft. Lee (Bt); Hudson Co. (L1); Orange Mts., on hickory
VII (Bf); Westville (Li); Anglesea VII, 22 (Sm).
DESMOCERUS Serv.
D. palliatus Forst. Throughout the State on elder in July; seems to be
absent from Staten Island; no records coming thence.
ENCYCLOPS Newn.
E. coeruleus Say. Hewitt VI, 2, on flowers of dogwood (Jl); Orange Mts.;
sometimes common near Newark (Bf); Gloucester (Li).
RHAGIUM Fabr.
R. lineatum Oliv. Throughout the State on pine III-VII; larva under pine
bark.
CENTRODERA Lec.
C. decolorata Harr. “New Jersey” (Sm).
C. picta Hald. Chester (Dn); Ft. Lee (Sf); Orange Mts., Woodside V,
3, rare on dry hickory (Bf); DaCosta, Anglesea (W).
TOXOTUS Serv.
T. vittiger Rand. Ramapo, N. Y. (Jl); just across the New Jersey line,
and doubtless occurs also on our side of the fence.
T. cylindricollis Say. Ft. Lee VI, 23 (J1); “New Jersey” (Horn).
ACMAZOPS Lec.
A. thoracica Hald. Ramapo, N. Y., V, 31, in some numbers, just north
of the line (Ds); certain to occur also in New Jersey.
A. bivittata Say. Fort Lee VI (Bt); Newark (Soc); g. d. (Li).
A. directa Newn. Del. Water Gap VII, 12 (Jn); Hopatcong (Pm);
Greenwood Lake, Ft. Lee (Sf); Orange Mts. (Bf); Riverton (GG);
Westville (Li).
A. discoidea Hald. Throughout the State, V, VI, local and not common.
GAUROTES Lec.
G. cyanipennis Say. Throughout the Appalachian and Highlands re-
gions, not rare VI; marked g. d. (W, Li); but local and not common.
STRANGALIA Serv.
S. famelica Newn. Throughout the State, VII, on flowers.
S. acuminata Oliv. Hopatcong (Pm); Hewitt VI, 18, common on fiowers
(Ds); Orange Mts. (div); Newark (Soc); Riverton V—VII (GG);
Westville (Li); Brown’s Mills I, 27 (Dke).
S. luteicornis Fabr. Common throughout the State, on flowers VI, VII.
S. bicolor Swed. Throughout the State VI, VII, local and not common.
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THE INSECTS OF NEW JERSEY. 331
BELLAMIRA Lec.
. scalaris Say. ‘“‘Point Breeze,” the type locality. Newfoundland VII,
5, in dead ash (Jl, Ds); Ft. Lee VI, 14, larve and pupe@ in ash (Jl);
Manumuskin VI, 21 (Dke).
TYPOCERUS Lec.
. zebratus Fab. Sea Girt VIII (Bf); Landisville (Li); DaCosta (W);
Atco VI (div); Laurel Springs V, 23 (Dke); Lahaway V, VI (Sm).
. velutinus Oliv. Common throughout the State on flowers in July.
. lugubris Say. Fort Lee VI (div); “New Jersey” (Hw).
LEPTURA Serv.
. emarginate Fab. Boonton VIII, 5, 2 ovipositing (GG); Palisades in
dead oak and maple (iv); Ft. Lee, larva in amy decayed wood, lives
three years (Jl); Irvington VII (Bf); Gloucester VII, 10 (GG).
. deleta Lec. “New Jersey” (Li).
. plebeja Rand. Caldwell (Cr); “New Jersey” (Horn).
. subhamata Rand. Newfoundland VII, 4 (Jl); “New Jersey” (Lg).
abdominalis Hald. Atlantic City (Castle) seashore, one @? (Li).
. lineola Say. Throughout the State in June; locally common.
. cruentata Hald. Hewitt VI, 2 (Jl); DaCosta 1 dead specimen (Li).
. americana Hald. Ft. Lee, Hewitt VI, 18-25 (Jl); Hagle Rock, V (Bf).
. hana Newn. var. hzmatites Newn. Ft. Lee (Sf); Orange Mts., on
dog-wood blossoms (Bf); Westville (Li).
. nitens Forst. Throughout the State, V, VI, on chestnut, oak and
beech.
cordifera Oliv. Del. Water Gap VII, 12 (Jn); Hopatcong (Pm);
Orange Mts., once common (Bf).
. rubrica Say. Throughout the State V—VII; on dead beech (Lv).
. circumdata Oliv. Hewitt VI, 25 (Jl); Hopatcong (Pm); Orange Mts.,
on pussy willow (Bf); Atco (Li); Clementon VI, 3 (Jn); Lahaway
VI on magnolia flowers (Sm); Anglesea V, 28 (W).
. vagans Oliv. Del. Water Gap VII (Jn); Hewitt VI, Lakehurst VI
(Jl); Sea Girt VIII (Bf); Clementon VI (GG); Atco, DaCosta VI,
Anglesea (W); bred from butternut, hickory and birch (Ch).
. proxima Say. Del. Water Gap VII, 14 (Jn); Hopatcong VI (Bt);
Hewitt VI, 18 (Jl); Newfoundland VI (Ds); Palisades VI, 5 (Dke);
Westville (Li).
. octonotata Say. Hewitt VI (div); Hopatcong VI, Ft. Lee (Bt);
Orange Mts. (Bf); Staten Island VI (Ds).
. vittata Germ. Throughout the State VI, VII, on flowers; more abund-
ant in the northern sections.
. pubera Say. Del. Water Gap VII (Coll); Hewitt VI, 18, Ft. Lee V, 24
(Jl); Madison VI, 6 (Pr); Orange Mts. VI, VII, on “‘Spirza”’ (Bf).
332 REPORT’ OF NEW JERSEY STATE MUSEUM.
L.
ES
. supernotatus Say. Throughout the State V, VI,
mutabilis Newn. Palisades IV, V, larve in dead iron-wood (Jl);
Orange Mts. (Bf); Staten Island (Lg).
quadricollis Lec. Staten Island (Lg).
CYRTINUS Lec.
- pygmzeus Haid. Throughout the State, locally common, V, VI; lives
on oak, hickory, locust and box elder (Ch).
PSENOCERUS Lec.
breeding in currant stems; locally common but
rarely injurious.
MONOHAMMUS Serv.
. titillator Fab. Throughout the State on pine, VI, Fig. 133.—Pseno-
VII; often common in the wash-up along shore; a cerus supernota-
small form at Anglesea. oe ENE AE
orer.
. scutellatus Say. Chester (Dn); Newark (Bf).
. notatus Dru. (confusor Kirby) Ft. Lee (Bt); Eagle Rock VII, 5
(GG); Newark, Orange Mts. (Bf); Camden (Li); Atlantic, Care May
Cos., not rare (W).
DORCASCHEMA Lec.
. alternatum Say. Staten Island VI-VIII, common on Osage Orange
and Mulberry (Ds); Camden, Merchantville VI, 7, on Mulberry (W);
Seid. (dai).
. higrum Say. Hopatcong (Pm); Madison VII, 24 (Pr); Orange Mts.
VII (Bf); Caldwell (Cr); Westville (Li); g. d. on hickory (W).
. Wildii Uhler. Common on Osage Orange near Philadelphia and kills
all the black mulberry near that city; not yet found in New Jersey.
HETCEMIS Hald.
. cinerea Oliv. Hewitt VI, 18, bred from hickory (Jl); Plainfield VII,
4 (Ds); Orange Mts. VII, on Mulberry (Bf); Newark (GG); Collings-
wood Vi, 7.(W); 2. d. (Id).
CACOPLIA Lec.
. pullata Hald. Madison VII, 19 (Pr); Ft. Lee VI (Bt); Lakehurst VI,
VII on scrub-oak (div); Gloucester, Atlantic Cos., on oak (W); An-
glesea VII, 12 (Coll).
GOES Lec.
. tigrina DeG. Hopatcong (Pm); Ft. Lee (Bt); Snake Hill (Sf); Cald-
well (Cr); New Brunswick VIII (Coll); on oak in July (W); Glass-
boro VII, 27, under pine tree (GG).
. pulchra Hald. Throughout the State VI, VII; not rare; on hickory.
THE INSECTS. OF NEW JERSEY. 333
. debilis Lec. Greenwood Lake (Sf); Madison VIII, 12 (Pr); Orange
Mts. (Bf); Ft. Lee (Bt); Merchantville VI, VII, on oak (W); DaCosta
(Li); Lakehurst VII (div).
. tessellata Hald. Orange Mts. VII (Bf); Ft. Lee (Sf); DaCosta, Atco
VII, 13, on oak (W); Lahaway, larve at base of oak saplings in June
(Sm); Lakehurst VII, 5 (Bf).
. pulverulentus Hald. Montclair VII, on oak, iron-wood, hornbeam (Sf) ;
Orange Mts. VII (Bf); Ft. Lee VI, VII, larva in iron-wood (G); New
Brunswick VII (Sm); Camden (Li); Gloucester, Atlantic Co. VI, VII,
on beech (W); Lakehurst V—-VII, larva in scrub oak (div).
. oculata Lec. Newfoundland VII, 6 (Watson).
. ACANTHODERES Serv.
. quadrigibbus Say. Hopatcong (Pm); Chester (Dn); Orange Mts. VIII
(Bf); Caldwell (Cr); Ft. Lee (Jl); breeds in a wariety of forest trees
(Ch).
. decipiens Hald. Chester (Dn); Palisades, on dead hickory V (Lv);
Ft. Lee, So. Orange (Sf); Eagle Rock VII, 5 (GG); Gloucester, Cam-
den Co. (W); Anglesea VII (Coll).
LEPTOSTYLUS Lec.
. aculiferus Say. Orange Mts. I, at base of hickory; Newark VII, on
tulip tree (Bf); Madison VIII (Pr); Woodbury VII, g. d. (W); sea-
shore (Li).
. parvus Lec. Hemlock Falls VII, 6, Eagle Rock VII, 9, Camden VIF
(GG).
. sexguttulus Say. (commixtus Hald.) Lakehurst VII, 4 (Bf); along
shore, Atlantic City to Anglesea VI, VII (div); reared from “Pinus
inops” (Ch).
. biustus Lec. Orange Mts. (Bf); Anglesea VII (Sz).
. collaris Hald. Hopatcong (Pm); Highlands on chestnut (Ch); Hud-
son Co. (Ll); Paterson V (Bf).
. macula Say. Hopatcong (Pm); Chester (Dn); Caldwell (Cr); Orange
Mts. (Bf); Clifton VII, breeds in many kinds of deciduous trees (Ch);
Newark, Jamesburg VII, 4 (Coll); g. d. (W, Li).
LIOPUS Serv.
. crassulus Lec. Madison (Pr).
. variegatus Hald. Highlands, bred from huckleberry and _ box-elder
(Ch); Palisades VI (Lv); Newark, Eagle Rock on locust, Sea Girt
(Bf); Atco (Li); Sea Isle VII, 4 (Brn); g. d. (W).
. fascicularis Harr. Newark (Soc).
. alpha Say. (cinereus Lec.) Throughout the State VI-VIII, more or
less common on sumac, in which it breeds.
» punctatus Lec. Hopatcong (Pm); Eagle Rock VI, 26 (Bf): reared
from dog-wood, “C. florida” (Ch), and also infests plum (Hopkins).
334 REPORT) OF NEW IJERSEY SPATE MUSEUM
DECTES Lec.
D. spinosus Say. Throughout the State all season; occurs on and breeds
in the stems of rag-weeds.
LEPTURGES Bates.
L. symmetricus Hald. Palisades VII, 2 (Lv); Ft. Lee (Sf); Hudson Co.
(Li); g. d. (Bf); Ocean Co: V (Coll); bred from hackberry (Ch).
var. angulatus Lec. Ft. Lee (Sf); g. d., not common (W, Li).
var. pictus Lec. Orange Mountains (GG).
L. signatus Lec. Palisades VII (Lv); Ft. Lee (Sf); Caldwell (Cr); New-
ark Dist., g. d. (Bf); infests red-bud (Ch) and beech (Hpk).
L. qguercus Fitch. Throughout the State VI-VIII, more or less common;
breeds in oak, hickory and red-bud.
L. facetus Say. Throughout the State, with the preceding; the two
possibly only forms of one species.
HYPERPLATYS Hald.
H. aspersus Say. (maculatus Hald.) Throughout the State, more or less
common, V—VII, on oak.
var. nigrellus Hald. Staten Island (Lg); Brown’s Mills V (Dke).
GRAPHISURUS Kirby.
G. fasciatus DeG. Throughout the State V—VIII, not uncommonly; reared
; from chestnut, oak and maple (Ch).
ACANTHOCINUS Steph.
A. pusilius Kirby. Newark (Bf); New York City (Sf); from Dietz Coll.,
rare; under bark of “Pinus inops” (Ch).
A. obsoletus Oliv. Atlantic City (GG); Sea Isle VI, i1, Anglesea VI, 26
(Brn); g. d., but very rare; breeds in pine (Ch).
A. nodosus Fab. Egg Harbor Ix, Anglesea (W), very rare; breeds in
pine (Ch).
POGONOCHERUS Latr.
P. mixtus Hald. Hopatcong (Bt); Newark Dist., on dead swamp willow,
Lakehurst VII, 4 (Bf); Atlantic City VI (div); Newtonville VI, Sea
Isle VI (Brn); Anglesea VI (W); seashore (Li). The record for
“penicellatus” Lec. was based on a misidentification.
ECYRUS Lec.
E. dasycerus Say. Throughout the State VI, VII; found on oak (Sf);
breeds in red-bud (Ch), and hickory (LeConte).
EUPOGONIUS Lec.
E. tomentosus Hald. ‘Throughout the State VI-IX: bred from apple
twigs, but not commonly, and does no injury. :
iE, INSEL e Leo Or oN BAVA TE RSE YN: 225
E. subarmatus Lec. Nyack on linden, and surely in New Jersey (Lg).
E. vestitus Say. Throughout the State, rarely; infests “Cornus florida”
(Ch); hickory (Riley) and walnut (Hopkins).
ONCIDERES Serv.
O. cingulatus Say. Throughout the State VI-IX, but rare and local;
girdles twigs of oak, hickory, persimmon, apple and other trees.
HIPPOPSIS Serv.
H. lemniscata Fabr. Madison VI (Pr); Bloomfield VIII (Bf); Camden
VII, Merchantville VI (W); Westville (Li); Lahaway VII (Coll);
Anglesea VII, 4 (Lv).
SAPERDA Fab.
S. obliqua Say. Throughout the State, rarely; breeds in black alder.
S. calcarata Say. Occasional throughout the State, the larva in trunks
of poplar and cottonwood, attacking live trees.
S. mutica Say. Caldwell (Cr); Gloucester on willow (W).
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e, hole from which beetle has emerged; f, same in section;
g, pupa in its cell.
336 REPORT OF NEW JERSEY STATE MUSEUM.
S. candida Fabr. Throughout the State, late May to August, locally
common. The larva is the “round-headed apple borer,” which some-
times does great injury in apple orchards, though it is even more
destructive in quince, and breeds also in “Crataegus” and ‘“Amelan-
chier.” The larva can be cut out when first noticed or reached with
a soft wire in the later stages; but the best practice is to protect
the base of the tree with some mechanical covering that will prevent
the parent beetle from laying eggs or the young from getting into
the trunk. Wire netting, paper, and other coverings serve the first
purpose; whitewash, cement, soap mixtures and similar compounds
the second. ;
S. fay! Bland. Del. Water Gap, Greenwood Lake (Bt); larve live in
galls in stems of “Crategus” (Jl). Ge
S. vestita Say. Throughout the State in July; larva bores in base of
trunk and exposed roots of linden (Jl) and often causes serious in-
jury.
S. discoidea Fab. Throughout the State, locally not rare on hickory, on
which the larva feeds; adult until [X, 1 (Ds).
S. tridentata Oliv. Boonton VI, VII (GG); Palisades IV (Lv); Ft. Lee,
Weehawken VI (Bt); Caldwell (Cr); Newark Dist. (Bf); larva in
standing and recently felled elm.
S. imitans Joutel. Palisades, Ft. Lee (Joutel).
S. lateralis Fabr. Throughout the State V, VI; larva in hickory.
var. connecta Joutel. Top of Palisades, in base of hickory (Jl).
S. puncticollis Say. Throughout the State, very rare, VI; the larva in
stems of “Ampelopsis quinquefolia’; not in “Rhus” (Jl).
S. concolor Lec. Hewitt, Palisades, Ft. Lee, makes galls in poplar and
willow stems (Jl); Newark Dist., wherever swamp willow occurs
(Bf).
“S. moesta”’ Lec. is based on a misidentification.
OBERA Muls. i
O. bimaculata Oliv. Hopatcong (Pm); Hudson Co. (Ll); taken only on
“Rubus” (Ch); Westfield VII, 9 (Bno).
var. tripunctata Fab. Throughout the State; not rare.
var. basalis Lec. Chester, Orange Mts., Irvington, rare (Bf); Mer-
chantville VI, DaCosta VI (Brn); Laurel Springs V, 23 (Dke).
O. schaumii Lec. Newark (Soc.)
O. ocellata Hald. Throughout the State in July.
var. discoidea Lec. DaCosta VII, 5, Iona VI, 22 (Brn).
O. tripunctata Swed. ‘Throughout the State V—VIL
var. myops Hald. Orange Mts., Newark (div); Anglesea (W).
var. mandarina Fabr. Hopatcong (Pm); So. Jersey (W); on “Cornus
alternifolia,’ and said by Riley to breed in poplar (Ch).
THE INSECTS OF NEW JERSEY. 337
O. gracilis Fab. Jamesburg VII (div); Lakehurst (Jl); DaCosta VII
(div); Manumuskin VI, Brown’s Mills VIII (Dke); Atco, Anglesea
(W).
O. ruficollis Fab. Throughout the State VI, VII, on sumac and sassafras.
TETROPS Steph.
T. canescens Lec. Gloucester County, one specimen on alder (W).
TETRAOPES Serv.
T. canteriator Drap. Throughout the State; local; on milkweed.
T. tetraophthalmus Forst. Common everywhere VII-IX, on milkweed.
One of the commonest species of the family.
AMPHIONYCHA Lec.
A. flammata Newn. Orange Mts., rare (Bf); “New Jersey” (Lg).
DYSPHAGA Lec.
D. tenuigoes Hald. Westville, two specimens (W); bred from red-bud
(Ch), and recorded aiso from hickory and walnut.
Family CHRYSOMELID.
These are the “leaf-beetles,’ having the same tarsal structure as in
the “Cerambycids”; but with antenne rarely as long as the body, the
joints comparatively stouter and larger toward the tip. The species are
rarely cylindrical and the thorax has usually either a lateral margin or
a distinct suture.
The larve are “slugs” or ‘grubs,’ often stout and chunky like those
of the potato beetle and feeding on leaves, or they may be long and slen-
der, mining in root or leaf tissue. They vary much in habit, although
always feeders on vegetable tissue, and many of them rank among the
first-class pests. As against those that feed openly, the arsenites are
usually available; but there are some that must be dealt with in other
ways, depending on their habits.
DONACIA Fabr.
D. harrisii Lec. Newfoundland in a damp meadow (Lg).
D. floridee Leng. Quick Pond VII, 30 (Lg); Hammonton, Tuckerton,
Bamber VIII, 28, 24 (Dke); very local but common where it occurs.
All the species of this genus live on or in water plants, and are
usually found on lily pads or other pond vegetation.
D. cincticornis Newn. Staten Island (lg); Clementon VIII, Atco VI,
DaCosta VII (W); Tuckerton VIII, 24 (Dke); Sea Isle V, 24, Anglesea
VII (Brn).
var. proxima Kirby. Throughout State, more common and widely
distributed than the type form.
D. palmata Oliv. Throughout the State V, VIII; usually common.
D. hypoleuca Lac. Hopatcong (Pm); Spring Lake VIII (Ch); New
Brunswick (Coll); Clementon VII, 6 (Horn).
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338 REPORT OF NEW JERSEY STATE MUSEUM.
var. rufescens Lac. Tuckerton VIII, 24 (Dke); Clementon VIII, 6 (W);
Anglesea V, VII (div).
D. piscatrix Lec. Greenwood Lake (Bt); Staten Island (Lg); Westville
VII, Clementon VIII (W); Woodbury V, 31, Sea Isle V, 24 (Brn); ~
Lucaston VI (Dke); Durham Pond VIII, 18, Cramer Hill V, VII (GG).
D. subtilis Kunze. Throughout the State III, VI, VII, VIII, XII. The
“hirticollis” of previous edition belongs here.
var. rugosa Lec. Hopatcong (Pm); Staten Island (Lg); Spring Lake
IX (Ch); Riverton VII, 16 (GG).
D. zqualis Say. Throughout the State, fall and spring, common.
D. tuberculata Lac. Throughout the State, VI, VII, local, not common.
D. distincta Lec. Hudson Co. (Ll); Newark (Bf); Merchantville IV, 2,
Westville V, 27 (W).
var. torosa Lec. Camden, Gloucester Co. (W); Manumuskin IV, 28
(Dke).
D. pusilla Say. New Jersey (Horn, Li); Boonton VI, 12, Clementon V,
16 (GG).
D. femoralis Kirby. Greenwood Lake (Bt).
D. emarginata Kirby. Snake Hill V, 17 (Bf); Camden, Gloucester Co.
(W).
D. metallica Ahrens. Lake Hopatcong (Pm); Westville V, Clementon V
(GG).
D. flavipes Kirby. Newfoundland V (Ds); Westville VI, Gloucester VI
(W); Cramer Hill VI, 11 (GG); Anglesea V, VII (Brn).
D. rufa Say. Newfoundland V (Ds); Greenwood Lake (Sf); Westville
V, Atco VI €W).
D. kirbyi Lac. Camden IV, 24, Collingswood IV, 20, Atco VI, 138 (GG).
HAZEMONIA Latr.
H. nigricornis Kirby. Westville (W); g. d. (Li); in low meadows.
ORSODACHNA Latr.
O. atra Ahr. Greenwood Lake (J1); Madison (Pr); Ft. Lee (Bt); Newark
Dist. (Bf); from mid IV—VI on early blossoms of ali kinds; very local.
ZEUGOPHORA Kunze.
Z. consanguinea Cr. Hewitt (Jl); Madison VIII (Pr); Newark (Bf).
Z. varians Cr. Palisades (Jl); Orange Mts. (Bf); rare; on poplar VI
(Hn).
SYNETA Esch.
S. ferruginea Germ. Throughout the State V, VI, local, not common.
LEMA Fabr.
L. brunnicollis Lac. Palisades VI, 7 (Lv); Ft. Lee on thistle (Bt); Hud-
son Co. (L1); Newark (Bf).
THE INSHCTS,OF NEW JERSEY. 339
L. collaris Say. Newark, g. d., rare on thistle (Bt).
L. solani Fabr. Anglesea, one specimen (W).
L. trilineata Oliv. The “old-fashioned potato beetle,” throughout the
State, V-VIII sometimes locally common; usually checked by the
applications against the “Colorado beetle,” and in most places almost
exterminated.
Fig. 136.—The common asparagus beetle: a, adult;
b, egg; c, young larva; d, full grown slug or
larva; e, pupa; all enlarged.
CRIOCERIS Geoff.
C. asparagi Linn. Throughout the State wherever asparagus grows, from
early spring to late fall, in some stage; hibernates as an adult. An
imported species, often very injurious. On young plants brush the
slugs from the shoots to the ground on the middle of a hot sunny day.
On larger plants apply dry hydrate of lime with a powder gun very
early when the plants and slugs are a little moist. Destroy all volun-
teer asparagus; in bearing fields let trap shoots grow until covered
with eggs, then cut and destroy them.
C. 12-punctata Linn. Also an introduced asparagus feeder, more recently
arrived, not so common and not so widely distributed in the northern
half of the State as the preceding.
Fig. 137.—The 12-spotted asparagus beetle: a, adult: b. larva:
c, d, segments of same; all enlarged.
340 REPORT OF NEW JERSEY STATE, MUSEUM.
ANOMCEA Lac.
A. laticlavia Forst. Delaware Valley region and northward V-—VII on
“Desmodium” and “Robinia,” somewhat local, and not common.
COSCINOPTERA Lac.
C. dominicana Fab. Throughout the State V, VI, not common; adults on
sumac (Ch); cocoons found under stone with “Formica shaufussi,”
Newfoundland IV, 27, adults V, 15 (Ds).
BABIA Chevr.
B. quadriguttata Oliv. Throughout the State VI-VII, not rare; on “Ceano-
thus americanus” (Ch).
SAXINIS Lac.
S. omogera Lac. Throughout the State V—VII; not common.
CHLAMYS Knoch.
C. plicata Fab. Throughout the State, nowhere common V, VI; on hazel,
blackberry, alder, huckleberry, oak, etc.
var. polycocca Lac. With the type and even more rare.
C. foveolata Knoch. Atco, DaCosta (W).
' EXEMA Lac.
E. conspersa Mann. Throughout the State V, VI; not rare.
E. gibber Oliv. With the preceding and once considered identical.
BASSAREUS Haid. :
B. congestus Hald. Ft. Lee and southward throughout the State VI-VIII,
on “Alnus” and “Clethra’”’; at Anglesea a small variety occurs (Li).
B. formosus Mels. Hudson Co. (L1); Orange Mts. VI (div); Merchant-
ville VI, VII (div); Atco VI, Newtonville VI (Brn); DaCosta (W);
Lahaway V, 28 (Sm); on “Sambucus” (Hn).
var. sulfuripennis Mels. Sparta VII (Ds).
B. detritus Oliv. Clifton V, on “Ceanothus americanus” (Ch).
B. mammifer Newn. Throughout the State VI, VII on hickory, hazel
(Hn), and “Ceanothus americanus” (Ch).
var. sellatus Suffr. Orange Mts. (Bf); Anglesea VII (div).
var. luteipennis Mels. Ft. Lee (Bt); Hudson Co. (L1); Anglesea (W).
var. pretiosus Mels. Woodside, Orange Mts. (Bf).
B. lituralis Fab. Throughout the State V—VII; locally common.
var. recurvus Say. Westville VII, Atco, DaCosta VI (W); g. d., rare
(Bf).
var. lativittis Germ. With the type, but more rare.
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THE INSECTS OF NEW JERSEY. 341
CRYPTOCEPHALUS Geoff.
. notatus Fab. Throughout the State V, VI; locally common; on oak,
blackberry, “Ceanothus.” The variety “4-maculatus” Say. is more
common than the type.
. quadruplex Newn. Throughout the State V—VII; the variety ‘“4-gut-
tulus” Suffr., with the type and locally the more common.
. guttulatus Oliv. Orange Mts. to Cape May V-—VII, on oak.
. leucomelas Suffr. South Camden on poplar (W).
. venustus Fab. Common throughout the State VI-VIII, on “Ceano-
thus,” potato and other garden plants. The varieties ‘ornatus” Fab.,
“cinctipes” Rand. and “simplex” Hald. occur with the type more or
less abundantly. 1
. insertus Hald. Newark (Bf); throughout South Jersey VI, VII (W).
. calidus Suffr. Hudson Co. (Ll); Ft. Lee (Bt); Orange Mts., West
Bergen, rare (Bf), W. Berlin VI, Anglesea VII (Brn).
. gibbicollis Hald. Lakehurst VI, VII, in low huckleberry (Jl); Iona,
Atco VI (Brn); Brown’s Mills VI, Malaga VII (Dke); DaCosta VII,
Anglesea (W).
. trivittatus Oliv. Ft. Lee (Bt); DaCosta VII, Atco VIII, [IX (W).
. incertus Oliv. Atco IX, 11 (Brn).
. mutabilis Mels. Ft. Lee (Sf); Orange Mts. and Newark Dist. VII
(div); Anglesea (W); on “Ceanothus,” “Viburnum,” hazel, oak, etc.
. badius Suffr. Caldwell (Cr).
. schreibersii Suffr. Newfoundland IX, 2 (Jl); Hudson Co. (LI);
Orange Mts., Woodside (Bf); New Brunswick (Coll); Malaga IX, 15
(GG); always on pine.
tinctus Lec. Staten Island, beaten from hickory (Lg).
striatulus Lec. Ft. Lee (Bt); Hudson Co. (Ll); Orange Mts. (Bf).
C. pumilus Hald. is an error of determination.
PACHYBRACHYS Chevr.
» morosus Hald. Newtonville VI (Brn); Clementon V, 21 (GG); Da-
Costa, Atco VI, 2, Cape May C. H. (W).
. litigiosus Suffr. W. Berlin VI, 23, DaCosta VI, 3, Anglesea (W).
. abdominalis Say. New Jersey (W).
. othonus Say. Piedmont Plain and northward VI, VII; common.
. pubescens Oliv. (viduatus Fab.) New Jersey (W).
. picturatus Germ. Jamesburg VII, 4 (Jl).
. trinotatus Mels. Throughout the State, not rare, VI, VII, on “Bap-
tisia’”’ and ‘‘Ceanothus.”’
. intricatus. Suffr. Throughout the State V—VII; not uncommon.
. tridens Mels. Boonton VI, 6 (G@@); Ft. Lee (Bt); Hudson Co. (LI);
Newark Dist. (Bf); Clementon, Atco VI, 2 (W); Anglesea VI, 20
(Sm); on sumac, poison ivy when in bloom and on “Ceanothus.”
342 REPORT OF NEW JERSEY STATE MUSEUM.
P.
P.
vvuvddv.U
D.
D.
carbonarius Hald. Woodside, Snake Hill V, 31 (Bf); Staten Island
(Lg); throughout South Jersey V, VI (W).
luridus Fab. Ft. Lee (Bt); Hudson Co. (Ll); Clifton V (Ch); Mer-
chantville V, 23, Atco VI, 13 (GG).
atomarius Mels. Throughout the State V—VIII, on “Ceanothus.”
. femoratus Oliv. Newark (Soc); Anglesea (W).
infaustus Hald. Throughout the State V, VI; locally common.
. hepaticus Mels. Woodside, rare (Bf); Anglesea VII, 12 (Bf).
. subfasciatus Hald. Throughout the State V, VI; not rare.
. dilatatus Suffr. Orange Mts., Newark (Bf); New Jersey (Horn).
MONACHUS Chevr.
. ater Hald. Ft. Lee (Bt); Orange Mts. (Bf); Jamesburg V-VIII (Sm);
Lakehurst VII, IX (J1); Merchantville VI, Westville VII (GG).
. Saponatus Fab. Staten Island (Lg); throughout the Delaware Val-
ley region VJ, VII (div); Anglesea VII, 12 (Brn).
DIACHUS Lec.
auratus Fab. Throughout the State VI, VII; common.
squaiens Suff. Jamesburg VII, 15 (Sm).
The “D. levis’ Hald. of the previous list is an error.
TRIACHUS Lec.
. atomus Suffr. Throughout the State V—VII on huckleberry, “Myrica,”
etc.
. cerinus Lec. Snake Hill (Sf); Sandy Hook (Bt); g. d. (Li).
. postremus Lec. Jamesburg VII, 4, DaCosta, Atco VI, 4 (W); Newton-
ville VI, 5 (Brn). ;
ADOXUS. Kirby.
. obscurus Linn. (vitis Fab.) Madison (Pr); Ft. Lee (Bt); Orange
Mts. V, 30 (W).
FIDIA Baly.
. viticida Walsh. Throughout the State on grape, not rare; but not
thus far in harmful numbers.
. longipes Mels. Caldwell (Cr); New Brunswick; also feeds on grape
and “Ampelopsis” and is sometimes abundant.
XANTHONIA Baly.
. 10-notata Say. Common throughout the State V—VIII, on oak.
. villosula Mels. Throughout the State VI-VIII, on oak and hazel;
common.
GLYPTOSCELIS Lec.
. pubescens Fab. Throughout the State IV—VII, on spruce and pine.
. barbata Say. Madison (Pr); Newark Dist. (Bf); Ft. Lee (Sf); West-
ville V, 9, Lucaston IV, 29, DaCosta (W); found on hickory; not
common.
THE INSECTS OF NEW JERSEY. 2343
GRAPHOPS Lec.
G. pubescens Mels. Throughout the State V—VIII; at roots of evening
primrose (Ch); common.
G. curtipennis Mels. Delaware Valley and pine barrens V, VI.
G. marcassita Cr. Hopatcong (Pm); Ft. Lee, Snake Hill (Sf); Newark
(Bf).
G. simplex Lec. Salt meadows, rare (Bf).
G. nebulosus Lec. Newark Dist. (Bf); Ocean Co. (Sm); g. d. (W);
larva in the roots of strawberries and sometimes injurious.
TYPOPHORUS Er.
T. viridicyanea Cr. North Jersey (Dietz); Plainfield VII, on wild morn-
ing glory (Rummel); Jamesburg IX (Lg); Camden II, 20 (GG).
T. canellus Fab. Throughout the State V—X on a/great variety or trees
and plants; larve sometimes injurious on strawberry, raspberry, etc.
Many varieties are listed, and their relation to each other is by no
means established. It is almost certain that several of them will be
found to be good species.
var. aterrimus Oliv. Greenwood Lake, Ft. Lee (Bt); Newark (Bf);
Cramer Hill, Merchantville VI (GG); along shore, Atlantic City to
Anglesea VI, VII (div).
var. gilvipes Horn. Delaware Valley and pine barrens VI-IX (div);
New Brunswick VII (Coll); Newark (Bf).
var. thoracicus Mels. Newark (Bf); throughout Camden and Glouces-
ter Counties, fall to spring (div).
var. 4-notatus Say. Newark (Bf); Delaware Valley and pine barrens
V-VII (div).
var. sellatus Horn. With the preceding, sometimes very common.
var. vittatus Horn. Atco V, Longport VI (W); Somers Pt. VI, Angle-
sea VI (Brn).
var. 4-guttatus Lec. Ocean Co. V, VI (Sm).
var. sex-notatus Say. Atco V, DaCosta, Cape May C. H. (W); Bayside
IX (Sm).
var. pumilus Lec. Newark (Bf); Delaware Valley and pine barrens
V-VIII (div).
METACHROMA Lec.
M. quercata Fabr. Hopatcong (Pm); Orange Mts. (div); throughout
South Jersey on scrub oak V—VII; sometimes common.
M. pallida Say. Pine barrens and maritime, extending a little into the
Delaware Valley; on scrub oak.
M. lavicollis Cr. Sandy Hook (Bt); Jamesburg, Anglesea VII (Sm);
DaCosta VI, VII (Brn); Buena Vista VII (Li).
M. luridum Oliv. DaCosta VII, 4, on serub oak (W).
344 REPORT OF NEW JERSEY STATE MUSEUM.
CHRYSOCHUS Redt.
C. auratus Fab. Locally common throughout the State V-VII, on milk-
weed and dog-bane; the larve feeding about the roots.
TYMNES Chap.
T. tricolor Fab. Throughout the State, local and sometimes common
VI, VII, on chestnut, hickory, etc.
' T. metasternalis Cr. Staten Island (Lg); Anglesea VII, 23 (div); on
“Crategus”’ (Hn).
COLASPIS Fab.
C. favosa Say. DaCosta VII, Sea Isle VI (Brn); g. d. (Li).
C. brunnea Fab. Throughout the State, locally common VI, VII; feeds
on foliage of grape, strawberry, potatoes, beans, etc.; the larva on
roots of grape; but not injurious with us.
var. flavida Say. Distributed as above and is the common form.
var. costipennis Cr. Jamesburg VI, VII on “Clethra alnifolia” (Sm);
Lakehurst VII, 4 (Bf); DaCosta VI (W); Clementon V, VI (div);
Newtonville VI, 19 (Brn).
RHABDOPTERUS Lef.
R. picipes Oliv. Throughout the State south of the Piedmont Plain VI,
VIi, feeds on myrtle, grape and basswood.
NODONOTA Lef.
N. tristis Oliv. Throughout the State VII; attacks plum, cherry and
other fruit trees (Ch), “Lespedeza”’ and “Ceanothus” (Hn).
N. clypealis Horn. Ft. Lee (Sf); Newark (Bf); Atlantic Highlands Vil,
11 (Lv); South Jersey VI, 2 (Sm); Westville (W).
N. convexa Say. Westville (W); on “Ambrosia trifida’’ VII, VIII (Hn).
N. puncticollis Say. Throughout the State VII, common; on roses (Hn),
blackberry, raspberry and red clover (Ch).
CHRYSODINA Baly.
C. globosa Say. Throughout the State IV—VI, locally not rare.
PRASOCURIS Latr.
P. vittata Oliv. Throughout the State IV—-VII; locally common.
P. phellandri Linn. Hopatcong (Pm).
LABIDOMERA Chevr.
clivicollis Kirby. Throughout the State VI, VII, on milkweed, but
local and by no means very common.
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THE INSECTS OF NEW JERSEY. 345
LEPTINOTARSA Stal.
Fig. 138.—The ro-lined potato beetle: a, egg patches; b, larve in different stages
of growth; c, pupa; d, beetle—all natural size; e, elytrum of
beetle enlarged.
. 10-lineata Say. The common “potato-bug” or beetle; occurs through-
out the State on potatoes, tomatoes, egg-plants and other “Solanacese”’
from early spring to late fall. Persistent treatment with arsenates
is indicated and arsenate of lead is now the most usual material, at
the rate of 10 pounds to 100 gallons of water.
ZYGOGRAMMA Chevr.
. suturalis Fab. Throughout the State IV—VIII, on ragweed, etc., by
no means common and always local. The var. “casta’”’ Rogers is re-
ported from Staten Island (Lg).
CALLIGRAPHA Er.
: lunata Fab. Greenwood Lake (Sf); Caldwell (Cr); Newark Dist., rare
(Bf); on “Rosa” (Bt).
. similis Rog. Throughout the State V—VIII, on ragweed, locally com-
mon.
: elegans Oliv. Throughout the State, V—VIII, on “Bidens” and “Am-
brosia,” local and hardly common.
. scalaris Lec. Greenwood Lake V, 20 (Lv); Caldwell (Cr); Ft. Lee
(Bt); Newark Dist. (Bf); Gloucester VIII, 16 (W); feeds on elm;
not common.
- rowena Knab. Chester VII, 4 (div); food plant unknown.
. rhoda Knab. Newark district (Bf); feeds only on hazel “Corylus”™
(Knab).
346. REPORT OF NEW JERSEY STATE, MUSEUM.
C. amelia Knab. Chester, Newark Dist. (Bf); feeds on alder only
(Knab). |
C. philadelphica Linn. Ft. Lee (Bt); Caldwell (Cr); Orange Mts. VI
(Bf); Riverton V, 30 (GG); throughout Camden and Gloucester Co. .
IV-VI (div); Lahaway V—VII on “Cornus” only (Sm).
var. spirzeezse Say. Witn the type and locally replacing it.
C. bigsbyana Kirby. Throughout the State, more common northwardly
V, VI on maple, willow and alder. The records credited to “multi-
punctata”’ Say. in the last edition really belong here.
It is quite likely that some of the records credited to “scalaris’” and
“philadelphica”’ belong to Mr. Knab’s species, and that these are of wider
distribution than here indicated. ~
PH/AEDON Latr. (PLAGIODERA Redt.)
P. viridis Mels. Orange Mts. (Soc); g. d. not rare (Bf); Camden (W).
P. cochleariz Gyll. Hopatcong (Pm).
GASTROIDEA Hope.
G. polygoni Linn. Throughout the State VI-IX, common; occasionally
even on house plants in cities and towns.
G. cyanea Mels. Throughout the State VII, common; on ‘“Rumex” (Hn).
MELASOMA Steph. (LINA Megerle.)
L. lapponica Linn. Hewitt VI, 18, Newfoundland VII, 6 (Jl); Orange
Mts. (Bf); g. d. (W); on alder and willow.
L. tremulz Fab. Anglesea VI, 12, one example (Brn).
L. scripta Fab. Throughout the State VI, VII, on willow and. poplar;
often common, and sometimes locally injurious.
L. obsoleta Say. Greenwood Lake VI, 21 (Lv); Newark (Bf).
PHYLLODECTA Kirby.
P. vulgatissima Linn. Hopatcong (Pm); Ft. Lee VIII, IX (Bt); Madison
(Pr); Orange Mts. (div); on willow and poplar.
TRIRRHABDA Lec.
T. tomentosa Linn. Maritime strip V-IX, common on “Solidago.”
T. virgata Lec. Hopatcong (Pm); Sandy Hook VIII, IX (Bt).
T. canadensis Kirby. Local throughout the State on “Solidago,’ common
along shore in July.
T. luteicincta Lec. New Jersey coast, near Long Branch (Horn). Mr.
Schwarz insists that this is an error in the locality label, and that the
species does not belong to New Jersey.
THE INSECTS: OF NEW JERSEY. 347
GALERUCELLA Cr.
Fig. 139.—The elm-leaf beetle: a, egg patches on leaves; b, larve feeding; c, adult; all
natural size: e, egg mass; f, surface of egg; g, larva; h, i, larval details;
j, pupa; k, beetle; 1, surface of elytra: all enlarged.
G. americana Fab. Throughout the State VI, VII, on “Solidago.”
G. sexvittata Lec. Jamesburg VII, 6 (Jl); Anglesea VII, 23 (Sm).
G. cavicollis Lec. East Jersey (Dietz); Atco VI, 4, Anglesea (W); Sea
Isle V, 22 (Brn); feeds on peach, plum and cherry.
G. rufosanguinea Say. Throughout the State V—VIII, locally common;
feeds on “Azalea” (Hn).
G. integra Lec. Caldwell (Cr); Anglesea VIIi, 13 (W).
G. notulata Fab. Throughout the State V—VIII; more common in South
Jersey; larva on “Ambrosia” (Hn).
G. notata Fab. Throughout the State VI-IX; often common; in all stages
on “HKupatorium perfoliatum” (Ch).
G. nympheeze Linn. Throughout the State, on water lilies; larve defacing
leaves and sometimes flowers as well.
G. tuberculata Say. Greenwood Lake VI, 21 (Liv); New Jersey (Bt); on
willow (Hn).
G. decora Say. Anglesea VII, common (Sz); in all stages on willow.
348. REPORT! OF NEW JERSEY STATE MUSEUM.
G. luteola Mill. The elm-leaf beetle; common throughout the State, and
usually more or less injurious to city shade trees. There is only a
single brood in most of the State, and thorough spraying with
arsenate of lead, 1 lb. in 20 gallons of water, will prevent injury. One
spraying should be made when the beetles first begin to feed, the
second when the eggs begin to hatch, and the effort should then be
to hit the underside of the leaves.
MONOXIA Lec.
M. puncticollis Say. On salt meadows, from the Passaic to Cape May
VI, VII; usually not rare; strictly maritime.
DIABROTICA Chev.
Fig. 140.—Spotted cucumber beetle, Diabrotica 12-punctata: a, egg; b, larva; -
c, holes drilled in corn stalks; d, pupa; e, adult: all enlarged.
D. 12-punctata Oliv. Common throughout the State IV-X on a great
variety of plants and sometimes injuring cucurbs; larva in roots of
corn and grasses.
D. vittata Fab. The “striped cucumber beetle’; throughout the State;
common and often seriously injurious to cucurbs. The beetle eats
into the stem at the surface, the larva mines in it a little under-
ground. Most of the injury is done by the beetles, which attack the
plants soon after they are up, and a great variety of methods are
employed to prevent it. Sometimes carbolized lime or lime and tur-
pentine are applied in the hill, or a dead fish, or freshly ground bone,
THE AINSECIStOrRI NEW JERSEY. 349
or sand and kerosene. Ground tobacco is a favorite repellant, and land
plasters often replace lime. On small fields netting covers are used
to protect the plants, A
and occasionally only
an excess of seed is
planted so that some
plants may escape in-
jury.
D. atripennis Say. Ft.
Lee (Sf); Hudson Co.
(L1); Caldwell (Cr).
PHYLLOBROTICA Redt.
P. discoidea Fab. Ft. Lee
(Bt) ; Hudson Co.
(L1); Newark, Orange Fig. 141.—The striped cucumber beetle, Diabroiica
Mts. (Bf); Woodbury, vittata: a, adult; b, larva; c, pupa; d, side
Brigantine, Orange view of anal segment of same.
Mus. ViI-VIr (WwW):
P. decorata Say. Arlington VI, on “Scutellaria” (Sf).
P. vittata Horn. Fort Lee (Sf).
LUPERODES Mots.
L. meraca Say. Greenwood Lake VI, 21 (Lv); Ft. Lee, Orange Mts. VI,
10 (Bt); Newark (Bf); on wild rose (Hn) and many other plants
(Ch).
L. cyanellus Lec. Staten Island (Lg); occurs with the preceding, and
may be confused with it in collections.
CERATOMA Chev.
C. trifurcata Forst. Throughout the State VI, VII; common on peas,
beans and leguminous plants generally.
BLEPHARIDA Rog.
With this species begins the series of forms characterized by enlarged
hind femora and a well-developed power of leaping, which gives them the
common and general term “‘flea-beetles.”
B. rhois Forst. Throughout the State VII; more common in the southern
districts; the larva, covered by excrement, feeds on sumac.
HYPOLAMPSIS Clark.
H. pilosa Ill. Madison VIII (Pr); Orange Mts. (Bf); Jamesburg VI (Jl):
Merchantville III, Westville VII (W); Newtonville VII (Brn); along
shore, Brigantine to Cape May V—VII (div).
PACHYONYCHUS Chev.
P. paradoxus Mels. Atlantic City (Castle); lives on “Smilax” sp. (Sz).
350 REPORT OF NEW JERSEY STATE MUSEUM.
CEDIONYCHIS Latr.
. gibbitarsa Say. Newark, salt meadows (Bf): Cramer Hill VI (GG);
Woodbury VI, Anglesea VI (W); g. d. (Li); Brigantine IX (Hn).
. thoracica Fab. Throughout the State IV—VII; not common.
fA
. vians Ill. Throughout the State III-V; not common.
. fimbriata Forst. Hopatcong (Pm); Orange Mts., Newark (Bf).
petaurista Fab. DaCosta VII, 5 (W); seahore (Ll).
miniata Fab. Woodside, Orange Mts. IV, VIII (Bf); Atco V, 29 (W);
Sea Isle V, Avalon VI (Brn); Anglesea (Li).
. limbalis Mels. Throughout the State IV-IX; never common.
var. subvittata Horn. Madison VII (Pr); DaCosta (W); Lahaway V
(Sm).
. sexmaculata Ill. Greenwood Lake V, 22 (Lv); Madison VII (Pr);
Newark, common on ash (Bf); g. d. (W, Li).
. suturalis Fab. Newark (Coll); Atco IX, Clementon V, 15 (W); Egg
Harbor, Cape May Co. V, 24 (Sm).
. quercata Fab. Throughout the State V, VI, IX; not rare.
. scalaris Mels. Egg Harbor (Li); Anglesea (W).
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DISONYCHA Chev.
D. pennsylvanica.Ill. Newark Dist. (Bf); Westville V, DaCosta V, An-
glesea V (W); Clementon V, VII (div); Lahaway V, 28-(Sm). The
varieties “limbicollis’” Lec. and “pallipes’” Cr. occur with the type;
but more rarely. On “Polygonum” (Bt) and “Sagittaria” (Ch).
D. quinquevittata Say. Fort Lee VIII (Bt); very rare; on willow (Ch).
D. crenicollis Say. Hudson Co. (L1); Delaware Valley and pine barrens
IV—VIII, not rare. Z
D. caroliniana Fab. Throughout the State IV—VII, not rare; bred from
larva feeding on “Portulacca oleracea” (Ch).
D. glabrata Fab. Ft. Lee (Bt); Hudson Co. (Ll); salt meadows (Bf);
DaCosta VII, 29 (W); Sea Isle V, Anglesea (Brn); larva on “Ama-
ranthus”’ (Ch).
D. triangularis Say. Ft. Lee (Bt); Hudson Co. (Ll); Madison (Pr); salt
meadows (Bf); larva on “Chenopodium” and “Amaranthus,” the
adult exceptionally injurious to beets and spinach (Ch).
Fig. 142..-Grape flea-beetle, Haltica chalybea in all stages on a grape shoot.
Fig. 143.—Grape flea-beetle, Haltica chalybea: larva, adult and jumping hind leg, en-
larged.
Fig. 144.—Striped flea-beetle, Phyllotreta vittata: a, larva; b, adult beetle.
Fig. 145.—Striped sweet potato beetle, Cassida bivittata: 1, larve or “peddlers” on leaf;
2, larva; 3, pupa; 4, adult: all save 7 enlarged.
Fig. 146.—Black-legged tortoise beetle, Cassida nigripes: a, “peddlers” on leaf; b,
larva; c, pupa; d, adult: all save a enlarged.
THE INSECTS OF NEW JERSEY.
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352 REPORT OF NEW JERSEY STATE MUSEUM.
D. xanthomelzena Dalm. Throughout the State, VII, VIII; the “Spinach
flea beetle,” which has not yet been injurious with us. Natural food
plants are “Chenopodium,” “Stellaria’”’ and perhaps “Amaranthus”
(Ch).
D. collata Fab. Ft. Lee (Bt); Hudson Co. (Ll); Anglesea (W); g. d.
(Li).
D. mellicellis Say. Hudson Co. (L1); Clementon V, 30 (GG)); Sea Isle
V, Vi(Brn)e Anglesea Vil, and g. d. GW).
The record of ‘“cervicalis’” Lec. is an error.
HALTICA Geoffr.
H. bimarginata Say. New Jersey (Horn).
H. chalybea Ill. The “grape flea-beetle’; occurs throughout the State
V-VII and is sometimes locally injurious. Can be readily controlled
by the use of arsenites when the larve are feeding.
H. ignita Ill. Throughout the State V-—VIII; attacks strawberry (Ch),
and is common on “Azalea,” “Rosaceae,” etc. (Hn). At Anglesea a
small, southern, green form occurs (W).
H. kalmize Mels. With the preceding and is a cupreous form, feeding on
“Kalmia latifolia” (Ch).
H. marevagans Horn. Throughout the State VI-IX on evening prim-
rose; more common in South Jersey, and especially along shore.
H. fuscozenea Mels. Orange Mts. (Bf); Atl. Highlands VII, 11 (Lv);
throughout South Jersey V-IX; especially common along shore on
evening primrose, the foliage of which is sometimes completely
riddled.
H. rufa Ill. Greenwood Lake VI (Sf); Orange Mts., Newark (Bf); Spots-
wood (Jl).
The “punctipennis” Lec. of last edition is an error.
ORTHALTICA Cr.
O. copalina Fab. Throughout the State VII; on sumac (Ch).
CREPIDODERA Chev.
C. rufipes Linn. Throughout the State VI, VII; common. On honey
locust (Bf), and sometimes injurious to grape, peach, apple and
other fruit trees.
C. helexinus Linn. Throughout the State V-IX, common on willow
and poplar; exceptionally attacks leaves of fruit trees (Ch).
C. modeeri Linn. South Orange (Lg).
C. atriventris Mels. Throughout the State in July.
EPITRIX Foudr.
E. fuscula Cr. Throughout the State, not common, on “Solanacea.”’
E. cucumeris Harr. The ‘cucumber flea-beetle’; found everywhere
throughout the summer on potatoes and other “Solanacea” as well
TH INSECT SeOpy NEW; JERSEY: 353
as on cucurbs and many other garden crops. Make little round holes
in the leaves and are usually controlled by using bordeaux mixture
and Paris green.
E. parvula Fab. The “tobacco flea-beetle’; rare in New Jersey; found
Westville I, 28, in hibernating quarters (W).
MANTURA Steph.
M. floridana Cr. Arlington, under stones in early spring (Bf); through-
out South Jersey V-VII; hibernates as an adult.
CHAZETOCNEMA Steph.
C. subcylindrica Lec. Newark, under stones III, 14 (Bf); Westville (Li);
Camden I, Collingswood IV, Merchantville V, 8 Brn); rare.
C. denticulata Ill. Throughout the State V—VII; on corn and millet (Ch).
C. minuta Mels. Newark (Bf).
C. alutacea Cr. Anglesea VI (Coll).
C. obesula Lec. Newark (Bf); a South Atlantic form.
C. parcepuncitata Cr. irvington III (Bf); Staten Island (Lg).
C. pulicaria Mels. Throughout the State III, V, VII, locally common;
sometimes injurious to corn and millet (Ch).
Cc. confinis Cr. Throughout the State all winter until VI, 25, again VIII
until frost. The “sweet potato flea beetle,’ found on “Convolvulacea”’
in general. In South Jersey often injures sweet potato plants soon
after they are set out; larva feeds on roots of bind-weeds. Plants
may be protected dy dipping tops before they are set out in arsenate
of lead 1 pound in 10 gallons of water.
“C. pinguis” Lec. is omitted as an error of record.
SYSTENA Clark.
S. hudsonias Forst. Throughout the State VII, VIII; common on many
plants.
S. frontalis Fab. With the preceding VI, VII; feeds on “Polygonum”
and “Chenopodium,” and sometimes on cultivated crops (Ch), e. g.,
cranberries (Sm).
S. elongata Fab. Orange Mts., rare (Bf).
S. tzniata Say. Throughout the State VI, VII, sometimes abundant on
carrots, parsley, etc. The var “blanda”’ Mels. is as common as the
type, on ragweed. Arsenites are indicated whenever they can be
safely employed; otherwise a strong tobacco decoction will answer
almost as well.
Ss. marginalis lll. Ft. Lee (Bt); Orange Mts. (Bf); Spring Lake (Ch);
Clementon VIII, 6 (W); sometimes abundant on oak (Hn).
354. REPORT OF NEW JIRSEY “STATE MEOSn Wie
LUPERALTICA Cr.
L. fuscula Lec. Newark Dist. (Bf); Jamesburg (Coll); Merchantville
IX, 6 (GG); DaCosta VIII, Lucaston IX (Dke); not common.
L. senilis Say. Newark (Bf); Riverton 1X, Glassboro VII, IX (GG);
DaCosta VIII, Atco IX (W); not common.
GLYPTINA Lec.
r)
. bicolor Horn. Anglesea (W).
Q
. spuria Lec. Hudson Co. (LI); g. d. rare (Li); on ‘“Monarda punc-
tata” (Hn). ee,
PHYLLOTRETA Foudr.
P. sinuata Steph. Hopatcong (Pm); Madison VIII (Pr); Hudson Co.
(L1); Camden I (GG); Burlington Co., Westville I, VII, 2 (W).
vittata Fab. Common all summer on cabbage and other “Crucifere.”
. bipustulata Fab. Ft. Lee (Bt); Orange Mts. V, 30 (Bf); Camden III,
3, Anglesea VI, 26 (W); g. d. (Li).
P. chalybeipennis Cr. Sandy Hook to Cape May, along shore VII, VIII;
a maritime form on “Cakile americana” (Ch).
P. picta Say. Throughout the State IV—VII, not rare; on hickory sprouts
(Hn).
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LONGITARSUS Latr.
L. testaceus Mels. Newark, under stones, early spring (Bf); Westville
VII, 2, So. Jersey g. d. (W); Sea Isle VII, 12 (Brn).
. turbatus Horn. Staten Island (Lg).
melanurus Mels. Ft. Lee, Snake Hill (Sf); Newark III, 5 (Bf).
L. insolens Horn. Newark (Bf); Jamesburg VII, 4 (Lg); Anglesea (W);
g. d. (Li); New Jersey (Horn).
“Alternatus” Ziegl. in the last edition is an error.
rly
BDIBOLIA Latr.
D. borealis Chev. Throughout the State VI, VII; lives on plantain, but
exceptionally attacks turnip (Ch).
PSYLLIODES Latr.
P. punctulata Mels. Throughout the State, late fall and until next July;
often common; adult devours leaves of rhubarb (Ch):
P. convexior Lec. Hudson Co. (Ll); Anglesea (W); g. d. rare (Li).
This ends the flea beetle series.
MICRORHOPALA Baly.
M. vittata Fab. Throughout the State V—VII, IX; not rare; larva mines
the leaves of goldenrod.
THE INSECTS OF NEW JERSEY. 355
. xerene Newn. Hopatcong (Pm); Ft. Lee (Sf); Camden, g. d., in wet
places (W); Westville (Li); Burlington Co. VI (GG); larva in gol-
denrod leaves.
. erebus Newn. Jamesburg VI, rare (Sm).
. excavata Oliv. Hopatcong (Pm); Ft. Lee (Bt); Hemlock Falls VII,
4 (W); Jamesburg VI, 24 (J1); Newtonville (Brn); DaCosta VI, Atco
IX (W).
. porcata Mels. Ft. Lee (Bt); Hudson Co. (Li); Wenonah (Li); very
rare.
ODONTATA Chev.
. scapularis Oliv. Throughout the State V, 30—-VIII, 6, not rare.
. notata Oliv. DaCosta V, 12 (W); eg. d. (Li); on “Tephrosia virgin-
Lea.
. bicolor Oliv. Throughout the State V-VIII; locally common,
. hornii Sm. Lakehurst VII, 4 (Bf); Atco (Li); DaCosta VII, 5 (W);
on “Tephrosia virginica.”
. dorsalis Thunb. Throughout the State V, VI, VIII, common on locust,
the iarve making blotch-mines in the leaves; exceptionally attacks
red clover, hog-peanut, some fruit trees, and larva has been reared
on Soy beans (Ch).
. rubra Web. Throughout the State with the preceding V, VII, IX;
also common on “Robinia” and sometimes on basswood.
. nervosa Panz. Throughout the State nearly all year, on locust; com-
mon.
CHARISTENA Baly.
. nigrita Oliv. Irvington, Newark (Bf); DaCosta VII, 30 (W).
. ariadne Newn. DaCosta VII, 30 (W); Atco (Li).
STENISPA Baly.
. metallica Fabr. Ft. Lee (Sf); Snake Hill (Bt); Newark Dist. (Bf);
Westville IV-VI (div); Merchantville III and g. d., throughout So.
Jersey (W); Lahaway V, 28 (Sm); in Swampy areas.
PHYSONOTA Boh.
. unipunctata Say. Boonton III, VI, VII (GG).
CASSIDA Linn.
. nigripes Oliv. Throughout South Jersey on sweet potato vines in
May; not very abundant.
. bivittata Say. Very common and often injurious to sweet potato
vines throughout South Jersey. Mr. Schwarz says this is not orig-
inally a native of the State, but has spread northward with the culti-
vation of the sweet potato. It is one of the ‘‘gold-bugs,” the larve
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of which are known as “peddlers.” They attack the plants soon
after they are set out and injure them severely before they can
get a start, especially in dry weather. Plants should be dipped when
set in arsenate of lead, 1 pound in 10 gallons of water; but do not .
dip the roots.
COPTOCYCLA Chev.
C. bicolor Fab. (aurichalcea Fab.) Throughout the State on ‘Convol-
vulus” V, VI; common and destructive on sweet potatoes in South
Jersey. A gold-bug like the preceding and amenable to the same
remedies.
C. signifer Hbst. (guttata Oliv.) Throughout the State V, VI, more
common southwardly, where it also attacks sweet potatoes.
C. purpurata Boh. Cramer Hill V, Woodbury VI, VIII, 29 (GG); West-
ville I, 28, in hibernating quarters (W).
Cc. clavata Fab. Throughout the State, usually not common; sometimes
locally abundant on potatoes, etc., and causes injury.
CHELYMORPHA Chev.
C. argus Licht. Throughout the State, common; on “Convolvulus” and
“Asclepias,” and sometimes attack raspberries (Ch).
Family BRUCHIDA.
These are the pea and bean weevils, the larvee of which live in the seeds
of leguminous and other plants. The beetles are short and chunky, the
wing covers cut off square behind so as to expose the tip of the obese
abdomen; head small, posterior legs long, By Breen
the thighs swollen, but not fitted for jump-
ing. In color they are usually gray, mottled
with black and white, the markings formed
of scales and hair covering the surface, so
that when these are rubbed off the beetles
are mostly uniform black.
The injury is done chiefly to the stored x
produet, peas, beans, lentils, and the like, Fig. 147.—The “bean weevil,”
and several larve are often found in the much enlarged: b, an in-
larger seeds. Fumigating with bisulphide fested bean.
of carbon kills these insects without injuring the germinating quality of
the seeds, provided they are not exposed to the fumes more than twenty-
four hours. )
SPERMOPHAGUS Sch.
S. robinize Sch. Throughout the State IV—VIII, the larve in seeds of the
honey locust “Gleditschia,” but local and by no means common.
THE INSECTS OF NEW JERSEY. 357
BRUCHUS Linn.
B. rufimanus Sch. Newark (Bf), in stored lentils.
B. pisorum Linn. The common “pea-weevil,’ which occurs abundantly
throughout the State.
B. mimus Say. Atco (Li).
B. chinensis Linn. (scutellaris Fab.) Ft. Lee (Jl); an introduced species
which will probably be-found elsewhere in the State.
B. 4—maculatus Fab. Orange Mts. VII, 12 (Bf); New Jersey (Li).
B. discoideus Say. Anglesea V, 30, IX, 4 (div).
B. bivulneratus Horn. Hudson Co. (L1); Westville (W) in seeds of
“Cassia.”
B. cruentatus Horn. Plainfield, about cultivated peas (Sf); Riverton V,
Lucaston V (GG); Ateo V, VI (div).
B. nigrinus Horn. Newark V, 29 (Bf); Hieniands (Sf); DaCosta (W);
throughout South Jersey (Li).
B. alboscutellatus Horn. Throughout the State V—VII, breeds in seed
capsules of “Ludwigia alternifolia.”
B. calvus Horn. Delaware Valley region V-IX, extending a little into
the pine barrens and the maritime.
B. obtectus Say. (obscletus Say., fabcze Riley.) The “bean-weevil’;
throughout the State; common and often seriously injurious.
B. hibisci Oliv. Woodbury (Li); Westville V—VIII (div); Clementon VI,
Big Timber Creek VIII (GG); Anglesea V, 28-IX, 20 (div); very
common in mallow swamps, breeding in the seed pods.
B. longistilus Horn. Atco VI, 2, Anglesea V, 30 (W); also breeds in
seeds of mallow.
B. musculus Say. Throughout the State VII-IX; locally very common.
B. macrocerus Horn. Anglesea (W); New Jersey (Li).
' The “B. florid” of the last edition was an error.
ZABROTES Horn.
Z. subnitens Horn. Westville V, 27 (Brn); Clementon V, 30 (GG); Atco,
DaCosta, Buena Vista (Li); Manumuskin V, 5, on strawberry blos-
soms (Dke); Anglesea (W).
Family TENEBRIONID/.
The “darkling beetles” are usually black or dark brown in color, oblong
or oval in shape, with a peculiar, somewhat loosely-jointed appearance,
and long, rather clumsy and awkward legs. The anterior and middle feet
or tarsi are 5-jointed, while the posterior are 4—-jointed only, and this is a
character easily seen in these insects, which are usually of moderate or
large size. In addition, the antennx are moniliform or bead-like, and the
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mouth parts comparatively small, not prominent. As a rule, they are
feeders on fungi or on dead or dry wood or other vegetable products;
hence scavengers rather than anything else. The larve are long, slender,
often a little flattened like a wire worm, and they live in dead or decaying
wood, dry vegetable products or fungi. A few are of economic importance
as granary pests, but none attack growing crops.
EPITRAGUS Lat.
E. arundinis Lec. Common along the coast, Sandy Hook to Cape May,
VII-IX, on reeds and grasses.
The “EK. canaliculatus” Say. and “E. tomentosus” Lee. of the last edi-
tion were based on misidentifications.
SCHCENICUS Lec.
S. puberulus Lec. Lakehurst VII, 4-6 (Bf).
PHELLOPSIS Lec.
P. obcordata Kirby. Hudson Co. (Ll); Ft. Lee (div); on dry fungus
growths on trees; local and not common. .
POLYPLEURUS Esch.
P. geminatus Sol. Lakehurst IX, 30 (Jl); on pine logs (Lg).
P. perforatus Germ. Manumuskin IV, 24 (Dke); it may be that this
record really refers to the preceding.
BLAPS Newn.
B. similis Latr. Merchantville IV, 1 (Dke).
B. mortisaga Linn. Newark (Bf).
NYCTOBATES Guer.
N. pennsylvanica De G. Common throughout the State IV-VIII, under
bark. The variety “barbata’’ Knoch, with the type.
MERINUS Lec.
M. leevis Oliv. Throughout the State IV—VII; not rare under bark.
UPIS Fabr.
U. ceramboides Linn. Ft. Lee (Bt); Newark (Soc).
HAPLANDRUS Lec.
H. femoratus Fabr. Throughout the State, under stones and bark, usually
the latter; IV—VII. ;
H. ater Lec. With the preceding, but more rare.
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SCOTOBATES Horn.
S. calcaratus Fabr. Throughout the State V-—VII; not rare.
XY¥LOPINUS Lec.
X. saperdoides Oliv. Throughout the State VI, VII; not rare.
X. rufipes Say. Caldwell (Cr); So. Amboy (Bt); Malaga VII (GG); g. d.
GW 3) Li).
X. zenescens Lec. Caldwell (Cr); So. Amboy (Bt); DaCosta VII, 27
(Dke).
TENEBRIO Linn.
T. obscurus Fabr. Throughout the State.
Fig. 148.—The yellow meal worm, Tenebrio moliter: a, larva;
b, pupa; c, adult; d, egg; about twice natural size:
e, antenna of adult, more enlarged.
T. molitor Linn. With the preceding. Both of these species are intro-
duced and live in granaries, stables, store-houses and the like. The
larvee are the meal-worms, which occur wherever there is a neglected
heap of grain refuse. Occasionally they are troublesome, but usually
strict cleanliness, removing their breeding places, serves to keep
them in check. When its use is practical, bisulphide of carbon will
kill both adults and larve.
T. castanea Knoch. Lakehurst V (Jl); DaCosta (Li); Malaga V, 19, un-
der pine bark (W); Manumuskin V (Dke).
T. tenebrioides Beauv. Throughout the State IV—VIII, under bark of
trees, among rubbish in barns and outbuildings; not rare.
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OPATRINUS Latr.
. notus Say. Common throughout the State under bark and stones.
- aciculatus Lec. Hopatcong (Pm); Woodside (Bf); Jersey City; rare.
BLAPSTINUS Latr.
. moestus Mels. Greenwood Lake (Bt); Brigantine Beach IX (Hn).
The “pratensis” Lec. of last edition was based on an example of this
species.
. pulverulentus Mann. New Jersey (GG).
. interruptus Say. Brigantine [IX (Hn); Anglesea VII (Sz); rare.
. metallicus Fab. Throughout the State, all season, common; under
stones, boards or chips in sandy places.
AMMCODONUS Mus.
. fossor Lec. West Bergen, rare (Bf).
EPHALUS Lec.
. latimanus Lec. Along the shore, very rare in the sand.
TRIBOLIUM MacL.
. ferrugineus Fab. Throughout the State; common. ,
. confusum Duval. With the preceding and usually mixed with it.
Both are introduced species, occurring in meal, farina and other
cereals in stores and granaries. They eat also the eggs and larve
of other meal insects and the dead of their own kind; but not the
cast skins of their own larve. Remedial measures where such are
- needed are as for other of the granary insects already dealt with.
DICEDES Lec.
. punctatus Lec. Ramapo XII, 6, Ft. Lee IV, 17, Highlands V, 30 (Sf).
GNATHOCERUS Thunb.
. cornutus Fab. Also an imported species, on cereals with “Tribolium”;
where the two occur together in a confined space the “Tribolium”
eventually destroys the “Gnathocerus.”
ALPHITOBIUS Steph.
. piceus Oliv. (diaperinus Panz.) Commonly found in _ storehouses,
etc., among refuse; also an introduced species.
ULOMA Lap.
. impressa Mels. Throughout the State VI-IX, under bark and in rot-
ten wood; locally not rare.
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. imberbis Lec. Ft. Lee (Bt); Brigantine IX (Hn); g. d., common (W).
. punctulata Lec. Spring Lake (Ch); Lucaston IV, 14, Manumuskin V,
5 (Dke); g. d., less common than the preceding (W).
EUTOCHIA Lec.
. picea Mels. Ft. Lee, Snake Hill (Sf); Weehawken IV, 11 (Bt); At-
lantic City (Castle); g. d. (div); found under stones and on MOSS.
ANAZDUS Blanch.
. brunneus Ziegl. Common under old leaves throughout the State and ~
found at almost all times in sifting.
PARATENETUS Spin.
. fuscus Lec. Greenwood Lake, Ft. Lee (Sf); Camden XI, 3, sifting
(W); Atco VIII, 26 (Brn); Anglesea VII (Sz).
. punctatus Sol. Throughout the State VI-VIII; locally common.
PHALERIA Latr.
. testacea Say. Common along shore from Sandy Hook to Cape May,
all season, in the sand under washup of all kinds and in logs.
DIAPERIS Geoff.
. maculata Oliv. (hydni Fab.) Throughout the State, locally com-
mon; feeding on fungi.
ARRHENOPLITA Kirby.
. Viridipennis Fab. Ft. Lee on oak fungus (Bt); Hudson Co. (Ll);
Westville XI, 4 (GG); g. d., common (W).
. bicornis Oliv. Common throughout the State on fungus on trees.
t
PLATYDEMA Lap.
. excavatum Say. Common throughout the State under bark of trees
infested with fungi; where also all our other species occur.
. ruficorne Sturm. Throughout the State; locally common.
. ellipticum Fabr. Merchantville III, IV, Westville IV (GG); ge. 4d.
locally common (W).
. subcostatum Lec.. Merchantville IX, Sea Isle VI, Anglesea VI (Brn).
. americanum Lap. Ft. Lee (Bt); g. d., common (W). It is not un-
likely that the records for this and the preceding really refer to one
species.
CAZNOCORSE Thom.
. ratzeburgi Wissm. Iona, in an abandoned barn (W); an introduced
species feeding in stored grain products which has just established
itself.
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ALPHITOPHAGUS Steph. (PHYLETHUS Meg.)
. bifasciatus Say. Throughout the State. Another introduced species
commonly found in stables, granaries, etc., among refuse.
HY POPHLCEUS Fab.
. cavus Lec. G. d., rare (W); predaceous in “Xyleborus” galleries.
. parallelus Mels. Throughout the State III-VI, IX, in galleries of
“Tomicus” under pine bark.
. thoracicus Mels. Palisades VI, 28 (Lv); Boonton III, 3, Big Timber.
Creek XI, 19 (GG); g. d. rare (W); in Scolytid galleries in pine and
cedar.
BOLETOTHERUS Cand.
. bifurcus Fab. Common throughout the State on tree fungus (Bole-
tus).
BOLETOPHAGUS III.
. corticola Say. Ft. Lee Dist. (Bt); Hudson Co. (11); Riverton IV, 10
(GG); Seaville IV, 29, VI, 11 (Brn).
. depressus Rand. Hudson Co. (LI); g. d. (W).
HELOPS Fab.
. micans Fab. Locally common throughout the State under bark.
. americanus Beauv. G. d., rare (W).
. venustus Say. Atlantic City (Castle); g. d., rare (W); on dead oak.
. gracilis Bland. Woodbury IV, Newtonville VI (Brn); Clementon IV,
V (div); Lakewood and Lakehurst V-VII (div); Da Costa V, Atlantic
and Cape May Cos., rare on pines (W).
. ereus Germ. Throughout the State, fall to spring; locally common.
MERACANTHA Kirby.
. cantracta Beauv. Hopatcong (Pm); Greenwood Lake (Bt); Staten
Island VII (Ds); g. d., rare (div); on old, dead trees.
STRONGYLIUM Kirby.
. tenuicolle Say. Ft. Lee (Bt); Hudson Co. (Ll); Newark Dist. (Bf);
Woodbury VII, Merchantville V (Brn).
. terminatum Say. New Jersey, probably Plainfield (Sf).
Family CISTELIDZ.
In general structure like the preceding, but with longer, more slender
antennse and generally smooth, pubescent surface. They are usually
brown in color with none or only confused maculation, very convex up-
per surface, often tapering to a point posteriorly.
They are found on leaves, flowers and under bark, the larve so far
as
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known living in rotten wood and somewhat resembling wire-worms
shape. None are of economic importance.
LOBOPODA Sol.
. punctulata Mels. DaCosta VII, 30 (Dke); Clementon V, Atlantic City
VI, Seaville VI (Brn); Anglesea VII (Sz); g. d., rare (W); on dry
twigs.
atra Say. Ft. Lee (Sf); Orange Mts. (Bf); Staten Island (Lg); Atco
(Li); Glassboro VII, DaCosta VI, VII, Sea Isle VI (Brn); Iona VII
(Dke).
HYMENORUS Muls.
. niger Mels. Hagle Rock VII, Merchantville VI (GG); Woodbury VIII
(Brn); Anglesea (W); 2g. d. (Li).
. pilosus Mels. Merchantville VI, 15 (Brn); Anglesea (W).
. obscurus Say. Greenwood Lake VI, 21 (Liv);/ Collingswood VI, 10
(GG); Anglesea, g. d. (W); all the species on dead branches.
. discretus Casey. Fort Lee (Sf).
. rufipes Lec. Caldwell (Cr).
MYCETOCHARA Berth.
- haldemani Lec. Snake Hill, rare (Bf).
. fraterna Say. Orange Mt. Dist. V, VI (div); New Jersey (Horn); all
the species on dead wood.
. binotata Say. Ft. Lee VII (Sf); Orange Mts. VI, 17 (Bf); Staten
Island (Lg); Avalon VI, 23 (Brn).
. analis Lec. New Jersey (Casey).
ISOMIRA Muls.
quadristriata Coup. Hopatcong (Pm); Orange Mts., common on dog-
wood (Bf); g. d. common (W).
valida Sz. Anglesea, on dead holly branches (W).
ruficollis Hamilton. 5-mile beach V, 30 (W).
CAPNOCHROA Lec.
fuliginosa Mels. Hopatcong (Pm); Caldwell (Cr); Orange Mts. (Bf);
Newark (Soc); Highlands VII (Sf); g. d. (W).
CISTELA Fab.
brevis Say. G. d., rare (W); the species generally on flowers.
sericea Say. Common, VI, VII, throughout the State.
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ANDROCHIRUS Lec.
erythropus Kirby. (fuscipes Mels.) Hopatcong (Pm): ¢. d., not
common (W).
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Family LAGRIIDA.
Represented in our fauna by only two economically unimportant spe-
cies. Head and thorax narrow, of about equal width, nearly cylindrical,
the elytra abruptly broader so as to form distinct shoulders. The colors
are black or bronzed and the texture of the wing covers is decidedly thin .
and somewhat flexible. The adults are found on flowers, leaves or under
bark of trees, never common, while the larve are credited with predatory
tendencies.
ARTHROMACRA Kirby.
A. znea Say. Del. Water Gap VII, 12 (Jn); Hopatcong (Pm); Green-
wood Lake VI, 21 (Liv); Ft. Lee VI (Bt); Orange Mts. (GG); Atlantic,
Cape May Cos. (div).
STATIRA Latr.
S. gagatina Mels. Throughout the State, on flowers or under bark;
usually rare.
S. resplendens Mels. Staten Island (Lg). Replaces “croceicollis”’ of
the last edition.
Family MELANDRYIDZ. —
The beetles of this family also are economically unimportant, and have
the same general habits as in the immediately preceding families. They
are very diverse in form but usually slender, often elliptical in outline,
in general densely clothed with fine silky hair or pubescence, the an-
tenne moderate in length, palpi often very long. The head is hidden as
far as the eyes, and the prothorax is nearly or quite as broad at base as
the elytra. They are feeders in wood, fungi and dry vegetable matter
generally. The larvee are of the usual slender cylindrical form, the head
thorax and tail segments chitinized.
TETRATOMA Fab.
T. truncorum Lec. Westville (Li); in old fungus (W).
T. tessellata Mels. Hopatcong (Pm); Ft. Lee (Bt); Hudson Co., Wood-
side (Bf); Staten Island (Lg); 5-mile beach (W); on fungus on dead
branches V-VIII.
PENTHE Newn.
P. obliquata Fab. Throughout the State under bark, sometimes common.
P. pimelia Fab. With the preceding, usuaily more rare.
SYNCHROA Newn.
S. punctata Newn. Throughout the State V, VI, under bark of decid-
uous trees and on dry limbs; locally common.
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PROTHALPIA Lec.
P. undata Lec. Greenwood Lake VI, 22 (Lv); Hemlock Falls V, 31 (W);
Newark and Orange Mt. Dist. (div); in fungus on dead branches.
MELANDRYA Fab.
M. striata Say. Throughout the State, locally common, V, VI; under
bark and on fungus in rotten trees.
EMMESA Newn.
E. labiata Say. Ft. Lee (Sm); Woodside (Bf); Highlands V, 30 (Sf);
rare.
AMBLYCTIS Lec.
A. przses Lec. ‘Have a specimen of this very rare species from Mo-
sholu, N. Y., and should also occur in New Jersey” (Sf).
“Xylita levigata” is an error of determination.
ZILORA Muls.
Z. nuda Prov. Eagle Rock VII, rare (Bf).
CAREBARA Lec.
C. longula Lec. Jamesburg VI, 24, Lakehurst V, 29 (J1); Woodbury VII,
7 (Brn); Bamber VI, 3 (W).
SPILOTUS Lec.
S. quadripustulosus Mels. Orange Mts. VI (Bf); Staten Island, on sour
gum (Thompson); Anglesea V, 30 (W).
SCOTOCHROA Lec.
S. atra Lec. Newark, on dry branches, rare, all summer (Bf).
SERROPALPUS Hellw.
S. barbatus Schall. Orange Mt. Dist., at light and from dry fungus VI
(div); Anglesea V, 30 (W).
HYPULUS Payk.
H. voudoueri Mels. Orange Mts., rare (Bf).
PHLCEOTRYA Steph.
P. simulator Newn. Newark, Orange Mts., rare (Bf).
P. liturata Lec. Throughout the State VI, VII, on dead, fungus-covered
branches; sometimes rather common.
P. voudoueri Muls. Hopatcong (Pm); Greenwood Lake, Ft. Lee (Bt).
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SYMPHORA Lec.
S. flavicollis Hald. Greenwood Lake VII (Sf); Orange Mts. V, 30, New-
o0Q0a 90
ark (Bf); Staten Island (Lg); Highlands VI (Ch); Atco, Anglesea
(W).
. rugosa Hald. With the preceding; neither species rare.
ANISOXYA Muls.
. glaucula Lec. Orange Mts. (Bf); Newark (Soc); Atco (W); Angle-
sea VII (Sz).
HOLOSTROPHUS Horn.
. bifasciatus Say. (Eustrophus) Throughout the State IV, VI, IX;
found in rotten wood.
EUSTROPHUS III.
. bicolor Say. Throughout the State IX until next VI; not rare.
. tomentosus Say. Hopatcong (Pm); Westville (Li).
HALLOMENUS Panz.
. scapularis Mels. Orange Mts., Newark (div).
ORCHESIA Lat.
. castanea Mels. Ft. Lee (Sf); Newark (Bi); Iona VI, 22 (Brn); An-
glesea VII (Sz); g. d. (W); in hard fungi on trees.
. gracilis Mels. Orange Mts. (Bf); Staten Island (Lg).
MICROSCAPHA Lec.
. clavicernis Lec. Ft. Lee VII (Sf); Highlands VI, VII (div).
SCRAPTIA Lat.
. sericea Mels. Newark (Soc); DaCosta, Buena Vista (Li); on _blos-
soms.
ALLOPODA Lec.
. lutea Hald. East Jersey (Dietz); DaCosta, Buena Vista (Li); Berlin
VI, Newtonville VI, Iona VI, Sea Isle VII (Brn); Anglesea (W).
CANIFA Lec.
. plagiata Mels. Buena Vista (Li).
. pusilla Hald. Orange Mts. V,; 30, Newark (Bf); Atco (W).
. pallipennis Lec. Atco (W); all species on flowers.
. pallipes Mels. Hopatcong (Pm); Newark (Loeffler); Westville to
Brigantine, g. d., V, 27-VII, 25 (Brn).
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NOTHUS Oliv.
N. varians Lec. Anglesea (W).
MYCTERUS Clairv.
M. scaber Hald. Hudson Co. (LI1); Westville VI, Malaga VII (GG);
Iona VI (Brn); Manumuskin VI, 23 (Dke); not rare.
Family PYTHID.
Generally resemble the “Melandryide”’ in habits and structure, but
have the prothorax narrowed behind, the elytra forming distinct shoul-
ders, and there may be either a deep central or lateral depressions on
the upper side. In form they are long and narrow, very much flattened
or only a little convex. Only four innoxious species occur with us.
BOROS. Hbst.
B. unicolor Say. Riverton IV (div); Malaga V, VI (div); Palmyra V
(Jn); Gloucester IV, Iona VI (Brn); Lakehurst IV (Ds); under pine
bark.
PYTHO Latr.
P. planus Oliv: (americanus Kirby) Palisades, under pine bark (div);
Palmyra III (Jn).
SALPINGUS Gyll.
S. virescens Lec. Ft. Lee (Sf); Orange Mt. Dist., at light (div); Sea
Isle VI, 10 (Brn).
RHINOSIMUS Latr.
R. viridizneus Rand. Highlands, beating oak (Sf)
Family Q2DEMERIDA.
Long, slender, cylindrical or semi-cylindrical beetles, rarely a little flat-
tened, the head and thorax narrower throughout than the elytra, the
latter soft in texture or with fine punctures and silky hair. The antennse
are long and slender, and the feet have the penultimate joint deeply
bilobed or cleft. They are found on flowers, foliage and sometimes in
crevices of logs, trees or stumps. The larve have the slender form gen-
eral in this series, but the head is broader than usual. None of them are
in any way harmful.
MICROTONUS Lec.
M. sericans Lee. Throughout the State V—VII; not common.
NACERDES Schm.
N. melanura Linn. Throughout the State V-VII; not rare in cities in
woodsheds or about cellars; more common along the coast. The
species is an imported one and cosmopolitan.
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XANTHOCHROA Schm.
X. lateralis Mels. Hopatcong (Pm); Newark (Soc). Not recently taken.
ALLOXACIS Horn.
A. dorsalis Mels. Common along shore from Sandy Hook to Cape May
V-VIII, in or under wet boards, timbers, ete.
COPIDITA Lec.
C. notoxoides Fab. Buena Vista (Li); Atco DaCosta (W); Lahaway VI,
1, on flowers (Sm); Newtonville, VI, Brigantine VII, Ocean City VII
(Brn).
C. thoracica Fab. With the preceding, more common and somewhat
more widely distributed, but in the same general regions.
C. suturalis Horn. Anglesea (W).
ASCLERA Schm.
A. ruficollis Say. Throughout the State; common on willow catkins.
A. puncticollis Say. Staten Island (Lg); Clementon IV, V (div); Sea-
ville IV (Brn).
OXACIS Lec.
O. teeniata Lec. Anglesea (Li).
Family CEPHALOID.
The single species that occurs in the State resembles ai first sight the
longicorn genus “Leptura,”’ but is more slightly built, with more slender
legs and antennee. It occurs on dry branches and is rare.
CEPHALOON Newn.
C. lepturoides Newn. Hopatcong (Pm); Greenwood Lake VI (Bt); Boon-
ton VI (GG); Orange Mt. Dist., g. d. VI (div).
Family MORDELLID.
Small, usually wedge-shaped beetles, covered with fine silky hair, which,
on the black species, sometimes forms lines, bands or spots on the upper
side. The hind legs are usually long and stout, fitted for leaping. The
abdomen is produced into a more or less obvious style or pointed process,
the antenne are long and slender, and the thorax is as wide at base as
the elytra. They are found on flowers or on dead trees, and are some-
times brightly colored and banded. Most of them are locally common,
and dozens of them may often be taken from a single cluster of “Spirzee”
blossoms.
The larve are long and slender, and live in dead wood or the pith of
plants. None are of economic importance.
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PENTARIA Muls.
. trifasciata Mels. Gloucester V, 10, g. d. (W); Westville VII, 7 (Brn).
ANASPIS Geoffr.
. flavipennis Hald. Hopatcong (Pm); Orange Mts. (Bf); Staten Island
(Lg); Riverton V, 14 (GG); Seaville IV, 29 (Brn).
. rufa Say. Throughout the State V-VII; locally very common.
TOMOXIA Costa.
. bidentata Say. Snake Hill (Sf); Caldwell (Cr); Orange Mts. V, 26
(Bf); on dead trees; nowhere common.
. lineella Lee. Hopatcong (Pm); Boonton VIII, 16 (GG); Millburn (Bf);
Middlesex Co. VII, 20 (Sm); Atco V, 28 (W); on eee trees; rare.
. inclusa Lee. Snake Hill (Sf).
MORDELLA Linn.
. melzena Germ. Caldwell (Cr); Orange Mts., New Brunswick VII,
Jamesburg VII (Sm); Glassboro VII, 30 (GG).
. scutellaris Fab. Common throughout the State VI-VIII.
. octopunctata Fab. Snake Hill (Sf); Newark Dist., rare (Bf); James-
burg VII, 4 (Dke); Collingswood VII (GG); Gloucester, Camden Co.,
rare, Anglesea VI, common (W).
. lunulata Helm. New Brunswick VII, 20, So. Amboy VI, 8 (Coll).
. marginata Mels. Throughout the State VI-VIII; common.
. serval Say. Lake Hopatcong (Pm).
. triloba Say. Orange Mts. (Bf); Atco VII, 15 (W).
. discoidea Mels. Caldwell (Cr); Orange Mts. (Sm); Gloucester VII, 2
(W); Westville VII, 7 (Brn); Glassboro VII, 19 (GG); always rare.
MORDELLISTENA Costa.
. arida Lec. Atco V, 14 (W).
. trifasciata Say. Hopatcong (Pm); Orange Mts. (Bf); Gloucester VII,
VIII (W); W. Berlin VI, 25 (Brn).
. lepidula Lec. Orange Mts., New Brunswick VII (Sm); Westville,
Atco VI, Iona VI (Brn); not common.
. limbalis Mels. Orange Mts., rare (Sm).
. vapida Lec. Orange Mts. (div).
. fulvicollis Mels. Orange Mts. (Sm).
. ornata Mels. Hopatcong (Pm); New Jersey (Sf).
. militaris Lec. Orange Mts. VI, 26, VII (div).
- Scapularis Say. Orange Mts. VI, VII (div).
. comata Lec. Throughout the State VI, VII; locally common.
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. aspersa Mels. The most universally common species of the genus.
- amica Lec. Orange Mts., rare (Bf).
. picilabris Helm. Atlantic City VI, 24 (Brn).
. infima Tee. Westville VI, Atco V, 29, DaCosta VII, 5 (Brn).
. andreze Lec. Anglesea V, 27 (Sm).
. ancilla Lee. DaCosta VI, 12 (Brn); g. d., not common (W).
. varians Lec. Orange Mts., common (Sm); Westville VI, VII (div);
Brigantine Beach IX (Hn).
. ustulata Lec. Newark, Orange Mts., rare (Bf); Anglesea VII, 11
(Brn).
. impatiens Lec. Orange Mts., Newark VI, VII (div); DaCosta VI, 24,
Anglesea V, 31 (Brn).
nigricans Mels. Throughout the State V—VII; locally common.
. ruficeps Lec. DaCosta VII, 5 (Brn); New Jersey (Sm).
. Splendens Sm. Sea Isle VIII, 14 (Brn); Anglesea VIII, [X (div).
. pustulata Mels. Throushout the State V—VII; common.
. fuscipennis Mels. Near Hoboken (Sm).
- morula Lec. Staten Island (Lg); New Brunswick VII (Sm); West-
ville, DaCosta VII, 2—30 (Brn).
. ambusta Lec. Orange Mts. (Bf); Lahaway VI, 1 (Sm).
. Unicolor Lec. Orange Mts. VII (Sm); Woodbury VI, 13 (GG); Da-
Costa VI, 3 (Brn); Anglesea and g. d. VII (W).
. marginalis Say. Newark, Orange Mts. VI, VII (div); Gloucester VI,
17, Anglesea VII, 6 (W).
. pubescens Fab. Throughout the State VI, VII; not rare.
. bihamata Mels. Newark (Soc).
. liturata Mels. Orange Mts. (Bf); Lahaway VI (Sm); Anglesea VII
(Sz).
. fuscata Mels. Orange Mts., VII, rare (Sm).
. cinereofasciata Sm. Westville VII, 2, Atco VII, 17 (Brn).
Family ANTHICID:.
Small or moderate sized species, varying much in form, often brightly
or contrastingly colored or banded, the thorax narrower than the elytra
and sometimes peculiarly modified, the antenne long and slender. They
live under varying conditions, some of them in sand, often resembling
ants in appearance and running rapidly when turned out of their burrows.
None of them are injurious to cultivated plants.
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CORPHYRA Say.
. funebris Horn. Newark (Bf); along shore in wash-up, rare (W).
. elegans Hentz. Suffern, V, 30, common (Sf); Caldwell (Cr).
. terminalis Say. Newark, V, 29, rare (Bf).
. newmani Lec. Orange Mts. VI, common (Ch).
THE INSECTS OF NEW JERSEY. 371
C. lugubris Say. Suffern V, 30, common; sure to occur in New Jersey
CSL):
C. collaris Say. Boonton VI, 11 (GG); Caldwell (Cr); Orange VI (Ch);
M.
along shore in wash-up, not rare (W).
MACRATRIA Newn.
murina Fab. Clifton VII, 38, Burlington Co. VI, 4, Merchantville VI
(GG); Westville VII, 4 (Brn); Ocean Co., common (Sm); g. d. on
willow (W).
TOMODERUS Laf.
T. interruptus Laf. Newark, edge of meadows in early spring; Mer-
chantville IX, 26, DaCosta VI, 3 (Brn).
T. constrictus Say. Newark (Dn); salt meadows (Bf); Gloucester,
\
Westville, Laurel Springs V, 10-28 (Brn).
MALPORUS Casey.
. formicarius Laf. (Anthicus) Merchantville IV (Brn); _ seashore,
Brigantine to Cape May V, VII, IX (div).
. cinctus Say. (Anthicus) Arlington (Bf); Staten Island XI, 16 (Jl);
Anglesea VII (Sz).
LAPPUS Casey.
. obscurus Laf. Arlington VI, 21 (Sf).
THICANUS Casey.
rejectus Lec. (Anthicus) Brigantine IX (Hn); Anglesea VII, 11
(Brn).
HEMANTUS Casey.
. floralis Linn. (Anthicus) Ft. Lee (Bt); Newark (Soc); Gloucester
V, 27 (Brn); Anglesea VII (div); and probably throughout the State.
ANTHICUS Payk.
. ephippium Laf. (difficilis Lec., confusus Lec.) Throughout the
State all winter and until VII, 10.
. scabriceps Lec. Newark (Bf).
. cervinus Laf. Union, early spring at base of trees (Bf); Woodbury
V-VII (div); Westville V, Sea Isle VI, Avalon VII (Brn); seashore
(W); not rare.
» haldemani Lec. Orange VI, at light (Ch).
- melancholicus Laf. (spretus Lec.) Westville V, 28, DaCosta VII, 5,
Sea Isle V, 10 (Brn); Anglesea VI, VII (div).
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SAPINTUS Casey.
S. pubescens Lec. (Anthicus) Collingswood III, 12 (GG); New Jersey
(Dn). |
S. fulvipes Laf. Newark II, 12, Arlington, salt meadows, common (Bf);
Anglesea IV, 28 (Brn).
AMBLYDERUS Laf.
A. pallens Lec. Brigantine IX (Hn); Anglesea V, VII (div); seashore,
not rare (W).
NOTOXUS Geoffr.
N. bicolor Say. Throughout the State IX until following VI; common.
N. bifasciatus Lec. Orange VI (Ch); Newark Dist. (Bf); Clifton, Dunel-
len (Coll); Newtonville VI, 19 (Brn); Atco (div); locally common.
N. anchora Hentz. Honatcong (Pm); Ft. Lee, Dunellen (Dietz); New-
ark at light (Bf); Ocean Co. (Sm); not common anywhere.
N. monodon Fabr. Common throughout the State, all season.
N. delicatus Casey. Brigantine Beach IX (Hn).
N. planicornis Laf. Sea Isle VI (Brn); Anglesea throughout the season,
most abundant sweeping in the early evening.
MECYNOTARSUS Laf.
M. candidus Lec. Westfield (Jl).
M. flavicans Casey. Hackensack V (Bf); Westville (Li); Merchantville
V (Brn); g. d. near Delaware River in white sand (W); nocturnal.
ELONUS Casey.
E. basalis Lec. Widely distributed and should occur in New Jersey (Sf).
E. nebulosus Lec. Madison VII, 16 (Pr); Orange Mts. (Bf).
EMELINUS Casey.
Er melsheimeri Lee. Ft. Lee (Jl); Highlands VII, on hickory (Sf).
ZONANTES Casey.
Z. signatus Hald. Newtonville III, 26, one example (Brn).
Z. subfasciatus Lec. Highlands IV, V, VII, under stones (Sf); James-
burg VII (Bf).
Z. fasciatus Mels. (Xylophilus) Orange Mts. VIII (Bf); Highlands VII,
8, beating (Sf); Lakehurst VII, 12 (J1); not rare.
Z. tricuspis Casey. Orange Mts. VII (Sf).
The ‘“Xylophilus quercicola” of the last edition is an error.
THE INSECTS OF NEW JERSEY. 273
Family PV ROCH ROIDAS,
Rather large, flattened beetles, bright blue, black or orange in contrast,
thorax narrower than the elytra, the latter rather soft in texture, widen-
ing posteriorly. The antenne are either serrate or, in the males, with
long comb-like processes. The beetles are usually rare, found about dead
or decaying trees, and in these live the larve, which have a broad head,
stout legs and two spines on the last abdominal segment. None are of
economic importance.
ISCHALIA Pasc.
1. costata Lec. Woodbury XII, Merchantville (W); Lakehurst V (Jl);
in each case by sifting moss or old leaves in a Swamp.
PYROCHROA Geoff. %
P. flabellata Fab. Hopatcong (Pm); Greenwood Lake VI, Ft. Lee (Bt);
Caldwell (Cr); Orange Mts., g. d. (Bf); Sea Isle VII, 4 (Brn).
P. femoralis Lec. Greenwood Lake, Ft. Lee (Bt); eg. d., rare (W).
DENDROIDES Latr.
D. canadensis Latr. Hopatcong (Pm); Palisades VII, bred (Lv); Cald-
well (Cr); Orange Mts., West Bergen, under bark (Bf).
D. concolor Newn. Snake Hill V (Wintersteiner).
: Family MELOID.
Contains the “oil beetles” and “blister beetles.” They are soft in tex-
ture, usuaily slender and cylindrical, the thorax narrower than head or
elytra, the antennze sometimes curiously knotted or otherwise modified
in the male, the insects as a whole loose-jointed and sprawly in appear-
ance. They vary in color, are often striped and spotted and sometimes
metallic. In the adult stage they feed on plant tissue and are sometimes
distinctly injurious. One of them, known as the “old-fashioned striped
potato beetle,’ frequently comes in late summer, sometimes with, some-
times replaced by an ally, and it or they sweep through a field or garden
before the grower realizes the nature of the attack. They attack not only
potatoes, but beets and a great variety of other plants and flowers, and
as a rule disappear almost as suddenly as they come. Some species re-
main for a day or two only; others stay for a week or two, and these,
when they attack cultivated plants, should be collected in kerosene pans
or driven by means of lime or other repellants, as may be indicated.
Arsenites kill them slowly and will not be effective until they have done
nearly or quite all the injury that they would have caused without treat-
ment.
Curiously enough, quite a number of the species are markedly beneficial
in the larval stage, being among the most important checks to grass-
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hopper increase. Others are semi-parasitic in the nests of bees, and are
at least not beneficial, even if not directly harmful.
In New Jersey they are not as important as they are in some of the
Western States, and the injuries caused by them warrant active measures
for their destruction.
MELOE Linn.
M. angusticoilis Say. Madison (Pr); Caldwell (Cr); g. d., in late fall
on wild turnip (Bf); Riverton XI, 5 (Dke).
M. americanus Leach. Orange Mts., Irvington XII, 30, under stones (Bf);
Newark (Soc).
NEMOGNATHA III.
N. nemorensis Hentz. Dunellen (Dietz); DaCosta VII, 28 (Dke).
ZONITIS Fab.
Z. bilineata Say. Snake Hill (Sf); Madison VIII, 4 (Pr): Orange Mts.
(Bf); Staten Island (Lg).
MACROBASIS Lec.
M. unicolor Kirby. Throughout the State VI, Vil, often common on “Bap-
tisia tinctorum’”’; sometimes on potatoes.
EPICAUTA Redt.
E. trichrus Pall. East Jersey (Dietz); Merchantville VII, 19, Glassboro
VII, 17; on sweet potato, “Convolvulus” sp., and “Maruta cotula.”
strigcsa Gyll. Bamber VIII, 11 (Dke).
. batesii Horn. Lakehurst VII, VIII (div).
E. vittata Fab. Throughout the State, often destructive in late summer
to potatoes and other garden crops and to flowers; is the “old-
fashioned striped potato beetle.”
mm
E. marginata Fab. With “cinerea,” and usually regarded as a variety.
. cinerea Forst. Throughout the State VIII: habits of ‘“vittata,’” but
not so abundant nor so often injurious.
- pennsylvanica De G. Throughout the State VIII, IX; common on Soli-
dago.
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POMPHOPCEA Lec.
P. zenea Say. Woodside (Bf); Merchantville VIII (Brn); Westville (Li);
Anglesea (W); in early spring; isolated specimens only.
P. sayi Lec. Greenwood Lake VI (Beyer).
Fig. 149.—The “Spanish fly,” Lytta vesicatoria: not a native of this country.
Fig. 150.—The “striped blister beetle,” Epicauta vittata.
Fig. 151.—Early stages of blister beetles: a, grasshopper egg-pod with triungulin at f;
b, grasshopper eggs, enlarged; c, triungulin; d, carabidoid stage of larva; e, scarabidoid
stage of larva, enlarged.
Fig. 152.—Striped blister beetle: a, scarabidoid larva; c, d, coarctate larva, enlarged.
Fig. 153.—-Striped blister beetle: a, b, true pupa from side and beneath, enlarged.
Fig. 154.—Margined blister beetle, Epicauta cinerea.
Fig. 155.—Ash gray blister beetle, Macrobasis unicolor at a; black blister beetle, Epr-
cauta pennsylvanica at b, enlarged.
Fig. 153.
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Family RHIPIPHORIDZ.
Contains wedge-shaped or clumsy, almost shapeless, forms, with short,
sometimes pointed wing-covers, beyond which the hind wings often pro-
ject so as to cover the abdomen. The head is bent down, the antenne
are serrated in the female, flabellate in the male. The adults occur on
flowers, rarely, the larve are semi-parasitic in nests of wasps or on
cockroaches.
PELECOTOMA Fisch.
P. flavipes Mels. New Jersey (Sf).
RHIPIPHORUS Fab.
R. flavipennis Lec. Glassboro VII (GG); Anglesea VII (Brn); g. d., rare
(W), Iona VII, 13 (DKe).
R. dimidiatus Fab. Throughout the State VI, VII, rare.
R. octomaculatus Gerst. Malaga VIII, 4 (GG).
R. pectinatus Fab. Throughout the State VI, VII; rare.
R. limbatus Fab. Throughout the State VI, VII; rare.
R. limbatus Fab.. Palisades VII, 26 (Lv); Orange Mts., Newark (Bf);
Merchantville VII, 17, Farmingdale VII, 18 (GG); ¢g. d., rare (W).
R. linearis Lec. Madison VII, 17 (Pr).
MYODITES Latr.
M. fasciatus Say. Orange Mts. (Bf); East Jersey, rare (Dietz).
Mamitlyans DOE LD Ag
This family is represented in our State by a single minute species
only, so far as our collections go. It is a representative of a very curious
Stylops and its development: a, female in body of bee; b, same in
outline; c, d, male from above and side.
Fig. 156.
little group, which is given ordinal rank by some who have studied it
most closely, and I believe that conclusion to be warranted. As matter
THE INSECTS OF NEW JERSEY. 277
of convenience, however, and because the change has not been generally
adopted in our lists, I have preferred to leave the species here. The
male only is winged, the female lives in the abdomen of some of our
paper-making wasps.
XENOS Rossi.
X. peckii Kirby. Occurs very rarely throughout the State in the abdo-
men of the species of “Polistes.”
Series RHYNCHOPHORA.
The remaining families of the order belong to the so-called “snout-
beetles” or weevils, sometimes classed as a sub-order. The chief obvious
character of a great majority of the species is the elongated head or
snout, at the end of which the minute mouth parts are situated. In
some cases this snout is very much reduced; but in such types the tend-
ency is to a cylindrical form, and the pro-thorax has no lateral margin
or suture. Practically all the species are feeders upon vegetable tissue,
and many of them are injurious or even destructive to cultivated crops.
The families of this series are not easily distinguished except by the use
of rather obscure structural characters, and no definitions will be at-
tempted except in special instances—e. g., the “Scolytide.”’
The larvee are white, very much wrinkled, stout, fleshy grubs, usually
without legs, with a yellowish head and a tendency to curl or assume the
position of a ‘white-grub.” They also are vegetable feeders, attacking
plants in all parts, and many of them rank as first-class pests.
Family RHINOMACERID.
RHINOMACER Fab.
R. pilosus Lec. Gloucester, rare on dying pine (W); Westville IV, New-
tonville III, 26 (Brn); Clementon V, 5, (GG); Iona V, 16 (CG).
R. elongatus Lec. Morristown on pine (Jul); Gloucester (W); West-
ville (Li); Merchantville IV, 27 (Brn); Clementon V, 5 (GG); Iona
V, 16 (CG).
Family RHYNCHITIDA.
AULETES Sch.
A. ater Lec. Ramapo Mts. V, 27, on ‘‘Myrica”’ (Sf); Ft. Lee on sweet
fern (Jtil); Landisville, DaCosta (Li); Newtonville VI, Sea Isle V
(Brn); Anglesea (W).
A. subcrzeuleus Lec. Newark, one specimen (Bf).
A. cassandrz Lec. Orange Mts. (Bf); Atco, DaCosta VII (Brn): Buena
Vista (Li); Anglesea V, 28 (W).
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EUGNAMPTUS Sch.
. angustatus Hbst. Throughout the State V—VII on oak, hickory, but-
ternut, chestnut, sycamore, etc.; not rare.
. collaris Fab. Also throughout the State on oak, more local than the
preceding, and locally no less abundant.
RHYNCHITES Hbst.
. bicolor Fab. Common throughout the State VI-VIII on rose.
. eneus Boh. Lake Hopatcong (Sf).
. hirtus Fab. Throughout the State V—VII, on oak; not common.
. fossifrons Lec. Orange Mts., rare (Bf).
cyanellus Lec. Highlands, abundant (Ch).
. zratus Say. Throughout the State V—VII, on oak; not rare.
PTEROCOLUS Sch.
. ovatus Fab. Throughout the State, V, VI, on oak, locally and sea-
sonally common; more abundant on the scrub oaks of South Jersey.
Family ATTELABID/.
ATTELABUS Linn.
. analis Ill. Throughout the State VI, VII on sumac; makes little cases
in which the eggs are deposited.
. nigripes Lec. Throughout the State V—VIII; on oak; more common in
So. Jersey on scrub oak.
. bipustulatus Fab. With the preceding and hardly less common.
: rhois Boh. Chester, Newark (Bf); Orange Mt. Dist. (div); New Bruns-
wick VII, Jamesburg VII, Anglesea V, VII (Sm); on hazel and sumac.
Family OTIORHYNCHIDAE.
EPICA=RUS Sch.
. imbricatus Say. Throughout the State, rare; in some localities this
imbricated snout beetle has been known as injurious, but I have
never found it so in New Jersey.
HORMORUS Horn.
. undulatus Uhler. Hoboken (Jiii); Newark Dist., g. d., under stones
in early spring, always rare (Bf).
ANAMETIS Horn.
. granulatus Say. (grisea Horn.) Newark (Soc); lives under bark of
apple and pear (Riley).
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PANSCOPUS Sch.
. erinaceus Say. Salt meadows III, 19 (Bf); Woodbury III, 25, sifting
old leaves (W); on wild grape VI, VII (Sm).
PHYXELIS Sch.
. rigidus Say. Hopatcong (Pm); Madison (Pr); Weehawken (Bt); New-
ark Dist. (Bf); Camden (Li); Collingswood VII (Brn); g. d. (W).
AGRAPHUS Sch.
. bellicus Say. Hopatcong (Pm); Newark (Soc); Sandy Hook (Bf);
Shrewsbury (Jtil); Anglesea (W); always rare.
OTIORHYNCHUS Germ.
. sulcatus Fab. North of Piedmont Plain, not raré; South Jersey, under
hemlock bark (W).
. ovatus Linn. Throughout the State, locally common; larva is the
“strawberry crown girdler’’; beetle is a general feeder.
. rugifrons Gyll. East Jersey (Dietz); Ft. Lee V, under stones (Bf).
CERCOPEUS Sch.
. chrysorrhoeus Say. Delaware Valley and northward in early spring,
under bark of chestnut and other trees and stumps.
PACHNAEUS Sch.
. distans Horn. Manumuskin VI, 21 (Dke).
TANYMECUS Sch.
. confertus Gyll. Throughout the State, under stones in spring and
until VII, feeding on a great variety of plants.
PANDELETEJUS Sch.
. hilaris Hbst. Throughout the State, common, in white oak and beech.
BRACHYSTYLUS Sch.
acutus Say. Newark (Soc); South Jersey (W); only on persimmon.
ARAMIGUS Horn.
. fulleri Horn. ‘“Fuller’s rose beetle.’ An imported species, which was
for a time a serious pest in rose-houses in Union County and else-
where. It was never abundant outdoors and is rarely found now
even in green-houses, where they have learned how to deal with it.
APHRASTUS Sch.
. tazeniatus Gyll. Common throughout the State on hazel, alder and
other bushes in July.
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POLYDROSUS Sch.
dorsalis Horn. (Cyphomimus) Ft. Lee, on wild cherry (Jil); Hudson
Co: Gal)inerare:
SCIAPHILUS Steph.
. asperatus Bonsd. Hopatcong (Pm); Orange Mts. VIII, not rare (Bf).
BARYPITHES Duval.
. pellucidalis Boh. Orange Mts., early spring, not rare (Bf).
STROPHOSOMUS Steph.
. coryli Fab. Orange Mts., on birch, “Betula lenta” (Jiil).
Family CURCULIONID.
SITONES Sch.
. hispidulus Germ. Throughout the State V—X, the larva on roots of
clover. While this is sometimes locally common, it has never
occurred in such numbers as to make it actually injurious.
. flavescens Marsh. Hudson Co. (LI); salt meadows, in early spring
(Bf); g. d. (W); and probably throughout the State, locally.
. crinitus Oliv. New Jersey (Jul).
ITHYCERUS Sch.
nova-boracensis Forst. Throughout the State, not common; breeds in
twigs of oak; also found on hickory and beech.
APION Hbst.
. impeditum Fall. Newark district (Bf).
. impunctistriatum Sm. Hemlock Falls (Bf); Anglesea (W); rare.
. atripes Sm. South Camden (W).
. finitimum Fall. Newark (Li); So. Camden (W).
. melanarium Gerst. Hemlock Falls (Bf); New Brunswick VII (Sm);
Camden VII, XII (div); Anglesea V (div).
: minutum Sm. Gloucester (W).
. pennsylvanicum Boh. Anglesea (Li), Newark Dist. (Bf), and prob-
ably throughout the State.
. perminutum Sm. Camden and So. Camden X (div).
. reclusum Fall. Anglesea (Li); one of the type localities.
. coxale Fall. Snake Hill (Bf).
. patruele Sm. Arlington meadows in early spring under stones (div);
Anglesea V (div); in pods of climbing Legume (Ch).
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. walshii Sm. Jamesburg (W).
. perforicolle Fall. DaCosta (W); Atco, Buena Vista (Li).
. turbulentum Sm. Hopatcong (Pm); Arlington (Bf); New Jersey
(Li); on “Vaccinium stramineum” (Hn); breeds in seeds of “Mei-
bomia” (Ch).
. griseum Sm. Throughout the State V—VII on “Phaseolus.”
. fraternum Sm. With the preceding; closely resembling but distinct
from it; on the leaves of “Lespedeza”’ (Ch).
. porcatum Boh. Newark Dist., rare in early spring on locust (Bf).
. rostrum Say. Throughout the State south of the Highlands V-YVII,
on wild indigo, in the seeds of which it breeds.
. nigrum Hbst. Hemlock Falls (Bf); Clifton, Orange V, VI (Ch);
breeds in the seeds of the common locust, “Robinia pseudacacia.”
. oblitum Sm. Salt meadows (Bf); Camden XII, sifting (GG).
. segnipes Say. Gloucester Co. (W); Anglesea V, 28 (Sm); probably
throughout So. Jersey, in seeds of “Tephrosia virginiana.”
. decoloratum Sm. Camden, Gloucester Co., Cape May C. H. (W);
South Jersey (Sm); breeds in seed pods of ‘‘Meibomia’”’ (Ch).
emaceipes Fall. Probably confused with the preceding in collections.
carinatum Sm. Sure to occur in New Jersey.
spinipes Fall. DaCosta (W); Anglesea VII, 23 (div).
parallelum Sm. Buena Vista (Li); So. Jersey (W); not common.
puritanum Fall. Riverton V, Westville V, Clementon V (GG).
. umboniferum Fall. South Jersey, probably.
. herculanum Sm. South Jersey in “Viburnum” and ‘‘Cornus” Sp.
The last named three species are so closely allied that they are prob-
ably confused in collections.
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. punctatus Fab. The ‘“clover-leaf beetle,’ common
. comptus Say. Hopatcong (Pm); Ft. Lee (Sf); Hudson
PODAPION Riley.
gallicola Riley. Lakehurst VII, 7 (Bf); makes galls on “Pinus inops”
and “P. rigida’”’; never common in this State.
PHYTONOMUS Sch.
throughout the State VI-VII, but rarely injurious. The
larva becomes full grown in May, but in ordinary sea-
sons is nearly wiped out early in that month by a
disease that prevents injury.
Co. (L1); Newark Dist. (Bf); Westville IV, Gloucester
Co. (div); on “Polygonum.” Fig. 157.—Dis-
. castor Lec. Mt. View (Bf); Lake Hopatcong (Gr). eased larva of
. nigrirostris Fab. Throughout the State IV—VII, locally
clover leaf
beetle, en-
not rare; common during the winter, sifting (W). larged.
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Fig. 158.—Clover leaf beetle, Phytonomus punctatus: a, egg, enlarged; b, b,
larve feeding; c, larva, enlarged; d, e, head and mandible yet more en-
larged; 7, cocoon; g, same, enlarged to show its net-like character;
h, pupa; 1, beetle on clover stalk; j, beetle in outline from side;
k, beetle, enlarged; J, m, foot and antennz of beetle, yet
more magnified.
LISTRONOTUS Jek.
sordidus Gyll. New Jersey, without definite locality. Ail the species
whose habits are known feed on aquatic plants (Ch).
tuberosus Lec. Camden III, 3 (GG); Gloucester Co. (W.)
squamiger Say. Orange VI (Ch); Newark Dist. (Bf); Gloucester (W).
callosus Lec. Hudson Co. (Ll); Arlington meadows IV, 9 tee
inzequalipennis Boh. Hopatcong (Pm); Hudson Co. (Ll); Arlington,
Newark, Waverly salt meadows III (Bf); Cramer Hill V, 30 (GG).
caudatus Say. Newark (Dn); Arlington meadows III, 17 (Bf).
appendiculatus Boh. Newark Dist. (Bf); Riverside VI, 20 (Brn);
Camden IX, III (GG); Atco, Westville, common in winter, sifting
(W).
nebulosus Lec. Eastern New Jersey (Dietz).
frontalis Lec. Hopatcong (Pm); Newark g. d. (Bf).
. latiusculus Boh. Throughout the State; breeds in stalks and seed
heads of ‘“‘Sagittaria variabilis’” (Ch). The ‘“‘setosus” of last edition
belongs here.
teretirostris Lec. New Jersey (Jil).
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MACROPS Kirby.
M. solutus Boh. Newark, common on “Sagittaria” (Bf); Collingswood
VII, 27 (GG); Camden, Gloucester Cos., in winter, sifting (W); g. d.
(Li).
M. indistinctus Dietz. irvington VI, 21, Newark (Bf); New Jersey
(Dietz).
M. delumbis Gyll. Hopatcong (Pm); Newark Dist. VII, VIII (Bf).
M. rotundicollis Dietz. Irvington VI, 19 (Bf).
ii. sparsus Say. Hopatcong (Pm); Bloomfield VIII, Newark Dist. (Bf);
Camden I, 15 (GG).
M. obscurellus Dietz. Brooklyn, N. Y., and sure to occur in New Jersey.
M. humulis Gyll. Salt meadows III (Bf); Ocean Co. V (Sm); Brigantine
Exen¢Ein)):
The “porcellus” Say. of last edition is an error.
PISSODES Germ.
P. strobi Peck. The “white pine
weevil’; throughout the State,
more or less common, some-
times injurious to pine and
spruce. No practical remedy
is known except to cut out and
destroy infested shoots as
soon as noticed.
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Fig. 159.—White pine weevil, Pissodes
strobt: a, larva; b, pupa: enlarged.
PACHYLOBIUS Lec.
P. picivorus Germ. Woodbury V, Avalon VIII, Atlantic City VI (Brn);
Lahaway X (Sm); Brigantine IX (Hn); Brown’s Mills VI, 23 (Dke);
g. d. in South Jersey (W, Li); on pine, not rare.
* HYLOBIUS Germ.
H. pales Hbst. Throughout the State IV, V; breeds under pine bark.
H. confusus Kirby. Newark, on blackberry blossoms VI (Bf).
EUDOCIMUS Sch.
E. mannerheimi Boh. Snake Hill (Dietz); Hoboken, once abundant
(Ch); Hackensack Meadows (Bt); Sea Isle V, 24 (Brn); Anglesea
(W); one example only in each of the last two records.
LIXUS Fab.
L. marginatus Say. (sylvius Boh.) Ft. Lee (div); Arlington meadows
Pieter).
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L. terminalis Lec. Throughout the State V-—VII; not rare.
L. concavus Say. Throughout the State V—VIII, breeds in stalks of dock,
rhubarb, sunfiower, thistle, ete. The “rectus” of last edition belongs
here.
L. julichi Casey. Newark Dist., Arlington IV—V (div).
L. musculus Say. Throughout the State IV, V; not common.
DORYTOMUS Steph.
D. mucidus Say. New Jersey (Jul).
D. laticollis Lec. Guttenberg, on poplar (Jil).
D. brevicollis Lec. Hudson Co. (Ll); Orange Mts. V, 30 (W); on pussy
willows (Bf).
ERYCUS Tourn.
E. puncticollis Lec. Hopatcong (Pm); Hudson Co. (div); Snake Hill
III, IV (Sf); Newark, salt meadows, early in spring (Bf).
PACHYPHANES Dietz.
P. amcenus Say. Hopatcong (Pm); Newark Dist. VII, VII (Bf); Angle-
sea (W); on ragweed (Hn).
DESMORIS Lec.
D. constrictus Say. East Jersey (Dietz); Anglesea (Bf).
D. flavicans Lec. Clementon VIII, 6 (W).
SMICRONYX Sch.
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S. sculpticollis Casey. Clementon VIII, 9, Sea Isle VI, 11 (Brn).
S. nebulosus Dietz. New Jersey (Dietz).
S. corniculatus Fab. Chester VII, 4, Hemlock Falls, Newark V, 30 (Bf);
Ocean Co. (Lg). .
S. tychoides Lec. Orange Mts. VI, 10, Irvington (Bf).
S. griseus Lec. Ft. Lee on ragweed (Bt); Hudson Co. (Ll); Snake Hill,
Orange Mts., Newark (Bf); Spring Lake VIII (Ch).
S. squamulatus Lec. Woodbury VII, Atco VIII (Brn); Anglesea VI (div).
PHYLLOTROX Sch.
P. ferrugineus Lec. Highlands VI (Ch); Anglesea VII (Sz).
THE INSECTS OF NEW JERSEY. 385
BRACHYBAMUS Germ.
. electus Germ. Hopatcong (Pm); salt meadows V, 17 (Bf); Clemen-
‘ton VIII, 6 (Brn).
ONYCHYLIS Lec.
. Nigrirostris Boh. Hopatcong (Pm);. Newark on “Sagittaria’” V, 30
(Bf); Camden XII, 12 (GG).
ENDALUS Lap.
. limatulus Gyll. Hoboken, salt meadow (Jul); Newark, Snake Hill V,
Irvington, sweeping on fern (Bf); Cape May IX, 21 (Dke).
. ovalis Lec. Salt meadow, under stones, Irvington, on fern V (Bf).
TANYSPHYRUS Sch.
. lemnze Fab. Hudson Co. V, salt meadows (div); Orange VI (Ch);
Newark meadows V, 30 (Bf); adhering to boards in water (W).
ANCHODEMUS Lec.
. angustus Lec. Hoboken salt meadows (Jiil); Camden and Gloucester
marshes along Delaware VI (W); breeds in “Sagittaria.”’
LISSORHOPTRUS Lec.
. agiculatus Gyll. Jamesburg IV, 18 (Sm); Camden, Gloucester Co., in
Swamps (W);.g. d. (Li).
. simplex Say. Hudson Co. (L1); Hoboken salt meadows (Jul); Irving-
ton (Bf); breeds in roots of wild rice (Riley).
BAGOUS Germ.
. obliquus Lec. Hudson Co. (Ll); Arlington III, 17 (Bf); New Jersey
(Jul).
. americanus Lec. Collingswood Vil 27 (GG); Beesley’s Pt. VI, 30 (W).
: magister Lec. Ft. Lee, lily pond (Sf); Hudson Co. (Ll); Newark
(Bf); Sea Isle VI, Anglesea V, Cape May VI (Brn).
. cavifrons Lec. Irvington VII, 12 (Bf).
OTIDOCEPHALUS Chevr.
» myrmex Hbst. Hudson Co. (L1); New Jersey -(Juil); g. d. (div); the
species are inquilinous in Cynipid galls.
. scrobicollis Boh. Hopatcong (Pm); Orange Mts. (Bf); Hudson Co,
(I.1); Cape May Court House V, 26, and g. d. (W).
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chevrolatii Horn. Hopatcong (Pm); Hudson Co. (div); Jamesburg
VII (Lv); Cape May C. H. and g. d. V (W); on elm and hickory.
lzevicollis Horn. Hudson Co. (div); Orange Mts. (Bf) ; bred from
Cynipid galls in oak (Riley).
MAGDALIS Germ.
. perforata Horn. Ft. Lee (Sf); Lakehurst VII (Bf); g. d. (W); on
pine.
: lecontei Horn. Lakehurst VII, 4 (Bf); New Jersey (div).
: barbita Hbst. Caldwell (Cr); Newark (Bf); Malaga V, 17 (W); Ber-
lin VI, Sea Isle V, Anglesea VI (Brn); sometimes destructive on
young hickory.
. olyra Hbst. Hudson Co. (L1); Orange Mis. (Bf); Atlantic City, Angle-
sea (Sm); g. d. (W): breeds under bark of hickory (Ch).
. inconspicua Horn. Hopatcong (Pm); Caldwell, rare (Bf).
. pandura Say. Newark Dist. (Bf); Westville (Li); shore counties (W).
. armicollis Say. Newark Dist. (Bf); New Brunswick VII (Sm); At-
_lantic City (Castle); g. d. (div); breeds in elim.
TACHYPTERUS Dietz.
: quadrigibbus Say. Throughout the State on fruit trees; larva feeds:
around the core of apple and pear, but is rarely injurious.
ANTHONOMUS Germ.
. scutellaris Lec. New Jersey, without definite locality.
. hamiltoni Dietz. Hemlock Falls (Bf); Gloucester V, DaCosta VIII
(W); Ateo VIII, Iona VI, Sea Isle VIII (Brn); Buena Vista (Li).
. pusillus Lec. Hopatcong (Pm); Hemlock Falls (Bf); Buena Vista
(Li); Atco, Clementon V, 30 (W).
. profundus Lec. Newark VI, 9, on huckleberry blossoms (Bf); West-
ville, Buena Vista (Li); Lucastcn IV, Newtonville -VI (Brn); lives.
‘in buds of “Crataegus” (Sz).
. sycophanta Walsh. Newark Dist. (Bf); Clementon V, 10 (Brn);
South Jersey (W); breeds in galls made by a saw-fly on willow.
. suturalis Lec. Orange Mts. (Bf); Anglesea VII and g. d. (W); said
to feed on cranberry and plum in the larval stage.
. flavicornis Boh. DaCosta, Anglesea VII, 11 (W).
. morulus Lec. Anglesea VII, 11 (W).
. corvulus Lec. Hemlock Falls, Orange Mts. (Bf); Cape May C. H.,
Anglesea V, 26 (W).
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Fig. 160.—Strawberry weevil and its work: a, shoot of strawberry plant
bearing punctured buds; b, enlarged eggs at c; at d, larva; e, its
head, much enlarged; f, pupa, enlarged; g, open straw-
berry flower showing work of beetles.
signatus Say. Throughout the State; much more common in the
southern counties. This is the strawberry weevil which always does.
some and occasionally serious injury in Atlantic, Cumberland, Bur-
lington, Ocean and Cape May Counties. It feeds also on black, dew
and raspberry and occasionally on other plants. The remedial meas-
ures are cultural in most part.
musculus Say. Throughout the State, not rare VII, on huckleberry.
nigrinus Boh. Staten Island (Lg); DaCosta VII, 16 (Brn); New Jer-
sey, on horse nettle, “Solanum virginiensis” (W).
scutellatus Gyll. Hopatcong (Pm); Caldwell III, 15 (Bf); Orange
Mts. (GG); Newark Dist. (div); DaCosta (Li); Anglesea (W).
juniperinus Sanb. Anglesea (Li); Bayside IX, 22, on juniper (W),
feeding in a fungus growth.
rufipes Lec. Buena Vista (Li).
disjunctus Lec. Gloucester Co. (W); DaCosta VII, 16 (Brn); Atlantic
City (Castle); Bamber IX, 1 (Dke); Chews Landing IX, 6 (W).
388 REPORT OF NEW JERSEY STATE MUSEUM.
A. latiusculus Dietz. 5-mile beach, on holly. IV (div).
A. robustulus Lec. Hopatcong (Pm); Jamesburg VII,
4-15 (div).
A. ungularis Lec. New Jersey (Jul): in “Cassia mary-
landica.”
A. nubilus Lec. Orange Mts. (Bf): Anglesea (W);
New Jersey (Li).
A. elongatus Lec. Snake Hill V, VI (div); Arlington
V, VI (Sf); Newark (div); Anglesea (W).
The A. “helvolus,” “nebulosus” and “elegans” of last
edition are errors of determination.
Fig. 161. — Straw-
berry weevil, An-
ANTHONOMOPSIS Dietz. thonomus signatus;
enlarged.
A. mixtus Lec. Generally distributed, rare (W).
PSEUDANTHONOMUS Dietz.
P. cratzgi Walsh. Westville VII, 20, Anglesea V, 30 (W).
. incipiens Dietz. Passaic, Staten Island (Bf).
P. longulus Dietz. Jamesburg VII, 4 (Bf).
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NEOMASTIX Dietz.
N. solidaginis Dietz. Atco, Clementon (W); Buena Vista (Li); on
defiorescent heads of “‘Solidago” species (Dietz).
NANOPS Dietz.
N. schwarzi Dietz. Buena Vista (Li); South Jersey (W).
ELLESCHUS Steph.
E. scanicus Payk. Plainfield, rare (Bf).
m
. bipunctatus Linn. New Jersey (Jul); a circumpolar species.
E. ephippiatus Say. Bloomfield, Newark (Bf); Westville, common (W);
Lahaway V, 28, on cranberry bogs (Sm); occurs also on willow.
.
ORCHESTES Ill.
O. ephippiatus Say. Bloomfield (Bf); Westville (W), on “Salix fragilis”
(Bt); all the species are leaf miners on willow.
O. salicis Linn. Newark (Bf); a circumpolar species.
O. niger Horn. Newark Dist. (Bf); New Jersey (Jul), on low willows
VII (Ch).
O. pallicornis Say. Newark Dist. (Bf); Laurel Springs V, 23 (Dke);
So. Jersey (W); on low willows VII (Ch).
The record of “O. canus” Horn, was an error.
THE INSECTS OF NEW JERSEY. 389
XANTHUS Dietz.
. pygmezeus Dietz. Anglesea V, 28 (div); on juniper (U).
ACALYPTUS Sch.
. carpini Hbst. Hopatcong (Pm), Chester VII, 4, Orange Mts. V (Bf).
PRIONOMERUS Sch.
. calceatus Say. Throughout the State V-VII, locally not rare; the
larva mines in leaves of sassafras.
PIAZORHINUS Sch.
. scutellaris Say. Hudson Co. (div); Anglesea V. (div); g. d. (Li).
. pictus Lec. Hopatcong (Pm); Orange Mts. (Bf); Shrewsbury (Jul);
DaCosta, Anglesea (W); always rare.
THYSANOCNEMIS Lec.
. fraxini Lec. Throughout the State VI, VII, on ash, in the seeds of
which it breeds.
. helvolus Lec. Bloomsbury IX, 3 (Bf); South Jersey (W); rare.
PLOCETES Lec.
. ulmi Lec. Throughout the State VI, VII; nowhere common.
TYCHIUS Sch.
. sordidus Lec. Anglesea, one specimen (W).
GYMNETRON Sch.
cE teter Fab. Common throughout the State V, VI, on mullein.
MIARUS Steph.
. hispidulus Lec. Hopatcong (Pm); Orange Mts. (Bf); Newark (Soc);
Plainfield (Sf); in seed capsules of “Lobelia’’ sp.
LAEMOSACCUS Sch.
. plagiatus Fab. Throughout the State V—VIII, locally common, usually
on oak; sometimes on hickory.
CONOTRACHELUS Sch.
. juglandis Lec. Throughout the State V—VII; breeds in green fruit of
walnut and butternut; not rare.
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throughout the State,
common V-VII and
again VIII. Breeds in
plum, peach, cherry
and apple, often in
destructive numbers,
and is one of the most
serious enemies to
fruit growing in New
Jersey. May be con-
trolled by persistent
spraying with arsen- Fig. 162.—The plum curculio, Conotrachelus nenu-
ate of lead, 1 pound phar: a, larva; b, adult; c, pupa: enlarged.
in 20 gallons of water.
. seniculus Lec. Woodbury VII, VIII (div); Westville VII, Merchant-
ville X, Sea Isle VI, Peermont VI, Anglesea V, 31 (Brn).
. elegans Say. Throughout the State V, VI and again VIII, IX; larve
feeding on underground stems of “Amaranthus retrofiexus” (Ch).
. aratus Germ. Atlantic Co., rare (W).
. cratzegi Walsh. Throughout the State on quince, and sometimes
locally injurious; VI-VIII.
. naso Lec. Atlantic Co. (W); Anglesea V, VIII (Brn); on “Cratzegus,”
rare.
. posticatus Boh. Throughout the State V-IX; not rare.
» geminatus Lec. Throughout the State VIII until next VII; locally
common.
. cribricollis Say. Westville I, 28, sifting (W).
. anaglypticus Say. Throughout the State VI.
. leucophzatus Fab. New Jersey IX, 23 (Bland).
. fissunguis Lec. Along the river front near Camden, and everywhere
along shore in Mallow swamps; breeds in seed pods of “‘Hibiscus” sp.
RHYSSEMATUS Chev.
. palmacollis Say. Hemlock Falls VII (Bf).
. lineaticollis Say. Boonton VI, VII (GG); Caldwell (Cr); Ft. Lee, in
seed pods of milkweed (Bt); Snake Hill (Sf); Madison VII (Pr);
Newark Dist. (div); Anglesea VI (Brn).
CHALCODERMUS Sch.
. collaris Horn. Jona VI, 8 (Dke); Atlantic City (Castle); Sea Isle VI,
Cape May VI (Brn); Anglesea V, 31, VI, 28 (W).
spinifer Boh. Newark, one specimen on cherry blossoms (Bf).
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ZAGLYPTUS Lec.
. sulcatus Lec. Ft. Lee (Sf); Staten Island (Lg).
. Striatus Lec. Anglesea (W).
ACALLES Sch.
. Carinatus Lec. Berkeley Hts. VII, 6 (Bf).
TYLODERMA Say.
. foveolatum Say. Throughout the State V, VI; breeds in stems of
“CHnothera biennis” (Ch), and in “Epilobium.”
. fragarize Riley. Arlington, Maplewood, under stones (Jl); breeds in
strawberry.
. ereum Say. Throughout the State VI, VII, not rare.
. higra Casey. Irvington VI, 30, Arlington I-III (Bf).
. punctulata Casey. Irvington VI, 21 (Bf).
The record of “T. baridium” Lec. is an error of locality.
PHYRDENUS Lec.
. undatus Lec. New Jersey, in swamps (Jtl); lives on “Solanum”
(Sz).
CRYPTORHYNCHUS III.
. parochus Hbst. Chester (Dn); Ft. Lee (Sf); Newark Dist. (Bf), in
butternut (Jil).
. bisignatus Say. Throughout the State V—VII, on chestnut, beech and
birch, probably lives under the bark.
. pumilus Boh. Hopatcong (Pm); Jamesburg VII, 4 (Bf); New Jersey
(Jul); may be a color variety of the preceding.
. fuscatus Lec. Hopatcong (Pm); Orange Mts., Newark, rare (Bf);
Merchantville VI, 28 (Dke); Clementon XII, sifting old leaves in a
swamp (W).
. obliquus Say. Hudson Co. (Ll); Lakehurst V, 30 (Sf); g. d. rare (W).
. obtentus Hbst. Hopatcong (Pm); Ft. Lee (Sf); Orange Mts. VI (div).
. fallax Lec. Throughout the State VI, VII; not rare.
. minutissimus Lec. Hudson Co. (Ll); Atco, Anglesea V, 30, on dead
oak twigs (W).
. tristis Lec. Hopatcong (Pm); Snake Hill, Arlington (Sf); Newark,
Orange Mts. VI, 7, rare (Bf).
. ferratus Say. Throughout the State V—VII; not common.
. oblongus Lec. Dunellen, 1 specimen (Coll. Dietz).
. lapathi Linn. Throughout northern New Jersey, on willow; an intro-
duced species not yet found south of the Piedmont Plain, but recently
taken near Philadelphia, in Pennsylvania.
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BAROPSIS Lec.
B. cribratus Lec. New Jersey (Coll. Horn). The locality label is open
to question, and the source of the specimen is unknown.
LECHRIOPS Sch. (PIAZURUS Sch.)
P. oculatus Say. Ft. Lee (Sf); Newark Dist. V (Bf); Jamesburg V, 10
(Sm); Westville (Li).
CYLINDROCOPTURUS Heller.
C. binotatus Lec. (Copturodes) Hopatcong (Pm); Hudson Co. (LI);
Snake Hill, Ft. Lee (Jul); Orange Mts. (Bf); on dry sumac and
locust.
C. quercus Say. Hudson Co. (Ll); Newark Dist. (Bf); g. d. (W); Wood-
bury VI, 17 (DkKe); common on oak.
C. longulus Lec. Atco, Egg Harbor, on oak (W); in galls of “Podapion”
(U). .
EULECHRIOPS Faust.
E. minutus Lec. (Zygomicros) Orange Mts., Jamesburg VII (Bf); High-
lands VII (Sf); Anglesea on oak VII (div).
ACOPTUS Lec.
A. suturalis Lec. Hopatcong (Pm); Ft. Lee (Sf); Palisades III (Lv);
Hudson Co. (Ll); Orange (Jul); Newark Dist. (Bf); Highlands VII,
in dead beech (Ch).
PSOMUS Casey.
P. politus Casey. Hemlock Falls, Jamesburg VII (Bf).
TACHYGONUS Sch.
T. lecontei Gyll. Caldwell (Cr); Lakehurst VII, IX (div); Gloucester,
Atco, on oak, rare (W).
T. spinipes Casey. English Creek (Bland); Iona VI (div); Landisville
(Li); DaCosta VI (Dke); Seaville VI (Brn).
MONONYCHUS Germ.
M. vulpeculus Fab. Throughout the State V, VI, IX on blue flag and
other flowers; breeds in the seed pods of “Iris versicolor.”
CRAPONIUS Lec.
C. inzequalis Say. Hoboken (Jul); Orange Mts. (Bf); Laurel Springs V,
23 (Dke); Anglesea V, 30 (W); feeds on grape; but not injurious
with us.
ACANTHOSCELIS Dietz.
A. curtus Gyll. Orange Mts., in swamps (Bf); Anglesea (Li).
A. acephalus Say. Common all along shore V-—VII, on evening primrose.
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THE INSECTS OF NEW JERSEY. 393
AULEUTES Dietz.
. tenuipes Lec. Orange Mts. (W).
. epilobii Payk. Hudson Co. (L1); Orange Mts. in swamps (Bf).
. nebulosus Lec. Throughout the State IX—III, VII, VIII; not common.
ACALLODES Lec.
. ventricosus Lec. Ft. Lee (Sf); Orange Mts., Newark (Bf); Westville
I, sifting (W); Lahaway V, 28 (Sm).
CCELIODES Sch.
. flavicaudis Boh. (apicalis Dietz.) Shrewsbury on nettle (Jul).
CEUTORHYNCHUS Germ.
. rapze Gyll. Throughcut the State V—VII; feeds on cabbage, rape and
allied plants, often abundantly, and is known ‘as the “cabbage cur-
culio.”
. bolteri Dietz. Millburn V, 30, Irvington, rare (Bf).
. sulcipennis Lec. Throughout the State V—VII.
. decipiens Lec. Orange Mts. (Bf).
pusio Mann. Chester, Hemlock Falls (Bf).
. semirufus Lec. New Jersey (Jtil).
. septentrionis Gyll. Throughout the State, fall to spring on wild mus-
tard; often common.
. puberulus Lec. With the preceding and probably confused with it.
. zimmermanni Gyll. New Jersey (Li).
CCELOGASTER Sch.
. Zimmermanni Gyll. So. Orange on beggar nits (Jul); Newark (Soc).
PERIGASTER Dietz.
. cretura Hbst. Caldwell (Cr); New Jersey (Jtil).
PELENOMUS Thom.
. Sulcicollis Fab. Throughout the State, not rare on ‘Polygonum.”
. squamosus Lec. Irvington (Bf).
MECOPELTUS Dietz.
. fuliginosus Dietz. Newark (Dietz); occurs with and is often con-
founded with ‘‘P. sulcicollis.”’
. scandens Dietz. Anglesea VII, 12 (W).
RHINONCUS Sch.
R. occidentalis Dietz. Staten Island (Lg); Jamesburg VII, 11 (Sm).
R. pyrrhopus Boh. Throughout the State V-—VII feeding on ‘“Rumex.”’
R. longulus Lec. Orange Mts., rare (Bf); South Jersey.
394 REPORT OF NEW JERSEY STATE MUSEUM.
BARIS Germ.
. umbilicata Lec. Hopatcong (Pm); Hudson Co. (Ll); Orange Mts.
(Bf); Newark VI, 12, Lahaway V, 28 (Sm); Sea Isle VI, 11 (Brn).
. callida Casey. Orange Mts., Newark Dist. (Bf); Laurel Springs V,
23 (Dke); Anglesea VII (div).
. subzenea Lec. Throughout the State V—VII; not rare.
. transversa Say. Anglesea V, 30 (W), on yarrow (Jul).
confinis Lec. Ocean Co. V, 28 (Sm).
. aerea Boh. Cramer Hill V, VI (GG); Manumuskin IV, 23 (Dke); At-
lantic City (Castle).
. scolopacea Germ. Throughout the State V-—VII, locally common on
ragweed.
PLESIOBARIS Casey.
. t-signum Boh. New Jersey (W).
. albilatus Lec. Buena Vista, on yellow daisies.
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GLYPTOBARIS Casey.
. rugicollis Lec. Dunellen VI (Dietz Coll); Atco, rare (W); on milk-
weed.
The “Onychobaris pectorosa” of last edition was an error.
MADARELLUS Casey.
M. undulatus Say. Throughout the State, not rare; occurs on grape and
A.
Virginia creeper (Ch). 3
AULOBARIS Lec.
ibis Lec. Orange Mts. (Bf).
TRICHOBARIS Lec.
Fig. 163.—Potato stalk borer, Trichobaris trinotata larva, pupa
and adult, enlarged. :
THE INSECTS OF NEW JERSEY. 395
T. trinotata Say. Throughout the State, locally common and sometimes
injurious. The larva is the “potato stalk borer,’ which eats out the
stalk of the plant and prevents the crop from maturing. The beetles
remain in the stalks all winter, and if these stalks are raked up and
burned when the crop is harvested the entire brood will be destroyed.
The native food is nettle.
AMPELOGLYPTER Lec.
A. ater Lec. Cape May Court House V, 26 (W).
PSEUDOBARIS Lec.
augusta Lec. Hopatcong (Pm); Snake Hill (Bf).
nigrina Say. Throughout the State V, VI; not common.
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CENTRINUS Sch. <
C. calvus Lec. DaCosta VI, 3 (Brn).
C. picumnus Hbst. Common throughout the State on flowers VI-VIII.
C. albotectus Casey. Anglesea VII (Bf).
C. perscitus Hbst. New Jersey (Casey).
Cc
. penicellus Hbst. Riverton IX, Woodbury VI, 7, Glassboro VII, 27, IX
(GG); Atco VII, Anglesea VII (W).
C. scutellum-album Say. Common throughout the State VII.
NICENTRUS Casey.
N. lineicollis Boh. Throughout the State locally and seasonally common.
LIMNOBARIS Bedel.
L. confusa Boh. Hopatcong (Pm); Orange Mis., rare (Bf).
L. confinis Lec. Montclair (U S Ag); New Jersey (Jil).
L. concinnus Lec. So. Jersey (W).
L. rectirostris Lec. Hopatcong (Pm); So. Orange (Jil); Newark VII
(Bf).
OLIGOLOCHUS Casey.
O. robustus Casey. “New Jersey”; type locality (Li).
IDIOSTETHUS Casey.
I. tubulatus Say. Hopatcong (Pm); Ft. Lee (Sf); Orange Mts. (Bf).
BARILEPTON Lec.
B. filiforme Lec. Salt meadows V (Bf); Masonville VI, 16 (W).
. albescens Lec. Westville VII, 2, one example (Brn).
B. quadricolle Lec. West Hoboken, one specimen (Jil).
PLOCAMUS Lec.
P. hispidulus Lec. New Brunswick (Sm); Lakehurst VII, 4 (Bf); Atcc
VIII, 21 (W); breeds in dead twigs of locust (W).
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BALANINUS Germ.
Fig. 164.—Chestnut weevil and its work; a, beetle from above; b
same in outline from side; larva: all enlarged.
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B. obtusus Blanch. Hopatcong (Pm); Newark Dist. (Bf); New Bruns-
wick.
B. baculi Chitt. (uniformis Lec.) Throughout the State; larva in
acorns.
. nasicus Say. Throughout the State; larva in acorns.
pardalis Chitt. Sandy Hook; larva breeds in acorns (Coll).
caryze Horn. Throughout the State VI-VIII, the larva in hickory.
rectus Say. Common everywhere; the larva in chestnut.
noo Oo
. quercus Horn. Brigantine IX (Hn); New Jersey (Jtil); larva in
acorns.
B. proboscoideus Fab. Woodside, Orange Mts. (Bf); Newark, Lahaway
IX (Sm); Moorestown (U S Ag); larva in chestnuts and chinquapins.
Is the same as the “caryatrypes” of the last edition.
B. confusor Hamilton. Hopatcong (Pm); Anglesea (Sm); larve on
acorns. ;
The species of this genus are all nut-weevils, and those that feed in
hickory and chestnut are often seriously injurious. The chestnut weevils
in New Jersey are especially troublesome where the European and Jap-
anese varieties are grown. There is no insecticide that is available to
reach the insect in any stage, and the only methods of control are to
collect the nuts as soon as they fall and market them, or to store them
in tight barrels, from which the larve cannot escape when they emerge
from the nuts.
Family BRENTHID/.
Contains only a single very curious species, in which the males have
prominent mandibles at the ends of the short robust snout, and the
females have long, cylindrical beaks, by means of which they bore into.
the wood to lay their eggs. When these beaks become wedged, as they
sometimes do, the males use their forceps-like jaws to puli them out.
EUPSALIS Lec.
E. minuta Dru. Throughout the State on chestnut, oak and maple;
hardly common anywhere.
THE INSECTS OF NEW JERSEY. 397
Family CALANDRIDA.
Stoutly built, very rigid weevils, with deeply striate wing-covers and
characteristically marked thoracic sculpture. The beak is usually mod-
erate in length and stout. The family contains the “corn bill-bugs,” the
“erain weevils’ and “rice weevil,’ and a considerable proportion is
therefore of economic importance. In the principal genus “Sphenophor-
us,” Mr. F. H. Chittenden has been good enough to assist in the arrange-
ment of species. Al! the members of that genus breed in reeds and
grasses, and preferably such as have large or bulbous roots.
RHODOB/ENUS Lec.
R. tredecimpunctatus Ill. Throughout the State VII, not really com-
mon; breeds in the stems of a variety of weeds—“Ambrosia,” “Heli-
anthus,” “C(nothera,” ““Xanthium,” etc. X
SPHENOPHORUS Sch.
S. inzequalis Say. Gloucester IV, 24, on sandy
fields in wagon ruts (W); Woodbury VI,
Brigantine VII, Atlantic City VI, Sea Isle
VI (Brn); Anglesea V, VI (div).
S. zqualis Gyll. (ochreus Lec.) Orange Mts.
(Hess); Arlington meadows (Bf); Snake
Hill (J1); Atlantic City VII, 25, Sea Isle
VI, Anglesea VI (div); breeds in roots of
“Scirpus” sp.
S. pertinax Oliv. Throughout the State V, VI,
in swampy meadows and marshes along
shore; breeds in roots of “Calamus.”
S. setiger Chttn. Highland, a type locality
(Ch); Lahaway VI, 22, Anglesea V (div).
S. villosiventris Chttn. New Brunswick (Coll);
Woodbury, Westville, Gloucester IV, V,
Anglesea V (div).
S. costipennis Horn. Caldwell (Cr); Snake 4
Fill IV, 260 (iky)s Brigantine: Beach) Ge eo.108y ous SPkeno-
phorus sp., from side.
(Hn); seashore (W).
S. cariosus Oliv. Newark Dist. (Bf); Lucaston IX, 24 (Dke); Lahaway
VI, 22 (Sm); Brigantine Beach IX (Hn); Anglesea V, 30, VII, 12 (div).
S. callosus Oliv. Jamesburg VII, 11 (Coll).
S. zez Walsh. (sculptilis Uhl). Throughout the State, common in the
southern counties, where it is the “corn bill-bug.” The larve live in
timothy roots, and where corn follows this sod it is apt to be badly
eaten by the adults when they mature in late June or early July.
Remedy, fall-plow old sod land intended for corn.
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398 REPORT OF NEW JERSEY STATE MUSEUM.
S. destructor Chttn. Anglesea VI, VII
(div); the type locality.
S. melanocephalus Fab. Hudson Co.
(L1); Newark Dist. (Bf); Lahaway
(Sm); Westville V (div); Anglesea
Verdin).
S. pontederiz. Chttn. Gloucester V,
27 (Brn); breeds in roots of pick-
erel weed (Ch). Fig. 166.—Bill-bug, Sphenophorus
S. sayi Gyll. Anglesea VII (Sz). sp., from side.
S. venatus Say. (placidus Say.) Throughout the State, common, V-—
VII, most abundant along the seashore.
S. apicalis Lec. Gloucester IV, 24 (W); Avalon VI, 23 (Brn).
S. parvulus Gyll. Throughout the State, locally not rare V—VII; breeds
in roots of blue grass (Ch).
S. minimus Chttn. Atlantic City, Anglesea, in wash-up (W).
S. marinus Chttn. Ocean Co., on cranberry bogs (Sm); Westfield VI,
Sea Isle VI, 10 (Brn), type locality; Atlantic City (W); Mr. Chitten-
den notes “evidently maritime and probably local.”
S. retusus Gyll. Throughout the State; not common IV and IX.
S. gagatinus Gyll. “New Jersey” (Coll); probably Newark Dist.
“Simplex,” Mr. Chittenden says, is a strictly Pacific Coast form.
CALANDRA Clairv.
C. oryze Linn. The “rice-weevil”’; infests stored grain and is g. d.
C. granaria Linn. The “grain” or “granary weevil,’ often injurious in
Calandra granaria.—a, adult ; 4, larva; c, pupa; d, C. oryza, adult.
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stored grain. Closed bins to keep out the insects and bisulphide of
carbon to destroy them are the usual measures.
DRYOPHTHORUS Sch.
. americanus Bedell. (corticalis Say.) Throughout the State, winter
and early spring, in very old logs, under bark of pine and in sifting.
HIMATIUM Woll.
. errans Lec. Newark district, Berkeley Hts. VII, 6 (Bf).
COSSONUS Clairv.
. platalea Say. Palisades V (Lv); Ft. Lee (Sf); Newark Dist (Bf);
g. d. (W); under bark of trees.
. concinnus Boh. Chester (Dn); Brown’s Mills V, 12, VII, 1 (Dke).
. corticola Say. Newark Dist. (Bf); Staten Island IV, 23 (Lg); Spring
Lake (Ch); Lakehurst VII, 7 (Bf); Anglesea (W); under pine bark.
. impressifrons Boh. Brigantine, beach and mainland IX (Hn).
MESITES Sch.
. subcylindricus Horn. Hopatcong (Pm); Orange Mts. (Bf); Cape May
VII (Sz); under bark of washed-up pine logs, Anglesea (W).
PHLGZOPHAGUS Sch.
. minor Horn. New Jersey (Jl); Ft. Lee (Sf); Newark (Bf); Anglesea
VII (Sz); breeds in dead birch, elm, ash, willow, etc.
. Spadix Hbst. West Bergen, rare (Bf); Brigantine Beach VI, 23 (Brn);
an imported species not yet commonly found.
AMAURORHINUS Fairm.
. parvicollis Casey. New Jersey, in dead wood of various trees (Ch).
WOLLASTONIELLA Ckil.
. quercicola Boh. Landisville (Li); Anglesea VII, 14 (W); breeds in
dead wood of various trees.
HEXARTHRUM Woll.
. ulkei Horn. Newark (Bf).
RHYNCHOLUS Germ.
. brunneus Mann. New Jersey (J1); under bark of wild cherry (Ch).
- Oregonensis Horn. Anglesea (W).
STENOSCELIS Woll.
. brevis Boh. Hudson Co. (Ll); Ft. Lee (Sf); Newark Dist. (Bf); Ocean
Co. V (Sm); breeds in dead wood of most deciduous forest trees.
400 REPORT OF NEW JERSEY STATE MUSEUM.
Family SCOLYTIDA.
Commonly known as “bark beetles.” They are usually cylindrical, or
nearly so, often with the end of the elytra truncate or armed with teeth
in the male; the head bent down, often retracted and overshadowed by
the prothorax, which may be roughened or rugose, and the mouth parts
forming none or only a very short snout. The legs are generally short,
often broad and somewhat flattened, capable of being very closely folded
to the body. They are all borers in bark, bast or heart-wood, and almost
every species is aS well characterized by its work as by its structure.
In the common type of which the “fruit bark beetle” is an example, the
adult beetle makes a central gallery on each side of which eggs are laid in
little recesses. From these eggs hatch grub-like larve, which bore between
bark and wood, diverging as they increase in size. When these larve
are full grown they pupate at the end of the boring, and in due time the
adult emerges through a little round hole. Species of this type usually
attack trees not quite healthy or badly injured, and when once they have
secured a footing in an orchard tree it might as well be cut out and
burned.
Other species bore into the solid wood, and as readily into healthy as
sickly trees. Here the galleries are often blackened and serve for the
propagation of “Ambrosia,” a peculiar fungus upon which both larve and
adult beetles feed. Some of these forms are of extreme interest, and
their injury is not only direct as affecting the life of the tree, but indirect
as affecting the value of the wood for timber.
The classification of the family is in an unsatisfactory condition at
present. There are many undescribed species and many that are undeter-
mined in collections. Dr. A. D. Hopkins, of the U. S. Department of Agri-
culture, has been studying the group for some years, but has not yet pub-
lished the results of his labors except in “Dendroctonus.’ The present
list, therefore, merely adds a few species, some new localities and a littie
additional information concerning food habits.
PLATYPUS Hbst.
P. flavicornis Fab. Sea Isle VII; 4 (Brn); Anglesea V, 21. (div).
CORTHYLUS Er.
Cc. punctatissimus Zimm. Eagle Rock (Bf); Staten Island (Lg); Cape
May C. H. X, 22, cut out of roots of huckleberry, readily noted by
yellow dust on surface of ground (W); boring in green sassafras
(Hpk).
Cc. columbianus Hopk. 5-mile beach, cut out of toad stomachs VII, 4;
bores into healthy oak and other hardwood trees (W).
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THE INSECTS OF NEW JERSEY. 401
MONARTHRUM Kirsch.
. fasciatum Say. Throughout the State V—VIII; bores into healthy and
sick trees in great variety; deciduous and coniferous.
. mali Fitch. With the preceding, but more rare and with an even larger
range of food plants, including apple; Anglesea IV, 23, brood found
emerging from oak and other trees (W).
GNATHOTRICHUS Eich.
. materarius Fitch. Grenloch, Iona V, 17, entering dying white pine
(W); probably occurs wherever this tree grows in the State.
PITYOPHTHORUS Eich.
. bellus Hich. Iona IV, 30, entering pine (W).
. minutissimus Zimm. Throughout the State in oak twigs, doing little
or no damage. Aduits may be cut out any time during the winter.
. pullus Zimm. New Jersey (Jtil); Atco, rare on pine (W).
. fagi Hopk. New Brunswick, boring in oak twigs (Coll).
. sparsus Lec. Orange Mts., rare (Bf); mines in green bark of injured
or dying pine trunks or branches and hastens death (Hpk).
. pulicarius Zimm. Bamber VI, 3 (W); Cape May C. H. VIII on pine
(Sz); breeds in pine twigs (Hpk).
. puberulus Lec. New Brunswick (Coll); Bamber VI, 3, Anglesea IV,
27 (W); Cape May C. H. VII (Sz); infests dying terminal twigs of
pine.
querciperda Sch. Hemlock Falls, rare (Bf).
frontalis Hopk. Eagle Rock, rare (Bf); New Brunswick in oak twigs
(Sm).
There are at least four other undetermined and probably new species
in collections.
H.
H.
The species are unsacisfactorily distinguished, and the last three may
HYPOTHENEMUS Westw.
. ruficollis Hopk. Gloucester V, 18, Grenloch X, 15, Lahaway III, 26,
cut out of peach, cherry, etc. (W).
. atomus Hopk. Westville II, 5, cut out of oak bark (W).
. eruditus Westw. Orange Mts. (Bf); New Brunswick (Sm); Anglesea
VII (Sz); breeds in pith and wood of dead vines and twigs in great
variety.
hispidulus Lec. New Brunswick from hickory and oak (Sm); cut
out of sumac (W).
erectus Lec. New Brunswick from hickory and oak (Sm).
be partly confused or may represent more distinct forms.
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402 REPORT’ OF NEW JERSEY STATE MUSEUM. .
STEPHANODERUS Eich.
S. dissimilis Zimm. Orange Mts. V, 19 (Bf); New Brunswick (Sm);
Anglesea (W); bred from grape and oak.
There are other unnamed species in collections.
XYLOTERES Er.
X. politus Say. (unicolor Hich.) Hopatcong (Pm); Orange Mts., rare
(Bf); Lakewood (Ll); enters into green wood of dying beech, pine,
etc.
X. scabricollis Lec. Jamesburg V, 10 (Sm); Grenloch IV, 8, Iona V, 7,
entering dying white pine (W); Brown’s Mills V, 21 (DkKe).
X. lineatus Oliv. On hemlocks VI, 11 on the Pennsylvania side of the
Delaware River and sure to occur in North Jersey on the opposite
bank (W).
XYLEBORUS Eich.
X. dispar Fab. Orange Mts., rare (Bf); Jamesburg V, cut from birch
shoots (Sm); Anglesea (W); infests also hemlock, apple, beech, oak.
X. pyri Peck. With the preceding and perhaps identical with it.
X. chesus Lec. Hopatcong (Pm); Lakewood (Ll); in black oak, beech —
and hemlock timber, causing large black pinholes (Hpk).
X. affinis Eich. Maurer V, 16, in dead chestnut (Gr).
X. inermis Hich. Maurer V, 16, in dead chestnut, associated with the
preceding (Gr).
X. celsus Hich. Orange Mts. VI (div); at light (Ch); DaCosta (W);
breeds in hickory.
X. fuscatus Eich. Orange Mts. (Bf); Ocean Co. (Sm); Woodbury IV,
5-mile beach IV, 238, in roots and stumps of oak, as a rule in same
galleries with “pubescens” (W); breeds also in hickory, chestnut and
pine (Hpk).
X. xylographus Say. DaCosta, Cape May C. H. V, 26 (W); Anglesea
VII (Sz); on apple, ironwood and other deciduous trees.
X. pubescens Zimm. Occurs with and has the same habits as “fus-
catus”’; breeds also on cherry, magnolia, etc. (Hpk).
X. ceelatus Eich. Camden II, 7 (GG). .
Mr. Wenzel has an undescribed species from maple, taken in Gloucester
Co., and on 5-mile beach, in winter and early spring.
DRYOCCETES Eich.
D. autographus Ratz. Orange Mts. (Bf); mines under green bark of
logs, stumps, etc., of spruce (Hpk).
D. granicollis Lec. New Jersey (Jil); habits as above (Hpk), and also
found under bark of chestnut, near roots (Ch).
THE INSECTS OF NEW JERSEY. 403
TOMICUS Latr.
T. calligraphus Germ. Throughout the State; mines under green bark
of dead or dying pines (Hpk).
T. cacographus Lec. With the preceding on pine and spruce.
T. pini Say. Newark (Bf); DaCosta VI, 2, and still in the wood VII, 7
(W); Avalon VIII, 2 (GG); infests pine and spruce (Hpk).
MICRACIS Lec.
M. asperula Lec. New Jersey (Jul).
M. opacicollis Lec. Throughout the State, winter and spring, in small
oak twigs; common.
M. suturalis Lec. Newark (Bf).
THYSANOES Lec.
T. quercus Hopk. Eagle Rock (Bf); infests the bark of dead oak and
chestnut twigs (Hp).
T. fimbricornis Lec. Westville VI, 16, Chews Landing VI, 9, on hickory
and just leaving the wood (W).
SCOLYTUS Geoff.
S. quadrispinosus Say. Throughout the State in July; bores under bark
of feeble or dying hickories and often kills shade trees that would
otherwise have recovered under stimulating treatment.
S. muticus Say. Newark (GG).
S. rugulosus Ratz. The fruit bark beetle;
common throughout the State, often hast-
ening the death of all sorts of fruit trees.
A tree once thoroughly infested should be
cut down and destroyed; one just attacked
may sometimes be saved by stimulating
treatment.
CHRAMESUS Lec.
C. icoriz Lec. Throughout the State V & VI,
boring under bark of cut or dying hickory
branches.
Fig. 169.—Fruit bark-beetle,
PHLCEOTRIBUS Latr. Scolytus rugulosus; |
det : enlarged. é
P. liminaris Harr. Hopatcong (Pm); Orange
Mts. V, 19 (Bf); attacks living peach, plum, cherry (Ch), mining
under green bark (Hpk).
P. frontalis Oliv. New Jersey (Jtil); under green bark of Mulberry
(Hpk). |
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CARPHOBORUS Eich.
Cc. bifurcus Hich. New Jersey (Jul); said to infest pine.
C. bicristatus Chap. Anglesea (W); normally a floridian species.
: DENDROCTONUS Er.
-D. terebrans Oliv. Throughout the State, locally common; mines in
green bark and turpentine on pine (Hpk), and enters trees late IV
and early V (W).
D. rufipennis Kirby. Riverton IV, 22 (GG); Lakewood (Ll).
D. valens Lee. Occurs with “terebrans,’ usually in felled trees within
two feet from base (W).
HYLESINUS Fab.
H. aculeatus Say. Throughout the State; common on cut ash (Bf); en-
ters trees late IV, early V (W); mines under the green bark (Hpk).
H. fasciatus Lec. Clementon V, 20, infests young shoots of healthy
white ash (W).
H. opaculus Lec. New Jersey (Jtl); 5-mile beach IV, 23 (W), mines
under green bark of elm (Hpk).
H. trifolii Mull. The clover-root borer; g.
d., but not injurious.
CNESINUS Lec.
C. strigicollis Lec. Orange Mts., g. d. (Bf);
Westville X, 6, Woodbury VI, 22, Cape
May C. H. V, 26, cut out of terminal
twigs of oak (W).
PHLCEOSINUS Chap.
P. dentatus Say. Throughout the _ State,
on cedar; entering in June.
CRYPTURGUS Er.
C. pusillus Gyll. New Jersey (Jul); infests
pine and spruce, boring in and under
bark.
C. alutaceus SZ. Lahaway III, 26 (W).
HYLASTES Er.
H. porculus Er. Newark (Bf); g. d. (W);
in bark of pine (Hpk).
Fig. 3170.— Clover root-borer,
Hylesinus trifolti: a, work of
the larva in stem and roots of
HYLURGOPS Lec. clover plant; natural size; b,
larva; c, pupa; d, adult beetle;
H. glabratus Zett. New Jersey (Sm); Da- enlarged.
- Costa (GQ).
THE INSECTS OF NEW JERSEY. 105
H. pinifex Fitch. New Jersey (Jul); Newark (Soc); attacks pine, mining
in the green bark of dying trees. The relation between these two
species is not yet settled.
Family ANTHRIBID-..
In these insects the mouth parts are more distinct, the snout broad,
obtuse, and the labrum is present. The antenne are not elbowed, but ]
are sometimes very long, with an obvious cylindrical club at tip. The
colors are usually gray or brown, mottled with black, and the insects
are rather pretty, resembling closely the surfaces on which they are
found.
Little is known of their life history. The beetles are usually found on .
dead wood or.on tree fungi; but the larva of atleast one of our species is
believed to be a feeder on scale insects, although most of those known |
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develop in dry rot decay or in fungi.
EURYMYCTER Lec. ‘
E. fasciatus Oliv. Orange Mts. (Bf); Orange, Snake Hill (Jl); Penbryn ;
VIII, 2 (Dke); sea coast, always rare (W); Avalon VIII, 2 (GG); Sea
Isle VI, 26, Seaville VI, 11, Anglesea V, 31 (Brn); on dead twigs. |
TROPIDERES Sch.
T. bimaculatus Oliv. Newark (Bf). |
T. rectus Lec. Sea coast, rare (W); on dead twigs. t
ALLANDRUS Lec.
A. bifasciatus Lec. New Jersey, on linden (Jitil).
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HORMISCUS Waterh.
H. saltator Lec. Hopatcong (Pm); Newark (Bf); Gloucester (W); Da-
’
Costa VI, 12, Iona VI, 22, Newtonville VI, 19 (Brn); Anglesea VII
(Sz); always rare; breeds in dead wood of deciduous trees( Ch).
H. sp. nov. Schwarz. Anglesea VII (Sz). |
TOXOTROPIS Lec. ,
-T. pusillus Lec. Anglesea (W). |
EUSPHYRUS Lec.
E. walshii Lec. Hopatcong (Pm); Orange Mts., Newark Dist. (Bf);
Highlands (Ch); Gloucester (W); Westville VII, 2 (GG); Avalon VI,
23 (Brn); breeds in dead wood of deciduous trees (Ch).
PIEZOCORYNUS Sch.
P. mixtus Lec. Seashore (W); Avalon VI, VIII (div); Ocean City VII,
Sea Isle VI (Brn); Anglesea (Li); on old logs and under bark.
moestus Lec. Brigantine Beach IX, rare (Hn). |
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/ 406 REPOR'! OF NEW JERSEY STATE MUSEUM.
ANTHRIBUS Geoff.
A. cornutus Say. Jamesburg VII (Bf); DaCosta VI, 3 (Brn); Atco V,
10, Cape May C. H. V, 26 (W).
CRATOPARIS Sch.
C. lunatus Fab. Throughout the State, V, VII, VIII, on tree fungus and
dead trees; develops in fungus-attacked logs and stumps (Ch).
BRACHYTARSUS Sch.
'B. alternatus Say. “New Jersey” (Jl); Ft. Lee (Sf); Hudson Co. (11).
B. tomentosus Say. Hudson Co. (L1); common throughout So. Jersey
(W).
B. plumbeus Lec. Highlands (Ch). .
B. variegatus Say. Salt meadows (Bf); throughout the State south of
the Piedmont Plain V—VII; breeds in smut of corn (Ch).
ANTHRIBULUS Lec.
A. rotundatus Lec. Ft. Lee (Sf); Newark, Orange Mts. (Bf); Atco V,
21, Newtonville VII, 9 (Brn); DaCosta VIII, 14, Anglesea (W).
ARA-COCERUS Sch.
A. fasciculatus DeG. On dried fruits and similar stores (Ch).
CHORAGUS Kirby.
C. sayi Lec. Orange Mts., Jamesburg (Bf).
C. zimmermani Lec. Fort Lee (Sf); Hemlock Falls (Bf).
Order LEPIDOPTERA.
This order contains the butterflies and moths or “millers,” characterized
by the scaly covering or clothing which, except in rare instances, covers
both body and wings. The wings are usu-
ally of good size, and both pairs are used in
flight. In the butterflies the primaries or
forewings are as large or larger in area
than the secondaries, in the moths the
opposite is the case; but there are excep-
tions to both rules, and in some groups the
females tend to lose the wings altogether.
The head is connected with the thorax by
a distinct neck, and the mouth parts are
developed into a long, tube-like tongue
ie te Wine scales of coiled between the palpi when at rest and
Lepidoptera. ’ used only for sucking up liquid food. In
, the adult stage the insects are therefore
harmless, and the day fliers or butterflies add much to the beauty of the
fields and roads by their bright coloring, when flitting from flower to
flower in the sunshine.
In the early or larval stages the insects are caterpillars, with mouth
parts formed for chewing, feeding mostly upon foliage or growing vegeta-
tion, and therefore injurious. Whenever they feed openly, arsenical or
other stomach poisons are available against them, and indeed only in
exceptional cases can any others be satisfactorily used.
Little has been added to the list in the “Macrolepidoptera” since the
previous edition was published. A comparatively few species have been
found whose presence was previously suspected or whose range has been
somewhat extended by col-
lections, but in the “‘micro-
lepidoptera” there have
been great changes. Since
1899 Dietz, Busck, Kear-
fott and others have de-
scribed numerous species
and have written revisions
of genera that have
changed the appearance of
Gur lists. The’ ‘work of
these students has been Fig. 172.—Section through a butterfly tongue, show:
incorporated Baneieaa ‘ac ing how it is made up and how the
’ two halves are locked.
appears under the special
families to which they have contributed. While there will probably be
many more species added in some of these families, they are in very
much better shape than they were in the previous list, and include the
species more likely to be found by the ordinary collector.
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408 REPORT OF NEW JERSEY STATE MUSEUM.
No important change in general arrangement has been made in this
edition, and such changes as have been necessary are connected with the
previous work in the usual way.
Super-family PAPILIONOIDEA.
Includes the day-fliers or butterflies, characterized by having the an-
tennz enlarged into a club at tip, whence they have also been called
“Rhopalocera” or club-horned. They are usually of moderate or large
size, brightly colored and marked, and the wings, when at rest, are held
upright or vertical, the faces opposing each other, except in the skippers
or “Hesperide,’ where the fore-wings are held vertically and the hind
wings are held horizontally.
Dr. Henry Skinner, of Philadelphia, has been good enough to look over
the manuscript in this super-family and to verify such determinations as
seemed questionable. He has also added a number of records and notes
from his own experience. ,
Family NYMPHALIDAS.
These are the four-footed butterflies, in which the anterior feet are so
much aborted as to be useless for any purpose. The pupe are suspended
by the tail alone and are frequently ornamented by metallic gold and
silver spots.
DANAIS Latr.
D. plexippus Linn. Occurs throughout the State, May to November;
sparingly before midsummer, commonly until late September. The
larva feeds on milkweeds, and there are three broods. The chrysalis
is bright green with golden spots, and forms a conspicuous object.
This butterfiy migrates in late fall and winters as an adult in the
Southwest. In May, scattering females return and provide for the
first brood of larve, the butterflies from which remain here, lay eggs
and provide for the second brood of larve. These. develop in the
same way, the adults also remain at home and provide for the third
and largest brood of the season. The adults that hatch from this
brood of larve have the migrating instinct developed, make no at-
tempt to reproduce their kind and leave in great swarms in late
September and early October for their winter home. They do not
reproduce there, and only the females return to their place of birth
in the spring following.
AGRAULIS Bd.—Lec.
A. vanillze Linn. Cape May; 7-mile beach; Camden County; an occa-
sional visitor only, and may not breed in the State at all; the larva
feeds on “Passifiora.”’
THE INSECTS OF NEW JERSEY. 409 \
EUPTOIETA Doubl.
E. claudia Cram. From Cape May to Jersey City and south of the red-
shale line to the Delaware, June to October. There are three broods,
and the larva feeds on violets, mandrake, passion flower, Portulacca,
Sedum and Desmodium. Mr. Davis reports it extremely rare on
Staten Island; but other collectors report it as locally and season-
ally common.
ARGYNNIS Fab.
A. idalia Dru. Throughout the State and locally common, from late June
into September, favoring swampy meadows. The form “ashtaroth”
Fisher has been taken by Mr. Angelman at Schooley’s Mountain.
The larve of all the species of this genus feed on violets.
A. cybele Fab. Throughout the State from early June to late Septem-
ber; less numerous in the northern areas than in the south, where
it is the most abundant of the larger species.
A. aphrodite Fab. Occurs with ‘“cybele” north of the red shale line and
more abundant in the hills of the extreme north. Mr. Davis records
a single example from Staten Island, VI, 29. Records south of these
points are Camden, Moorestown, Westville (Carney), but these may
need verification.
A. myrina Cram. Common throughout the State, May to September and
probably 3-brooded.
A. bellona Fab. Throughout the State, June to September; more com-
mon northwardly.
PHYCIODES Doubl.
P. nycteis Db.—Hew. Recorded from Hopatcong and Greenwood Lake
to Mount Holly, all dates in June and July. Not usually a common
species. Larva on aster, sunflower and “Actinomeris.”
P. tharos Dru. Common throughout the State and throughout the sea-
son, probably three-brooded. The form ‘‘marcia’ Edw. appears in
May and June and produces the form “morpheus” Edw., from which,
in turn, ‘‘marcia” again appears. The larva feeds on asters.
P. batesii Reak. Recorded only from Gloucester, in the original descrip-
tion and apparently not found since.
MELITAZA Fab.
M. pheeton Dru. Throughout the State, in swampy meadows, sometimes
locally abundant. The larva hibernates, becomes full grown in May
or early June, and the adult is on the wing until early July. Food
plants are “Lonicera,’ “Chelone,” “Viburnum,” ‘“Mimulus,” “Plan-
tago,” “Gerardia,” etc.
M. harrisii Scudd. Orange Mts. (Soc); Schooley’s Mt. (Aaron): Hewitt
VI, 19 (Ds). The larva on asters.
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GRAPTA Kirby.
interrogationis Fab. Occurs throughout the State and throughout
the season; not uncommon. The adult hibernates, begins to oviposit
in May and there are three broods. It occurs in two forms, “fabricii”’
and “umbrosa,’ which are not seasonal, but may and do occur to-
gether in midsummer. The larve feed on “Celtis,” elm, hop, nettle,
basswood and other trees.
Fig. 173.—Grapta comma: a, egg chain; b, larva; c, chry-
salis; d, adult: all natural size except a.
.G. comma Harr. Also recorded from all sections of the State and
throughout the season; but less abundant and more local. Also
hibernates and occurs in two forms, “‘harrisii’” (winter) and “dryas”
(summer). Food plants are much as before, save that hop is the
favorite. Mr. Grossbeck records it on false nettle near Paterson in
September.
G. faunus W. H. Edw. Schooley’s Mt. (Aaron), Westwood IX, 10 (Mit-
Sa a5
chell), and locally in the hilly sections of northern Jersey. The
larva on birch, willow, currant and gooseberry.
THE INSECTS OF NEW JERSEY. AII
G. progne Cram. Local throughout the northern half of the State; but
a single ¢ has been recorded at Camden IV, 24, by Carney. Hiber-
nated specimens occur in March and April and fresh examples in
midsummer. The larva is recorded from currant and gooseberry.
G. j-album Bd.—Lec. Local throughout the State, though much more
frequent northwardly. Lakehurst IX, 17 (Ds), and Barnegat City
VIII, 16 (Br), are the most southern localities given, and as with
the others there are two broods. Mr. Davis records that about one-
half the specimens taken on Staten Jsland have been found in dwell-
ings, and it is more apt to come within doors than any other of our
native butterflies. The larva is recorded from birch.
VANESSA Fabr.
V. antiopa Linn. Common throughout the State and almost throughout
the year, the hibernating examples being sometimes seen during mild
days even in mid-winter. The spiny caterpillar feeds in colonies on
willow, poplar, elm and celtis, and sometimes in numbers sufficient
to attract attention. It is easily controlled by arsenites. The aber-
ration “lintneri” has been taken at Camden VIII, 4, by Mr. Carney.
V. milberti Gdt. Orange Mts. and northward VI, VII and IX; one ex-
ample only, recorded at Camden XI, 9 (Carney). Mr. Davis records
two examples on Staten Island, both in October. Other specific local-
ities are Lyons Farms VII (Bz); Swartswood Lake, VII, 25 (Ds);
Schooley’s Mt. (Aaron); Paterson, VII, 20, VIII, 13 (Gr). Larva on
nettle.
PYRAMEIS Doubl.
P. atalanta Linn. Throughout the State and all seasons; locally com-
mon. Becomes most abundant in September and hibernates as an
adult. T’wo-brooded, the larva on hop and nettle.
P. huntera Fab. Throughout the State, common, May to November and
hibernating exampies occasionally in other months. There are two
broods, and the larva feeds on nettle, thistle, burdock, sunflower,
everlasting, etc.
P. cardui Linn. Throughout the State, May to October, usually most
abundant in September. T'wo-brooded, adult hibernates, food plants
thistle, burdock, sunflower, hollyhock and others.
JUNONIA Doubl.
P. coenia Hbn. More or less generally distributed south of the red shale
and sometimes common in late summer in Cape May and other
southern shore counties. Occasional ‘in the Orange Mts. (div); Ft.
Lee (Bt); Paterson VIII, 22 (Gr), Westwood (Mitchell) and Somer-
set County. It is two-brooded; flies from May to November, and the
larva feeds on plantain, snapdragon and Gerardia.
412 REPORT OF NEW JERSEY STATE MUSEUM.
/ LIMENITIS Fabr.
P L. ursula Gdt. More or less common throughout the State, May to Sep-
tember. The larva hibernates, becomes full grown early in May and
produces adults late May and June. Second brood adults appear in
late July and continue to September. Food plants are apple, plum,
cherry, willow, poplar, oak, thorn, huckleberry, etc.
var. albofascia Newce. Staten Island VIII, 25 (Ds); Hast Brunswick
VII, 29 (Dow); Hoboken (Wr); Chester VIII (Dn). This variety has
probably been mistaken for “arthemis” in times past, and by its com-
plete white fascia it resembles that species quite strongly.
L. arthemis Dru. Schooley’s Mt. (Aaron); Andover VIII (Kr). It is
probable that this is occasionally found among the hills in the ex-
treme northern parts of the State; the larva on willow and thorn.
L. proserpina W. H. Edw. An occasional companion of the preceding
and generally believed to be a variety of it. Others believe it to be.
a distinct species, feeding on apple, and so I have listed it here.
= archippus Cram. More or less common throughout the State VI-X.
Hibernates as larva, which becomes full grown in May and produces.
adults in June; second brood from late July on. Larva on apple,
plum, thorn, willow, poplar, oak, gooseberry, huckleberry, etc.
APATURA Fabr.
A. clyton Bd.—Lec. Larva numerous on “Celtis” at Maplewood (Doll).
Family SATYRIDA.
These are the woodland butterflles—modest gray or blackish species.
with eye-spots above and below and the veins at the base of the wings.
inflated. They are brush-footed as completely as the previous family,
and the chrysalis is suspended by the tail alone. There are no injurious
species.
DEBIS Westw.
D. portlandia Fab. Local throughout the State; not rare. Newfound-
Jand VII, 27 (Ds); Paterson VII, 16, VIII, 17 (Gr):> Bimwavetie Vit-
(Bz); 5-mile beach VII (Haim). There is only a single brood (Bt)
and the larva feeds on grasses. Mr. Davis says the species is not.
found on Staten Island.
NEONYMPHA Westw.
N. canthus Bd. Lec. Occurs throughout the State, June to September,
but hardly common. Specific records extend from Hopatcong to
Cape May and in every summer month. The larva feeds on grasses.
and Mr. Beutenmuller gives one brood only.
THE INSECTS OF NEW JERSEY. 413
N. phocion Fab. 5-mile beach VI (Haim); 7-mile beach, Atlantic City
(Aaron); DaCosta VII, 17, common (Lt); Toms River VII, 27, Brown’s
Mills Je. VII, 12 (Dke); Jones Mill VI, 21 (Stone); Morristown (Ed-
wards). The larva is said to feed on grasses.
N. eurytus Fab. Throughout the State in and around open woodland.
It is the most common of our species and on the wing from late May
to early September. Mr. Beutenmuller says there is one brood only,
the larva feeding on grasses.
N. mitchelli French. Dover, VI (Jn), and no other more recent cap-
tures.
N. sosybius Fab. Mount Holly (Aaron), and occasional in southern New
Jersey. The larva on grasses.
SATYRUS Westw.
S. alope Fab. Common throughout the State from June to September.
The typical form occurs sparingly in the northern section—is the
more common in the centre of the State and along the Delaware, and
becomes less common in the sandy coastal plain.
var. maritima W. H. Edw. This is the common form in Cape May
County, VII-IX, is at least as common as the type at Jamesburg, but
is rare in the Orange Mountains and wanting in the north.
var. nephele Kirby. Tends to replace the typical form in the north
and is common in Sussex, Warren and Morris Counties. All forms
from typical “alope”’ to typical “nephele’ occur at Chester. The
larvee are grass feeders. 2
Erasaniby:, 1 eyes) ius ale) Ae
Includes only a single species, which differs from all the rest of our
butterflies by the long palpi, projected straight forward so as to give the
appearance of a snout or beak.
LIBYTHEA Fab.
L. bachmani Kirtl. Local and sometimes common. Hopatcong (Pm);
Ft. Lee VII and VIII (div); Newark (Soc); Staten Island VIII, 11, IX,
15, three specimens only (Ds); Gloucester (Aaron); Camden VII, 9
(Carney); Avalon VII, 4 (Kp); Lakehurst VII, 21 (Ds). The larva
feeds on hackberry.
Family ERYCINIDA.
The forelegs in the male are aborted, in the female complete. The
family is a small one at best, and has only a single representative in the
State. It was called “Lemoniidz” in the last edition.
414 REPORT OF NEW JERSEY STATE MUSEUM.
CALEPHELIS Grt. & Rob.
C. borealis Grt. & Rob. Del. Water Gap (Aaron); Newton, VII, 18
(Wright); Springdale VII, 10 (Gr). More specimens of this species
occurred in 1907 than were ever before taken in the State.
Family LYCANIDA,
These are the blues, coppers and hair-streaks, so named from the colors
of the upper surface or the markings of the underside. They are small
in size, with slender podies and somewhat fragile wings. In the male
the anterior tarsi are more or less aborted, but in the female they are
complete. The caterpillars are often slug-like in form, the chrysalis is
somewhat constricted centrally, and is girthed by a silken thread at the
middle as well as fastened by the tail.
THECLA Fab.
T. halesus Cram. Cape May,. Gloucester, Westville (Aaron); Newark
(Soc); a southern species of very occasional occurrence. The larva
on oaks.
T. m-album Bd.—Lec. Atlantic City (Aaron); Orange Mts. IV, 28 (Br);
Lake Hopatcong VII, 5 (Franck); also a southern species. The larva
on oak and “Astragalus.”
T. favonius Sm. Abb. Anglesea (Sm), IX, i (Haim).
T. melinus Hbn. Locally,
throughout the State, V—IX.
Paterson VIII, 3-17 (Gr);
Orange Mts. VII (Wadt);
Staten Island V-IX (Ds);
Elizabeth VII, VIII (Bz);
Camden VI, 17, IX, 17 (Car-
ney); 5-mile beach, VII,
4-20 (Haim); Cape May, IX
(Sk). The larva feeds on
hop and bean and is two-
prooded (Bt). if
CoN) Fig. 174.—Thecla melinus; c, adult from above;
T. acadica W. H. Edw. Hewitt dd, same with wings closed showing under
VI (Jtl); Greenwood Lake surface; a, larva; b, pupa: all some-
VI (Bt) aie KET, what enlarged; e, egg, greatly en-
; E larged.
willow.
T. edwardsii Saund. Newark VII, 4, abundant (Br); Newfoundland VII,
3 (Ds); Hewitt VI (Jtl); Jamesburg VII, 4.
THE INSECTS OF NEW JERSEY. 41s
T. calanus Hbn. Throughout the State. Hopatcong VII, 4, abundant
about hickory; Paterson VI, 24, VII, 4 (Gr); Newark YV-VIII (div);
Elizabeth VII (Bz); Staten Island VI, VII (Ds); Jamesburg VII, 4
(Sk); Camden VIII, 1 (Carney); 5-mile beach VII, 3 (Haim). Single
brooded (Bt), the jlarva on oak, hickory, chestnut, walnut.
T. liparops Bd.—Lec. Westmont VII (Mitchell); Newark (Soc); Eliza-
beth (Bwl); Jamesburg VII, 4; Lakehurst VII, 21 (Ds); 5-mile beach
VII, 17-26 (Haim). The larva on oak, holly, thorn, plum and apple.
The variety ‘‘strigosa”’ occurs with the type.
T. damon Cram. Throughout the State, locally common. Westmont V,
19, 20 (Mitchell); Plainfield, Passaic Valley, Greenwood Lake, Lake
Hopatcong, Del. Water Gap, only where red cedar grows, V, VI and
VIII (Bt); Orange Mts. IV, 25-VIII, 1 (div); Paterson V, 11-VII, 27
(Gr); Morris Plains (Jn); Staten Island V, 8 (Ds); Laurel Springs
IV, 29 (Hoyer); 5-mile beach VII (div). Food piants for larva are
cedar and “Smilax rotundifolia.” ~
var. patersonia Brehme. Type locality Paterson VII, 25 (Gr).
T. cecrops Fab. Manasquan VI, 29 (Brehme); 1 ¢ only.
T. augustus Kirby. Paterson IV, 8, 22; Milltown IV, 29, abundant (Gr);
Hemlock Falls IV, 30, V, 30 (Bz); Staten Island, IV and V, formerly
abundant, but of late years more rare (Ds); South Amboy (Bt);
Jamesburg V (Sm); Gloucester, Westville IV, 25 (Sk); Mt. Holly
(Aaron); Clementon V, 10 (div); Laurel Springs IV, 29 (Hoyer).
T. irus Gdt. Orange Mts. IV and V, not rare (div); Staten Island IV
and V (Ds); Gloucester, in pine woods IV, V (Aaron); Westville V
(Sk); Clementon V, 16 (Jn); Anglesea, common V, 1 (Lt); 5-mile
beach IV, 26-VI (Haim); Jamesburg V (Sm). The larva feeds on
wild plum and huckleberry.
T. polios Cook & Watson. Type locality Lakewood IV, 21 and 27; also
taken at Lakehurst in April and May by Davis and Grossbeck; Mill-
town IV, 22 (Gr); Brown’s Mills V, 12, Manumuskin IV, 29, Lucaston
IV, 10 (Dke). Larva on bear-berry “Arctostaphylos uva-ursi’ (Cook).
T. henrici Grt. & Rob. Staten Island V, 23 (Br); South Amboy (Bt):
Jamesburg V (Sm); Westville (Aaron). The larva feeds on plum
and cherry.
T. niphon Hbn. In pine woods IV and V (Bt); common in May, 1881,
along a sandy road and none have been seen since, Staten Island
(Ds); Jamesburg V (Sm); Gloucester, Mount Holly (Aaron): West-
ville IV, 29, Camden VI, 18 (Sk); Riverton (Jn); Clementon V, 9 (Lt);
5-mile beach V, 7 (Haim). The larva feeds on pine.
T. titus Fab. Westmont VII, 8-29 (Mitchell); Dover VII, 16 (Jn): Lake
Hopatcong (Pm, Bt); Paterson VII, 17 (Gr); Snake Hill (Bt), James-
burg VII, 4 (div); Staten Island VII, VIII (Ds). The larva feeds on
plum and wild cherry.
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FENISECA Grt.
F. tarquinius Fab. Occurs throughout the State, but is local and nowhere
common. The larva is one of the few predatory caterpillars and feeds
on “Schizoneura tessellata,’ one of the woolly lice on alder. It is
found throughout the summer and Mr. Beutenmuller records three
broods.
CHRYSOPHANUS Doubl.
C. thoe Bd.—Lec. Local and not common in the northern part of the
State; Schooley’s Mt. (Aaron); Paterson VI, 12, VIII, 3 (Gr); Newark
district IX (div); Secaucus, on salt meadows (Sb); Elizabeth IX
(Bz); Staten Island VI, 20, IX, 12 (Ds). Mr. Beutenmuller records
two broods, VI and VII and VIII and IX. The larva on “Polygonum”
and “Rumex.”
C. epixanthe Bd.—Lec. Newark 1 specimen (Erb); Jamesburg VII, 4
(div); DaCosta (Aaron); Brown’s Mills Je. VI, 17 (Dke); Lakehurst,
common in swamps where there are cranberry plants (Ds).
C. hypophlzeus Bdv. Common throughout the State from May to October.
This is the common little copper butterfly that flutters about in fields
everywhere; the larve on sorrel and clover, but never in injurious
numbers.
LYCAENA Fab.
L. ladon Cram. (pseudargioius Bd.—Lec.) Common throughout the
State, but somewhat local. The forms “lucia” Kirby, “marginata”
Edw., and “violacea’” Edw., occur in April and May; the forms
“neglecta” Edw., and “pseudargiolus Bd.—Lec., are found throughout
the summer and until September. According to Beutenmuller the
winter form lays eggs in the flower of dog-wood, “Cornus florida;”
the following brood oviposits on the flower stem of black snake-root
“Cimicifuga racemosa”; the fall brood occurs on ‘“Actinomeris.”’
Other recorded food plants are wild bean, “Apios tuberosa,” “Spireza,”
“Ceanothus americana” and “Ilex.”
L. comyntas Gdt. The commonest of our little blues, occuring every-
where from May to September. There are three broods during the
season, the larva on clover, ‘“Lespedeza,’ “Desmodium” and ‘Pha-
seolus.”
The two species, “couperii” Grt., and “scudderii’ W. H. Edw., recorded
in the last edition as probably occuring in New Jersey, have not been
actually taken in the thorough collecting that has been done in the State
and are therefore omitted.
TAEVINSECTS OF NEW) JERSEY: 417
Family PIE RIDAL.
This family includes the “cabbage butterflies,’ and among them are the
most serious pests of this series. The butterflies are white or yellow, of
good size, the wings generally more or less black-bordered and with black
discal spots. The fore tarsi are complete in both sexes, hence these, in
common with the following families, are six-footed butterflies. The
chrysalis is angulated and girthed at its middle as well as fastened at
the tail.
The caterpillars are cylindrical, usually green, often velvety in ap-
pearance, without spines or other processes. Some feed on cabbages
and cruciferous plants generally, others on clovers and leguminous plants.
When these caterpillars occur on cabbage and similar cultivated plants
they may be dealt with by arsenites, applied early in the season. If Paris
ereen is used there should be one pound of resin soap to each 100 gal-
lons of water to give better adhesion. If arsenate of lead is used it
should be applied with force in a fine spray; but even here the soap
will be an advantage.
PIERIS Schranck.
P. protodice Bdv. Occurs through-
out the State south of the red
shale line and sometimes a lit-
tle to the north of it. Lake
Hopatcong (Pm) and Pater-
son VII, 22-30 (Gr), are the
only records from the north-
ern part of the State. Some Dal aay
seasons it iS very common Co. i] "fl M \
throughout its range, and then 5 dt iy :
for several years in succession Math
only isolated examples are _ Fig. 175.—Pieris protodice: female adult;
seen, or it may be entirely natural size.
absent.
The variety ‘“vernalis” W. H. Edw., has been taken at Paterson VII, 26
(Gr); Riverton IV, 16 (Jn); Camden V (Carney) and 5-mile beach V
(Haim).
‘Hegs were found on pepper plants by Mr. Grossbeck VIII, 28, and
erucifere generally are known as food plants of the species.
P. oleracea Bdv. Paterson V, 5 (Gr); Camden (Carney); occurs occa-
sionally throughout the State, but more frequently in the northern
portion. It is our native cabbage butterfly, which has been almost
exterminated and driven out by the imported species. Only occa-
sional examples are now found by collectors; in some years none at
all.
P. rape Linn. March to November, throughout the State. This is the
common cabbage butterfly, introduced from Europe, and which has
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418 REPORT OF NEW JERSEY STATE MUSEUM.
replaced the native species. The larva is always abundant on and
sometimes very injurious to cabbage, cauliflower and other crucifer-
ous plants. It is kept in check by applications of arsenical poisons.
Nie
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P,
Fig. 176.—The cabbage butterfly, Pieris rape: a, female
adult; b, egg from top and side; c, larva; d, chry-
salis: a, c and d slightly enlarged; b, greatly
enlarged.
var. immaculata Sk. & Aaron. Riverton IV, 16 (Jn); Paterson V, 2
(Gr). This is a spring form in which the spots are much reduced or
wanting, and which has been mistaken for “oleracea.”’
ANTHOCHARIS Badv.
A. genutia Fab. Local, throughout the State in April and May. Del.
Water Gap, Ramapo Mts. (Bt); Great Notch V, 7, Little Fails V,
14 (Ds); Paterson IV, 27-V, 20, eggs on “Arabis lyrata’” Vo dA-ts,
larve V, 19-VI, 26 (Gr); Orange Mt. Dist. (div); Westville, Mt.
Holly, 7-mile beach (Aaron); Timber Creek, Riverton (Jn); Laurel
Springs IV, 29 (Hoyer). The larva feeds on “Arabis” and “Sisym-
brium.”
CATOPSILIA Hbn.
€. eubule Linn. Occasionally common in September in the southern sea-
shore counties and flies northward for long distances. It is recorded
from Chester (Dn), Ft. Lee (Bt), Newark (div), Staten Island (Ds),
and many points to the southward. It is our most conspicuous and
largest butterfly of this family, and the larva feeds on “Cassia,”
which is very abundant in Cape May County.
THE INSECTS OF NEW JERSEY. AIQ
COLIAS Fab.
Cc. czesonia Stoll. The “dog’s head butterfly.” Taken on Staten Island
in June and July, 1896, and not since recorded. It is common further
south and west, and the larve feed on clover and “Amorpha.”
C. euytheme Bdv. Mt. Holly (Aaron); Camden (Carney); Long Island
(Bt); Staten Island X, 20, 1900 (Ds). Very occasional and hardly a
regular inhabitant of the State. It is common in the Central States,
and the larve feed on clover and allied plants.
C. philodice Gdt. The common sulphur yellow butterfly, which occurs
throughout the State from early spring to late fall. The larva feeds
on leguminous plants, preferably clover, and while quite abundant, has
never yet become injurious.
TERIAS Swains.
T. nicippe Cram. Local throughout the State, rarely common, in May
and June and again in September and October. Specific records are
Orange Mt. Dist. (div); Waverly (Br); Elizabeth IX, 14 (Gr); Staten
Island VI (Ds); Mt. Holly, Westville, Atlantic City (Aaron); Cam-
den (Carney); 5-mile beach (Haim). The larva feeds on clover and
“Cassia.” :
T. lisa Bdv.—Lec. Throughout the State; but rather local and rarely
common north of the red shale. It is the most common butterfly at
Anglesea and along the shore in Cape May County in September,
occurring generally where its food plant, “Cassia,” is plentiful. The
early butterflies in June, the later broods in August and September.
Belated examples have been taken in October, and there is no time
during the summer when it is not likely to be met with along shore.
Family PAPILIONIDZ.
These are the swallow-tail butterflies; all of them of large size, con-
spicuously marked, the hind wings with a tail-like extension, which gives
them their common name. The legs are all complete, fitted for walking,
and the antenne are situated close together on the vertex. The cater-
pillars are unique in the possession of a protrusible fleshy process be-
tween the thoracic segments which, when extended, gives off an intense-
ly disagreeable odor. These processes are called “osmateria,’’ and are
supposed to be defensive in character. The chrysalids are girthed at the
middle as well as fastened at the tail.
PAPILIO Linn.
P. ajax Linn. Local throughout the State, but usually only single ex-
amples at long intervals. The larva feeds on paw-paw, and wher-
ever this food plant does not occur the butterfly is a visitor merely.
Specific records are from Newfoundland VII (Ds); Hemlock Falls
VII, 1 (Br); Newark district (div); Staten Island VI, VII, VIII (Ds);
Anglesea (W).
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P. philenor Linn. Throughout the State, sometimes common; the larva
on the “Dutchman’s pipe,” “Aristolochia sipho,’ which it sometimes
defoliates completely. There are three broods and specimens occur
from May to October; one record, by Mr. Davis, as late as Novem-
ber 2.
P. polyxenus Fab. Throughout the State, April to October, and the
most common of our swallow-tail butterflies. The larve feed on
carrot, parsley, celery and similar plants, and are sometimes abund-
ant enough in gardens to be injurious. Hand-picking is usually the
most satisfactory method of control, though arsenate of lead is
effective where it can be safely used.
P. palamedes Dru. Fairview, fide Wrms. A ragged specimen, visitor
rather than native.
P. troilus Linn. Not rare throughout the State, April to October, wher-
ever the food plants occur. Feeds on sassafras, spice-bush and
“Laurus.”
P. turnus Linn. Throughout the State, sometimes common, May to Sep-
tember. It is the largest of our common butterflies, conspicuous by
its yellow color and black transverse bands. There is a black
variety of the female, known as “glaucus,”’ which is rare in New
Jersey, but more abundant to the south and west. The larva feeds
on a great variety of orchard and other trees, but is never plentiful
enough to cause injury.
P. thoas Linn. Very occasional throughout the State and even larger
than the “turnus.’ Records of actual captures are from Paterson
VIII, 12 (Gr); Ft. Lee (Bt), Newark and Orange Mts. (div); Staten
Island VIII, IX (Ds); New Brunswick (Sm); Trenton (Aaron). The
larva feeds on orange, prickley ash and hop-tree (Ptella); in Florida
it is known as the “Orange dog.”
Family HESPERID&.
These are the “skippers,” so called because of their low, jerky flight.
They are usually small, stout butterflies, with tawny, black or smoky
wings, which may or may not be spotted or marked with black or white.
The head is broad between the eyes, the antennz are widely separated at
the point of insertion, their club gradual and pointed, usually a little
recurved at tip. All the legs are fully developed. At rest these butter-
flies have the forewings vertical as in the preceding families, but the hind.
wings are held horizontally.
The larve have large heads, separated by a distinct neck from the rest
of the body, and they feed mostly on grasses, none of them being of —
economic importance. The pupe are rounded, usually more or less incased
in a slight cocoon and thus somewhat resembling the moths.
THE INSECTS OF NEW JERSEY. 421
ANCYLOXYPHA Feld.
A. numitor Fab. Common throughout the State, May to September; the
larva three brooded, feeding on grasses.
PAMPHILA Fab.
P. massasoit Scudd. Westmont VII, 8—-VIII, 7 (Mitchell); Paterson VII,
7 (Gr); Staten Island VII, VIII (Ds); Elizabeth VII, in fresh water
swamps (Bz); Jamesburg VII, 4 (div); Camden (Carney); Gloucester
VII, VIII (Aaron); swamp near Westville VII, 3-10 (Sk, Lt).
var. suffusa Laurent. Westville VII, 4.
P. zabulon Bd.—Lec. Quite generally distributed, but seems local and
not common. Westmont VIII, 28 (Mitchell); Paterson VI, 8, 14 (Gr);
Newark and Orange Mts. V, 29-VI, 10, VIII, [X, 10 (div); Staten
Island V, VI, VIII, [x, X (Ds); Cape May VY, 30 (Sk); 5-mile beach VI,
19-VIII, 21 (Haim).
P. hobomok Harr. Westmont V, 28-VII, 5 (Mitchell); Paterson, V, 11
(Gr); Staten Island V, VI, VII (Ds); Newark V, 15-VI, 15 (Bz); and
probably local throughout the State.
var. pocahontas Scudd. Sometimes common in the hilly portions of
the State in May and June.
P. sassacus Harr. Hopatcong (div); Westmont VI (Mitchell); New-
foundland V, 29; Staten Island V, VI (Ds); Newark and Orange Mts.
V7, Vi (div); Plainfield (Sk); Trenton (Ds).
P. metea Scudd. Schooley’s Mt. (Aaron); Westmont V, 19 (Mitchell);
Hemlock Falls V, 15 (Sb, Bz); Staten Island VI, Newfoundland V,
19-27, Lakehurst V, 20-27 (Ds); Clementon V, 10, on sand myrile
(div).
P. attalus W. H. Edw. Lakehurst VII, 17 (Bz); Clementon VIII, 3 (Fox);
DaCosta VII, 19 (W); Manumuskin (Dke).
P. leonardus Harr. Quite generally distributed, but not common, in
August and September. Records are from every section of the State.
P. campestris Bdv. Hopatcong (Pm); Newark (Soc); Camden VIII, IX
(Carney); Mt. Holly (Aaron); Cape May IX (Sk); 5-mile beach VII,
26, IX, 20 (Haim); locally common.
P. phyleeus Dru. Hopatcong VIII, 29 (Ds); Bayonne X (Bt): Atlantic
City (Aaron); 5-mile beach VIII, 20 (Haim); not common.
P. brettus Lec. Camden 1 9 VIII, 10, 2 ¢ IX, 7 (Carney).
P. otho Sm. Abb. and its var. “egeremet” Scudd. Quite general through-
out the State and locally common. Hopatcong (Pm); Newfoundland
VII, 5, Staten Island VI, VII (Ds); Newark Dist. (div); Camden, Mer-
chantville VII (Carney); Gloucester (Aaron); Lakehurst VII, 29 (Ds):
5-mile beach VI, 3, VIII, 27 (Haim).
P. peckius Kirby. Common throughout the State from May to Septem-
ber; two brooded.
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P. mystic Scudd. G. d. throughout the northern part of the State, V, VI,
and again VIII, IX (Bt); Orange Mts. and Newark Dist. (div): Eliza-
beth VI (Bz); Staten Island VI (Ds); Trenton, Schooley’s Mt. (Aaron).
P. cernes Bd. Lec. Common throughout the State V-IX; two brooded.
P. manataaqua Scudd. Westmont VII (Mitchell); Newark (Soc); Staten
Island V, VI, VII (Ds); Elizabeth VI, 20-VII, 30 (Bz); Camden, Mer-
chantville VII, VIII (Carney); Gloucester (Aaron). Local and no-
where common.
P. verna W.H. Edw. Hopatcong, Ft. Lee Dist. VI, VII in meadows (Pm);
Westmont VII, 8 (Mitchell); Orange Mts. V, VII (Wdt); Elizabeth
VI, 20—VII, 30 (Bz); Staten Island VI, VII (Ds); 5-mile beach, VI, 23,
VIII, 12 (Haim).
P. metacomet Harr. Throughout the State from June to August, records
ranging from Hopatcong to Cape May.
P. accius Sm.—Abb. June and July (Bt); Salem (Aaron).
P. maculata W. H. Edw. Camden VII, 15,1 ¢ and 1 9 (Carney).
P. panoquin Scudd. Common on the salt marshes from Tuckerton, south
to Cape May, June to September; taken by all collectors.
P. ocola W. H. Edw. Staten Island IX, 1896, once only (Ds); Salem
(Aaron); Camden IX, 1899, common; never seen before (Carney).
P. bimacula Grt. & Rob. Oak Ridge VI, 26, VII, 3 (Shoemaker); Lake-
hurst VI, 27 (Ds).
P. pontiac W. H. Edw. Hopatcong, Snake Hill VI, VII (Bt); Westmont
VII, 4-28 (Mitchell); Staten Island VII, VIII (Ds); Elizabeth VII
(Bz); Jamesburg VII, 4 (Lt); Camden, Merchantville (Carney);
Westville VII, 4 (Sk); Gloucester IX (Lt). |
P. dion. W. H. Edw. Brookville VII, Lakehurst VII, 29 (Ds); Brown’s
Mills IX, 15 (Dke); Anglesea VII (div).
P. vitellius Fab. Rare near New York (Bt); Jamesburg VII, 30 (Ds);
Westville VII, 10 (Lt); east bank of Delaware Bay near Maurice
River (Aaron).
P. aaroni Sk. Common on the salt marshes from Tuckerton south to Cape
May, on Convolvulus VI and VIII; recorded by all collectors.
P. arogos Bd. Lec. Brookville VII, Lakehurst VIII, 30 (Ds); Brown’s
Mills VII, 21 (Dke).
P. fusca Grt. & Rob. Orange Mts. IX (Wdt); Elizabeth VI (Bz); Staten
Island VI, Sandy Hook, Tuckerton IX, 2 (Ds); Jamesburg VI, 22 (Ds),
VII, 4 (Sk); Camden VI, 18 (Sk); 5-mile beach VI, 9, VIII, IX (div).
P. hianna Scudd. Iona, Brown’s Mills V, 27 (Dke).
P. viator W. H. Edw. Hopatcong (Pm); Snake Hill, Newark VII (Bt);
Homestead VII (Kr); Elizabeth VII (Bz); Staten Island, VII, 17-31,
not uncommon at the edge of salt meadow (Ds); Middlesex Co.
(Hulst); Cape May (Aaron).
THE INSECTS OF NEW JERSEY. 422
AMBLYSCIRTES Speyer.
A. vialis W. H. Edw. Newfoundland V, 29, Lakehurst V, 20, VI, 4 (Ds);
Westville V (Sk); Clementon V, 16 (div).
A. samoset Scudd. Not yet actually taken; but almost sure to be found.
PYRGUS Westw.
P. tessellata Scudd. Throughout the State, seasonally common, VIII
and [X. The larva on mallow, “Althea,” “Abutilon” and “Sidus.”
P. centaureze Ramb. Westmont IV, 30-V, 19 (Mitchell); Paterson IV,
25-V, 14 (Gr); Little Falls throughout May (div); Iona IV, 30 (Sk).
NISONIADES Speyer.
N. brizo Bd.—Lec. More or less common throvghout the State, April to
June, recorded by all collectors. There is one record at Clementon
X, 5 (Sk), and Mr. Davis adds that the species occurs on the more
barren hills and sandy districts. Larvee on oak and “‘Cynoglossum.”
N. icelus Lint. Del. Water Gap (Aaron); Ft. Lee, Plainfield V, VI (Bt);
Orange Mts. V, 1-VI, 15 (Bz); Jersey City VII (Kr); Staten Island V
(Ds). The larva on aspen, willow and witch hazel.
N. lucilius Lint. Greenwood Lake, Orange Mts. V, VI (Bt); Paterson
IV, 19-V, 7 (Gr). The larva on “Aquilegia,’ “Chenopodium” (Bt),
willow and poplar (Dyar).
N. persius Scudd. Westmont VIII, 6 (Mitchell); Greenwood Lake and
elsewhere in N. J., V, VI (Bt); Orange Mts. V-VII (Bz); Staten
Island V-IX (Ds); So. Orange, Camden VII (Bwl); Westville IV, 9
(Sk). The larva on willow and poplar.
N. martialis Scudd. Westmont VII, 4 (Mitchell); Sparta, Normannock
VII, Staten Island V, 3 (Ds); Paterson VII, 27 (Gr); Eagle Rock VI
(Bz); Laurel Springs IV, 29 (Hoyer); Woodbury IX, 5 (Sk); New
Jersey V, VI and VII, VIII, two broods (Bt). The larva on red-root
and wild indigo. The “ausonius” Lint. of the last edition is an un-
dersized example of this species. .
N. juvenalis Fab. Throughout the State, more or less commonly, May
to September. Two broods; larva on wild beans and other legumes
as well as on oak.
N. petronius Lint. Orange Mts. VII, VIII (Bz); Woodbury IV, V, James-
burg VII, 4, Atco IX, 4 (Sk).
“N. horatius” Scudd. and “N. terentius’” Scudd, included on published
faunal maps, have not been actually taken and are of doubtful occurrence.
PHOLISORA Speyer.
P. catullus Fab. Common throughout the State, May to September. It
is two-brooded, the larva on “Amaranthus” and “Chenopodium.”
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EUDAMUS Swains.
. pylades Scudd. Quite generally distributed, from late May to mid-
August; the larva on clover and “Lespedeza.”
E. bathyllus Sm. Abb. Common locally throughout the State, May to
September; the larva on “‘Lespedeza,”’ wild bean and other legumes.
E. lycidas Sm. Abb. Throughout the State, locally common, May to
July. Larva on “Desmodium” and legumes in general.
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E. cellus Bd. Lec. Taken rarely near Newark; the larva on Convolvu-
lus.
E. tityrus Fab. Throughout the State, May to September, not rarely.
The larva on locust and other legumes.
E. proteus Linn. Newark (Soc); 5-mile beach (Haim); Cape May
(Aaron); occasional specimens only. The larva on wild bean and
other legumes.
Super-family SPHINGOIDEA.
These are the “hawk-moths,” so called from their rapid darting flight,
and habit of remaining poised in the air for a time, in front of a flower.
They are usually crepuscular, flying in the early twilight, hovering over
deep flowers like petunia or evening primrose, into which they extend
their long flexible tongue to reach the nectar at the base; but some
species fly in the bright sun of mid-day. They are of moderate or large
size, robust build, with usually pointed wings, conic abdomen, and an-
tenne that are fusiform, prismatic and with a short, recurved tip. In
some species the tongue is nearly six inches in length when fully un-
coiléd, but in others it disappears completely.
The larve are as characteristic as the adults, and most of them have
a curved horn on the dorsal segment of the end segment, or, in place of
it, a polished, eye-like spot. They lock formidable, but are actually
harmless, and it is from their habit of sometimes resting with head and
anterior segments elevated, that they get their “sphinx” appellation.
A few of the species are of economic importance, but as a rule they
are kept in check by their parasites and other natural enemies. All of
the caterpillars are susceptible to arsenical poisoning.
Family SPHINGIDA:.
Sub-family MACROGLOSSIN A.
These are the “humming-bird” hawk-moths, in which the wings are
partly transparent, the colors are metallic bronze or brown and yellow,
and the abdomen has lateral and terminal flattened tuftings. They fly in
the bright sunlight about flowers, favoring lilacs while these are in
bloom, and are often mistaken for true humming birds.
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THE INSECTS OF NEW JERSEY. A25
HEMARIS Dalim.
H. diffinis Bdv. Throughout the State, not rare; the larva on “Apocy-
num” and ‘“Symphoricarpus.” The forms listed as “tenuis” Grt., and
“axillaris” Grt. & Rob., are now generally regarded as varieties of
this species. They seem rather more frequently met with in the
northern half of the State.
H. gracilis Grt. & Rob. Hopatcong (Pm); Lakewood (Bt); Brown’s
Mills V, 27 (Dke).
H. thysbe Fab. Generally distributed and not uncommon from May to
August; the larva on “Viburnum,” sheepberry, honeysuckle and snow-
berry. The varieties “ruficaudis’”’ Kirby (which replaces “uniformis”
Grt. & Rob.) and “floridensis” Grt. & Rob., are somewhat less abund-
ant than the type form; but equally widespread. Mr. Beutenmuller
records that he has never raised the “thysbe” form from “uniformis”
larva, and Mr. Davis records “uniformis” in May and June only,
while “thysbe” is taken in July and August only.
Sub-family CHa@ROCAMPINZ.
A considerable proportion of the members of this sub-family feed
in the caterpillar stage upon the vine or plants allied to it, and some are
more or less injurious.
AELLOPOS Hbn.
A. tantalus Linn. A southern species, which sometimes occurs along
the coast.
TRIPTOGON Men.
T. lugubris Linn. (Enyo) Also a visitor from the South; Bergen Point,
IX, 24 (Wrms), and has been taken at electric lights at Long Branch
and Asbury Park.
AMPHION Hbn.
A. nessus Cram. Throughout the State in May and June and locally
common on flowers; at Anglesea on blue flag (Lt). The larva feeds
on grape, Virginia creeper, “Fuchsia” and “Epilobium.”
SPHECODINA Blanch.
S. abbotii Swains. Not uncommon, locally, May to July, throughout the
State. Mr. Brehme records eggs from May 5, larve to July 5. Food
planis are grape and Virginia creeper, and the ugly dull brown larva
is quite familiar to collectors wherever these plants occur.
DEIDAMIA Clem.
D. inscripta Clem. Generally distributed; but rarely abundant. The
adult is seldom taken; but larve may be locally plentiful on grape
and Virginia creeper. Flies in June.
DEILEPHILA Ochs.
D. gallii Rott. Newark (Soc); Hudson Co. VIII (Kr); Caldwell (Cr);
Passaic Co. VIII, 2 (Wrms); seems to be confined to the northern
sections of the State and not really common anywhere. The larva
on grape and Epilobium.
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D. lineata Fab. Common throughout the State, July to November about
flowers in the early dusk. The larva feeds on a great variety of
plants, including many of economic importance; but is most usually
found on purslane; yet never in sufficient numbers to do the slightest
injury to the crop of that omnipresent weed.
THERETRA Hba.
- T. tersa Linn. (Choerocampa) Staten Island on Petunias, V, VI, VIII,
IX (Ds); Newark, V to IX (div); Hudson Co. VIII, on Phlox (Kr);
Caldwell (Cr). Is locally common but is not widely distributed. The
larva on “Bouvardia”’ and buttonwood.
ARGEUS Hpbn.
A. labruscee Linn. An occasional visitor from the south.
PHOLUS Hbn. (PHILAMPELUS Harr.)
P. linnei Grt. & Rob. Greenwood Lake, VIII, 31 (Wrms); occasional
along the coast.
P. vitis Linn. Has been taken by Newark collectors and occurs occa-
sionally along the coast.
P. pandorus Hbn. Throughout the State, June to September, and Mr.
Davis records an example from Staten Island in early November.
The larve feed on grape and Ampelopsis from June to October, eggs
being recorded by Brehme in June and July.
P. achemon Dru. Occurs with the preceding and on the same food
plants. The moths are occasionally attracted to light and the larve
of both species are easily recognizable by the absence of the horn, its
place occupied by an eye-spot, and the retractile head and anterior
segments. These characters are shared with the larve of the next
genus; but the latter are much smaller.
AMPELOPHAGUS Brem. & Gray.
A. choerilus Cram. Common throughout the State from May to August,
two broods being noted. Eggs may be found from May to August
according to Brehme, and the larva feeds from 20 to 30 days on
“Azalea,” “Viburnum,” sheep-berry, sour gum and other plants.
A. myron Cram. Common throughout the State May to August, and
sometimes attracted to light. Eggs are found during the same period
and larve occur on grape and Ampelopsis until early September.
The variety “cnotus’” Hbn. has been taken on 5-mile beach VIII, 2
(Hmb) and occurs in the more southern sections.
A. versicolor Harr. Local, but generally distributed and never common,
May to August. There are two broods, the larva on buttonball (Cepha-
lanthus) and “Nesza verticillata.” Mr. Grossbeck records it at Pat--
erson as late as September 10.
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Sub-family SPHINGINA.
This includes the more typical, gray-powdered hawk-moths, the cater-
pillars of which are all provided with anal horns and often have lateral
oblique stripes. The head and anterior segments of the body are not re-
tractile and none of them occur on grape or “Ampelopsis.”
DILOPHONOTA Burm.
D. ello Linn. A visitor from the South, occasionally taken in some num-
bers by the Newark collectors; Elizabeth VII, 20 (Bz). The larva,
according to Dyar, feeds on “Huphorbia.”
D. alope Dru. Elizabeth IX, 27 (Bz); also a visitor.
PHLEGETHONTIUS Hbn.
P. celeus Hbn. (Protoparce) Throughout the State, VI-IX, rarely com-
mon; this and the following are potato or tomato “worms” in the
larval stage.
P. carolina Linn. With the preceding, but more common. These “horn-
worms,” as the larvee of these two species are often called, feed on
“Solanacee”’ of all kinds and are sometimes decidedly troublesome,
less so on potatoes, which are generally sprayed with Paris green
or bordeaux mixture, than on tomatoes, where these poisons cannot
be satisfactorily or safely applied. In these cases hand picking is
quite generally resorted to with good results, as the insects are quite
readily seen with a little practice, and they are not so very numerous.
The large size of the individual accounts for the amount of injury
rather than the number of examples.
P. rustica Fab. A single specimen taken by myself at Union Hill and
another recorded by Mr. Davis for Staten Island at electric light.
The species is an inhabitant of the State, but extremely rare. The
larva feeds on ‘“‘Chionanthus” and “Jasminium.”
P. cingulata Sm. & Abb. Generally distributed but nowhere abundant.
The larva feeds on morning-glory, sweet-potato and other “Ipomea”’
and “Convolvulus” species until late in fall. Mr. Brehme records a
full-grown example on morning-glory, October 10.
a SPHINX Linn.
S. kalmize Sm. & Abb. Newark Dist. V-VII; Paterson (Gr); Staten Island
VIII (Ds); Palisades, Elizabeth, VI, VIII, IX (Bz); throughout the
State in all probability. Eggs have been found from late June to early
August and larve from June to early September. It feeds on
ash, lilac, laurel and “Chionanthus.”
S. drupiferarum Sm. & Abb. Essex Co., May to August (div); Lake
Hopatcong (Pm); Staten Island VI (Ds); and probably generally dis-
tributed. Eggs are recorded in V and VI (Br) and larve until VIII.
Food plants are lilac, cherry, apple, plum, &c., plum being a favorite
food and sometimes slightly injured.
THE INSECTS OF NEW JERSEY. 429
. gordius Cram. Essex and Union Co. V—VII (div); Hopatcong (Pm);
probably throughout the State and locally not rare. Mr. Brehme
reports eggs V-—VII and larve until frost on huckleberry, bayberry
and birch. Other recorded food plants are ash, apple, privet, &c.
. luscitiosa Clem. Essex Co. V, 20-VI, 20 (div); Passaic VII, 29
(Wrms); Elizabeth V, 20—-VI, 25, second hatch about VIII, 1, no eggs
or larve from these (Bz). Eggs are recorded on willow from V, 16
(Br) to VI, 21 (Wrms); larve until late July.
. chersis Hbn. G. d., V—VIII, local and nowhere common. Eggs are
found VII, 22-VIII, 11 and larve from VII, 15-X, 2 (Wrms). Food
plants are lilac and ash.
. eremitus Hbn. G. d., and occasionally not rare; the larva in August
on pepper, mountain mint (Br), wild bergamot and Salvia.
. plebeius Fab. Essex Co. VI (div); Hoboken VIII (Kr); Elizabeth VII
(Bz); Staten Island V—-VII; and probably g. d. The larve feed on the
trumpet vine (Tecoma radicans), “Bignonia” and “Passifiora.”’
DOLBA WIk.
. hylzeus Dru. Throughout the State, but local. Hssex Co. VI-VIII
(div); Woodbridge VI (Wrms); Paterson (Gr); Lakehurst VI, 16 (Ds).
Eggs VI, VII, larve up to VIII, 17 (div). Feeds on black alder, sweet
fern and “Prinos’”’; larva feeds very fast and reaches its full growth in
20 days (Br).
CHLAENOGRAMMA Sm.
. jasminearum Bdv. Hasbrouck Hts. (Wrms); Hewitt VII (Ds); Essex;
Co. (div).
CERATOMIA Harr.
. amyntor Hbn. Throughout the State VI and VII. Mr. Brehme reports
eggs VI and VII and larve until October on elm, linden and birch.
The caterpillars differ from all the other Sphinges by having four
little thoracic horns.
. undulosa Wlk. Generally distributed and not rare. Hssex Co. V—-VIII
(div); Elizabeth VI-VIII (Bz); Staten Island V—VIII (Ds): Lake
Hopatcong (Pm); Gloucester (Lt); 5-mile beach VI (Haim). Eggs
VI and VII, larve until VIII (Br), on lilac, privet, ash and locust.
. catalpze Bdv. Throughout the State, wherever the Catalpa occurs.
Since 1900 this species has invaded the State from the South, spread-
ing first along the Delaware and gradually extending until it has
reached all parts of the State. The larve are gaudy black and yellow
and feed in colonies, sometimes sufficient to defoliate a large tree in
a few days. In nurseries great injury has been done, and active
measures are necessary to kill them off. There are two broods. and
larve occur from July until September. Adults are found in May
ied
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and June and again in July and August. Arsenites promptly applied
are entirely effective.
LAPARA WIk. (ELLEMA Clem.)
L. bombycoides Wlk. (harrisii Clem.) Rare, but g. d., the larva on
pine. Lakehurst VII, 28 (Ds); Brown’s Mills, Jn (Dke).
L. coniferarum Sm. & Abb. Equally rare, g. d., and also a pine feeder.
Lakehurst VII, 17 (Bz).
Family SMERINTHIDZ.
In this family the tongue is short or entirely absent, the head is small,
the antenne are more tufted and sometimes pectinated, the wings an-
gulated, dentate or scalloped and the entire habitus more Bombycid.
MARUMBA Moore. (TRIPTOGON Brem.)-
M. modesta Harr. Quite generally distributed, but rare; the larva on
poplar and willow. Essex County VI (div); Hackensack (Gr), larve —
VIII, 22, IX, 3, Staten Island VII (Ds). The moth sometimes comes
to light, as do others of this family.
SMERINTHUS Latr.
S. jamaicensis Dru. Elizabeth (Bz).
var. geminatus Say. Essex Co. V—VIII (div); Hopatcong (Pm); Staten
Island VI-VIII (Ds), and g. d. throughout the State. Mr. Brehme
finds eggs V and VI and larvee until VIII on willow and poplar; other
food plants are elm, apple, cherry, plum and ash.
PAONIAS Hbn.
P. exceecatus Sm. & Abb. Throughout the State, quite commonly, June
to September; larvze, which grow very slowly, until October. Food
plants include the “Rosacese” and a large number of shade and
forest trees. :
P. myops Sm. & Abb. Hopatcong (Pm); Essex Co. VII (div); Staten
Island VI. Apparently local, but probably found throughout the
State. Larvee on wild and cultivated cherry until November (Br).
P. astylus Dru. Hopatcong (Pm); Essex Co. V, VI, VII (div); Ft. Lee
(Dyar); Newfoundland VII, Jamesburg VII, 1 (J1), probably through-
out the State where the food plant occurs. Eggs VI-VIII on huckle-
berry and dangleberry (Br); larve until frost.
CRESSONIA Grt. & Rob.
C. juglandis Sm. & Abb. G. d. and sometimes rather abundant. Essex
Co. V, VI (div); Staten Island VI (Ds); Ft. Lee, Hopatcong (Bt).
Eggs V-VIII, larve until X (Br) on hickory and walnut. Other food
plants are ironwood and wild cherry. The larva is known as the
“squeaking Sphinx” (Dyar).
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Super-family SATURNOIDEA.
These are all large moths, and among them are our American silk
spinners. They are heavy-bodied, clumsy species as a rule, with small
retracted heads, mouth parts so aborted as to be unfit for feeding and
body densely clothed with scales and hair.
There are three families: The “Saturniide” are the largest of the
species, expanding up to six inches or more, the wings are large and
broad, with usually a transparent discal spot, and the antenne are
pectinated to the tip, with two long branches on each side of each joint.
The caterpillars are all silk spinners and form a large, dense cocoon, in
which the pupal stage is passed.
The “Ceratocampide” are quite different in appearance. They have
narrower wings, pointed at the apex, there are no hyaline spots, and the
antenne have the pectinations shorter, confined to the basal half; but
still two branches on each side of each joint.. The caterpillars are fur-
nished with horns or other processes, and some of them are very large
and formidable in appearance. None of them are silk spinners, and the
pups are formed under ground.
The “Hemileucide” are represented by a single species only, black
with a partly transparent central band on the wings, the antenne pec-
tinated, with very short joints and single branches on each side of each
joint. The caterpillars are set with bristly spines and form a cocoon.
Several of the larve of this series feed on cultivated plants and
orchard trees, but none are really injurious. Their large size makes
them easily visible, and hand-picking is usually the best method of get-
ting rid of them. The species of “‘Anisota” sometimes become tempo-
rarily abundant in oak woods and may strip considerable areas, but they
do no permanent harm.
Family SATURNIID/.
There has been some shifting of generic names in this family, but the
species are unchanged, and the changes are so obvious that the syno-
nyms are not giten.
PHILOSAMIA Grt.
P. cynthia Dru. Common near Jersey City and for some distance in its
vicinity. Also taken at Paterson, at Trenton and near Philadelphia,
but has not reached New Brunswick nor any of the cities or towns
remote from the larger centres of population. Mr. Davis records it
from Staten Island, and it is quite possible that it has a foothold at
other points near the coast. It is an importation from China, and
has never really established itself in the country at large. The
caterpillar feeds chiefly upon the “Ailanthus,” or “tree of heaven,”
sometimes known as “tallow-tree” from its odor when in bloom, and
there are two annual broods, the winter being passed in the pupal
stage.
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SAMIA Hbn.
S. cecropia Linn. Occurs throughout the State June to August, and is
by no means rare, although the adult is not often seen. The larve
feed on most orchard and shade trees, and also on grape and other
small fruits, sometimes devouring considerable foliage, and yet never
abundant enough to do any material injury. The cocoons pass the
winter attached to twigs or some other support, and there is only
one brood.
CALLOSAMIA Pack.
C. promethea Dru. Common throughout the State June to August, and
has two broods. The larva feeds chiefly on sassafras, but also on a
large variety of other shrubs as well as fruit and shade trees. The
cocoon is fastened to the twigs and remains suspended during the
winter.
C. angulifera Wlk. Also quite generally distributed and two-brooded;
but decidedly rare. Has been recorded from May to August, the
larva feeding on tulip (Liriodendron), sassafras and wild cherry.
The cocoons are not attached to the twigs and are found on the
ground beneath the trees upon which the caterpillars have fed.
ACTIAS Leach.
A. luna Linn. Throughout the State, and locally not rare. It occurs
from June to September, is two-brooded, and the caterpillars feed
on walnut, sweet gum, birch and other forest trees. The cocoons
are not fastened to the trees and winter on the ground.
TELEA Hbn.
T. polyphemus Cram. Throughout the State, June to August, the larva
on most forest and shade trees. This is known as “the American
silkworm,’ and while by no means rare, is never plentiful enough
to do conspicuous injury. The cocoons drop to the ground and spend
the winter on the surface; there is also a midsummer brood.
HYPERCHIRIA Hbn.
H. io Fab. Common throughout the State, June to August, the larve
on a large list of food plants. The caterpillar is a very spiny affair,
and if carelessly handled produces nettling. There is only one brood.
Family CERATOCAMPIDZ.
EACLES Hbn.
E. imperialis Dru. Throughout the State VI-VIII, sometimes not un-
commonly. The variety “didyma’’ DeB., less frequently, and speci-
fically reported from Mt. Holly and 5-mile beach. The caterpillars
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feed on a large variety of forest trees, including many conifers, and
are sometimes found as late as mid-September.
CITHERONIA Hbn.
C. regalis Fab. Generally distributed, usually rare, June to August.
The formidable looking larva, which has been called the “hickory
horned devil,’ feeds on hickory, walnut, butternut, ash, persimmon,
sweet gum and other. trees; examples occurring until late Septem-
ber.
ADELOCEPHALA H. S.
A. bicolor Harr. Lake Hopatcong (Pm); a single example on the beach
near Sandy Hook, some years ago. The fact that it has not been
taken since by the many collectors who hav® scoured the State raises
a doubt as to the correctness of the identifications. The larva is
reported as feeding on “Gleditschia.”
ANISOTA Hbn.
A, stigma Fab. Reported from all sections of the State in July and
August and sometimes rather common. The caterpillar feeds on
oak, hazel and chestnut, and is found until mid-September.
A. senatoria Sm. & Abb. Occurs from June to August throughout the
State. The larva is the common “oak-worm,” which is sometimes
locally abundant and destructive. I have seen acres of oak scrub
almost defoliated in South Jersey, and occasionally larger trees are
badly eaten; but no permanent injury is caused, and the natural
enemies of the species speedily regain control.
A. virginiensis Dru. Also
quite generally dis-
tributed but much less
common than the pre-
ceding. Flies in June
and July, and _ the
larva is also an oak
feeder.
DRYOCAMPA Harr.
D. rubicunda Fab. Occurs
throughout the State,
but is somewhat local
and rarely abundant,
trom, May to July.
The caterpillars are
sometimes quite num-
erous on soft maple, Fig. 178.—Dryocampa rubicunda a. larva: b pupa;
and more rarely feed c, female adult.
on oak.
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Family HEMILEUCIDA.
HEMILEUCA WIk.
H. maia Dru. Greenwood Lake (Bt); Normannock, Lakehurst X, 18,
flying in numbers (Ds); Gloucester (Lt); Culver’s Pond, Asbury Park
(Coll). The larve feed on oak in July and August; moths occur in
September and October.
Super-family BOMBYCOIDEA.
Family SYNTOMIDA.
g
A small series of rather slightly built moths, small or of moderate size,
black and yellow in color, with functional mouth paris, pectinated an-
tennz in the male, and rather long, slender abdomen. The structural
characters for the family are chiefly found in the venation of the hind
wings, and none of the members are at all injurious.
LYCOMORPHA Harr.
L. pholus Dru. Hopatcong (Pm); Normannock VIII, 27, Staten Island
in midsummer (Ds); Plainfield VI, 27 (Gr); locally not rare on golden
rod in August, in the northern part of the State. Larveze on lichens
(Bt), growing on stone fences (Dyar).
SCEPSIS WIk.
S. fulvicollis Hbn. Paterson VI, 26, VIII, 4 (Gr); Orange Mts. and
Newark Dist. VII-IX (div); Staten Island VI-IX (Ds); Camden Co.
IX (Lt); 5-mile beach (Haim); quite generally distributed and locally
not rare; the larva on grass. ; i
CTENUCHA Kirby.
C. virginica Charp. Found on Spireea and other flowers, July to Septem-
ber; more common in the northern part of the State.
Family LITHOSIID..
These are small, slender moths with narrow fore and broad hind wings,
the antennze and palpi slender, the mouth parts well developed and
functional. They differ from the “Arctiide, which they otherwise resemble
in structure, by the lack of ocelli or simple eyes. The larve are covered
with tufts of short, stiff hair, feed mostly on lichens and are not injurious.
CRAMBIDIA Pack.
C. pallida Pack. Rare near New York, VIII (Bt); Newark (Wdt); 5-mile
beach VIII, 20-IX, 3 (div); attracted to light.
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C. cephalica G. & R. Bamber IX, 1, Lucaston IX, 8, Brown’s Mills VI, 24,
VIII, 4, IX, 8 (Dke).
HYPOPREPIA Hbn.
H. miniata Kirby. Andover VIII (Kr); Hopatcong (Pm); Newark (Wdt);
5-mile beach V, 28, VIII-IX, 11 (div).
H. fucosa Hbn. Occurs throughout the State in July and August, and
specifically reported from Sparta (Ds), Paterson (Gr), Lakehurst
(Ds), and 5-mile beach (div). I have beaten it from pines, have
stirred it up in mossy meadows, and have taken it at light. Larva on
mosses and lichens on trees (Bt) and has been beaten from red cedar
at Paterson VI, 28 (Gr).
ILLICE Wik. (CISTHENE WIk.)
I. subjecta Wlk. Anglesea VII, 15—-VIII, 21 (div) ; the larve on lichens
(Bt).
CLEMENSIA Pack.
C. albata Pack. Newark, rare; flies in June.
Family NOLIDA.
Small, rather slight, broad-winged moths, in general resembling the
“Lithosians,”’ but usually with ashen gray colors and streaky, dentate
black markings. The larve also resemble those of the other family, but
have the anterior pair of abdominal feet aborted.
CELAMA WIk.
C. pustulata Wlk. (Argyrophyes) Basking Ridge VI, 8 (Bwl); Elizabeth
VII, 26 (Bz); New Brunswick, rare at light, in June.
C. cilicoides Grt. (Argyrophyes) ‘Atlantic States’ (Dyar), and I have
seen New Jersey specimens.
C. triquetrana Fitch. (trinotata Wlk.) Greenwood Lake V (Bt); Boon-
ton VIII (Wdt); Newark and Orange Mt. Dist. IV, V, VII, VIII (div),
larva on hemlock and witch hazel; Staten Island V, VIII (Ds); New
Brunswick (Coll); Westville (Lt).
NOLA Leach.
N. clethraee Dyar. Larva feeds on “Clethra alnifolia’ and the species is
quite certain to be found with us.
N. ovilla Grt. Preakness Mt. V, 5 (Bwl); Ft. Lee, V, VI, the larva on
oak (Bt); Orange Mts. and Newark Dist. V, VI (div); Jersey City Hts.
V, 8 (Sb); New Brunswick IV, Jamesburg IV (Coll), VII, 4 (Haim);
Lakehurst V, 28 (Gr); Clementon V, 7 (Haim); Brown’s Mills V, 13,
29 (Dke).
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RCESELIA Hbn.
R. minuscula Zell. Plainfield VI, 29 (Gr).
var. phylla Dyar. Gloucester Co. V, 29 (Haim).
NIGETIA WIk. (NOLA.)
N. formosalis Wlk. (melanopa Zell.) Newark, New Brunswick.
Family NYCTEOLIDAL.
Obscurely marked, gray species; in appearance and wing form much
like some of the Tortricids or “bell-moths,” but with the structural char-
acters mainly those of the Lithosians.
SARROTHRIPA Curt.
S. revayana Scop., var. lintneriana Spey. Guttenberg VII, 3 (Wrms);
Newark VII (Soc); Elizabeth VII, 30 (Bz); the larva on willow and
poplar. The species is not at all rare, and probably occurs through-
out the State.
Family ARCTIID/.
The adults are known as “tiger moths” from their bright stripings, the
larve as “woolly bears” from the shaggy clothing of hair with which many
of them are covered. The moths are stoutly built, of moderate or small
size, with a broad head on which ocelli or simple eyes are always present,
rather small palpi and a functional tongue. The antenne vary, but are
often pectinated in the male, and most of the species are rather closely
sealed.
The larve are general feeders in most cases, but as a whole prefer low
plants, plantain being an all but universal food. A few species are trouble-
some in the garden, but may be controlled by hand picking or a resort
to arsenate of lead. Others, like the ‘fall web-worm,” feed on trees and
may become serious pests. Most of them spin a little silk and make a
cocoon in which to pass the pupal stage. As the silk is too scant to do
this properly, they add to it the hair with which they are covered. This
hair, to facilitate such a felting process, is furnished with little spurs and
branches which break off readily. The caterpillars should be carefully
handled therefore, because these little barbs forced into a sensitive skin
may set up an intense irritation resulting in blotches or swellings like a
nettle rash.
EUBAPHE Hbn.
E. leeta Guer. Forked River Mt. VII, 8 (DkKe); in dry woods in June (Bt).
Fig. 179.
Fig. 179.—The fall web worm, Hyphan-
tria cunea: a, b, c, varieties of larva; d, e,
pupe; f, moth of the normal white form.
Fig. r80.—Varieties in wing markings of
Hyphantria cunea.
Fig. 181.—Female Hyphantria ovipositing
on under side of leaf; b, a little group of
eggs, enlarged.
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438 REPORT OF NEW JERSEY STATE MUSEUM.
E. opella Grt. Greenwood Lake, larve hiding by day in the dead leaves
of oak woods (Dyar); Lake Hopatcong (Pm); Ft. Lee VI, 20 (Dke);
Jamesburg VII, 4 (Lt); Lakehurst VII (Ds). The form “nigricans”
Reak., is reported from Plainfield in early July (Bz).
E. immaculata Reak. Paterson VI, 1-11 (Gr); throughout the northern
part of the State; in dry places in overgrown fields (Bt).
E. aurantiaca Hbn. Throughout the State VI-IX, in dry, overgrown
fields. The larve are general feeders; Mr. Grossbeck has found
them under stones in April, at Paterson, fed them on plantain, had
pupe V, 20 and adults VI, 1-6. Four varieties, “rubicundaria” Hbn.,
“ferruginosa”’ WI1k., “brevicornis” WIk., and “quinaria” Grt., are based
on the amount of black margin of secondaries, or the number of white
spots on the primaries. They seem to be more or less local, and only
one form may occur in one place, but on the other hand two or three
of them may be found at the same place on the same day.
UTETHEISA Hbn.
U. bella Linn. Common, late August to early October in low meadows
along the coast, and locally inland, throughout the State. The larva
feeds on cherry, elm, ‘“Myrica,”’ “Crotalaria,” “‘Lespedeza,” &c.
var. hybrida Butler. Has the bands of primaries incomplete, the sec-
ondaries red. Paterson VIII, 7 (Gr) and generally, with the type.
var. terminalis N. & D. Secondaries white. Occurs occasionally.
var. nova N. & D. The pink is replaced by bright yellow. Little Falls
VIII, 7, 3 specimens (Gr).
U. ornatrix Linn. Taken at Philadelphia and probably occurs in New
Jersey.
HAPLOA Hbn.
H. clymene Brown. Lake Hopatcong VIII, 15 (Gr); Andover VIII (Kr);
Ft. Lee (Bt); Staten Island VII, VIII (Ds); Newark (Soc); 5-mile
beach VII, 14-22 (Haim).
H. lecontei Guer. Occurs locally throughout the State in one or the other
of its forms. ‘“Lecontei’’ Guer. is the completely marked form, and
that is rare, as is also the immaculate form “vestalis’” Pack. “Con-
finis’” Wl1k., in which only the oblique band is complete, and “mili-
taris’” Harr., in which even that is broken, are the more abundant
types.
The larve of all the species are more or less general feeders and
hibernate in the partly grown condition.
H. confusa Lyman. Fort Lee VII (Erb).
H. triangularis Sm. Locai, near Newark (Ang), VI, 12-30 (Bz); Has-
brouck Heights (Wrms).
H. contigua Wlk. Sparta VII (Ds); Plainfield VII, 1-15 (Bz); Newark.
THE INSECTS OF NEW JERSEY. A39
ECPANTHERIA Hbn.
E. deflorata Fab. Paterson (Gr); Ft. Lee VI (div); Newark (Soc);
Staten Island (Ds); Woodbury VI, 18 (Kp). Quite generally distrib-
uted; but not common; the larva on willow, locust, and also plantago
and other low plants. This is the “ocularia-scribonia”’ of the previous
edition.
ESTIGMENE Hbn.
E. acrzeea Dru. Common throughout the State, but especially so along
the coast, May to September. The larva is a general feeder, and
from its occasional presence in enormous numbers on salt marshes
is known as the salt marsh caterpillar.
E. antigone Strck. Lake Hopatcong (Pm); Ft. Lee (Bt); Newark VI, 24
(Sb); Elizabeth, VII (Bz); Staten Island (Ds). The larva is a gen-
eral feeder (Dyar), and often bores into the stems of large mush-
rooms.
HYPHANTRIA Hart.
H. cunea Dru. Common throughout the State. The larva is the “fall
web-worm,’” which in the late summer makes conspicuous nests or
webs on a large variety of shade and orchard trees. There are two
broods, the first in June and little noticed, the second in September.
Spraying the foliage around the nests with arsenites as soon as they
are noticed will serve to clean them out.
DIACRISIA Hbn. (SPILOSOMA Steph.)
Fig. 182.—Spilosoma virginica: a larva; b, pupa; c, adult.
D. virginica Fab. Common throughout the State. The larva is the
common white, yellow or reddish woolly caterpillar so. often seen in
gardens and feeding on all kinds of vegetables. There are two
broods, and adults occur from May throughout the summer.
D. latipennis Stretch. Not rare locally (Wdt); Elizabeth V, 20—VI, 20
(Bz); Staten Island V, VI (Ds). In swampy meadows; the larva on
Jack-in-the-pulpit, touch-me-not, plantago, other low plants and wild
cherry (Bt).
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440 REPORT OF NEW JERSEY STATE MUSEUM.
A.
A.
A.
A.
A.
ISIA WIk. (PYRRHARCTIA Pack.)
isabella S. & A. Common
throughout the State, April
to August. The woolly lar-
va is often seen late in fall
crawling about, seeking
shelter for hibernation, and
is readily known by the
black extremities and
brown middle. There are Cc
two broods, and almost
anything serves as_ food
plant.
PHRAGMATOBIA Steph.
fuliginosa Linn. lLake Ho-
patcong (Pm); Paterson = if
VII, 10 (Gr); Chester VIII, ’
6 (Dn); Newark Dist. (div): Fig. 183.—Isia isabella: a, larva; b, pupa in
cocoon; c, female moth.
Jersey City VI, at light
(Kr); Anglesea (div). The ‘
larva feeds on golden rod, skunk cabbage, iron weed and other
plants.
APANTESIS WIk. (ARCTIA Schr.)
. virgo Linn. Hopateong (div); Chester (Dn); Newark Dist. (div);
5-mile beach VIII, 24 (Haim). Probably throughout the State, but
rare; the larva on plantain, lettuce and other low plants.
. virguncula Kirby. Hopatcong (Pm); Newark (Soc). Probably
throughout north Jersey; but everywhere rare.
michabo Grt. New Brunswick, in July, at light.
parthenice Kirby. Hopatcong (Pm); Newark (Soc).
oithona Strck., var. rectilinea French. New Jersey, without definite
locality (Wrms).
anna Grt. Greenwood Lake (Dyar); Woodbury MIL 18 (Kp).
var. persephone Grt. Newark (Wdt); near New York City (Bt). Both
species and variety is decidedly rare.
arge Dru. Throughout the State from Sussex to Cape May County itt
every month from April to August. Mr. Grossbeck reports eggs at
Paterson V, 4, larva from V, 18—-VI, 20. It feeds on grass, plantago,
Chenopodium Polygonum and other low plants.
A. phyilira Dru. Plainfield V, 18 (Gr); Newark Dist. (div); Woodbury
VI, 8 (Kp). Not at all common, and, with it, the variety “‘figurata’”’
Dru. is also found. The larva is a general feeder.
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A. nais Dru. Throughout the State, May to September. The larva is a
general feeder on low plants, and has been taken in Paterson (Gr),
May 10-19.
A. vittata Fabr. Elizabeth VIII, 24 (Bz); 5-mile beach VI, and through-
out the State generally with the preceding.
A. phalerata Harr. Plainfield V, 19 (Gr); 5-mile beach VIII, 3 (Haim), :
and in general with the two preceding. The three species last cited ;
commonly fly together and are almost equally abundant. With flown
specimens there is sometimes a question of identity; with good hred
material at hand the differences are obvious.
AMMALO WIk.
A. tenera Hbn. (Cycnia) Paterson VI, 15, VIII, 25 (Gr), to 5-mile beach.
VIII. 22 (Haim); and quite common throughout the State. The larva
on dog-bane.
A. eglenensis Clem. (Cycnia) Paterson V, 27, larve VII, 31 and IX, 11
(Gr); Ft. Lee (Bt); Newark (Soc); Staten Island VI (Ds). Feeds
on milkweed and is two-brooded.
EUCHAETIAS Lyman.
E. egle Dru. (Cycnia) Common all over the State; two-brooded; the
curiously tufted larva on milkweed; flies in June and again late July
and August.
E. oregonensis Stretch. Still to be discovered in the State.
PYGARCTIA Grt.
P. abdominalis Grt. Lakehurst, V, 29, VI, 13 (Ds); 2 specimens only.
HALISIDOTA Hbn.
aE
. tessellaris S. & A. Common throughout the State. The larva is a
general feeder, often a nuisance on shade trees in cities, sometimes
troublesome in gardens and frequently found on fruit trees, on which
it does no serious harm.
H. maculata Harr. This is said to be rare near New York City (Bt), but
becomes more common northwardly. The larva feeds on willow, oak
and poplar.
H. caryze Harr. Throughout the State. The larva occurs with that of
“tessellaris” and has much the same habits; it may be found as late as
October.
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Family AGARISTID/,
Medium sized moths, with black, contrastingly white spotted or red-
banded wings, the antenne slender, of equal thickness throughout or
somewhat enlarged toward the tip. The caterpillars are curiously banded
with red, brown and gray and feed on grape.
ALYPIA Hbn.
A. octomaculata Fab. Common in
cities and large towns in June
and July. The larva feeds on
grape and ‘is sometimes destruc-
tive on garden vines, but rarely
occurs in the open country, where
it also feeds on Virginia creeper.
It succumbs readily to any of the
arsenites. There is considerable
variation and some of the forms
bear a deceptive resemblance to
the western “langtonii.”’
PSYCHOMORPHA Harr. Fig. 184.—Alypia octomaculata; a, larva;
b, an enlarged segment;
c, adult.
3
P. epimensis Dru. Hopatcong (Bt);
Paterson IV, 25 (Gr); Newark
(Soc); Elizabeth, Plainfield, IV, larva on wild grape only (Bz); Staten
Island IV (Ds). I have found the larva at Irvington, webbing up the
leaves of grape in June, but never in numbers sufficient to be
injurious. The adults always in June.
Family PANTHEIDZ.
The members of this family resemble the owlet moths, but the thorax is
shorter, More square, and the head is somewhat retracted. They have
similar habits, however, and the larve are not unlike those of some of
the “Acronycta”’ series. The chief characters used in their separation are
found in details of the wing venation. None of the species are injurious,
and none of them are commonly found even by collectors.
PANTHEA Hbn.
P. furcilla Pack. Larva IX, 1, at Little Falls (Gr); Lakehurst IX, 3, one
specimen (Bz); Brown’s Mills VI, 14 (Dke). Feeds on larch and pine.
-DEMAS Steph.
D. propinquilinea Grt. Ramsey VI, 17 (Sleight). The larva on birch,
walnut, maple, oak and beech.
THE INSECTS OF NEW JERSEY. 443
D. flavicornis Sm. Plainfield V, 19 (Gr); Newark in May; Staten Island
(Coll); taken rarely.
CHARADRA WIk.
C. deridens Gn. Plainfield V, 19 (Gr); Newark, V, at light (Wdt), VII,
16 (Bz); the larva makes a nest on leaves of oak (Dyar) and feeds
also on birch and elm.
RAPHIA Hbn.
R. abrupta Grt. Has the same general distribution as “frater’ and should
be found in the State.
R. frater Grt. Paterson V, 20 (Gr); Ft. Lee (Bt); Jersey City VII, VIII
(Sb); Newark, V, VI (Coll); Elizabeth V, VI, VIII (Bz); Staten Island
VI (Ds); the curious larva on poplar and willow.
;
Family NOCTUIDA.
These are the “owlet moths,’ with plump, robust bodies, short, stiff,
triangular primaries and broader secondaries. The antenne are usually
about half the length of the forewings or a little longer, simple, bristled,
or in the males sometimes pectinated. They are rarely seen during the
day and derive their common name from their night-flying habits, the eyes
in some species glowing with a phosphorescent light. During the day they
hide under bark or stones, in crevices of buildings, or wherever else they
can find shelter. Some forms rest openly on tree trunks, stones, or lichen-
covered logs, their colors and markings blending so perfectly with their
surroundings that they are invisible except to the trained eye, but at
night they fly readily and many of them are attracted to light. Others
have a sweet tooth and frequent flowers, or are attracted to lures spread
by the entomologist, such lures consisting of mixtures of molasses, beer
and rum or their equivalents.
The caterpillars vary greatly, many of them being of the type known
Ss “cut-worms” and decidedly injurious. These may be controled by the
bran and arsenic bait which is elsewhere described. The “cut-worms”
are fond of bran, eating it in preference to their normal food, and succumb
to the arsenic it contains. Its use depends on the nature of the crop to
be protected; in corn and potato fields it is usually placed a spoonful to
a hill in the late afternoon.
ACRONYCTA Ochs.
The moths of this genus are generally known as “Dagger moths” be
cause on most of them there are short dagger-like marks, more like the
greek “psi” on the fore wings. The food plants in this genus, when not
Specially credited, are given on the authority of Dr. H. G. Dyar.
A. rubricoma Gn. Paterson VI, 16, 26, larva IX, 1 (Gr): Newark (Wat)
and probably g. d. Caterpillar feeds on hackberry (Celtis).
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444. REPORT OF NEW JERSEY STATE MUSEUM.
A.
americana Harr. Our largest species; occurs throughout the State
and usually common.. Paterson VII, 3 (Gr); Essex Co. V—VII (div):
Staten Island VI, VII; Jersey City VII; New Brunswick (Coll). The
larva occurs from VIII-X (Gr), and feeds on maple, elm, chestnut,
linden, poplar, birch, alder, oak, hickory, ash, sycamore—and prob-
ably others.
. hastulifera Sm. & Abb. Hopatcong (Pm); Newark (Soc): Palisade
Park (Wr); Paterson VII, 17, larva IX, 19 (Gr); Staten Isiand vi
VII, larva on alder (Ds), and probably occurs elsewhere in the State;
larva on alder (div) and maple (Bt).
: dactylina Grt. Chester VII, 30 (Dn); Newark V, VI (div); Elizabeth,
V, VI (Bz); Gloucester VI, 2 (Lt); Staten Island V, VII (Ds). The
larva on alder, birch and willow.
. leporina Linn. No State records as yet; but I still believe it occurs
in New Jersey; the larva on poplar, willow and birch.
. populi Riley. Recorded from Long Island and sure to occur in New
Jersey; flies in May and June; larva on poplar.
. lepusculina Gn. Ranges from New Hampshire to Florida and sure to
occur in New Jersey.
. innotata Gn. Staten Island, V, VII (Ds); Newark district; Elizabeth
VII (Bz); the larva on hickory.
. betulze Riley. Westfield (Keller); Passaic Co., VII, 20—VIII, 10 (Bz);
and probably elsewhere in the State on birch.
. morula Grt. & Rob. New Brunswick, VII; Staten Island, V, VII, Vill
(Ds); the larva on eim, apple and linden.
. interrupta Gn. (occidentalis Grt. & Rob.) Throughout the State.
common V-IX; Newark V-VIII (div); Chester VIII, 9 (Dn); Metuch-
en V, 11, Plainfield V, 18, Paterson VIII, 1-22 (Gr); 5-mile beach
VIII, 2-20 (Haim); Staten Island VII-IX (Ds); the larva on elm,
birch, apple, plum, cherry. ;
. letifica Sm. Plainfield V, 18 (Gr); Crange Mts. VII (Wdt); several
specimens marked only “New Jersey” without date.
. elisabeta Sm. Elizabeth V, VII, VIII (div); Chester VIII, 6 (Dn);
New Brunswick VII, 3 (Gr); larva probably on maple.
. lobelis Gn. Throughout the State IV—-VIII. Paterson, Newark, Jer-
sey City, Elizabeth, New Brunswick, Staten Island, 5-mile beach; the
larva on oak.
. furcifera Gn. Paterson VII, 27, New Brunswick V, 15 (Gr); Newark
VII (Wdt); Elizabeth, V—VIII (Bz); 5-mile beach, V, 20 (Haim); the
larva on wild, fire and choke-cherry.
. hasta Gn. Paterson V, 30, VII, 26, Metuchen V, 11 (Gr); Westside,
Greenville VIII, 5 (Wrms); Elizabeth V—VIII (div); Staten Island IV,
V, VII, VIII (Ds); larva on cherry VI, 26, [X, 19 (Gr).
- Spinigera Gn. Elizabeth IV-VI (Bz); Staten Island (Ds). and un-
doubtedly elsewhere in the State.
THE INSECTS OF NEW JERSEY. 445
. clarescens Gn. (pruni Harr.) Throughout the State VI to IX; the
larva on apple, Mountain ash, wild and cultivated cherry, plum.
. superans Grt. Hopatcong (Pm); Essex Co. (div); Elizabeth IV, 10
(Bz), and probably g. d.; the larva on apple, plum, cherry, birch,
mountain ash, etc.
. lithospila Grt. Newark VI, VIII (Wdt); Hlizabeth V-VIII (div);
Staten Island (Ds); the larva on hickory, oak, chestnut.
. tritona Hbn. Hopatcong (Pm); Staten Island VI, VII (Ds); Lake-
hurst VII, IX (div); Clementon V, 9 (Lt); larva on cranberry, deer-
berry and “Azalea.”
. connecta Grt. Paterson IX, 20 (Gr); Jersey City VII (Kr); Elizabeth
VII, VIII (div); Staten Island VI-—VIII (Ds); the larva on willow.
. funeralis Grt. Elizabeth V, VI (Bz); Forest Hill VII (Bwl); “‘the
ornate caterpillar of this species was found at New Brighton, S. I.,
VIII, 6” (Ds); larva on hickory, birch, elm, apple.
. fragilis Gn. “New Jersey” without other information. The larva on
birch, mountain ash and apple. :
. czesarea Sm. Essex Co. Park V, 20 (Kf); Woodside VI, 6 (Bwl).
. vinnula Grt. Newark VI, VII (div); Elizabeth V, VI, VII (Bz); New
Brunswick VI, VII; Staten Island VI, VII (Ds); the larve on elm.
. grisea Wlk. Newark (Soc); New Brunswick, rare; the larva on
apple, birch, willow, elm and arrow-wood.
. hamamelis Gn. (afflicta Grt.) Woodridge VII, 29 (Wrms); Newark
IX, 9 (div); Elizabeth V-—VIII (Bz); the larva on oak (Dyar) and
Walnut (Bt).
. subochrea Grt. Jersey City at sugar VI (Kr); Newark V, VII (div);
Staten Island (Ds); the larva on witch hazel.
. ovata Grt. Throughout the State from V-VIII; Orange Mts. VI
(Wdt); Newark VI, VII (Bwl); Elizabeth VI, VII (Bz); 5-mile beach
VIII, 4, 27 (Haim); Staten Island VII (Ds); the larva on oak, beech
and chestnut.
» modica WIk. (exilis Grt.) Guttenberg VI, 30 (Wrms); Elizabeth
VI (Bz); New Brunswick VI, VII (Sm); Staten Island VI (Ds); the
larva on oak.
. hesitata Grt. Ramsey VI, 7 (Sleight); Boonton VII (Bwl); Eliza-
beth VI (Bz); 5-mile beach VIII, 4, 27 (Haim); probably throughout
the State and mixed with “ovata” and ‘“inclara’”’; flies from VI-VIII.
. inclara Smith. (hamamelis) Common throughout the State VI-IX
and quite variable. Larva feeds on oak, chestnut, birch.
. increta Morr. Plainfield VII, 5, Newark IV, 25 (Bz); Jamesburg VI,
Staten Island V, VI (Ds).
. retardata Wlk. G.d., and not rare. Essex Co. VIII (div); Paterson
VI, 26, VIII, 30 (Gr); Hlizabeth, V, VI (Bz); New Brunswick VI, VI-
(Coll); Staten Island V-VIII (Ds); Woodbury VI, 8 (Kp); the larva
on maple.
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A.
impleta Wlk. (luteicoma G. & R.) Jersey City VI (Kr); Newark V
(Wdt); Hlizabeth IV, 20—V, 30 (Bz); New Brunswick IX, 9, larva on
sassafras (Gr); Staten Island V, VI (Ds); 5-mile beach VIII, 2
(Haim). The larva is a general feeder on orchard and forest trees.
. sperata Grt. Newark Dist. (div), and probably throughout the State
V-VIII. The larva feeds on poplar and alder.
. noctivaga Grt. Essex Co. V (div); Staten Island V (Ds), and probably
g. d., though rare; larva on poplar and a variety of low plants.
. impressa Wlk. Throughout the State, not rare. Chester (Dn); Hopat-
cong (Pm); Jersey City VI (Kr); Elizabeth IV, VII (Bz); Staten
Island (Ds). The larva feeds on a wide range of orchard and forest
trees and some small fruits, but is not injurious.
. distans Grt. Elizabeth VIII, 15 (Bz); Lakehurst IV (Ds). Usually
confounded with “impressa’”’ and probably occurs with that species.
The larva feeds on poplar, willow, birch and alder.
. xyliniformis Gn. Throughout the State, not rare. Essex Co. VI, VII
(div); Elizabeth IV, VII, VIII (Bz); Chester VII, 8 (Dn); Elizabeth
IV, VI, VIII (Coll); 5-mile beach VII, 25, VIII, 2 (Haim); the larva on
birch and blackberry.
. oblinita Sm. & Abb. Common throughout the State V-VIII. The larva
is a general feeder on orchard and small fruits and also on a variety
of forest trees and other plants, but has never yet been injurious in
this State.
ARSILONCHE Led.
. albovenosa Goeze. Throughout the State, IV-IX, more common along
the coast. Larva on cat-tail VI, 26 at Paterson (Gr), and from late
September to the middle of October they were on parts of the Hack-
ensack meadows in countless numbers. Feeds generally on grasses
and on smart-weed and willow. ;
HARRISIMEMNA Grt.
. trisignata Wlk. Hopatcong (Pm); Chester (Dn); Essex Co (div);
Elizabeth VII (Bz); Staten Island VI, VIII (Ds); and rarely found
throughout the State. It is a bizarre species in all stages; the larva
on lilac, winterberry and huckleberry (Dyar), also on “Cephalanthus
occidentalis” (Bz). ;
CERMA Hbn.
. cora Hbn. Atco, rare (Lt).
POLYGRAMMATA Hbn.
. hebraicum Hbn. Del. Water Gap VII, 12 (Coll); Ramsey VI, 17
(Sleight); Newark (Ang); Woodbury VI, 18, VII, 20 (Kp); 5-mile
beach (Haim).
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tina; 7, Euxoa tessellata; 8, Mamestra trifolti; 9, Xylophasia arctica;
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THE INSECTS OF NEW JERSEY. 447
MICROCOELIA Gn.
. diphtheroides Gn. Hopatcong (Pm); Essex Co. VI, VII (div); Eliza-
beth V, 20-VII, 30 (Bz); Staten Island V—VIII (Ds); New Brunswick
(Coll); 5-mile beach (Haim); and probably throughout the State.
The form “obliterata” Grt. occurs with the type and is the more
common.
BRYOPHILA Tr.
. lepidula Grt. Generally distributed, but rare.
. teratophora H. S. Newark Dist.; New Brunswick. Not really a rare
species, but has not been reported by collectors, and my specimens
have no dates.
CHYTONYX Grt. -
. palliatricula Grt. Staten Island VII (Ds); Anglesea VII (Sm), and
throughout the State in July, rarely. The form with the white dot in
median space is the more common.
MOMA Hbn.
. fallax H. S. Paterson IV, 30 (Gr) V, 10 (Bz); Chester VIII, 19 (Dn);
Hssex Co. V (div); Staten Island V (Ds); Westville, VIII, 19 (Jn);
Lakehurst, VIII, 28 (Gr). The curiously banded larva feeds on
“Viburnum” (Dyar) and on poplar.
BAILEYA Grt. (LEPTINA Gn.)
. dormitans Gn. Newark (Wdt), and probably rare throughout the
State.
. doubledayi Gn. Suffern, N. Y., VII (Bz), and undobtedly occurs this
side of the State line as well.
' ophthalmica Gn. Newark (Soc); Staten Island V, VI (Ds); New
Brunswick (Coll).
CATABENA WIk.
. lineolata Wlk. Chester (Dn); Elizabeth VII, VIII (Bz), feeds on Ver-
bena (Bt).
CRAMBODES Gn.
. talidiformis Gn. Hopatcong (Pm); Ft. Lee (div); Jersey City IX (Sb):
Newark VII (Wdt); Elizabeth VII (Bz); Staten Island VIII (Ds); and
probably throughout the State; the larva on Verbena.
PLATYSENTA Grt.
. vVidens Gn. Jersey City to Cape May VI-IX, in swampy and marsh
lands along shore and inland, sometimes not uncommon.
448 REPORT OF NEW JERSEY STATE MUSEUM.
SENTA Steph.
S. defecta Grt. “New Jersey,’ without definite locality.
BALSA WIk.
B. malana Fitch. Throughout the State V—VIII and recorded by most
collectors. Feeds on apple; “a little green larva dotted with yellow”
(Dyar).
B. tristrigella Wlk. Newark V (Wdt); Woodside VI, 20 (Bwl); Hem-
lock Falls (Sb); Elizabeth VI (Bz), and undoubtedly throughout the
State.
B. labecula Grt. Occurs near New York City, and sure to be found in
New Jersey.
“Triquetrana”’ Fitch referred to this genus in the last edition will be
found in the “‘Nolide.”
ANORTHODES Sm.
A. tarda Gn. (prima Sm.) Newark VIII (Wdt); 5-mile beach VIII, 20
(Haim).
CARADRINA Ochs.
C. multifera WIk. Ramsey IX, 30 (Sleight); Woodbridge VIII, 12
(Wrms); “New Jersey” (Coll).
C. derosa Morr. Described from “New Jersey” and never since found in
or out of the State; probably an exotic.
C. miranda Grt. Recorded from Newark to 5-mile beach, VI-IX, and
surely occurs throughout the State.
PERIGEA Gn.
P. xanthioides Gn. Throughout the State from June to October. —
P. vecors Gn. Recorded from Jersey City to Anglesea, May to Septem-
ber, and occurs throughout the State, not rarely. -
P. epopea. Cram. Hopatcong (Pm); Jersey. City at sugar VII (Ke);
Elizabeth VIII, 9 (Kp); Staten Island VI, IX, X (Ds); 5-mile beach
VIII, 2-27, common (Haim).
OLIGIA Hbn.
O. festivoides Gn. Throughout the State, IV-VIII; comes readily to light
and is recorded by all collectors. :
O. chalcedonia Hbn. Occurs with the preceding; but less abundantly.
O. versicolor Grt. 5-mile beach VIII, 20 (Haim).
O. grata Hbn. Sussex Co. to Anglesea V—X; recorded by all collectors.
HILLIA Grt.
H. crasis H. S. Hopatcong (Pm).
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LUPERINA Bdv.
. passer Gn. Throughout the State V—VIII; recorded by all collectors.
. burgessi Morr. Elizabeth IX, 16 (Kp); Lakehurst IX (div); Cape
May Co., 1 specimen at light (Lt).
XYLOPHASIA Steph.
. remissa Hbn. Hopatcong VI, 21 (Sleight); Elizabeth VI, 16 (Bz);
“New Jersey” (Coll).
. suffusca Morr. Newark (Soc).
. vultuosa Grt. Jersey City VI, VII (Kr).
. apamiformis Gn. Newark VI, 4-15 (Sb); Hlizabeth VIII (div); River-
ton VII, 31 (Jn); Camden V, 28, Westville VI, 29 (Kp).
. finitima Gn. Jersey City on raspberry bloom in May (Kr).
. lateritia Hbn. “New Jersey” without definite locality.
. cogitata Smith. Del. Water Gap VII, 12 (Goll).
. dubitans Wlk. Throughout the State VII-IX; more or less common.
. impulsa Gn. Ramsey VI, 19 (Sleight); Elizareth VI, 21, 1 specimen
(Bz); Staten Island VI (Ds).
. devastatrix Brace. Throughout the State commonly, all season. The
larva is one of the most destructive of our field cut-worms.
. arctica Bdv. Common throughout the State VI-IX; the larva is de-
structive to corn, cabbage and garden plants.
. verbascoides Gn. Hopatcong (Pm); Elizabeth VIII, 6 (Kp); Staten
Island IV, VI (Ds).
. cariosa Gn. Ramsey VI, 7 (Sleight); Jersey City VI (Kr); Newark
VI (Wat); Elizabeth VI, VIL (Bz); 5-mile beach VII, 4 (Weigand).
. vulgaris G. & R. “New Jersey” (Coll).
. lignicolor Gn. Ramsey VI, 25 (Sleight); Caldwell (Cr); Newark VIII
(Wdt); Elizabeth VII (Bz); Staten Island VI, VII (Ds); New Bruns-
wick VII, 3 (Gr).
HADENA Schrank.
. bridghami G. & R. Ramsey VII, 25 (Sleight); Seabright, on sunflow-
ers, Jersey City at sugar VII (Kr); the type locality is “New Jersey.”
. fractilinea Grt. Hopatcong (Pm); Staten Island VIII, 7 (Ds); New
Brunswick (Coll); Lakehurst IX (Bz); probably throughout the
State. :
. miseloides Gn. Paterson to 5-mile beach, VI-VIII; not rare through-
out the State; larva solitary on “Smilax’’—green briar (Dyar).
. viridimusca Sm. “New Jersey” without specific locality or date.
» mactata Gn. Englewood Cliffs X, 15, at sugar (Dke); Elizabeth IX,
2 (Bz).
. turbulenta Hbn. Thrcughout the State, local VI, VII, VIII; larva
gregarious on “Smilax’’—green briar—and horse nettle.
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H. modica Gn. Andover VIII (Kr); Snake Hill VII (Wdt); Woodside
VIII, 18 (Bwl); Newark VII (div); Elizabeth VII (Bz); Staten Island
VI-VIII (Ds); 5-mile beach VIII, 27 (Haim).
H. hausta Grt. Jersey City Hts. IV, 20, Newark (Sb), Elizabeth VI, 24,
1 specimen (Bz).
H. diversicolor Morr. Edgewater Hts. IX, 10 (Wrms).
MACRONOCTUA Grt.
M. onusta Grt. Ramsey IX, 22 (Sleight); Elizabeth IX, 18 (Bz); “New
Jersey” (div); the larva bores in the roots of German lily (Dyar)
and blue flag (Bird).
DRYOBOTA Led.
D. illocata W1lk.. Hopatcong (Pm); 5-mile beach VIII, 22 (Haim), and
probably throughout the State.
HYPPA Dup.
H. xylinoides Gn. Throughout the State V-IX; not rare.
FERALIA Grt.
F. jocosa Gn. Paterson IV, 4-6 (Gr); Newark Dist. III, IV, the larva
on hemlock (Soc); is a very local species, but not rare where it
occurs.
F. major Sm. Occurs in New York just north of the line, and will un-
doubtedly be found also in New Jersey.
' TRACHEA Hbn.
T. delicata Grt. Ft. Lee VIII, 18 (Wrms); Jersey City VIII (Kr); Eliz-
abeth VIII (Bz).
EUPLEXIA Steph.
E. lucipara Linn. Throughout the State V-IX, not rare; larva on birch,
“Viburnum,” etc.
| ACTINOTIA Hbn.
A. ramosula Gn. Great Notch VIII, 26 (Dke); Ft. Lee (Bt); Caldwell
(Cr); Newark V (Bwl); Elizabeth IV, VII, IX (div); Staten Island
V-VIII (Ds).
DIPTERYGIA Steph.
D. scabriuscula Linn. Throughout the State V—VIII; larva on “Rumex.”
PYROPHILA Hbn.
P. tragopogonis Linn. Ramsey VIII, 5 (Sleight); “New Jersey” (Coll).
P. pyramidoides Gn. Throughout the State, V-IX, sometimes locally
common. “One of the commonest larva of early spring” (Dyar).
feeding on wild cherry, apple, poplar, chestnut, etc.
THE INSECTS OF NEW JERSEY. 4st
HELOTROPHA Led.
H. reniformis Grt. Throughout the State VI-IX, often common; the
variety “atra’’ Grt. occurs with the type and is sometimes the more
abundant.
PRODENIA Gn.
P. commelina S. & A. Throughout the State VIII to X; but the rarest
of the species belonging to the genus. All the larve feed on grasses.
P. ornithogalli Gn. Throughout the State VIiI-10; locally common.
P. eudiopta Gn. With the preceding and at the same dates.
LAPHYGMA Gn.
L. frugiperda S. & A. Common throughout the State VIII-X. The larva
is the “fall army worm,” which occasionally becomes abundant enough
to cause serious injury to late crops; even fruit trees sometimes
suffer. The varieties “fulvosa” Riley and “obscura” Riley occur with
the type, but not so abundantly.
MAGUSA WIKk.
M. divaricata Grt. Newark in August at light (div).
HOMOHADENA Grt.
H. badistriga Grt. Newark district; larva on honeysuckle.
ONCOCNEMIS Led.
O. riparia Morr. Occurs on Long Island and will yet be found along
shore in New Jersey.
©. saundersii Grt. Ramsey IX, 15 (Sleight).
LEPIPOLYS Gn.
L. perscripta Gn. Ramsey IX, 23 (Sleight), and at other points in New
Jersey.
ADITA Grt.
A. chionanthi S. & A. Newark (Soc); single specimens only.
COPIPANOLIS Grt.
C. cubilis Grt. Lakehurst in April (Ds).
EUTOLYPE Grt.
E. rolandi Grt. Forest Hill IV, 22 (Wrms); Staten Island IV (Ds).
E. bombyciformis Sm. Larva on shell-bark hickory and is sure to oecur
in New Jersey.
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PSAPHIDIA WIk.
. grotei Morr. Staten Island IV, 15 (Ds); New Brunswick IV, 17 (Sm).
. resumens Walk. Paterson IV, 24 (Gr); Newark (div), and probably
elsewhere in the State.
. thaxterianus Grt. Will yet be found in New Jersey.
RHYNCHAGROTIS Sm.
. rufipectus Morr. Will occur in the northern part of the State.
. brunneicollis Grt. Ramsey VI, 22 (Sleight); Newark VI, 9 (Wdt);
Elizabeth VII (Bz); Staten Island VI, 21 (Ds); 5-mile beach VII, 1,
VIII, 20 (Haim).
- anchoceloides Gn. Staten Island IX, X (Ds); Newark VIII, 5 (Sb);
Elizabeth, VII, VIII (Bz); Westville VII, 2 (Lt); Lakehurst IX, 27
(Gr); DaCosta VIII, 16 (Dke); 5-mile beach IX (div). The larva is
one of the commoner cut worms and feeds on grape (Bt) as well as
a variety of low plants.
. brunneipennis Grt. Elizabeth VII, 20 (Coll).
. placida Grt. Elizabeth VIII, 4 (Kp); Lakehurst IX, 5 (Bz).
. alternata Grt. Sussex Co. VIII, 24, Jamesburg VII, 4 (Coll); Staten
Island VIII, IX, X (Ds); Newark VII (div); Elizabeth VII (Bz);
Camden (Kp).
ADELPHAGROTIS Sm.
: prasina Fab. Hopatcong (Pm); Newark VII-IX (div); Staten Island
VII, VIII (Ds); Elizabeth VII, 30 (Coll).
PLATAGROTIS Sm.
. pressa Grt. Hopatcong (Pm).
EUERETAGROTIS Sm.
. sigmoides Gn. Hopatcong V, 22 (div); Newark (Soc); Elizabeth VII,
on sugar (Bz).
. perattenta Gn. Newark (Wdt); Staten Island VI (Ds).
. attenta Grt. Occurs rarely near New York (Bt).
SEMIOPHORA Steph.
. elimata Gn. Staten Island IX (Ds); Lakehurst Ix (Ds).
. janualis Grt. Lakehurst IX (div). The Lakehurst localities for this
and the preceding species may prove to refer to the following.
. grisatra Sm. Lakehurst IX, 27, 1 ? type (Gr).
atoma Sm. Lakehurst IX, 27, 1¢, 9 9 type (Gr).
. Opacifrons Grt. Rare near New York (Bt).
. tenebrifera Wlk. (catherina Grt.) Taken at Philadelphia V, 1, and
recorded from ‘‘New Jersey,’ without specific locality.
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THE, INSECTS (OF NEW) JERSEY. 453
PACHNOBIA Gn.
monochromatea Morr. Near Newark, very rare (Soc); Brown’s Mills
Junction V, 20 (Dke), 1 specimen.
. manifesta Morr. Paterson V, 20, (Gr); Staten Island V (Ds); New-
ark, in early spring (div); Mr. Seib has bred it from a larva with
curious feeler-like processes found under leaves in a swamp.
. fishii Grt. Newark IV (Bz); Silver Lake, Staten Island IV, 29 (Shoe-
maker).
AGROTIS Tr.
. badinodis Grt. Caldwell (Cr); Newark (Soc); Hlizabeth IX (Bz);
Staten Island IX (Ds); Lakehurst IX, 27 (Gr).
. violaris G. & R. Riverton IX, 20 (Jn); Manumuskin X, 10-21 (Dke).
: ypsilon Rott. Common throughout the State, V-IX; the larva is one
of the injurious cut-worms. fi
. geniculata G. & R. Ramsey IX, 20 (Sleight); Sussex Co. VIII, 21
(Coll); Caldwell (Cr); Lakehurst IX (div); Lucaston IX, 8 (Dke);
Cape May Co., 1 spec. (Lt).
NOCTUA Linn.
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454 REPORT OF NEW JERSEY STATE MUSEUM.
N.
smithii Snell. Throughout the State, VIII & IX, more common in the
northern portion. This is the species usually named “baja” in col-
lections.
. hormaniana Grt. Sussex Co. VIII, 22, New Brunswick VIII, [X (Coll);
Staten Island VIII (Ds); Caldwell (Cr). Locally common, but seems
confined to the northern part of the State.
. bicarnea Gn. Throughout the State, VII-XI usually common. The
larva is a general feeder on low plants; but is not one of the econom-
ically important species.
. c-nigrum Linn. Common throughout the State, VII-XI. The larva is
one of the injurious species found in fields in the spring.
. phyllophora Grt. Hopatcong (Bt); Newark V-VIII (div); larva in
March (Sb).
. plecta Linn. Throughout the State V-IX, sometimes quite numerous.
The larva feeds on celery, lettuce and similar plants; but rarely in
injurious numbers.
. collaris G. & R. Ramsey IX, 10 (Sleight).
. haruspica Grt. Hopatcong (Pm), and undoubtedly elsewhere in
North Jersey.
. Clandestina Harr. Common throughout the State V-IX, concealed
under bark, in crevices and other shelter. The larva is one of the
more injurious cut-worms.
. lubricans Gn. Great Notch VIII, 26 (Dke); Boonton VIII, Elizabeth
VIII, 13 (Kp); Newark VIII (div).
PERIDROMA Hbn.
. occulta Linn. Newark, at light (Wdt); Staten Island VIII (Ds); 5-
mile beach VIII, IX (div).
margaritosa Haw., var. saucia Hbn. Throughout the State Wixi
The larva is a general feeder and one of the injurious cut-worms.
. incivis Gn. Boonton IX (Bwl); Caldwell (Cr); Jersey City Vit, at
sugar (Kr); Newark (div); Elizabeth VIII, IX, 16 (div); Staten Island
VIlI-X (Ds); Stone Harbor VIII, 3 (Dke); 5-mile beach, VIII, 20
(Haim).
RHIZAGROTIS Sm.
. acclivis Morr. Rare near New York (Bt). I have seen specimens
from Maryland, and there is no reason why it should not occur in
New Jersey.
FELTIA WIKk.
. subgothica Haw. Occurs throughout the State, and is the most com-
mon of the allied species. The caterpillar is sometimes quite abun-
dant, but rarely injurious.
. jaculifera Gn. With the preceding in a general way, but less abundant,
and in some localities entirely absent.
. herilis Grt. Also occurs throughout the State with the two preceding,
but is more rare than either.
THE INSECTS OF NEW JERSEY. A55
. gladiaria Morr. Hopatcong (Pm); Newark IX, X (div); Staten Island
IX (Ds); New Brunswick IX, 18 (Coll), and probably throughout the
State. :
. venerabilis Wlk. Newark IX, 15 (Wdt); Elizabeth IX (Bz); Staten
Island IX (Ds); Lakehurst IX, 27 (Gr).
. volubilis Harv. Ft. Lee V, 30 (Wrms); Newark, at light X (Wdt),
Chester (Coll), and elsewhere in North Jersey.
. annexa Tr. Staten Island VIII, IX (Ds); Lakehurst IX, 27 (Gr); 5-mile
beach VIII, IX (div); and probably throughout South Jersey; the
larva is a general feeder and sometimes rather plentiful.
. malefida Gn. Trenton (U S Ag); Anglesea IX (Coll), and probably
throughout South Jersey.
POROSAGROTIS Sm.
. vetusta Wlk. Paterson IX, 30 (Gr); Anglesea IX, 28; and throughout
the State on goldenrod in September duririg the day.
. mimallonis Grt. Common near New York (Bt).
. tripars Wlk. Staten Island IX, 21 (Ds); Lucaston IX, 20 (Dke); Laha-
way IX, seasonally not rare.
EUXOA Hbn. (CARNEADES Grt.)
. velleripennis Grt. Ramsey IX, 23 (Sleight); Great Notch VIII, 26
(Dke); Guttenberg VIII, 29 (Wrms); Newark (Soc); Hlizabeth IX,
7 (Coll); Atco VIII, 2 (Lt).
. fumalis Grt. Rare near New York (Bt).
. detersa Wlk. Throughout the State in late fall on goldenrod; fiying
freely in the bright sunshine; especially common near the shore.
. bostoniensis Grt. Ramsey IX, 26 (Sleight); Paterson X, 8 (Gr);
Newark IX, 2 (Coll); Staten Island IX, X (Ds); probably occurs
throughout the more northern part of the State.
. messoria Harr. Common throughout the State, June to September.
The larva known as the “reaping rustic” is the most injurious and
abundant of our early cut-worms and is especially troublesome in
South Jersey on sweet-potatoes. The bran-arsenic remedy works per-
fectly for this species.
. tessellata Harr. Also common throughout the State, and a close ally
of the preceding in its destructive work.
. albipennis Grt. Newark (Ang).
. Obeliscoides Gn. Chester VII, New Brunswick VII (Coll): probably
occurs throughout the more northern sections of the State.
. redimicula Morr. Staten Island VII (Ds).
ANYTUS Grt.
. privatus Wlk. Ramsey IX, 26 (Sleight); Paterson IX, 10 (Gr); Eliza-
beth IX (Bz); and, not commonly, throughout the State VIII & IX.
. Ccapax Grt. Ramsey IX, 19 (Sleight).
456 REPORT OF NEW JERSEY STATE MUSEUM.
U.
M
M.
. purpurissata Grt. Chester VIII, 17, Sussex Co. VIII, 23 (Coll); not
UFEUS Grt.
plicatus Grt. Newark (Sb).
MAMESTRA Ochs.
nimbosa Gn. Caldwell (Cr); Newark (Soc).
imbrifera Gn. Caldwell (Cr); Newark (Soc).
common near New York (Bt).
. meditata Grt. Chester VIII to Angiesea VI, VIII, IX; and generally
throughout the State, chiefly VIII & IX.
. lustralis Grt. Sure to be found in New Jersey.
. trifolii Rott. Throughout the
. rosea Harv. Ramsey V, 28
. congermana Morr. Ramsey
. rubefacta Morr. Lakehurst
. detracta Wlk. Newark VI (Sb); Elizabeth VI, VII (Bz); Staten
Island VI, VII (Ds); Jamesburg VII, 4 (Dke).
. distincta Hbn. Caldwell (Cr); Newark IV (div); Elizabeth LV Ge):
Staten Island IV, V (Ds); the larva on grape.
. atlantica Grt. ‘“‘New Jersey,’ without definite locality.
. subjuncta G. & R. Throughout the northern half of the State; New
Brunswick to Chester V—VIII. The larva is a general feeder on
grasses, weeds, and sometimes becomes injurious on cabbage and
other cultivated plants.
. grandis Bdv. Newark VI, 20, VIII, 6 (div); Hlizabeth VI (Bz); Staten
Island VI, Jamesburg VII (Ds), and probably throughout the northern
part of the State; larva on burdock and a variety of other low plants.
State, V—X, common; larva
on cabbage, clover, Cheno-
podium, &c., and sometimes
injurious.
(Sleight); Paterson VI, 15
(Gr.); Newark, at light VIII
(Wdt); Elizabeth VI, 10
(siz)
V, 29 (Sleight); Ft. Lee VII,
30 (Wrms); Newark, at
light, rare (Wdt); Elizabeth
Vil (Bz); Staten Island V,
VII (Ds).
V...29: (G@Ds):
. picta Harr. Throughout the =
State VI, VIII, locality com- Fig. 187.—Mamestra trifolii: a, larva from
mon; the gaudy yellow, above; b, same on cabbage leaf;
c, pupa; d, adult; wing of
moth enlarged.
black-striped and _ barred
larvee are sometimes found
Ss ss
THE INSECTS OF NEW JERSEY. 457
abundant on cabbages, though feeding also on other low plants.
Prompt application of the arsenites should be resorted to when the
species is noticed.
. lubens Grt. Hopatcong (Pm); Ramsey V, 28 (Sleight); Newark VI,
larva on huckleberry, sumac and birch (Sb); Elizabeth VI, VII (Bz);
Staten Island VII (Ds).
. latex Gn. Ramsey V, 21 (Sleight); Orange Mts. VI (Wdt); Mont-
clair VI, 5, Elizabeth V, 28 (Bz); Staten Island V-—VI (Ds); National
Park VI, 10 (DkKe); a dirty brown larva on low plants (Dyar).
. adjuncta Bdv. Recorded from all parts of the State in August; larva
on asparagus, goldenrod and other plants.
. repentina Morr. West Hoboken; the type and only example ever
taken.
. legitima Grt. Boonton VIII (Bwl); Hopatcong (Pm); Sussex Co. VII,
New Brunswick VIII, 20 (Coll); Jersey ity VII (Kr); Elizabeth
VIII, 19 (Kp); Staten Island VII, VIII (Ds); Lucaston VII, 27 (Dke);
the larva feeds on asparagus, beans, cabbage and a variety of other
garden plants, has two annual broods, and is sometimes injurious.
. lilacina Harv. Newark IX (div).
. goodelli Grt. Newark (Sb); 5-mile beach VII, 26 (Haim).
. ectypa Morr. Morris Plains (Neum).
. renigera Steph. Common throughout the State and almost all season;
larva a general feeder and sometimes injurious.
. olivacea Morr. Throughout the State VI, VIII, IX; recorded by all
collectors.
. anguina Grt. Ramsey V, 18 (Sleight); Paterson VI, 26 (Gr); Staten
Island (Doll).
. laudabilis Gn. Andover VIII (Kr); Newark (Soc); Iona IV, Bridge-
ton IX, X, 4 (Coll); Lakehurst IX (div).
. lorea Gn. Ramsey V, 31 (Sleight); Staten Island VI (Ds); Elizabeth
VI, 21 (Bz); New Brunswick VI, 11 (Coll); larva on geranium, straw-
berry, etc. (Bt).
MORRISONIA Grt.
. sectilis Gn. Paterson V, 12, on bark of chestnut (Gr); Newark IV
28-V, 2 on willow bloom (div); Elizabeth IV (Bz); Staten Island IV
(Ds); the variety “vomerina’’ Grt. occurs with the type.
. confusa Hbn. Ramsey V, 13 (Sleight); Paterson V, 5, Plainfield V,
18 (Gr); Caldwell (Cr); Newark V, 1 (Soc); Elizabeth IV (Bz);
larva on willow, in webbed-up leaves.
ULOLONCHE Sm.
- modesta Morr. Great Notch, DaCosta V, 17, Brown’s Mills V, 19
(Dke); Lakehurst V (Ds); and probably throughout the State, rarely.
458 REPORT: OF NEW JERSEY STATE MUSEUM.
NEPHELODES Gn.
N. minians Gn. Throughout the State VIII, IX, often on golden rod; the
larva is sometimes locally injurious as a cut-worm on corn and other
grasses. The variety ‘“‘violans’” Gn. is locally more common than the
type form.
LEUCANIA Ochs.
The larve of all the species of this genus feed on grasses and a num-
ber of them are injurious.
L. pseudargyria Gn. Throughout the State IV-IX; common but not in-
jurious.
L. luteopallens Sm. (pallens L.) Ramsey IX, 21 (Sleight); Newark VII
(Wdt); Elizabeth VIII, 4 (Bz).
L. albilinea Hbn. Common throughout the
State V-IX; the larva is known as the
“wheat-head’” army worm; attacking
the grain just as it is ripening and
sometimes causing serious trouble in
the more northern parts of the State.
L. diffusa Wlk. Paterson V, 20 (Gr); EHliz-
abeth VII, VIII (Bz); 5-mile beach VIII,
20 (Haim); has been confused with the Fig. 188.—The “wheat-head” army
preceding and probably has much the worm, Leucania aibilinea.
same distribution.
‘L. ligata Grt. Manumuskin V, 5 (Dke).
L. flabilis Grt. Newark at light, VII (Wdt); Elizabeth IX, 15 (Bz); 5-
mile beach VII, 25—VIII, 5 (Haim); always rare.
L. insueta Gn. Hopatcong (Pm); Jersey City VI, common (Kr); prob-
ably occurs throughout the State.
L. extincta Gn. Newark (Ang); Elizabeth V, VII (Bz); 5-mile beach
WILE 12 -(Hiaim).
L. multilinea Walk. Newark meadows, at sugar (Sb); Elizabeth VI,
VIII. (Bz); Staten Island VI-IX (Ds); 5-mile beach VIII, 27 (Haim).
L. commoides Gn. New Brunswick (Coll); Anglesea VIII, IX (div).
. phragmatidicola Gn. Throughout the State V, IX; usually common.
rr
L. unipuncta Haw. Throughout the State from May until frost. The
larva is the ‘‘army-worm,” which is seasonally and locally destruc-
tive. Remedial measures consist of barriers and mechanical meth-
ods adapted in each instance to the case in hand.
Fig. 189.—Mamestra picta: a, the ‘‘zebra caterpillar;’”? b, moth.
Fig. 190.—‘‘Wheat head’? army worm: a, a, larve at work on wheat head; b, egg mass;
c, d, egg from above and side, enlarged.
Fig. 191.—Army worm at work.
Fig. 192.—Army worm moth, Leucania unipuncta and details.
Fig. 193.—Heliothis armiger: a, b, egg enlarged, from side and above; c, larva; d, pupa
in underground cell; e, adult, wings spread; f, same, wings closed.
THE INSECTS OF NEW JERSEY.
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460 REPORT OF NEW JERSEY STATE MUSEUM.
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ORTHODES Gn.
. crenulata Butl. Hopatcong to Cape May VI-VIII; more or less com-
mon throughout the State.
. cynica Gn. Hopatcong (Pm); Jersey City at sugar VI (Kr); Newark
V, VI (Wdt); Elizabeth VI, VIII (div); Staten Island V, VI (Ds).
. Imora Strck. Ramsey X, 22, at light (Sleight) ; this species is un--
known to me (Sm).
. vecors Gn. Hopatcong (Pm); Newark V-VIII (div); Elizabeth V
(Bz); Staten Island VI, VIII (Ds).
HiMELLA Grt.
. contrahens WI1k. “Northern New Jersey.”
. intractata Morr. Paterson IV, 20 (Gr); Newark IV (div); Staten
Island IV (Ds).
CROCIGRAPHA Grt.
. hormani Grt. Newark IV, on willow catkins (Sb) and probably
throughout the northern part of the State.
TAENIOCAMPA Ochs.
. furfurata Grt. Paterson V, 17 (Gr).
. culea Gn. Paterson V, 20, Plainfield V, 19 (Gr); Newark (Ang).
. oviduca Gn. Common throughout the State VIII & IX.
. rubrescens Wl1k. Newark, Elizabeth IV (Bz).
alia Gn. Throughout the State, late in fall and again from March to
May; larva a general feeder in early spring (Dyar).
. subterminata Sm. With the preceding and probably as widely dis-
tributed; Newark and Elizabeth IV on willow blossoms (div).
TRICHOLITA Grt.
. signata Wlk. Andover VIII (Kr); Newark (Ang), Staten Isiand VIII,
23 (Fulda); 5-mile beach IX, 4 (Haim).
XYLINA Ochs.
. bethunei G. & R. Throughout the State, and one of the most common
forms.
. innominata Sm. With the preceding; but less common and more gen-
erally restricted to the northern half of the State.
. ferrealis Grt. Hopatcong (Pm); New Brunswick IV (Coll).
. signosa WI1k. Hopatccng (Pm); Caldwell (Cr).
. fagina Morr. Chester (Dn); Ramsey X, 22, at light (Sleight).
. unimoda Lint. Ramsey II, 13 (Sleight); Newark (Ang); Staten
Island (Ds).
. laticinerea Grt. Ramsey X, 19 (Sleight); Hopatcong (Pm); Carlstadt
VIII, 20 (Wrms); ‘Staten Island II-V and X, XI (Ds); larva on soft
maple (Dyar), cherry and other trees. Probably occurs throughout
the State.
THE INSECTS OF NEW JERSEY. 461
. grotei Riley. Hopatcong. (Pm); Paterson X, 24, New Brunswick III,
23 (Gr); Newark IV (Bz).
. antennata Wlk. Throughout the State in late fall and early spring;
the commonest of our species. AS in all the other species of this
genus, the adults occur in late fall and hibernate in that stage, re-
appearing for flight and oviposition early next spring. The food
plants include ,among others, apple trees, and some injury has been
caused by the larve eating into the forming fruit.
. thaxteri Grt. Newark (Sb).
LITHOLOMIA Grt.
. hapz Morr. Forest Hill IV, 20 (Wrms); rare near New York (Bt),
and probably throughout northern New Jersey.
CALOCAMPA Steph.
il, : ; fi
. nupera Lint. Occasional in northern New Jersey.
. cineritia Grt. Newark III and IV, on willow catkins; larve in Sep-
tember on low willows (Sb). ;
. curvimacula Morr. Staten Island IV (Ds) and occasional in North
Jersey.
CUCULLIA Schranck.
. convexipennis G. & R. Newark and northward VI-VIII (div); Staten
Island VII-IX (Ds); often on golden rod.
. asteroides Gn. Hopatcong to Cape May and elsewhere throughout
the State VII-IX; usually on golden rod.
. intermedia Speyer. Hopatcong (Pm); Newark VIII (Wdt).
. phile Sm. Taken in Fairmount Park, Phila., and will certainly occur
in New Jersey.
BELLURA WIk.
. gortynides Wlk. Passaic Co. VIII, 29 (Kell); New Durham VIII, 29
(Wrms); Elizabeth VIII, 9 (Bz); Newark district; larva in stems of
“Typha,” rare.
. obliqua G. & R. Newark V, VII, common; larva in cat-tails; easily
taken during the winter when the stems are frozen in ice.
NONAGRIA Ochs.
. oblonga Grt. BHlizabeth VII (Bz).
. subflava Grt. Rare near Newark (Soc); seasonally common near
Jersey City (Wrms).
. lata Morr. Described from ‘“Hoboken.”
OMMATOSTOLA Grt.
. tintneri Grt. Anglesea in late August and September, sometimes
common at light and during the day found at rest in the bath houses.
462 REPORT OF NEW JERSEY STATE MUSEUM.
FAGITANA WIk.
F. littera Grt. Hopatcong (Pm); Jersey City VII, at sugar (Kr); New-
ark (Soc), and probably rare throughout the State.
F. u-album Gn. Occurs rarely throughout the State.
ACHATODES Gn.
A. zez Harr. Throughout the State; the larva boring in corn, wheat
and other grasses. It is sometimes rather plentiful in the larval
stage, but has never yet been seriously injurious.
APAMEA Tr.
The two species placed here were among those referred to ‘““Hydreecia”
in the previous edition. The larve are borers, and not often found ex-
cept on special search. The adults are not uncommon and are attracted
to light.
A. velata W1k. Throughout the State VI-VIII, sometimes common. |
A. americana Speyer. (atlantica Sm.) Throughout the State in’ July
and August. The larva bores in the stems of grasses.
HYDRCECIA Tr.
H. immanis Gn. Local in the northern parts of the State; the larva in
the crown roots of hops. Dates of flight are in August and Septem-
ber.
PAPAIPEMA Sm.
The species here referred constitute the bulk of those previously re-
ferrd to “Hydroecia.” All of them are borers in the larval state, and
most of them are by no means rare if properly sought for; but most of
them inhabit plants of no economic importance, and therefore do not be-
come obtrusive. The adults are rarely seen, and while they are quite
handsome and conspicuous moths, few collections have more than a
scattering representation of species. Mr. Henry Bird, of Rye, N. Y.,
has made a special study of this genus, and to him I owe the information
concerning food plants.
P. appasionata Harv. Lakehurst (Jtl). The iarva bores in the roote
‘of pitcher plants, and the species will probably be found wherever
this plant occurs.
P. marginidens Gn. Staten Island IX (Ds); Hlizabeth IX, 15 (Bz), New
Brunswick IX, 12 (Gr). Mr. Bird reports that he finds the larva
everywhere in “Sicuta maculata.”
P. furcata Sm. Hopatcong (Pm); Carlstadt, where the larva has been
found boring in the young shoots of ash, by Mr. Doll.
P. circumlucens Sm. Newark, and elsewhere in New Jersey. It has
been confused with “marginidens,”’ and probably occurs wherever its
food plant, hop, is found.
THE INSECTS OF NEW JERSEY. 463
. duovata Bird. The larva bores in the golden rod, “Solidago semper-
virens,” and will probably be found where this plant occurs.
. impecuniosa Grt. Staten Island, the larva in “Aster puniceus” (Ds);
aster and helenium are general food plants according to Bird, and
the species probably occurs throughout the State.
. inguzsita G. & R. Hopatcong (Pm); Elizabeth IX, 30 (Bz); Staten
Island (Ds); August and September. The larva in the roots of sen-
sitive fern (Bird).
. speciosissima G. & R. Ridgewood VIII, 30; Newark (Soc); Elizabeth
X, 1 (Bz). A rare species, whose larva has thus far escaped detec-
tion.
. frigida Sm. The larva lives in the meadow Rue, and no doubt occurs
in New Jersey.
. sciata Bird. Newark IX, 5 (Sb); Elizabeth X, 5 (Bz), and probably
elsewhere in the State. The larva bores in “Veronica virginica,”
and this is the species listed as “limpida” iu the previous edition.
. cerussata Grt. Newark IX, 28 (Sb): Staten Island (Ds). The larva
bores in iron weed and probably occurs wherever that plant grows.
. nitela Gn. Throughout the
State and sometimes
common. The normal
food plant is the rag-
weed, “Ambrosia trifida,”
but it may infest dock
and other of the weedy
plants. Sometimes it be-
comes excessively abun-
dant and then attacks
potato, tomato, aster,
dahlia, corn and a great
variety of other plants,
causing local injury.
Gardens and small plant-
ings are most generally infested, and as a rule where they adjoin a
weedy road or field. Adults occur from late July to September, and
a good general measure to prevent trouble is to keep down the rag-
weeds by mowing in early July.
Fig. 194.—-Papaipema nitela: larva and adult.
P. duplicata Bird. The larva breeds in horse balm, “Colensonia cana-
densis,’” and will almost certainly be found in the State.
P. imperturbata Bird. Bores into the stems of the wild sunflower, ‘“Heli-
anthus divaricatus,” and should occur in New Jersey.
P. necopina Grt. The larva bores in the stalks of the wild sunflower,
99
“Helianthus giganteus,”’ and the species will no doubt be found there
whenever sought for. An adult is very rarely taken even where the
larva is abundant.
464 REPORT OF NEW JERSEY STATE MUSEUM.
P. eupatorii Lyman. The larva bores in “Kupatorium purpurea,” and will
probably be found in New Jersey.
P. pterisii Bird. The larva in brake or high fern, “Pterisia aquilina.”
This species very closely resembles “harrisii,’ and some of the records
for that species will without much doubt be found referable here.
P. harrisii Grt. Newark (Sb); Elizabeth IX (Bz). The larva bores in
“Heracleum lanatum.”
P. purpurifascia G. & R. Elizabeth IX (Bz), Staten Island (Ds), and
probably throughout the more northern parts of the State where the
wild columbine grows; the larva bores in the roots of that plant.
P. baptisize Bird. The larva bores in the false indigo, “Baptisia tinc-
torum,’ and undoubtedly occurs in New Jersey. Mr. Davis has taken
it on Staten Island.
P. astuta Bird. The larva bores in horse balm, “Colensonia,’ and will
almost certainly be found in New Jersey.
P. cataphracta Grt. Caldwell (Cr); Newark (Soc); Staten Island (Ds);
Anglesea (Lt); generally distributed throughout the State. The larva
is a general feeder in thistle, burdock, elder, sunflower and other
weeds, the adult flying in September.
P. rigida Grt. This will probably be found in the northern part of the
State as the southerly limit of its distribution; it flles in September.
The species recorded as “rutila’” in the previous edition probably refers
to one of the other, similar forms. Mr. Bird has not met with it in his
collections and considers it a more northern type. The Canadian col-
lectors get it not uncommonly.
PYRRHIA Hbn.
P. umbra Hbn. Caldwell (Cr); Newark VI (Sb); Elizabeth VII (Bz);
Staten Island VII-IX (Ds); 5-mile beach VII, 28 (Haim); larva on
“Desmodium” and blackberry.
P. exprimens Wlk. With the preceding, but rarely.
XANTHIA Hbn.
X. flavago Fab. Recorded as rare near New York by Beutenmuller.
IODIA Hbn. ;
I. rufago Hbn. Newark IV, on willow bloom (Sb); Lakehurst IV (Ds).
MESOLOMIA Sm. (BROTOLOMIA.)
M. iris Gn. Hopatcong (Pm); Jersey City (Sb); Newark VI (div).
TRIGONOPHORA Hbn.
T. periculosa Gn. Chester (Dn); Hopatcong (Pm); Cresskill VIII, 30
(Wrms); Paterson IX, 21 (Gr); Lakehurst IX (Ds). The variety
THE INSECTS OF NEW JERSEY. 465
“v-brunneum” Grt. occurs with the type, and both are probably found
throughout the State.
CIRRCEDIA Gn.
C. pampina Gn. Newark and Orange Mts. IX (div); Bayonne (Bt);
Elizabeth IX, X (div); Staten Island V, IX, X (Ds); New Brunswick
IX, 20, Lakehurst IX, 27 (Gr).
SCOLIOPTERYX Germ.
S. libatrix Linn. Throughout the State. Matures in early fall, hiber-
nates as an adult and lives until well along in summer; larva on
willow and poplar.
COSMIA Ochs.
C. paleacea Hsp. Chester (Dn).
a
ORTHOSIA Ochs. —
The species now referred to this genus are only a part of those in the
previous edition. Most of them have been separated under the term
“Amathes” Hbn., leaving the larger, more robust species under the present
term. ;
O. aurantiago Gn. Ramsey IX, 5, at light (Sleight); Hlizabeth VIII, 20
(Bz). ,
O. helva Grt. Throughout the State, VII and VIII, recorded by all con-
tributors from Hopatcong to 5-mile beach.
2
lutosa Andr. Newfoundland VII, 2 (Shoemaker), and also recorded
from “New Jersey” without specific locality.
O. americana Morr. Described from New Jersey, was based on a Euro-
pean example, and “O. conradi” Grt., also recorded from the State,
was undoubtedly an error of determination or locality.
AMATHES Hbn.
The species referred here appeared under “‘Orthosia” in the last edition.
A. bicolorago Gn. Throughout the State, locally common, September to
October; hibernates as an adult and appears again early next spring.
The variety “ferruginoides”’ Gn. is really much the most abundant
form of the two.
A. decipiens Grt. Elizabeth X, 19 (Kp).
A. euroa G. & R. Should be found in the northern part of the State.
A. ralla G. & R. Recorded from*New Hampshire to North Carolina and
sure to be found in New Jersey.
PARASTICHTIS Hbn.
P. discivaria Wlk. Not yet actually found in the State, but almost cer-
tain to occur there.
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466 REPORT OF NEW JERSEY STATE MUSEUM.
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SCOPELOSOMA Curt.
. indirecta W1k. Caldwell (Cr); Forest Hill III (Wdt); Newark III &
IV (div). All the species of the genus mature in fall, hibernate as
adults and fly again very early in spring.
. moffatiana Grt. Newark district IV, X, XI (div); Staten Island IV
(Ds); larva on witeh hazel (Dyar).
. pettiti Grt. Occurs near New York (Bt).
. ceromatica Grt. Recorded from “New Jersey,’ and Mr. Buchholz has
taken it in Bronx Park, N. Y. City; larva on witch hazel.
. tristigmata Grt. Newark, New Brunswick IX (Coll), and probably
throughout the State.
: walkeri Grt. Newark IV, on willow bloom and at sugar (Sb); Eliza-
Deth =xal- 13> (Bz).
. sidus Gn. Newark district IX (div); Forest Hill IV, 2 (Wrms);
Staten Island X, Lakehurst X (Ds).
. Morrisoni Grt. Near New York on oak (Bt); Forest Hill IV, 4
(Wrms); Staten Island II, IV (Ds).
. devia Grt. Newark IV (Sb); Elizabeth III, IV (Bz); Staten Island V,
xX (Ds).
GLAEA Hbn.
. viatica Grt. Ramsey X (Sleight); Staten Island X (Ds); Lakehurst
IX, X (div).
. inulta Grt. Caldwell (Cr); Staten Island IX, X (Ds).
. signata French. Recorded from “New Jersey.”
. sericea Morr. Ft. Lee (Bt); Newark Dist. X (div); Staten Island X
(Ds); Lakehurst 1X, 27 (Gr).
. carnosa Grt. Lakehurst X, 19 (Ds); a very rare species.
EPIGLAEA Grt.
. pastillicans Morr. Found near New York (Bt).
. apiata Grt. Should be found in New Jersey.
. decliva Grt. Newark (Ang); Elizabeth IX, 13 (Bz).
HOMOGLAZA Morr.
. hircina Morr. Lakehurst IX, on huckleberry leaves (Ds).
CALYMNIA, Hbn.
. orina Gn. Will yet be found in the State, I believe.
IPIMORPHA Hbn.
pleonectusa Grt. Newfoundland VII, 28 (Ds), and recorded from “New
Jersey.”
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Fig. 196.—Work of the corn-worm in tomato.
THE INSECTS OF NEW JERSEY. 467
ATETHMIA Hbn.
A. rectifascia Grt. Ramsey VIII, 14 (Sleight); Elizabeth VII, 16 (Bz);
“New Jersey” (Auct).
CHLORIDEA Westw.
C. virescens Fab. Staten Island VIII, IX (Ds).
HELIOTHIS Ochs.
H. armiger Hbn. Throughout the State and throughout the season.
There are three broods in the southern half of the State, the earliest
larva being the “tomato worm,” which bores into the earliest fruit,
while the later broods infest first sweet and then field corn, spéci-
mens being found in the ears as late as October. Harly in the spring
the larva may also bore into pea-pods and attack a variety of
other vegetation. They winter aS pupez in cornfields, and the best
check to their increase is late fall plowing, which exposes and de-
stroys them in this helpless stage. ‘The application of insecticides
has not been found practical.
RHODOPHORA Gn.
R. florida Gn. Throughout the State, VII and VIII in the closed flowers
of the evening primrose; the larva feeds in the buds and seed cap-
sules of the same plant.
DERRIMA WIk.
D. henrietta Grt. “New Jersey” without date or exact locality.
EUPANYCHIS Grt.
E. spinosee Grt. (Schinia) Staten Island IX (Ds); Sandy Hook (Bt);
Atco IX, 4 (Kp); Clementon IX, 9 (Lt); Lucaston IX, 12, Hammon-
ton IX, 6, Brown’s Mills [X, 15 (Dke); Lakehurst IX, 10 (Bz); An-
glesea IX, 20 (Coll).
SCHINIA Hbn.
S. trifascia Gn. Caldwell (Cr); Elizabeth VIII, IX (Bz); Staten Island
VII, VIII (Ds); New Brunswick (Coll) and probably throughout the
State.
S. nundina Dru. Throughout the State VIII and IX; not common, but
reported by all collectors from Hopatcong to Anglesea; found during
the day on flowers of ‘“Spirea,’’ etc.
S. lynx Gn. Elizabeth VI (Bz); Staten Island VI (Ds); Atco IX, 1 (Kp):
Brown’s Mills VII, 5, DaCosta VIII, 3, Delair VIII, 7, Manumuskin
VIII, 17 (Dke); Anglesea VIII, 16 (Lt).
S. arcifera Gn. Orange Mts. VIII, IX (div); Elizabeth VIII, IX (div);
Staten Island VIII, IX (Ds); New Brunswick VIII, IX (Coll); Ft.
Lee VIII, 30, Belleplain IX, 16 (Dke); 5-mile beach VIII, 21-IX, 26
(Haim). |
468 REPORT OF NEW JERSEY STATE MUSEUM.
LYGRANTHOECIA G. & R.
The species referred to this genus appeared under “Schinia”’ in the
previous edition.
L. thoreaui G. & R. Newark VIII, 25 (Ang); Elizabeth VIII (Bz); New
Brunswick VIII, 20 (Gr).
L. marginata Haw. Common throughout the State and _ practically
throughout the season; usually attracted to light.
L. brevis Grt. Ramsey IX, 5 (Sleight); Newark, Orange Mts. Vike ee
(div); Elizabeth IX, 5-20 (Bz); Staten Island VIII, IX (Ds); locally
common.
L. inclara Strek. Pdterson (Gr); Woodbury VI, 18 (Kp).
XAANTHOPASTIS Hbn.
X. timais Cram. Staten Island, taken by Mr. Grote (Ds); a southern
- Species which is occasionally taken at light along the shore.
EUTHISANOTIA Hpbn.
The species referred here appear under “‘Eudryas”’ in the previous
edition, and are there associated with the family ‘“Agaristide,’ which
they resemble greatly in the larval stage. The present genus was used
ror the species just preceding.
E. unio Hbn. Throughout the State, locally more or less abundant, VI
and VIII; larva on evening primrose and “Epilobium.”
E. grata Fab. Also generally distributed and local, VI and VII; the
larva on grape and Virginia creeper.
PLAGIOMIMICUS Grt.
FP. pitychromus Grt. Newark (Wdt); Elizabeth VIII (Bz); Staten Island
Vile (Ds).
STIBADIUM Grt.
S. spumosum Grt. Has been found in New Jersey.
CIRRHOPHANUS Grt.
C. triangulifer Grt. Ft. Lee VIII, 30 (Dke); Caldwell (Cr); Newark
(Soc); Elizabeth IX, 15 (Bz); Staten Island VIII (Ds); New Bruns-
wick VIII, 2 (Gr).
PLUSIODONTA Gn.
P. compressipalpis Gn. Paterson VI, 2 (Gr); Newark VII (Wdt); Eliz-
abeth VIII, IX (div); Staten Island VIII (Ds); Merchantville VIII,
1 (Dke); the larva resembles bird excrement (Dyar) and is found on
“Menispermum canadense.”
‘THE INSECTS OF NEW JERSEY. 469
CALPE Tr.
C. canadensis Beth. Ramsey VI, 7 (Sleight); Paterson VII, 10 (Gr); Ft.
Lee (Dyar); Newark VI (Bz); Staten Island VI, VIII (Ds); larva on
meadow-rue.
POLYCHRYSIA Hbn.
P. formosa Grt. Hopatcong VII, 4 (Gr); Newfoundland VII, 5 (Ds);
Union Hill, Edgewater VIII, 4 (Wrms); Newark (Soc); always rare.
PANCHRYSIA Hbn. (DEVA.)
P. purpurigera Wlk. Elizabeth VII, 7, 1 spec. (Bz); rare near. New
York (Bt); larva on meadow rue.
PLUSIA Ochs.
P. zrea Hbn. Newark, Orange Mts., Elizabeth VI-IX (div); Staten
Island VI-IX (Ds); New Brunswick VIII, 28 (Gr), and probably
throughout the State; larva on verbena.
. zroides Grt. Jersey City VII, VIII (Kr).
P. balluca Geyer. Newark, rare (Ang); the larva on hop.
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EUCHALCIA Hbn.
E. contexta Grt. Caldwell (Cr); Newark VII, VIII (div); Elizabeth
VII-IX (Bz); Staten Island VII (Ds).
. putnami Grt. Recorded from “New Jersey.”
E. venusta Wlk. Newark, at light (Ang).
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EOSPHOROPTERYX Dyar.
E. thyatiroides Gn. Hopatcong (Pm); Carlstadt VIII, 11 (Wrms); New-
ark (Ang); Staten Island VII (Ds); always rare.
AUTOGRAPHA Hbn.
This genus contains most of the species referred to “Plusia’ in the
previous edition; the others are distributed in the four genera immdi-
ately preceding. Many of the moths fly during the day, and are recog-
nizable by angular silvery marks or blotches on the fore-wings. The
larvee are semi-loopers, and some of them are of economic importance.
A. bimaculata Steph. Newark, on petunias (Ang).
A. biloba Steph. Newark V, VIII (div); Staten Island VI, VIII (Ds):
Woodbury VII, 7 (Kp).
A. verruca Fabr. Hemlock Falls, Newark V (Sb); Greenville, seasonally
common (Sm); Staten Island X (Ds).
A. rogationis Gn. Near New York on wandering jew, geranium and
“Eupatorium” (Bt); and I have seen specimens taken in New Jersey.
A. precationis Gn. Throughout the State V—X, common: it is double-
brooded, the larva an a variety of low weedy plants.
470 REPORT OF NEW JERSEY STATE MUSEUM.
A. ou Gn. Rutherford IX, 3 (Wrms); Newark X, 7 (Kp).
A. brassicze Riley. Throughout the State, all season; the larva a gen-
Fig. 197.—The cabbage looper, Autographa brassice; a, larva; b, pupa in its flimsy
cocoon; c, male moth.
eral feeder on cruciferous plants and seasonally injurious to cabbage.
It is Known as the “cabbage looper’ because it lacks one pair of
abdominal legs, and it becomes most troublesome late in the season,
It resists spraying mixtures quite strongly, but the bran and Paris
green application is usually successful.
A. oxygramma Geyer. Rare near New York (Bt); Newark X, 7(Kp);
Lakehurst IX, 17 (Ds).
A. rectangula Kirby. (mortuorum Gn.) _Newark VII, VIII (div) “New
Jersey.”
A. epigzea Grt. Rare near New York (Bt).
A. falcifera Kirby, var. simplex Gn. Throughout the State, commonly
V-XI; it is double-brooded, the larva feeding on a great variety of
cruciterous and other low plants.
A. basigera Wlk. Hopatcong (Pm); Newark, VI, IX, X (div); Staten
Island VII, VIII (Ds); never common.
ABROSTOLA Ochs.
A. ovalis Gn. Newark (Sb).
A. urentis Gn. New Brunswick; probably rare throughout the State.
OGDOCONTA Butl.
O. cinereola Gn. Throughout the State, all season, common; larva on
ragweed.
PAECTES Hbn. (INGURA).
P. delineata Gn. Newark (div); Morris Plains, larva on sweet gum
(Dyar).
P. abrostoloides Gn. Newark (Sb); Elizabeth VIII, IX (div); Staten
Island VI-IX (Ds); hardly common.
THE INSECTS OF NEW JERSEY. A7I
. oculatrix Gn. Ramsey V, 21 (Sleight); Hopatcong (Bt); Caldwell
(Cr); Newark VII, 1 (Bz); Staten Isiand VIII (Ds); Weymouth VIII,
9 (Dke); 5-mile beach VIII, 5 (Haim).
EUTELIA Hbn.
. pulcherrima Grt. Newark, at night (Ang); Ramsey, VI, 17 (Sleight) ;
always rare.
MARASMALUS Grt.
. inficita Wlk. Ramsey VI, 12 (Sleight); Caldwell (Cr); Newark VII,
7 (Sb); Elizabeth VIII (Bz); Staten Island VI (Ds); 5-mile beach
VI, 6, VIII, 3 (Haim).
. ventilator Grt. Ramsey VI, 5 (Sleight); Newark (Soc), New Bruns-
wick VIII, 18 (Coll); 5-mile beach VIII (div); larva on poison ivy.
Both of these species occur throughout the State.
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ALETIA Hbn.
. argillacea Hbn. Newark IX, X (Wdt); Elizabeth IX, X (Bz); Staten
Island IX, X (Ds); Long Branch (U S Ag); 5-mile beach VIII, X
(Haim). This is the famous cotton-moth of the Southern States. It
does not breed in New Jersey; but each year adults fiy north in
considerable numbers after midsummer, and some of these flights
reach us, aS a Swarm or in scattering individuals.
ANOMIS Hbn.
. erosa Hbn. Newark X (Wdt); Elizabeth X, 3 (Bz); Staten Island
X (Ds); the larva on cotton and mallow. This is also a Southern
species which reaches New Jersey as a visitor only.
SCOLECOCAMPA Gn.
. liburna Geyer. Ft. Lee (Bt); Newark and Orange Mts. VII (div);
Elizabeth VII (Bz); Staten Island (Ds); the larva in decaying cherry,
hickory, oak and chestnut stumps.
EUCALYPTERA Morr.
. bipuncta Morr. Suffern VII, Newark, Lakehurst VII, 17 (Bz); Lacey
VII, Bamber VII, 11 (Dke); Anglesea in July, on salt marshes and in
swamps; the larva probably boring in reeds or grasses.
AMOLITA Grt.
. fessa Grt. Hopatcong to Cape May VI-VIII; nowhere common.
DORYODES Gn.
. bistrialis Geyer. Secaucus V, 22 (Gr); Newark at light V (Wat);
Elizabeth VI, IX (Bz); Staten Island V—-VIII (Ds); Anglesea, common
on the salt marshes VI-IX (Sm).
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472 REPORT! OF TN EW? JERSEY So 0ac0E, oi Si Gave
PHIPROSOPUS Grt.
. callitrichoides Gn. Elizabeth VII, VIII (div); Staten Island VI, VIII
(Ds); Alloway VI, 3, Lucaston IX, 9, the larva on “Smilax rotundi-
folia” (Dke); 5-mile beach VIII (Haim). —
RIVULA Gn.
. propinqualis Gn. Paterson (Gr); Newark VI, IX, Elizabeth VI, VII
(div); 5-mile beach VII, 24 (Haim); probably throughout the State.
PLEONECTYPTERA Grt.
. pyralis Hbn. New Brunswick VII (Coll).
. geometralis Grt. Staten Island VII (Ds); Lahaway VIII, 3 (Coll).
ERASTRIA Ochs.
. malaca Grt. Blizabeth VII, 15 (Bz).
. albidula Gn. New Brunswick (Coll).
concinnimacula Gn. Caldwell (Cr); Staten Island V (Ds).
synochitis G. & R. Throughout the State V-VII, locally common.
. olivula Gn. Newark (Wdt); common near New York (Bt).
musta G. & R. Newark at light VIII (Wdt); 5-mile beach VIII
(Haim).
muscosula Gn. Common throughout the State VI-VIII.
caduca Grt. Jamesburg VII, larva on “Sagittaria” (Sm).
apicosa Harv. Throughout the State V-IX, common.
. carneola Gn. Common everywhere V-IX; our most abundant species.
. aeria Grt. Newark VI (Wdt); Elizabeth VI, VII (Bz).
GALGULA Gn.
. hepara Gn. Throughout the State VI-X, usually not rare; the variety
“partita” Gn. occurs with the type.
LITHACODIA Hbn.
. bellicula Hbn. Throughout the State V, VII-IX, not rare; reported
by all collectors. .
PROTHYMIA Hbn.
. rhodarialis Wlk. Paterson V, 18 (Gr); New Brunswick, Anglesea
(Coll), and probably throughout the State.
. semipurpurea WIk. Paterson V, 18 (Gr); Elizabeth V, VII, VIII, IX
(div); Laurel Springs V, 23 (DkKe).
EXYRA Grt.
. semicrocea Gn. Lucaston V, 30, Iona V, 26 (Dke); Pleasantville VI,
13 (Lt); Lahaway V, larva in “Sarracenia.”
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THE INSECTS OF NEW JERSEY. 473
XANTHOPTERA Gn.
. nigrofimbria Gn. Lucaston IX, 14, Manumuskin VIII, 17 (Dke); 5-mile
beach VIII (div).
. semiflava Gn. 5-mile beach VIII, 19 (Haim), and probably throughout
South Jersey.
METOPONIA Dup.
. obtusa H. S. Caldwell (Cr); Newark, Elizabeth, VI, VII (Bz); Staten
Island V, taken by O. Fulda (Ds).
CHAMYRIS Gn.
. cerintha Tr. Throughout the State V-IX, sometimes common, and
reported by all collectors; larva on wild cherry, plum, apple and
other trees, but never in destructive numbers.
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ACONTIA Ochs.
. terminimacula Grt. 5-mile beach VII, 26 (Haim).
. delecta Wlk. Little Ferry VIII, 19 (Wrms); Elizabeth V, VII, VIII
(Bz); Staten Island VI (Ds); Stone Harbor VIII, 12 larva, V, 16 adult
(Dke); Cape May (Lt); larva on swamp mallow “Hibiscus mos-
chatus.”
. biplaga Gn. 5-mile beach IX, 4 (Haim).
. erastrioides Gn. Common throughout the State and actually recorded
from all points between Delaware Water Gap and Cape May V-IX; —
larva on rag-weed, burdock, ete.
. candefacta Hbn. With the preceding and even more common, but not
reported later than August; larva as before.
SPRAGUEIA Grt.
. Onagrus Gn. Chester VIII, 1, New Brunswick VIII, [X, Anglesea V, IX:
(Coll); Elizabeth VIII (Bz); locally common at light.
. leo Gn. Chester (Wdt); Staten Island (Ds): New Brunswick (Coll).
. dama Gn. Anglesea IX, 8 (Kp).
METATHORASA Moore.
. monetifera Gn. Hopatcong (Bt); Orange Mts. VI (Wdt); Newark
(Soc); Staten Island VII, VIII (Ds); Elizabeth VII, 24, Glassboro VII,
3 (Kp); Lahaway (Coll).
EUHERRICHIA Grt.
. mollissima Gn. Jersey City VIII, seasonally common (Kr): Elizabeth
VII, VIII (Bz); Staten Island V (Ds): Brown's Mills (Dke); 5-mile
beach VII, VIII (div).
474 REPORT OF NEW JERSEY STATE MUSEUM.
PHALA-NOSTOLA Grt.
- larentoides Grt. Newark VIII (Bwl); Elizabeth VI, VIII (Bz); West-
ville VI, 6 (Jn); 5-mile beach VI, VII, IX (div).
PANGRAPTA Hbn.
. Gecoralis Hbn. Throughout the State V—VII; locally common.
HYAMIA WIk.
. perditalis Wlk. Elizabeth VII, VIII (div); Staten Island VII (Ds);
Anglesea VII, VIII (div).
. 6&-punctata Grt. Newark (Sb); Hemlock Falls V, Elizabeth VI, VII
(Bz); Staten Island V, taken by Fulda (Ds).
MELANOMMA Grt.
. auricinctaria Grit. Newark (Bwl); has been bred out of sticks con-
taining larve of “Eu. unio,” and probably feeds on “Cephalanthus.”
HOMOPYRALIS Grt.
. discalis Grt. Paterson VI-VIII (Gr); Newark (Wdt); Elizabeth VII
(Bz); Camden VI, VIII (Kp); Anglesea IX (div).
. contracta Wlk. Caldwell (Cr); Elizabeth VII, VIII (div); Staten
Island VI-VIII (Ds); and probably throughcut the State.
. tantillus Grt. Near New York, not common (Bt); Anglesea IX, 3
(Coll).
ISOGONA Gn.
. Natatrix Gn. (Eutoreuma tenuis Grt.) Montclair VIII, 11 (Kf); Eliz-
abeth VIII, 7, one specimen (Bz).
HYPSOROPHA Hbn.
. hormos Hbn. Newark (Soc); Elizabeth VIII (div); Camden VI, VII
(Kp); 5-mile beach VIII (div).
DRASTERIA Hbn.
» erechtea Cram. Common throughout the State V-xX. The larva
feeds on grass, clover, etc., and the moth is the one most usually
started up in grassy or weedy lands.
. crassiuscula Haw. With the preceding but less abundant. The
variety “ochrea”’ Grt. occurs occasionally.
CAENURGIA WIk.
. convalescens Gn. ‘New Jersey”; Union Co.; single specimens only.
EUCLIDIA Hbn.
. cuspidea Hbn. Throughout the State V—VIII; locally not uncommon.
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MELIPOTIS Hbn.
M. limbolaris Geyer. Orange Mts. VI, VII (div); Paterson VI, 28 (Gr);
Newfoundland VII, 5, Sandy Hook VY, 18 (Ds).
M. nigrescens G. & R. Fort Lee VI, 14 (Wrms).
M. jucunda Hbn. Hemlock Falls VI, 1 (Sb); Elizabeth VI, VII (Bz);
Staten Island V, 29, Lakehurst V, VI (Ds); Manumuskin, common
(Dke); 5-mile beach VIII, 1 (Haim).
SYNEDA Gn.
S. graphica Hbn. Throughout the pine barrens V—-VIII, locally common
(div); Staten Island IV—-VIII (Ds); Milltown V, 13 (Gr). The variety
“media” occurred with the type but less abundantly, at Clementon
(Lt).
CATOCALA Schranck.
C. nubilis Hbn. Throughout the State V-VItt, locally common; larva on
locust (Dyar).
C. elonympha Hbn. Staten Island VI, VIII (Ds); Caldwell (Cr); 5-mile
beach VIII (div); larva on walnut.
C. amica Hbn. (lineella Grt.) Caldwell (Cr); Staten Island (Ds);
Newark IX (div).
The variety “androphila”’ Gn. occurs with the type.
C. jair Strek. Lakehurst VII, 1-15 (div).
C. gracilis Edw. Greenwood Lake (Bt); Newark VIII (Sb); Elizabeth
VIII (Kp); Anglesea VIII (div).
var. sordida Grt. Greenwood Lake (Bt).
C. minuta Edw. Rutherford (Wrms); Elizabeth VII, VIII (div); Staten
Island VII, VIII (Ds); New Brunswick VII, 16 (Gr); 5-mile beach
VIII (Haim); the larva on locust.
The varieties “parvula” Edw. and “mellitula’” Hulst occur with the
type (Bt).
C. grynea Cram. Caldwell (Cr); Newark (Sb); Elizabeth VII (div);
Staten Island VII, VIII (Ds); 5-mile beach VIII (Haim); larva on
apple and plum. Mr. Beutenmuller says that “polygama”’ Gn. is
really this species.
C. praclara G. & R. Caldwell (Cr); Elizabeth VII, 29 (Kp).
C. micronympha Gn. Anglesea (Lt).
Mr. Beutenmuller says that the varieties ‘“‘fratercula” G. & R., “hero”
Hy. Edw., and “gisela’”’ Mayer occur on all sides of New Jersey, and
should certainly be found in the State with the type. The species is
surely rare with us.
Cc. similis Edw. “New Jersey” without date or exact locality; Lakehurst
WiiG 8) (DSs):.
Mr. Beutenmuller has not had the type form, but has had the variety
“aholah” Strek. from the State. '
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cordelia Hy. Edw. Roselle (Peck). Mr. Beutenmuller says that the
species usually called “amasia’”’ S. & A. is really this form. There is
a distinct question as to whether this record can stand. It is prob-
ably based on an erroneous identification.
. connubialis Gn. Mr. Beutenmuller says that ‘“‘sancta’” Hulst is this
species. The mix-up in the names relating to this ‘“amasia” series is
such that I give all the names, since any or all of them may be found
represented in New Jersey material.
. cratzgi Saund. Rare near New York; larva on thorn.
. pretiosa Lint. Taken in New Jersey and heretofore cited as a variety
of “crategi.” Mr. Beutenmuller, however, thinks them distinct.
. blandula Hulst. Caldwell (Cr); larva on “Crategus.”
. ultronia Hbn. Throughout the State, VII-X; the larva on apple,
plum, wild cherry, dogwood, oak, etc. According to Mr. Beutenmul-
ler the true ‘“ultronia” is what has been heretofore termed “mopsa”
Hy. Edw., and to the form heretofore labeled “ultronia,’ he has
given the varietal name “lucinda.’ The varieties “celia” Hy. Edw.,
and “‘ariadna”’ Hy. Edw., are also taken in New Jersey; all occurring
together at Holly Beach and elsewhere.
. herodias Strek. Lakehurst VII & IX (Ds).
. coccinata Grt. Greenwood Lake (Bt); Lakehurst VII, 8 (Ds).
. cerogama Grt. Newark VII, VIII (div); Elizabeth VIII (Kp); Staten
Island VIII (Ds); New Brunswick VIII, 21 (Gr). The variety “bunk-
ri’ Grt. has been taken at Caldwell (Cr).
. ilia Cram. Throughout the State VII-IX, common; the larva on oak.
The varieties “uxor”’ Gn. and “osculata’”’ Hulst occur with the type.
. marmorata Edw. Bayonne (Doll).
. parta Gn. Newark VII, VIII (div); Staten Island VII-I1X (Ds); New
Brunswick IX, 8 (Gr); larva on willow and poplar.
. unijuga Wlk. Newark VIII, IX (Sb); Elizabeth IX (Kp); Staten
Island VII-IX (Ds); New Brunswick IX (Gr); Anglesea (Lt).
. briseis Edw. Staten Island VII (Ds); “New Jersey.”
. cara Gn. Common throughout the State, VII-X; the larva on willow
and poplar. The variety “carissima’” Hulst occurs more rarely.
. amatrix Hbn. Throughout the State VII-IX, common; the larva on
willow and poplar. The variety “nurus” WI1k. has been taken at New-
ark and on Staten Island.
. concumbens Wilk. Throughout the State, VIII & IX, sometimes com-
mon; larva on willow and poplar.
. consors S. & A. DaCosta VII, 18 (Lt).
. antinympha Hbn. Caldwell (Cr); Newark VIII, IX (Soc); Elizabeth
VIII, 14 (Kp); Staten Island VII, VIII (Ds).
. badia G. & R. Englewood (Bt); Newark (Sb); Elizabeth VIII (Kp);
Anglesea VIII; larva on wax myrtle.
THE INSECTS OF NEW JERSEY. 477
. muliercula Gn. Newark, VIII (Bwl); Elizabeth VIII (div); Staten
Island VIII, IX (Ds); DaCosta VIII (Lt); 5-mile beach VII, VIII (div);
larva on wax myrtle.
. habilis Grt. Orange VIII, IX (Sb); Elizabeth IX (Kp); Staten Island
VIII (Ds); New Brunswick IX (Gr); the larva on hickory. The
variety “basalis’” Grt. occurs with the type, but rarely.
. serena Edw. Hopatcong (Pm); Caldwell (Cr); larva on hickory and
walnut. ;
. innubens Gn. Staten Island VII, VIII (Ds); Elizabeth VIIJ, 12 (Kp);
larva on honey locust.
The variety “scintillans”’ G. & R. occurs with the type.
. paleogama Gn. Throughout the State VII-IX (Bt); the larva on hick-
ory and walnut.
The varieties “‘annida’”’ Fager and “phalanga”’ Grt. occur with the type,
but are less common; the latter the more abundant of the two.
. neogama S. & A. Caldwell (Cr); Newark VII-IX (div); Staten Island
ViI-X (Ds); Lucaston VIII, Holly Beach VIII (Haim); larva on butter-
nut and walnut.
The variety “snowiana”’ Grt. is recorded from 5-mile beach VII, 22
(Haim).
. subnata Grt. Caldwell (Cr); Passaic Co. VIII, 2 (Wrms); larva on
walnut and hickory.
. piatrix Grt. Paterson IX, 21 (Gr); Caldwell (Cr); Newark VIII, IX
(div); Elizabeth VIII (Kp); Staten Island VIII, IX (Ds); larva on
walnut, hickory, persimmon.
. nebulosa Hdw. Still only a probability.
. relicta Wlk. Jersey City, Newark and Hlizabeth and vicinity, in VII-
IX; recorded by many collectors.
The type name, according to Mr. Beutenmuller, refers to the dark
form and is the same as “bianca” Hy. Edw. The gray form is “phry-
nia’ Hy. Edw:, and the white form is “clara”? Beut. All occur in New
Jersey. Larva on white birch and silver poplar.
. epione Dru. Newark VII, VIII (Wdt); Elizabeth VII (Kp); Staten
Island VII, VIII (Ds); the larva on oak.
. robinsonii Grt. Orange Mts. IX (Sb); Caldwell (Cr); Newark IX
(Soc); Elizabeth IX (Bz); Staten Island VIII, IX (Ds); New Bruns-
wick VIII-X (Gr); larva on hickory.
. judith Strck. Ft. Lee Dist. (Bt); Elizabeth VII, 15 (Bz); Staten
Island (Fulda); 5-mile beach VII, 22 (Haim); the larva on hickory.
. retecta Grt. Caldwell (Cr); Newark IX (Soc); Staten Island VIII
(Ds); larva on hickory.
The variety “luctuosa’”’ Hulst occurs with the type.
. flebilis Grt. Occurs with the preceding and listed as a variety in the
last edition.
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C.
dejecta Strck. Lake Hopatcong, Elizabeth VII, VIII (Bz); Newark
(Ang).
vidua S. & A. Hopatcong (Pm); Caldwell (Cr); Elizabeth VIII, Ix
(Bz); Staten Island IX (Ds); New Brunswick VIII, IX (Gr); larva
on oak, hickory and walnut. |
. viduata Gn. Orange Mts. IX (Sb); Elizabeth VIII (Kp); Pleasant-
ville (Lt); larva on walnut.
. lacrymosa Gn. Newark IX, 26 (Sb).
The var. “ulalume”’ Strek. is recorded from Morristown (Peck).
. agrippina Strck. Rare near New York (Bt).
. insolabilis Gn. Caldwell (Cr); larva on hickory.
. angusi Grt. Ft. Lee Dist. (Bt); Elizabeth VIII, IX (Bz); 5-mile beach
VIII, 22 (Haim); larva on hickory.
Mr. Beutenmuller finds the varieties “edna” Beut. and “lucetta” Hy.
Edw. with the type near Fort Lee.
. obscura Strek: Caldwell (Cr); Staten Island VII, VIII (Ds); New -
Brunswick VIII, 25 (Gr); the larva on hickory.
The variety “residua”’ Grt. occurs with the type and in addition is re-
corded from Hopatcong (Pm); Orange Mts. (Wdt); Elizabeth (Kp).
. tristis Edw. Dover (Jn); Caldwell (Cr); Lahaway (Sm).
HYPOCALA Gn.
. andremona Cram. (hillii Lint.) Staten Island IX, 26 (Ds).
PHOBERIA Hbn.
. atomaris Hbn. Newark IV (div); Staten Island IV, Lakehurst IV
(Ds).
HOMOPHOBERIA Morr.
. cristata Morr. Described from “Hoboken” and never since found.
PANAPODA Gn.
. rufimargo Hbn. Throughout the State V—VIII, the varieties “carnei-
costa” Gn. and “roseicosta”’ Gn., with the type and equally abundant.
Larve on upper side of oak leaf (Dyar), and feed also on hickory and
-willow.
PARALLELIA Hbn.
. bistriaris Hbn. Throughout the State V—VIII; usually not rare.
AGNOMONIA Hbn.
. anilis Dru. Newark (Soc); Staten Island VIII (Ds).
REMIGIA Gn.
. repanda Fabr. (latipes Gn.) Throughout the State, VI and VII-X;
sometimes locally not rare.
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GRAMMODES Gn.
G. smithii Gn. Elizabeth, VII, 18, 1 specimen (Bz).
POAPHILA Gn.
P. quadrifilaris Hbn. Orange Mts. V, VI (div); Newark (Soc); Staten
Island VI, VII (Ds); Clementon V, 15, Brown’s Mills V, 9, Manumus-
kin VI, 4 (DkKe).
The record for “deleta’” Gn. was based on a misidentification.
CELIPTERA Gn.
C. frustulum Gn. Throughout the State V—VIII, and sometimes not rare.
PHURYS Gn.
P. lima Gn. I have seen this from New Jersey.
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ANTICARSIA Hbn.
A. gemmatilis Hbn. Staten Island IX (Ds).
ANTIBLEMMA Hbn.
A. minorata Sm. South Orange V, 28 (Gr).
PHAZOCYMA Hbn.
Under this term those species referred to in the last edition as “Zale,”
“Phseocyma,”’ “Ypsia” and “Homoptera” are now grouped. The species
have been recently studied and revised, and some of the records as they
stand are a little uncertain. I have included all the species that I have
reason to believe will occur within our faunal area, and have no doubt
they will all be found in due course.
P. lunata Dru. Occurrs throughout the State, July to October. It is
the most common of all the species, and the larva is a general feeder;
maple, willow, rose and wild cherry being included in the list. What
has been known as “edusa”’ is the male, and the spring records
probably refer to “miterea’”’ and not to “lunata.”’
P. undularis Dru. Staten Island V-VIII (Ds); Newark V, VI (Br):
Elizabeth V, VII (Bz), and probably throughout the State. ‘“Nigri-
cans” Beth., recorded as rare throughout northern New Jersey, is
this same species. The variety “umbripennis” Grt. occurs with the
type, but is much less abundant.
P. zruginosa Gn. Probably also throughout the State, but not com-
mon. This was referred as a variety of ‘‘undularis” until recently,
and therefore escaped separate record. I have it from Elizabeth,
however (Kp), & V, 138 (Bz).
P. minerea Gn. Lakwood V, 27 (Ds), not generally identified in collec-
tions; I believe that the May and June records for “lunata”™ will be
found to refer to this species.
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P. lunifera Hbn. Paterson VII, 14, Guttenberg X. 4 (Wrms); Elizabeth
V, 17 (Bz); 5-mile beach VIII, 5 (Haim). This is also referred as
“penna”’ Morr. in the previous edition.
P. lineosa Wlk. Some of the records for ‘“lunifera’” probably refer to
this species, and I have little doubt that both will be found to occur
throughout the State, as they are generally mixed in collections. -I
have seen it from Hlizabeth VIII, 6 & 9 (Bwl, Bz).
P. unilineata Grt. Staten Island V (Ds); Newark VI (Bwl); not com-
mon, and a well-marked species.
P. obliqua Gn. Staten Island V, VII, VIII (Ds); Elizabeth (Kp).
P. metata Sm. Newark VI, 11 (Bwl); almost undoubtedly confused with
the preceding.
. curema Sm. Sure to occur in New Jersey.
helata Sm. Quite within our faunal range.
» squammularis Dru. Probably confused with “obliqua.”’
benesignata Harv. Lakewood V, 3 (Ds).
. cingulifera Wlk. Newfoundland IV, 25 (Ds); Elizabeth V, 29 (Bz).
. calycanthata S. & A. Recorded from Elizabeth; but it is very doubt-
ful whether the species really occurs in the State. I have seen only
Georgia and Florida examples myself, and the records probably
refer to “lineosa” or “lunifera.”’
P. horrida Hbn. Paterson V, 12 (Gr); 5-mile beach V, 27, VIII, 21
(Haim); Staten Island VI-VIII, and probably throughout the State,
locally common.
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EREBUS Latr.
E. odora Linn. Staten Island VI, IX, 3 specimens, all females (Ds);
Newark IX, 4, IX, 26 (div); a wind visitor, occasionally taken near
the coast, generally in fall.
PSEUDANTHRACIA Grt.
P. coracias Gn. No actual records, but surely to be found in the State;
the Elizabeth record of last edition was an error.
TRAMA Harv.
T. detrahens WIk. Laurel Springs VI, 3 (Dke).
Family HYPENID/.
These are the “snout-moths,”’ so called because in many of them the
palpi are projected straight forward into a beak, though sometimes they
are curved sickle-like over the head. They are also known as Deltoids |
because many of them, when at rest, have the outline of the Greek letter
4A (delta). They are all obscurely colored moths of small or moderate
size, living in woods, among undergrowth or in grassy places. The larve
of some species lack one pair of abdominal legs; some live on or among
THE INSECTS OF NEW JERSEY. 481
dead leaves or decaying wood, some openly on grasses and other vege-
tation, and a few have been found in the nests of ants. None of those
found in New Jersey are economically important.
In this family sexual modification has run wild; antenne, feet, palpi
and wings being modified in the species. The antenne of the males have
knots, spurs and tufts, often in addition to the more usual pectinations.
The legs have a varied assortment of hair pencils and tufts, and some
of these are also found on the palpi. In one of our species the fore wings
of the male are deeply notched, while in the female they are entire.
It is more than likely that all species recorded from the eastern
United States will be found in New Jersey. The moths are difficult to
secure in good specimens and are not favorites with collectors, hence
are not so well represented in cabinets as are those of some other families.
Sub-family HELIIN#.
EPIZEUXIS Hbn.
E. lubricalis Geyer. Common throughout the State from June to Septem-
ber. The larva on grasses (Bt) and in decayed wood (Dyar). Mr.
Grossbeck records finding adults in Swarm in a hollow tree VII, 24.
Larve in early spring under hemlock chips on which they fed and
developed.
E. denticulalis Harv. Elizabeth VII (Bz); Roselle VII, 15 from the Kemp
collection; Paterson VIII, 15 (Gr).
E. rotundalis Wlk. Forest Hill VII (Wdt); Hlizabeth VII (Bz); Lake
hurst IX, 14 (div); 5-mile. beach VIII, 27 (Haim).
E. forbesii French. Resembles the preceding closely and is probably
confused with it in collections.
E. scobialis Grt. Near Newark and in eastern N. J. generally.
£. americalis Gn. Throughout the State VII-IX. I have it from Lake
Hopatcong and Anglesea, and it is recorded from numerous inter-
vening points. Larva on “Hedysarum,” sweet-clover, ete. (Bt), and
has also been bred from larve found in ants’ nests.
E. zemula Hbn. Locally common throughout the State VI-IX. The larva
is said to feed on spruce and also on dead leaves.
E. julialis Sm. Oak Ridge (Shoemaker).
Sub-family HERMINIIN#.
ZANCLOGNATHA Led.
Z. lituralis Hbn. Lake Hopatcong VII, 5, New Brunswick VII, rare, at
light (Coll); Orange Mts. VII (Wdt); 5-mile beach VIII, 14 (Haim).
Z. theralis Wlk. 5-mile beach VII, 9 (Haim).
Z. laevigata Grt. Delaware Water Gap VII, 1 (Jn) 15 (Coll); Lake Ho-
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Zz.
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patcong VII, 20 (Gr); Staten Island VII (Ds), probably local in the
northern sections.
pedipilalis Gn. Passaic Co. VI, 2 (Coll); Elizabeth and Newark V,
VI(Bz)e .
cruralis Gn. Boonton VIII, IX, Orange Mts. VI (Wdt); Paterson V,
12, VIII, 17 (Gr); Staten Island VIII (Ds); Newark VIII (Bwl);
Elizabeth VII, VIII (div).
. obscuripennis Grt. “New Jersey” specimens are in collections with-
out definite locality or date.
. protumnosalis Wlk. Elizabeth VII, VIII (Bz); New Brunswick, and
probably throughout the State, rarely.
marcidilinea Grt. Greenwood Lake; Newark, at light VIII (Wdt);
Merchantville VI, 29 (Kp).
. ochreipennis Grt. Lake Hopatcong VII, 5 (Coll); So. Orange VIII
(Bwl); Newark VIII, [IX (Wdt); Elizabeth VII, VIII, 19 (div), and
probably throughout the State.
HORMISA WIk.
. absorptalis Wlk. Paterson VI, 15, Montclair, New Brunswick at light
VII, Anglesea IX, 4 (Coll); Newark VII (Wdt); Hlizabeth VI, VII, 24
(div); Westville (Lt); 5-mile beach VIII, 2, IX, 4 (Haim).
. litophora Grt. Staten Island VII (Ds); Elizabeth VII, 19, 24 (div);
Forest Hill VII (Wdt); New Brunswick VII, 6 (Coll).
orciferalis Wlk. Elizabeth VI, 5, 1 specimen (Bz); Anglesea at light
VI, VIII, IX (Coll), and also taken VIII, 2-13 at Holly Beach (Haim).
PHILOMETRA Grt.
metonalis Wlk. Staten Island VI (Ds); New Brunswick VII, 3 (Gr);
Sussex Co. VIII, 15, Chester VIII, 17, Elizabeth VI, VIII, 6 (Coll).
. eumelusalis Wlk. Chester VIII, 17 (Dn); Jersey City IX (Sb); Eliza-
beth VIII, 9 (Bz); New Brunswick VI, 16 (Coll); 5-mile beach VI, i9-
31 (Haim), and probably throughout the State; the larva feeding on
the roots of grasses.
CHYTOLITA Grt.
. morbidalis Gn. Throughout the State V-VIII, in deciduous woods,
more or less commonly.
. petrealis Grt. Found with the preceding, but rarely.
BLEPTINA Gn.
. caradrinalis Gn. Throughout the State, May to September, local and
sometimes rather common; attracted to light.
. inferior Grt. Anglesea IX, 12, Burleigh (Sm); a southern species
which has not been taken by collectors generally.
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TETANOLITA Grt.
. mynesalis Wlk. Anglesea, not uncommon at light VI, 10, VIII, 2, IX, 4.
. floridana Sm. Paterson VII, 29 (Gr); Orange Mts. VIII, 16 (div);
Elizabeth VIII (Bz); 5-mile beach VII, 26 (Haim).
RENIA. Gn.
. salusalis Wlk. Staten Island VII (Ds); Elizabeth IX, 1 (Kp); Mon-
mouth Co. VII, 3. (Coll); Westville VII, 2 (Lt), and probably local
throughout the State.
. discoloralis Gn. Orange Mts. VII, VIII (Wdt); Newark VIII (Bwl);
Staten Island VII, VIII (Ds); 5-mile beach VII (Haim).
. sobrialis Wlk. Staten Island VII, and I have seen New Jersey speci-
mens also.
. larvalis Grt. Staten Island VII (Ds); Forest Hill VII (Wdt); Eliza-
beth IX, 9 (Kp); common near New York (Bt).
. Clitosalis Wlk. Forest Hill VII (Wdt); Elizabeth Ix, 9 (Kp); 5-mile
beach VIII, 6 (Haim); New Brunswick VII, 28; Jamesburg (Coll).
factiosalis Wlk. Elizabeth VII-IX, 2 (Bz); Staten Island VIII (Ds);
Jamesburg VII (Coll); 5-mile beach VIII, 12 (Haim).
. tilosalis Sm. Chester VIII, 28, Jamesburg (Coll).
. flavipunctalis Geyer. Paterson to Anglesea VII & VIII and probably
throughout the State; the most common of the species of the genus.
. atrimacula Sm. Sussex Co. VIII, 138 (Kemp).
. fraternalis Sm. Newark (Bz and Coll).
HYPENULA Grt.
cacuminalis WIk. Cumberland County, 1 specimen only.
HETEROGRAMMA Gn.
» pyramusalis Wlk. Chester VIII, 17, Newark V, 30 (Coll); Staten
Island V, VII, VIII (Ds); Jersey City IX (Sb); Elizabeth VII, VIII,
4 (div); 5-mile beach VII, 29 (Haim); probably throughout the State.
GABERASA WIk.
- ambigualis Wlk. Staten Island V, VILL, IX (Ds); Newark IV, V (div);
Hlizabeth V, 12—VIII, 22 (div); 5-mile beach VIII, 22 (Kp).
DERCETIS Grt.
. vitrea Grt. Woodside VI, 17 (Bwl).
PALTHIS Hbn.
. angulalis Hbn. Andover VI (Kr); Paterson V, 30, VIII, 138 (Gr);
Staten Island V-IX (Ds); 5-mile beach VII, 26 (Haim). Occurs
throughout the State.
. asopialis Gn. Occurs with the preceding, but is not so abundant.
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Sub-family HypENIN2.
CAPIS Grt.
. curvata Grt. Occurs very rarely in the northern parts of the State.
- SALIA Hbn.
. interpuncta Grt. Hopatcong (Pm).
BOMOLOCHA Hbn.
» manalis Wlk. Hopatcong (Pm); Sussex Co. VIII 14, Elizabeth VII,
8 (Coll), VI, IX (Bz); Newark VI-IX (div); Staten Island VI (Ds).
. baltimoralis Gn. Paterson V, 11, VII, 6-20, VIII, 6 (Gr); Staten Island —
IV-VII (Ds); Newark VI-VIII (div); Elizabeth V, VII, 20, IX, 5
(div); New Brunswick V, VI (Coll); occurs throughout the State |
without doubt; the iarva reported on maple.
. bijugalis Wlk. Anglesea (Lt), and probably local throughout the
State.
. scutellaris Grt. Hopatcong (Pm), Newark at light VIII (Wdt).
abalinealis Wlk. Paterson VI, 9 (Gr); Elizabeth, Newark, VI (Bz);
Staten Island V, VIII (Ds); larva on elm (Dyar).
deceptalis Wlk. Sure to occur; found near New York City (Bt).
. madefactalis Gn. Chester (Dn); Paterson V, 10 (Gr); Hopatcong
(Pm); Hemlcck Falls V, 7 (Bz); rare near New York City (Bt).
. sordidula Grt. Newark VI (Bz); Forest Hill VII, rare (Wdt); Union
Gol Vi. 3 Con):
. toreuta Grt. New Brunswick, at light, VII (Coll). -
. edictalis Wlk. Hopatcong (Pm).
. citata Grt. Newark, at light X, 11 (div); New Brunswick VII (Coll).
LOMANALTES Grt.
. eductalis Wlk. Bloomfield VIII, 14 (Kp); occasional throughout the
State. ;
PLATHYPENA Grit.
: scabra Fab. Common throughout the State from May to November,
and Mr. Broadwell records a specimen under bark at Boonton, Dec.
24. It is the commonest species of this entire family, and the larva
feeds chiefly on clover.
HYPENA Schranck.
humuli Harr. Occurs throughout the State and recorded as common
at Caldwell by Mr. Crane. The only dated specimen that I have
came from Newark IV, 25. The larva feeds on hop and is a semi-
looper.
THE INSECTS OF NEW JERSEY. 485
Family THYATIRIDZ.
Medium or rather large moths with soft gray and pink velvety colors,
resembling the owlets in appearance, the anal angle of the fore-wings
often produced into a tooth or lappet. The family is a small one, and
we have only a very few species.
EUTHYATIRA Smith.
E. pudens Gn. A New Jersey specimen is in the Hulst collection. The
larva in spun-up leaves of dogwood, “C. florida’ (Dyar).
PSEUDOTHYATIRA Grt.
P. cymatophoroides Gn. Piedmont Plain and northward VI-VIII; the
larva on birch (Dyar), maple and oak, looks like a Notodontian.
var. expultrix Grt. Occurs with the type and is more common.
THYATIRA Ochs.
T. scripta Gosse. Bayonne (Bt); Hopatcong (Pm); the larva on black-
berry and raspberry; nowhere common.
T. rectangula Ottol. New Brunswick VI, 7 (Gr), and probably through-
out the northern part of the State.
Family NOTODONTIDA.
Moderately sized moths with somewhat retracted head, short palpi,
rather short antennz and often short, useless tongue. The thorax is
comparatively short, quadrate, while the abdomen is usually long, cylin-
drical and obtusely terminated. The legs are moderate in length or
short. The wings are long and not very broad, the inner margin often
produced into a tooth, lobe or similar process. The larve are naked
or have only sparse hair; but often have spines, spurs, humps and other
prominences. Sometimes the anal legs are modified into slender pro-
cesses resembling a long fork. Most of them are solitary and live ex-
posed, feeding on the foliage of trees and shrubs; but some live in large
colonies consisting of the members of one batch of eggs. A few live in
webs or small tents.
Several of the’ species are injurious; but practically all of these are
within reach of arsenical sprays.
APATELODES Pack.
A. torrefacta S. & A. Generally distributed north of the Piedmont
Plain; adults V-—VIII; larve on oak, wild cherry, blackberry, sassa-
fras, hazel and many others, VIII & IX.
a angelica Grt. Hopatcong (Pm); Paterson (Gr); Ft. Lee (Wrms);
Plainfield (Bz); adults V, VI, VII; larva on ash and lilac VIII, IX.
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486 REPORT OF NEW JERSEY STATE MUSEUM.
MELALOPHA Hbn.
M. albosigma Fitch. Hopatcong (Bt); Newark VI (Sb); throughout
northern New Jersey VI-VIII; larva solitary on willow and poplar.
M. brucei Hy. Edw. Passaic VI, 18 (Wrms).
M. apicalis Wlk. Hopatcong (Pm); 5-mile beach (Haim); common
along the Hudson River Valley (Dyar), and local throughout the
State; larva solitary on willow and poplar.
M. inclusa Hbn. More or less abundant throughout the State; adults
V-VII and VIII-X; larva gregarious on willow and poplar.
DATANA WIk.
D. angusii G. & R. Hopatcong (Pm); Newark (Soc); Staten Island VI,
Fig. 198.—Yellow-necked caterpillar, Datana ministra: a,
larva; b, moth; c, eggs; d, single egg, enlarged.
VII (Ds); New Brunswick (Coll); Freehold (U S Ag); locally com-
mon; larva on hickory, witch-hazel, huckleberry, etc.
D. ministra Dru. Throughout the State VI & VII. The larva is the com-
mon yellow-necked caterpillar of the apple, which sometimes defoli-
ates nursery and even orchard trees. It feeds also on a great variety
of other fruit, forest and shade trees.
D. drexelii Hy. Edw. Paterson VII, VIII (Gr); Caldwell VII (Bz); 5-
mile beach VIII (Haim), and at numerous intervening localities;
' Jarva on huckleberry, witch-hazel and linden. 2
D. major G. & R. Paterson VI, 23 (Gr); Newark VI (Soc); Staten
Island VI, VII (Ds); New Brunswick VI (Coll); larva on witch-hazel,
sumac, “Andromeda.”
D. palmii Beut. Del. Water Gap (Pm); Hopatcong, larva VII, 4, pupa
10-15, adults VIII (Dow); larva on huckleberry.
D. perspicua G. & R. Throughout the State VI-VIII; larva sometimes
abundant on sumac VIII, IX.
D. integerrima G. & R. Throughout the State VI-VIII; the black larve
on hickory and walnut, often in great numbers. They are covered
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THE INSECTS OF NEW JERSEY. 487
with fine white hair and often group themselves in large numbers on
the trunk when nearly full grown. All the species of this genus feed
in company, and hence are conspicuous even if not really harmful.
. contracta WIk. Throughout the State VI, VII; the larva locally com-
mon on oak, chestnut and, more rarely, hickory.
HYPERA=SCHRA Butl. (NOTODONTA Ochs.)
. Stragula Grt. Piedmont Plain and northward; adults V, VI ane
again, the second brood, VII, VIII; larva on willow and poplar.
georgica H. 8. Hopatcong (Bt); Newark VIII (Sb); double-brood-
ed, larva on oaks (Dyar) and wild cherry (Sb).
ODONTOSIA Hbn.
. elegans Strck. Hopatcong (Pm); Newark (Coll).
LOPHOPTERYX Steph.
. americana Harv. (capucina L.) “New Jersey” (Blake, Packard)
NOTODONTA Ochs.
. basitriens WIk. “New Jersey” (Packard “fide” Palm).
PHEOSIA Hbn.
. dimidiata H. S. Hopatcong (Pm); Paterson VII, 28 (Gr); Newark
(Soc); Ocean Co. (Sm); larva on poplar IX (Gr).
LOPHODONTA Pack.
. ferruginea Pack. Hopatcong (Bt); Newark (div); Staten Island
(Ds). Two brooded; adults V—-VI, VII-VIII; larva on paper birch.
. angulosa S. & A. Hopatcong (Bt); Paterson (Gr); Newark (div);
Elizabeth (Bz); Staten Island (Ds); adults VI-VIII; larva on red
oak (Dyar) VIII-X.
NADATA WIKk.
. gibbosa S. & A. Throughout the State. Double brooded; adults V-
VI, VII-VIII; larva on oak, maple, white birch and plum.
var. doubledayi Pack. Occurs with the type, but more rarely.
NERICE WIk.
. bidentata Wik. Throughout the State, locally not rare; larva on elm.
488 REPORT OF NEW JERSEY STATE MUSEUM.
SYMMERISTA Hbn.
S. albifrons S. & A. Throughout
the State; larva gregarious
and sometimes very abun-
dant on oak. Acres of scrub
land are sometimes almost
completely defoliated, but the
insect is rarely abundant two
seasons in succession.
DASYLOPHIA Pack.
D. anguina S. & A. Throughout
the State VI-VIII, nowhere
Fig. 199.—Symmerista albifrons and its
common; larva on _ locust, larva.
false indigo, clover, etc.
D. thyatiroides Wlk. Near New York (Bt); Jamesburg (Sm); very rare
everywhere; larva on hickory.
HETEROCAMPA Doub.
H. astarte Doub. One larva beaten from oak, Lakewood VIII, 26 (Gr).
H. obliqua Pack. Hopatcong VI, VII (Bt); Newark VII, 20 (Sb); Hliza-
beth VII (Bz); larva on oak, “Q. macrocarpa” (Dyar).
var. trouvelotii Pack. Occurs with the type.
H. umbrata Wlk. Caldwell (Cr); Newark (Ang); near New York (Bt);
Staten Island VI (Ds); adults V, VI, VIII, not common; larva on oak,
“Q. tinctoria’” (Dyar).
H. pulverea G. & R. 5-mile beach V, 27 (Haim).
H. manteo Doub. Staten Island VII, VIII (Ds); Newark (Soc); Elizabeth
VII (Bz); larva on apple, oak, basswood, persimmon, walnut, etc.
H. biundata Wlk. Throughout the State V and VIII, not common; larva
on a great variety of forest, shade and orchard trees.
H. guttivitta Wlk. Newark, Elizabeth, Staten Island VI, VIII; not com-
mon near New York (Bt); larva on maple, oak, chestnut, beech, ete.
H. bilineata Pack. Throughout the State V—VIII, larva until X. Feeds
chiefly on elm, not infrequently on city shade trees, but is also found
on beech.
MISOGADA WIk.
M. unicolor Pack. Caldwell (Cr); Newark (Soc); Staten Island (Ds);
adults V—VIII; larva on maple and sycamore; not common.
JANASSA WIk.
J. lignicolor Wlk. Throughout the State, not rare, V-VII; larva on oak,
beech and white birch.
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SCHIZURA Doubl.
S. ipomceze Doubl. Throughout the State VI-VIII, the larva until IX & X,
sometimes not rare; feeds on maple, oak, birch, blackberry, huckle-
berry, &c.
The varieties “telifer’ Grt. and “cinereofrons” Pack. occur with the
type, but are less abundant.
S. concinna S. & A. Throughout the State, sometimes common, V, VI &
VIII. The larva in colonies on a great variety of plants, including
most of our orchard and small fruits.
S. semirufescens Wlk. (eximia Grt.) Morris Plains (Edw); Hasbrouck
Hts. VIII, 3, Ft. Lee VI, 14 (Wrms); Staten Island VI (Ds); larva on
on apple, willow, maple and other trees; not common.
S. unicornis S. & A. Throughout the State, often common V, VI. The
larva on most orchard, many shade and forest trees and some shrubby
plants.
S. apicalis G. & R. Newark (Soc); very rare near New York (Bt).
S. badia Pack. Hopatcong (Bt); Morris Plains (Hdw); Newark (Ang);
Staten Island VI (Ds).
S. leptinoides Grt. Morris Plains (Neum); Patterson VI, New Bruns-
wick VIII (Gr); Newark (Ang); Elizabeth VII (Bz); Woodbury VI,
8 (Kp); larva on oak, hornbeam, beech, hickory, butternut, &c.
: HYPARPAX Hbn. ,
H. aurora S. & A. Newark VI-IX (div); Paterson VIII, New Brunswick
VIII (Gr); Guttenberg VI, Ft. Lee VII (Wrms); Staten Island VI
(Ds); Woodbury VI (Kp); larva on oak and white birch, not common.
CERURA Schranck.
C. scitiscripta W1k., var. multiscripta Riley. Hopatcong (Pm.); Paterson
(Gr); Newark V, VI (Wdt); larva VIII on willow and poplar. The
larve in this and the next following genus, which is now used for
some of the species of this type, all have the anal legs produced so
as to form a long, slender fork.
C. occidentalis Lint. Newark V, VI, Staten Island VII (Ds); two brooded,
larva on willow and poplar VI, VII and VIII, IX.
HARPYIA Ochs.
H. borealis Bdv. Throughout the State, not rare. Adults V, VI and
again VII, VIII; larva on wild cherry and allied plants.
H. cinerea Wlk. Hopatcong (Pm); Plainfield V (Gr); Staten Island VI,
VIII (Ds), and almost certainly throughout the State. Double
brooded; the larva on willow and poplar.
FENTONIA Butl. (MACRUROCAMPA Dyar.)
F. marthesia Cram. Hopatcong (Pm); Paterson IX, 11, larva (Gr);
Newark VII (div); Staten Island VII (Ds); feeds on oak, beech, chest-
nut, hickory.
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GLUPHISIA Bdv.
G. septentrionalis Wlk. Hopatcong (Pm); Ft. Lee V-—VIII (Bt); Wood-
side VI, 4 (Bwl); larva on willow, poplar, yellow birch, sweet gum.
G. severa Hy. Edw. (Eumelia) Ft. Lee (Bt, Dyar); larva. on poplar.
ELLIDA Grt.
E. caniplaga Wlk. Montclair, electric light VI, 8 (Kf).
Family LIPARIDA.
These are the “tussock moths’; sombre gray or brown species of
moderate size, with broad wings, broadly pectinated antennze in the
male, and long hairy fore-legs, which when at rest are stretched out
forward. In the genera “Notolophus” and “Hemerocampa,” the latter of
which is now used for our species previously referred to ‘‘Notolophus,”
the females are wingless. The caterpillars are brightly colored and have ~
truncated dorsal tufts or brushes of hair and long pencils at or near the
extremities.
HEMEROCAMPA Dyar.
H. definita Pack. Lake Hopatcong (Pm); Millburn—eggs only (Gr);
Ft. Lee (Bt); and undoubtedly occurs throughout the northern part
of the State. The iarva is quite a general feeder.
H. leucostigma 8S. & A. The ‘“vaporer”’ or ‘“White-marked Tussock
Moth.” Occurs throughout the State in cities, towns and villages,
and is the most common of the caterpillar pests of shade trees. It
is rarely found in woodland or away from settlements, and it seems
to be abundant and troublesome in proportion to the dominance of
the sparrows, which do not eat the larve and prevent the existence
of birds which might do so. The female is wingless, and when she
emerges from the pupa crawls on her cocoon and lays a mass of
whitish eggs, which are then covered with a snow white, frothy mass
that becomes hard and brittle after a brief exposure to the air.
There are two broods in the southern half of the State and only one
in the north. In Newark there is a partial second brood only. In
any case the eggs winter unhatched, and as they are conspicuous,
gathering and destroying is a good way of checking the species on
small trees. The young larve succumb readily to the arsenites; but
_the older caterpillars are quite resistant.
OLENE Hbn.
O. achatina S. & A. Near Newark in July; larve on the usual orchard
trees and also on oak, hickory, chestnut and other forest trees.
O. tephra Hbn. (parallela G. & R.) Hopatcong (Pm); Greenwood
Lake, Ft. Lee (Bt); Jersey City, Newark (div). Larva on apple,
plum, oak, walnut, chestnut and other forest trees.
O. plagiata Wlk. (clintonii G. & R.) Hopatcong (Pm); Greenwood
Lake (Dyar); Morris Plains (Bt); Newark. Larva on persimmon,
oak, hickory.
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Fig. 200.—Forest tent caterpillar, Malacosma disstria.
Fig. 201.—Malacosoma disstria: b, female moth; c, single egg from above;
side; c and d enlarged.
Fig. 202.—Orchard tent-caterpillar: showing larva, base of tent, cocoon
Fig. 203.—Malacosoma americana, female.
Fig. 204.—White marked Tussock moth, Hemerocampa leucostigma, male.
Fig. 205.—Larva of white marked Tussock moth.
Fig. 206.—White marked Tussock moth; a, female on its egg mass;
pillar suspended on thread.
Fig. 207.—White marked Tussock moth pupe; d, male, c, female.
d, eggs
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Family LASIOCAMPIDA.
Stoutly built, rather shaggy moths of medium size, with pectinated
antenne, small retracted head, slender palpi and short tongue. The
wings are rather short and broad, very densely clothed, usually with
pale or darker median lines. The larve are “lappet” or “tent” caterpil-
lars, and some of the latter are of economic importance.
The lappet-caterpillars are so called because they are much flattened
and have along the sides fringed processes which, when at rest, are so
closely applied to the surface upon which they lie that the insect be-
comes practically invisible. None of these ever occur in harmful num-
bers. The ‘“tent-caterpillars” live in great colonies, and sometimes de-
foliate entire trees or even large stretches of forest or orchard. In this
family the terms “Phyllodesma”’ and “Clisiocampa” used in the last
edition are replaced by “Epicnaptera”’ and ‘“Malacosoma,” respectively.
ARTACE WIk.
A. punctistriga Wlk. Elizabeth V, VI, XI, 6 (Bz); X, 8 (Kp); Newark
(Soc); Freehold (U S Ag); Delair X, 6 (Dke): rare. The larva
feeds on oak. :
TOLYPE Hbn.
T. velleda Stoll. Occurs throughout the State, rarely; adults in Sep-
tember and October. Mr. Grossbeck reports eggs at Plainfield V,
16, larve V, 18-IX, 16, therefore growing very slowly. Pupze are
reported as early as VII, 15, 26 at Woodridge, by Wormsbacher.
Larva feeds on apple, pear, cherry, maple, oak, elm, willow, lilac, etc.
T. laricis Fitch. Woodridge IX, 10 (Wrms); near New York (Bt); New-
ark, at light (Ang). The larva occurs rarely on pine, larch and
hemlock, and will probably be found throughout at least North
Jersey.
MALACOSOMA Hbn.
M. disstria Hbn. The “forest tent caterpillar,’ so called, although it
really makes no tent. Occurs throughout the State, rarely in
orchards, more commonly on forest trees; yet never abundant
enough, in my experience to cause trouble. More common in North
Jersey, and in New York State has been very destructive. The
moths come in June and July, lay their eggs in a belt around small
twigs, but do not cover them with a frothy varnish.
M. americana Fabr. The common “tent caterpillar,’ which occurs on
orchard and some other trees in early spring. The eggs are laid
in July in a belt around small twigs, covered with a frothy varnish,
and so pass the winter. The larve hatch as the buds open or even
before, and form a nest or web in a crotch or fork. This web in-
creases in size as the colony develops and the larve feed at night
THE INSECTS OF NEW JERSEY. 493
on the surrounding foliage. Nests may be destroyed when young
or the space around them may be sprayed with arsenites. Cutting
out the egg masses in winter is practical in small orchards of young
trees.
EPICNAPTERA Ram.
E. americana Harr. Occurs throughout the State, rarely, April to July.
Plainfield VI, 18 (Gr); Brown’s Mills IV, 29 (Dke). The larva feeds
on apple, cherry, maple, birch, poplar and other trees.
Family DREPANIDZ.
Moderate sized, slender, broad-winged species, the fore-wings usually
faleate, giving them the common name “hook-tips.’ The larve have
the anal pro-legs rudimentary and the terminal segment prolonged into
a tail-like process.
EUDEILINEA Pack.
E. herminiata Gn. Staten Island V & VIII (Ds); larva on dogwood
(Dyar). .
ORETA WIk.
O. rosea Wlk. Hopatcong (div); Paterson VIII, 23 (Gr); Hagle Rock
VIII (Wdt); Newark (Soc); Elizabeth IX, 10 (Bz); Staten Island
V, Vil, VIII (Ds); larva on “Viburnum §Sp.,’’ never common.
O. irrorata Pack. New Brunswick VI, 4 (Gr).
DREPANA Schrank. (PLATYPTERYX Lasp.)
D. arcuata Wlk. Hopatcong (Pm); Paterson VI, 23, New Brunswick
VIII, 20 (Gr); Orange Mts. V (Wdt); Newark VIII (div); Staten
Island VIII, IX (Ds). Two-brooded, the first in May and June; the
second, in August and September, is the form “genicula”’ Grt., which
sometimes strongly resembles the Californian “siculifer’ Pack. The
larva feeds in a tent, solitary, on birch and alder.
FALCARIA Haw.
F. bilineata Pack. Hopatcong (Pm); Staten Island VII, VIII (Ds); the
larva on birch; not common.
Super-family GEOMETROIDEA.
These are small or medium sized moths, with slender bodies, small
heads and very broad wings, which are also, as a rule, frail and thin.
The hind wings quite usually have ornamentation similar to those on
494 REPORT OF NEW JERSEY STATE MUSEUM.
the fore-wings, and the lines are often continuous on both. At rest most
of the species keep the wings extended and flat, as if set for the cabinet.
The larve are Known as “loopers,” “span-worms,” “inch-worms” or
“measuring-worms,” because of their peculiar mode of progression. The
abdominal legs are in whole or in part obsolete, and the caterpillar when
in motion first extends the body full length, then humps itself in the
middle and brings the anal segments up to the thoracic feet. When the
body is again extended the insect has progressed nearly its own length.
These caterpillars often so closely resemble the twigs among which they
move that they are seen with difficulty only, and some have the habit of
stretching out at full length so as to appear like a little spur or twig.
Some species are injurious to cultivated plants; but all are within reach
of the arsenites.
The list in this super-family has been prepared by Mr. John A. Gross-
beck, who has made a special study of it, based upon the previous work
and collections of the late Dr. George D. Hulst, whose results were fol-
lowed in the last list. Such changes as have been made necessary by
recent studies are indicated in the usual way.
Family GROMETRID/.
Sub-family HypRIOMENIN&.
DYSPTERIS Hbn.
D. abortivaria H. S. Paterson VII, 24, VIII, 3 (Gr); Caldwell (Cr);
Chester VIII, 23 (Dn); Orange Mts. VIII (Wdt); Newark; Staten
Island V (Ds); larva on grape.
NYCTOBIA Hulst.
N. limitaria Wlk. (fusifasciata Walk.) Paterson III, 29-V; 30 (Gr);
Newark, Staten Island IV (Ds); New Brunswick (Coll); food plant
“Amelanchier,” Juneberry.
N. anguilineata Grt. Newfoundland IV, 28; Staten Island IV, 1, Lake-
hurst V, 4 (Ds).
N. viridata Pack. Orange Mts. (Kp).
CLADORA Hulst.
C. atroliturata Walk. Forest Hill, Hemlock Falls IV (Bz).
RACHELA Hulst.
R. bruceata Hulst. Plainfield XI, 22 (Coll); Staten Island XI, XII (Ds).
This was listed in the previous catalog as ‘‘Operophtera boreata,”
an European species.
A.
m
mM mmm mm Mm
. meridiana Sloss. Elizabeth
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ALSOPHILA Hbn.
pometaria Peck. Elizabeth
II, 22 (Bz); Staten Island
XI and XII (Ds), and rarely
throughout the State; the
larva is the “fall canker
Fig. 208.—Fall eg worm, si
worm” and feeds on oak, pometaria: a, male moth; b, wing-
hickory, apple, linden, elm less female; c, d, structural
and other deciduous trees. details.
EUDULE Hbn.
mendica Walk. Throughout
the State, V-—VIII, more or
less local and sometimes
common; food plant, vio-
lets.
Fig. 209.—Fall canker worm: a, b, egg,
VI, 4-24, VIII, 27 (Bz); enlarged, from side and above; c, d,
Newark at light (Ang); An- body segments of larva en-
glesea (Kp). larged; e, egg mass; f, larva;
g, pupa; h, its tip, enlarged.
.
LOBOPHORA Curt. (PHILOPSIA Hulst.)
. nivigerata Walk. Rare near New York (Bt); Elizabeth V, 15 (Bz).
NANNIA Hulst.
. refusata Walk. Probably occurs in New Jersey.
HETEROPHLEPS H. S.
. triguttaria H. S. Staten Island VI, VII (Ds); Forest Hill VII (Wdt);
Paterson VIII, 8, New Brunswick VI, 16, Milltown VI, 10 (Gr); com
mon in damp, wooded places. Larva on maple.
EUPITHECIA Curt. (TEPHROCLYSTIA Hbn.)
. miserulata Grt. (nebulosa Hulst.) Newark VII, 12, 30, VIII, X, 27
(Bwl); New Brunswick VII, 12, 24, IX, 16 (Gr); Staten Island VII,
VIII, larva on cultivated geranium (Ds).
coagulata Gn. Sussex Co. VIII, 15, 28 (Bwl).
geminata Pack. Basking Ridge VI, 18 (Bwl).
. fumosa Hulst. Elizabeth VIII, 31 (Bz).
. russeliata Swett. Newark IV, 6 (Bwl).
. fasciata Taylor. ‘New Jersey” (Taylor fide Kf).
. indistincta Taylor. Newark (Weidt).
. latipennis Hulst. Sure to occur in New Jersey.
. borealis Hulst. Occurs within our faunal range.
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E. swettii Gross. Found in adjacent States.
E. interruptofasciata Pack. Certain to be found in New Jersey.
All of these last four will almost certainly be found in the northern part
of the State as well as a few other species. “T. absynthiata” is European
and “implicata”’ has not been recorded south of the Hudson’s Bay district.
EUCYMATOGE Hbn.
E. intestinata Gn. Hopatcong (Pm); Chester VIII, 8 (Dn); Newark,
light VIII (Wdt), VI (Bz); Staten Island VIII (Ds).
VENUSIA Curt.
V. cambrica Curt. Should occur in New Jersey. ‘“V. duo-decimlineata”
Pack. of the last edition is based on an error.
EUCHCECA Hbn.
E. inornata Hulst. Elizabeth VI, 4—VII, 4 (Bz); Staten Island V, VI (Ds).
E. comptaria Walk. Hemlock Falls IV, 22 (Bz); on beech and alder (Bt).
E. lucata Gn. Hopatcong (Pm); Elizabeth V, 20, VII, 10 (Bz).
E. albifera Walk. (albogilvaria Morr.) Sussex Co. VIII, 14 (Bwl);
Passaic VI, 20 (Gr); Elizabeth VII, 22 (Bz); food plant, elm.
TRICHODEZIA Warr.
T. albovittata Gn. (Euchcoeca) Lake Hopatcong VII, 21 (Pm, Gr); New-
ark VIII, 13 (Bwl); Milltown VII, 16 (Gr); Staten Island V—VIII (Ds),
and throughout the hilly north.
HYDRIA Hbn. (CALOCALPE Hbn.)
Cc. undulata Linn. Paterson VII, 24 (Gr); Denville (Bwl); Chester VII,
19 (Dn); Orange Mts. VIII (Wdt); Elizabeth VI-VII (Bz); Staten
Island V, VI (Ds). Larva gregarious in webbed-up leaves of wild
cherry.
EUSTROMA Hbn.
E. diversilineata Hbn. Recorded from all parts of New Jersey VI, 25-IX,
15. The variety “gracilineata’” Gn. occurs with the type but more
rarely. Food, grape and “Ampelopsis.”
E. testata Linn. Del. Water Gap VII, 14 (Jn); larva on birch, willow and
bean.
E. atrocolorata Grt. Delaware Water Gap VII, 14 (Jn).
“E. prunatum” does not belong to our fauna.
RHEUMAPTERA Hbn. (PLEMYRIA Hbn.)
R. hastata Linn. Hopatcong (Pm): Paterson VII, 3; Orange Mts.’ VII, 4
(Gr); Newark VII, 16 (Bwl); Staten Island VI, VII (Ds); New Bruns-
THE INSECTS OF NEW JERSEY. 497
wick VII, 1 (Coll); larva on birch, wax myrtle, willow, huckleberry
and rhododendron.
“Zenophleps lignicolorata” does not occur in the east.
PERCNOPTILOTA Hulst.
P. fluviata Hbn. Common May to November throughout the State. Larva
on elm, smartweed, “Senecia.”
MESOLEUCA Hbn.
M. ruficiliata Gn. Hopatcong (Pm); Elizabeth VI (Bz); larva on birch.
. aurata Pack. (czesiata Bork.) Hopatcong (Pm).
M. lacustrata Gn. Recorded from all points north of the Delaware Valley
region IV—VIII; larva on blackberry, birch, white-thorn and sallow.
=
M. truncata Hbn. Common near New York; larva on strawberry (Bt).
M. hersiliata Gn. Near New York, not-common (Bt); larva on currant.
M. vasaliata Gn. Paterson IV, 3 (Gr); Newark IV (Bwl); Forest Hill
III, common on hemlock (Wdt); Staten Island IV (Ds); larva on
thimbleberry, “Rubus nutkanus,”’ and is also said to feed on wild rose.
M. intermediata Gn. Throughout the northern half of the State III-VIII;
larva on jewel weed, “Impatiens.”
HYDRIOMENA Hbn.
H. autumnalis Strom. (trifasciata Bork.) Newark VIII (Ang); Plain-
field (Coli).
H. latirupta Walk. Throughout the State, [V-IX; larva on “Polygonum.”
H. multiferata Walk. Paterson VIII, 16 (Gr); Denville VI, 9, 20, Newark
III, 9 (Bwl); Staten Island V, VI (Ds); Plainfield (Coll); larva on
“Polygonum” and “Epilobium.”’
H. magnoliata Gn. (Coenocalpe) Sure to occur in the hilly north of
New Jersey. Larva on fire-weed, “Epilobium angustifolium.”
The records for “H. unangulata’’ were based on erroneous determi-
nations.
CCENOCALPE Hbn.
C. gibbicostata Walk. “New Jersey.”
GYPSOCHROA Hbn.
G. designata Bork. Hopatcong (Pm); Chester VIII, 17 (Dn); Paterson
VII, 13 (Gr); larva on “Crucifere,” wild and cultivated (Bt).
PETROPHORA Hbn. (XANTHORHOE Hbn.)
P. ferrugata Hbn. Chester VIII, 18 (Dn); Orange Mts. VIII (Wdt);
Staten Island V, VII, VIII (Ds); larva on “Polygonum” and ‘Nepeta
hederacea.”’
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P. fluctuata Linn. Boonton VIII (Wdt); Plainfield VI, 1 (Coll); Staten
Island (Ds); larva on cabbage.
P. munitata Hbn. Should occur in New Jersey.
Sub-family MoNOCTENIIN.
HA=MATOPSIS Hbn.
H. grataria Fabr. Common throughout the State, May to October, much
more abundant after mid-summer. The variety ‘annettearia’” Haim.
may occur in New Jersey.
Sub-family STERRHINZ.
ERASTRIA Hbn. (CALOTHYSANIS Hbn.)
E. amaturaria Walk. Paterson VII, 27 (Gr); Caldwell (Cr); Newark
VIII (Soc); Forest Hill (Wdt); Staten Island VII, VIII (Ds); New
Brunswick VIII 28 (Gr); Camden IX, 14 (Kp); larva on “Polygonum
dumetorum.”
DEPTALIA Hulst.
D. insularia Gn. Throughout the State VI-X; common; larva on “Celas-
trus scandens,” “Galium,” “Cassia” and oak.
COSYMBIA Hbn. (LEUCOPHTHALMIA Hbn).
C. myrtaria Gn. Paterson VIII, 10 (Gr); Newark V, 28 (Bwl); Anglesea
(Lt); larva on sweet fern and huckleberry.
Cc. lumenaria Hbn. Throughout the State IV—VIII; larva on sweet fern,
birch and “Vaccinium.” ;
C. pannaria Gn. Clementon V, 10 (Kp).
C. culicaria Gn. Brown’s Mills VI, 17 (Haim); Lakehurst (Watson).
SYNELYS Hulst.
S. enucleata Gn. (alabastraria Hbn.) Common throughout the State,
VI, VII, VIII; larva on huckleberry, “Rhexia lutea” and “Galium.”
The varieties “relevata’” Swett, and “adornata’”’ Prout, occur with the
type.
S. nigrocandida Hulst. Manahawkin VI, 14, Lakehurst VIII, 17 (Gr).
CINGLIS Gn.
C. similaria Walk. (quadrilineata Pack.) Hopatcong (Pm); rare near
New York (Bt).
C. purata Gn. Basking Ridge VI, 8 (Bwl); Newark, Elizabeth VI, VII
(Bz).
THE INSECTS OF NEW JERSEY. 499
LEPTOMERIS Hbn.
L. inductata Gn. Common throughout the State, VI, VII and VIII.
EOIS Hbn.
E. peralbata Pack. Anglesea (Lt).
E. rufescens Hulst. Lacy VII, 14 (Dke).
E. ossularia Hbn. Newark VIII, 23 (Bwl); Elizabeth VII-IX (Bz); New
Brunswick IX, 18, Jamesburg VIII, 10, Riverton V, 30 (Sm); Mt.
Holly VII, 18 (Gr); Anglesea V, VII, IX (div).
. granitata Pack. “New Jersey’; Plainfield VI, 1 (Coll).
. obfusaria Walk. Caldwell (Cr).
. himbicolor Hulst. Brookville VII, Lakehurst VII (Ds).
. pallida Hulst. Middlesex Co. (Sm).
mmm m
Sub-family GEOMETRINZ.
CHLOROCHLAMYS Hulst.
C. chloroleucaria Gn. Common throughout the State V-IX; larva on
flowers of black and raspberry and “Helenium autumnale.”
NEMORIA Hbn.
N. pistaceata Gn. Caldwell (Cr); Newark VI, 13 (Bwl).
N. subcroceata Walk. Caldwell (Cr); Chester VII (Dn); Orange Mts.
VI, 22 (Gr); Newark VI, VII (Soc); Staten Island VI, VII (Ds); Eliz-
abeth VII, IX, 5 (div); Jamesburg VII, 4 (Lt); Lahaway VI (Sm);
Lakenurst V, 18 (Gr).
N. dyari Hulst. Lakehurst V, 18 (Gr). This may be the male of “sub-
croceata.”’
EUCROSTIS Hbn.
E. incertata Walk. Jamesburg VII, 4 (Lt); Lahaway VI (Coll).
RACHEOSPILA Gn.
R. lixaria Gn. Lake Hopatcong (Pm); feeds on ‘“Myrica.”’
SYNCHLORA Gn.
S. erata Fabr. (glaucaria Gn.) Hopatcong (Pm); Newark (Coll);
Staten Island VI-VIII (Ds); Westville VII, 20 (Lt); New Brunswick
VII, 19, IX, 12; Anglesea VII, 9, VIII, 2 (Gr); larva on black and
raspberry.
APLODES Gn.
A. mimosaria Gn. Paterson V, 14 (Gr); Caldwell (Cr); Newark V, IX
(Soc); Staten Island V, VI (Ds).
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500 REPORT OF NEW JERSEY STATE MUSEUM.
A.
A.
rubrifrontaria Pack. Newark V-VII (Wdt); Elizabeth VII, 12 (Bz);
Staten Island VII (Ds); Orange Mts. V, 24 (Gr).
bistriaria Hbn. Passaic Co. V, 1 (Bwl); Lakehurst IV (Ds).
ANAPLODES Gn.
. iridaria Gn. (remotaria Wlk.) Chester VII, 23 (Dn); Staten Island
J-VII (Ds); Bayonne (Wrms); larva on sumac.
. rubromarginaria Pack. Newark; larva on wax myrtle.
Sub-family ENNOMINA.
EPELIS Hulst.
. truncataria Walk. Clementon IV, 10, V, 9 (div); Lakehurst, V, 18,
24 (div); larva on bearberry ‘“‘Arctostaphylus uva-ursi.”
EUFIDONIA Pack.
. notataria Walk. “New Jersey’; food plants, tamarack, hemlock,
white pine. The variety “fidoniata’ Walk. occurs with the type and
will also be found in New Jersey.
ORTHOFIDONIA Pack.
. semiclarata Walk. New Jersy, probably.
. vestaliata Gn. Caldwell (Cr); Newark (Sb); Staten Island VII, VIII
(Ds); Ocean Co. VI, 10 (Coll); larva on apple, hornbeam and oak.
HELIOMATA Grt.
. cycladata Grt. Hasbrouck Heights VI, 10 (Wrms); Orange Mts. VI
(Wadt); Plainfield VI (Bz); Staten Island VI (Ds).
. infulata Grt. Rare near New York (Bt).
PHYSOSTEGANIA Warr.
. pustularia Gn. Springdale VII, 16 (Gr); Hopatcong (Pm); Caldwell
(Cr); Newark (Soc); Elizabeth VII (Bz); Staten Island V—VIII (Ds);
Lahaway Vil, 1 (Coll); larva on maple and cranberry.
GUENERIA Pack.
. basiaria Walk. Lake Hopatcong VII, 6, Paterson VI, 15 (Gr); Newark
VI (Bwl); Elizabeth VI, VII, 20 (div); Milltewn VI, 10 (Gr).
DEILINEA Hbn.
. variolaria Gn. Hopatcong (Pm); Bloomfield VI (Bwl): Newark VI
(Wadt); Elizabeth VII, 29 (Bz); larva on willow.
. erythremaria Gn. Hopatcong (Pm); Orange Mts. VI (Wdt); Eliza-
beth VIII, 16 (Kp).
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D. liberaria Walk. Newark VIII, IX, 17 (div); Staten Island IX (Ds).
“D. exanthemata” is not American, and the record for “D. (Anthelia)
nigroseriata’”’ was based on an error.
SCIAGRAPHIA Hulst.
S. granitata Gn. Forest Hill V, VIII (Wdt); Camden IV, 25 (Kp); Plain-
field VI, 1, Paterson V, 18 (Gr); Jamesburg VII, Lakehurst IX (Ds).
S. heliothidata Gn. Elizabeth VII, VIII (Bz); Staten Island V, VII, VIII
(Ds); larva on locust.
S. continuata Walk. Orange Mts. VIII (Wdt); Paterson V, 8, VI, 9, VII,
9, IX, 1 (Gr); Anglesea VI, IX, 4; pupze beaten from juniper.
S. mellistrigata Grt. Newark (Ang); Anglesea (Lt).
“S. muscariata,” “nubiculata,” “neptata” and “subminiata”’ do not occur
in New Jersey.
PHILOBIA Dup.
P. enotata Gn. Staten Island V, VI, VIII (Ds); Orange Mts. VI, 8 (Wdt);
Jamesburg VII, 4 (Lt); Long Branch VII (Gr); Clementon V, 10 (Kp);
larva on “Lactuca grandiflora.”
) MACARIA Curt.
M. infimata Gn. Forest Hill (Kp); Newark (Soc).
M. eremiata Gn. Clementon V, 10 (Lt); Middlesex Co., Lahaway VI, 10-
(Coll); DaCosta V, 19 (DKe).
M. zequiferaria Walk. Hemlock Falls IV, 29 (Bz); Staten Island V (Ds).
M. minorata Pack. Plainfield (Gilbert).
M. preeatomata Harv. Newark VII (Bwl); Forest Hill VIII (Wdt); Cam-
den IV, 25 (Kp); larva on huckleberry.
CYMATOPHORA Hbn. (DIASTICTIS Hbn.)
C. distribuaria Hbn. Lakehurst IX (Ds).
C. ribearia Fitch. Hopatcong (Pm); Caldwell (Cr); Paterson VI, 18—VII,
27 (Gr); Newark (Soc), and probably throughout the State. The
larva is the currant and gooseberry span-worm, and sometimes locally
injurious. It is easily controlled by arsenical sprays.
C sulphurea Pack. Should occur in New Jersey.
C. inceptaria Walk. Newark VI, IX (Wdt); Elizabeth VI, 12 (Bz); New
Brunswick VI, 16, Milltown V, 30, VI, 12 (Gr); larva on oak.
C. subcessaria Walk. Orange Mts. VI (Wdt), also a currant span-worm,
but never found in harmful numbers.
C. wavaria Linn. Staten Island VI (Ds); larva on currant and goose-
berry.
C. virginalis Hulst. Newark (Coll).
The records for “C. flavicaria,” “subalbaria,’ “umbrifasciata” and “‘in-
quinaria” have proved to be erroneous.
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HOMOCHLODES Hulst.
H. fritillaria Gn. Bloomfield VI and VII (Wat).
APAECASIA Hulst.
A. detersata Gn. Paterson VI, 10, 18 (Gr); Newark V, VI, VII (Soc);
Orange Mts. V, VI (Bz); Staten Island V, VI (Ds).
A. defluata Walk. Paterson V, 10, VI, 15 (Cr); Newark V (Wdt); Hem-
lock Falls IV, V (Bz); Staten Island VI (Ds); Woodbury IX, 5 (Kp);
Lahaway VI; larva on grass.
A. deductaria Walk. “New Jersey” (Coll).
A. extremaria Walk. Union Co. V, 1 (Bwl); Brown’s Mills V, 13 (Dke);
Clementon V, 7 (Haim).
CATOPYRRHA Hbn.
coloraria Fabr. Throughout the State IV-VII; larva on black and
raspberry, and “Trifolium.” The varieties ‘‘dissimilaria” Hbn. and
“spheromacaria”’ Harv. have also been taken.
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CARIPETA Walk.
divisata Walk. Caldwell (Cr); Sparta VII (Ds); larva on hemlock.
-C. angustiorata Walk. Clementon V, 30 (Harb); larva on white pine.
C. criminosa Swett. Will probably be found in the State.
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NEPYTIA Hulst.
N. semiclusaria Walk. Paterson IX, 19, 26 (Gr); Newark IX (Bz); larva
on fir, pine, spruce and tamarack.
ALCIS Curt.
A. multilineata Pack. New Jersey (Sachs); rare near New York (Bt).
atrolinearia Hulst. Newark IV, at light (Wdt); Staten Island IV (Ds).
A. guttata Hulst. New Jersey is within the faunal range of the species.
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PARAPHIA Gn. (AMILAPIS Gn.)
P. subatomaria Wood. Caldwell (Cr); Orange Mts. VIL 22. (Gr), Vill t6
(Kp); Newark, light, VI (Wdt); Elizabeth Vi, VIII (Bz); Staten
Island VI, VIII (Ds).
The varieties “unipuncta” Harv. and “deplanaria’ Gn. occur with the
type; these are in the previous list as species. ‘The larva occurs on
beech, alder, basswood, pine, spruce, fir and other evergreens. —
STENOTRACHELYS Hulst.
S. approximaria Hbn. Lake Hopatcong (Pm); larva on “Smilax” and
“Quercus.” ji
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LYTROSIS Hulst.
L. unitaria H. S. Newark (Soc); Caldwell (Cr).
“Tornos scolopacinarius” Gn. is a southern species and does not seem
to occur with us.
EXILIS Gn.
E. pyrolaria Gn. May occur in New Jersey.
SELIDOSEMA Hbn.
S. humaria Gn. Paterson V, 12, VII, 20 (Gr); Caldwell (Cr); Forest Hill
VII (Wdt); Newark VII, 20.
S. umbrosaria Gn. Staten Island VI, VII (Ds); Forest Hill, on hemlock
IX (Wdt);. Elizabeth VIII, 16 (Kp); Newark VII, 4; larva on horse-
chestnut, elm, etc.
CLEORA Curt.
C. cribrataria Gn. Caldwell (Cr);-iarva on willow and poplar.
C. indicataria Walk. “New Jersey” (Pack).
Fig. 210.—Cleora pampinaria: a, adult; b, larva from above; c,
same from side; d, pupa, all enlarged; e, f., structural
details still more enlarged.
C. pampinaria Gn. Paterson V, 27, VII, 20, VIII, 18 (Gr); Chester VII
(Dn); Caldwell (Cr); Newark V—-VIII (Soc); Staten Island IV,.V, VII,
VIII (Ds); New Brunswick IX, Jamesburg VIII, 11 (Coll); larva on
apple, pear, strawberry, cranberry, willow, poplar, ash, ete.
C. larvaria Gn. Hopatcong (Pm); Orange Mts. IX (Wdt); Caldwell (Cr);
larva on willow, wild cherry, etc.
C. areataria Bwl. Hemlock Falls IV, 22 (Bwl); Newark IV, 25 (Bz).
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MELANOLOPHIA Hulst.
M. canadaria Gn. Throughout the State, III-VIII; larva on tamarack,
spruce, pine, hemlock, “Myrica,” ete
AZTHALOPTERA Hulst.
A=. intertexta Walk. Paterson VII, 21 (Gr); Bloomfield V, VII (Wat);
Staten Island VII (Ds); Newark.
GLENA Hulst.
G. cognataria Hbn. Sandy Hook, VII (Ds).
ECTROPIS Hbn.
E. crepuscularia D. & S. Throughout the State IV to IX, common;
larva on apple, pear, plum, elm, maple, clover, ete.
EPIMECIS Hbn.
E. virginaria Cram. (hortaria Fab.)
Hopatcong (Pm);
Chester VII, 5
(Dn); Elizabeth VIII, 4, (Kp); Staten Island V to VIII (Ds); Newark
(Ang); larva on tulip tree.
LYCIA Hbn.
L. ursaria Walk. Hopatcong, Plainfield (Pm); Newark III, IV (Wat, Bz);
larva on poplar, elm, wild cherry, etc.
L. cognataria Gn. Throughout the State V to VIII; larva on a great
variety of orchard, and small fruits and forest trees.
NACOPHORA Hulst.
N. quernaria S. & A. Orange Mts. V, 24 (Gr);
Staten Island VI, VII
(Ds); Jamesburg VII, 4 (Lt); Newark IV, 4
(Ang); Elizabeth VI
(Bz); larva on oak, and “Cratzgus australis.”
N. cupidaria QGrt.
New York, rare (Bt).
N. phigaliaria Gn.
Should occur in New Jersey.
PALEACRITA Riley.
P. vernata Peck. The larva is the spring canker-worm, an injurious
species locally throughout the State.
Moths in April or May. Larve
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Fig. 211.—Spring canker wormn, Paleacrita vernata: a, male moth; b, wingless female;
c, d, e, details of structure, enlarged. a
Fig. 212.—Spring canker worn:
ments of larva.
a, larva; b, egg, very much enlarged; c, d, body seg-
THE INSECTS: OF NEW JERSEY. 505
most destructive in June. It rarely causes any notable loss with us,
but has been troublesome near Mount Holly. Thorough spraying
with the arsenites when the insects are first seen will prove effective.
PHIGALIA Dup. (RHAPHIDODEMAS Hulst.)
. titea Cram. Paterson IV, 15, V, 1 (Gr); Staten Island III, IV (Ds);
larva on rose, birch, maple, elm, etc.
. olivacearia Morr. Plainfield (Pears), Staten Island III, 27 (Ds).
ERANNIS Hbn.
. tiliaria Harr. The “lime tree moth”; occurs late in fall throughout
the State, though hardly common; larva on basswood, elm, apple,
pear, etc.
CINGILIA Walk.
. catenaria Dru. Throughout the~-State, IX; larva on “Vaccinium,”
“Rubus,” “Rhus toxicodendron,” ‘“Myrica,”’ “Genista,”’ “Quercus,” etc.
ANAGOGA Hbn.
. pulveraria Linn. Hopatcong (Pm); Staten Island V (Ds); larva on
willow, hazel, beech, maple, birch, etc. The variety ‘occiduaria”
occurs with the species.
SICYA Gn.
. macularia Harr. Likely to be found in New: Jersey.
THERINA Hbn.
- pellucidaria G. & R. Lakehurst V, 18 (Coll), IV, V (Ds); larva on
yellow pine.
. endropiaria G. & R. Hopatcong (Pm); Morris Plains (Dyar); Pater- |
son VI, 15 (Gr); Newark VI (Wat); Staten Island V, VI (Ds); food
plants, hornbeam, chestnut, red and white oak.
athasiaria Walk. Paterson IV, 21, V, 10 (Gr); Elizabeth IV (Bz):
Lahaway V, 28; Cologne V, 24, common (Coll); larva on oak. bey
. fiscellaria Gn. New Brunswick.
fervidaria Hbn. Paterson VII, 21 (Gr); Staten Island IX, X (Ds);
Caldwell (Cr); New Brunswick IX, 20, Milltown IV, 28 (Gr); Atco
IX, 27 (Kp); Jamesburg (Coll); larva on spruce.
METROCAMPA Latr.
M. perlata Gn. (margaritata Linn.) Hopatcong (Pm); Staten Island
VI, VIII (Ds); Newark VIII, IX (Soc); Elizabeth IX (Bz); New
Brunswick IX, X (Coll); larva on birch, elm, hornbeam, oak, poplar.
_ willow, ete.
506 REPORT OF NEW JERSEY STATE MUSEUM.
EUGONOBAPTA Warr.
E. nivosaria Gn. Lake Hopatcong VII, 6 (div); Orange Mts. VII, 4 (Lt);
Newark VII (Wdt); Caldwell (Cr); Staten Island V, VI (Ds).
ENNOMOS Tr.
E. magnarius Gn. (alniaria Linn.) Hopatcong (Pm); Paterson VIII,
30, IX, 28 (Gr); Newark IX, X (Wdt); Staten Island IX—XI (Ds);
New Brunswick X; iocally common throughout the State; larva on
birch, chestnut, elm, linden, maple, locust, etc.
E. subsignarius Hbn. Caldwell (Cr); Newark VII (Wdt); Staten Island
VII, VIII (Ds);. New Brunswick, Jamesburg (Coll); larva on apple,
basswood, elm, linden, poplar, ete.
A most remarkable flight of these insects occurred at many points in
New Jersey, New York and Canada in 1908, although the larve had not
been noted as unusually abundant.
XANTHOTYPE Warr.
X. crocataria Fabr. Throughout the State, May to September, locally
common; larva on strawberry, currant, gooseberry and “Polygonum.”
PLAGODIS Hbn.
P. serinaria H. S. Staten Island VI (Ds); Newark VI, 10, VIII (Bwl,
Ang), Milltown (Gr); larva on willow. The variety “rosaria’ G. &
R. will also be found in the State.
P. altruaria Pears. (keutzingaria Pack.) New Jersey, probably; larva
on apple.
P. fervidaria H. S. Staten Island VIII; larva on maple and ash.
P. alcoolaria Gn. Staten Island V (Ds); the variety ‘“kempii” Hulst, will
also be found in the State. ;
: phlogosaria Gn. Newark, VIII; larva on wild cherry.
. schuylkillensis Grossb. Staten Island (Ds).
. keutzingi Grt. Almost certainly occurs in the State.
. emargataria Gn. Elizabeth VII, 15 (Bz).
- purpuraria Pears. Wili probably be found in the State.
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HYPERITIS Gn.
H. amicaria H. S. Occurs throughout the State, V to VII, commonly;
larva on alder, beech, birch, hornbeam, “Hypericum,” oak, etc. The
form ‘alienaria’”’ H. S. occurs with the type.
ANIA Steph.
A. limbata Harv. Newark VI, VII, on oak, Forest Hill V, 7 (Wat):
Staten Island VI, VII (Ds); Elizabeth IV-V (Bz); New Brunswick
(Coll); feeds on most orchard and small fruits, also nut trees, maple,
etc. =
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THE INSECTS OF NEW JERSEY. 507
GONODONTIA Hbn.
. hypochraria H. S. Hopatcong (Pm); Paterson VI, 7, Orange Mts.
VI, 30 (Gr); Newark V, VI, VII (Wdt); Caldwell (Cr); Staten Island
V-VII (Ds); larva on persimmon, apple and sassafras.
. warneri Harv. Paterson VI, 15 (Gr); Gt. Piece Meadow V, 30 (Ds).
. duaria Gn. Newark V, VI (div); Caldwell (Cr); Orange Mts. VI (Bz);
Staten Island V-VI (Ds); Anglesea VI, 10; larva on red oak.
. obfirmaria Hbn. Paterson V, 14 (Gr); Staten Island V (Ds); Caldwell
(Cr); Clementon V, 10 (Kp); V, 15, very active and difficult to cap-
ture (Lt); Lahaway V, Cologne VI, Lakehurst V, 18, common (Coll);
food plants “Vaccinium,” “Cassandra.”
EUCHLAENA Hbn.
. serrata Dru. Hopatcong (Pm); Caldwell (Cr); Staten Island VI
(Ds); Elizabeth VI (Bz); Newark, New Brunswick VI, 20 (Gr);
Woodbury VI, 8 (Kp); larva on maple and apple.
. obtusaria Hbn. “New Jersey’; food plant touch-me-not, “Impatiens,”
chestnut.
. effectaria Walk. Hopatcong (Pm); Chester VII (Dn); larva on rose.
. johnsonaria Fitch. Hopatcong (Pm); Chester VIII, 11, IX, 1 (Dn);
Caldwell (Cr); Newark VI, VIII (Soc); Elizabeth VIII, 19 (Kp);
Staten Island (Ds); New Brunswick VI, 4, IX, 1 (Gr); Jamesburg
VIII, 10, Anglesea IV, 20 (Sm); larva on oak, cherry, etc.
» amoenaria Gn. Boonton VIII (Wat); Caldwell (Cr); Staten Island
VI, Farmingdale VIII, 12 (Ds).
astylusaria Walk. Paterson VI, 5 (Gr); Caldwell (Cr); Orange Mts.
V (Wat).
. vinulentaria G. & R. Lakehurst, V (Ds).
- marginata Minot. Newfoundland V, Lakehurst V (Ds); New Bruns-
wick VI, 11 (Gr); Anglesea (Lt).
. pectinaria D. & S. New Jersey, probably; food plants, oak, poplar,
wild cherry.
EUTRAPELA Hbn. (SELENIA Hbn.)
. kentaria Grt. Hopatcong (Pm); Newark (Wdt); food plants. bass-
wood, beech, birch, maple, oak, etc.
. alciphearia Walk. Elizabeth V, 12 (Bz). Larva on maple.
METANEMA Gn.
inatomaria Gn. Newark VIII; Staten Island V (Ds); food plant,
poplar.
determinata Walk. Caldwell (Cr); Newark VIII.
quercivoraria Gn.. (textrinaria G. & R.) Paterson V, 11 (Gr); Eliz-
abeth V (Bz); Staten Island V (Ds); food plants, oak, elm, poplar,
willow, “Uvularia perfoliata.”
508 REPORT OF NEW JERSEY STATE MUSEUM.
PRIOCYCLA Gn.
P. armataria H. S. Newfoundland VII, 5; Staten Island VI (Ds); New-
ark VI, 15 (Bwl); Elizabeth VI, 27 (Bz); larva on currant, goose-
berry, birch, maple and apple. |
P. decoloraria Hulst. Staten Island, summer 1908, collected by Pollard
(Ds).
STENASPILATES Pack.
S. zalissaria Walk. Lakewood IV, 29 (Watson).
AZELINA Gn.
A. ancetaria Hbn. Throughout the State, V—VIII, common; food plant,
maple. The variety “peplaria’” Hbn. seems to be confined to the
males, and most of the specimens of this sex are that form.
SYSSAURA Hbn. '
S. infensata Gn. Paterson V, 3—-VII, 11 (Gr); Chester (Dn); Newark
VIII (Soc); Staten Island VII, IX (Ds); Bayside IX, 21, Anglesea,
VI (Coll); the variety “biclaria’ Walk. — “‘bicessaria” Walk. occurs
with the type. Larva on juniper and white pine.
CABERODES Gn.
C. confusaria Hbn. Throughout the State, V-IX, in many varieties;
larva on clover and dandelion.
C. majoraria Gn. Hopatcong (Pm); Caldwell (Cr); Newark VI, VIIJ
(div); Staten Island VI, 17 (Ds).
C. subochrearia Hulst. New Jersey (Kp).
TETRACIS Gn.
T. crocallata Gn. Paterson VI, 10, IX, 16 (Gr); Caldwell (Cr); Chester
VII, 4 (Dn); Newark VI, VIII (Soc); Staten Island V-—VIII (Ds);
larva on sumac, chestnut and spice bush.
SABULODES Gn. . :
S. lorata Grt. Hopatcong (Pm); Paterson VI, 12, 15 (Gr); Caldwell
(Cr), Newark V, VI, VIII (Soc); Staten Island V, VI (Ds); larva on
sweet fern, “Comptonia asplenifolia’” and hemlock.
S. arcasaria Walk. (sulphurata Pack. — depontanata Grt.) Hopatcong
(Pm); Del. Water Gap VII, 14 (Jn); Caldwell (Cr); Chester VII, 16,
-Newark VII, 22 (Dn); Orange Mts. VIL (Wdt); Elizabeth VII, 20
(Kp); Staten Island V, VII, VIII (Ds); food plant, “Rhus” spp. .
S. furciferata Pack. Paterson IV, 14 (Gr). May be an early variety of
the preceding. ;
S. transversata Dru. Throughout the State VII, IX, X, common locally;
larva on currant, maple, apple, “Polygonum,” etc.
ABBOTTANA Hulst.
A. clemataria S. & A. Caldwell (Cr); Newark V, VIII (Soc); Staten
Island V—VII (Ds); New Brunswick IV, 26 (Gr), and probably
throughout the State; larva on elm, oak, hickory, sassafras and
clematis. fi
THE INSECTS OF NEW JERSEY. 509
Family BREPHIDA‘.
This peculiar little group of species contains only a single representa-
tive in our State, flying so early that it is not often taken by coliectors.
It has a resemblance to some of the frail forms of the owlet moths and
yet more to some of the “Geometrid” series. The black-banded, reddish
secondaries are quite characteristic as a superficial character, the venation
serving to distinguish the family structurally.
BREPHOS Ochs.
B. infans Moesch. Staten Island, III, IV (Ds).
Family EPIPLEMIDA#.
CALLEDAPTERYX Grt.
C. dryopterata Grt. Orange Mts. VI (W4dt); Newark VIII, 18 (Bwl); larva
on “Viburnum nudum.”
Super-Family TINEOIDEA.
Under this name is grouped a series of families which are not closely
related in appearance and structure, and have no one superficial character
that makes them all readily recognizable. Included in it are all the
families that in the last edition are placed in the “series Tineides,”’ and
all that in more popular parlance are known as micro-lepidoptera. The
essential characters are largely in the larval structures and in some
peculiarities of venation, and, generally speaking, all caterpillars in which
the false or pro-legs have a complete circle of spinules or crotches belong
to this series. So in the adults, when the number of internal veins in the
primaries exceeds one and in the secondaries exceeds two, the species be-
longs here. Other details will be given under the appropriate family
headings.
* Family LACOSOMIDA:.
This family resembles the following “Psychide’”’ in general structure,
but has the wings closely scaled and fully developed in both sexes. The
larvee live similarly in bags or sacs, but these are always open at both
ends.
LACOSOMA Grt.
L. chiridota Grt. Staten Island (Fulda), on oak near New York (Bt);
Lakehurst, larva only on oak (div). It probably occurs throughout
the State, but is decidedly rare.
CICINNUS Blanch.
C. melsheimeri Harr. Occurs throughout the State, May to July, always
rare and usually beaten from oak trees. The larva feeds on oak and
winterberry (Bt).
510 REPORT OF NEW JERSEY STATE MUSEUM.
Family PSYCHID/.
These are the “bag worms,” so called because the larve make a case
or sac, closed at one end, of leaves, chips or silk, in which they live and
which they carry about with them. The male moths only are winged, the
wings transparent or thinly scaled, black, the body very hairy, abdomen
long and slender, antenne pectinated. The females are grub-like and
lay their eggs in the sac which they constructed as larve.
THYRIDOPTERYX Steph.
Fig. 213.—Bag worm, Thyridopteryx ephemereformis: a, larva; },
male pupa; c, adult female; d, adult male; e, bag cut open
to show the egg mass; f, bag carried by feeding
caterpillar; g, young larve in their first case.
T. ephemerzformis Steph. The common “bag” or “drop-worm.”’ Occurs
throughout the State on a large variety of fruit, shade and ornamental
trees, deciduous and coniferous. It is especially injurious to “Arbor
vite’ hedges, which are often entirely killed by it. The bags con-
taining eggs hang on the trees all winter, the larve hatch in May,
and adults appear in late August and September. Among remedial
measures, picking off and destroying bags in winter takes first rank.
During the growing season the larve succumb readily to arsenites, but
on “Arbor vite’ and conifers only arsenate of lead can be safely used.
EURYCYTTARUS Hamps. (PYSCHE Ochs.)
E. confederata G. & R. Paterson V, 25 (Gr); Ft. Lee V, 29 (div); Jersey
City (Sb); Newark (Soc); Elizabeth VI, 15, VIII, 10 (Bz); DaCosta
VI, 3 (Dke). It probably occurs throughout the State and is locally
common, though not often found. The larve occur on the bark of oak,
chestnut, dogwood, hemlock and pine early in the season, and Mr.
Beutenmuller says it is two-brooded.
THE INSECTS OF NEW JERSEY. STI
Family LIMACODIDZ.
These are moderate sized or small moths, termed “‘Cochlidiidz” in the
last edition, with plump or shaggy bodies, retracted head, weak tongue
and often pectinated antenne. The wings are short and broad, often very
thickly scaled, the colors usually brown, often with green markings.
The larve are even more easily recognized than the adults by their
slug-like character. The feet are in large part obsolete, while the belly
is flattened, soft and fleshy, the larva using the entire under surface in
walking. Another peculiarity is the poisonous character of the
spinous clothing, the tips being very finely pointed, easily broken off and
extremely irritating when imbedded in the flesh. This “nettling” is some-
times very serious and may cause swellings, inflammation and even high
fever. Local application of. soda or zinc washes or dilute mixtures of
phenol and soda usually afford relief.
Dr. Dyar says, concerning these larvee. that most of them are feeders
on any smooth-leafed tree, and this may be assumed unless special food
plants are mentioned. None of them are really injurious to cultivated
plants, although a number of such are fed upon.
SIBINE H. S.
S. stimulea Clem. Throughout the
State, June and July, locally com-
mon. The larva is known as the
“saddle-back”’ caterpillar and oc-
curs in late summer on pear,
cherry and apple, sometimes par-
tially defoliating young trees. It
also feeds on a great variety of
other trees and plants and suc-
cumbs readily to arsenical sprays.
EUCLEA Hbkn.
E. delphinii Bdv. Occurs throughout
the State, VI and VII. The larva
in late summer on pear, cherry, “*
oak, chestnut, blackberry, wax —
myrtle and a variety of other
trees and shrubs. Five varieties
based on color differences have
been recognized, and all occur
within our boundaries; they are
‘duerceti” H. S., “interjecta”’
Dyar, “viridiclava”’ Wlk., “elliotii”
Pears. and “pzenulata” Clem.
Fig. 214.—The saddleback caterpillar.
Fig. 215.—Stbine stimulea: parent of
the saddleback caterpillar.
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12 REPORT OF NEW JERSEY STATE MUSEUM.
m ot
. indetermina Bdv. Throughout the State, June and July, locally not
rare. The larva on apple, cherry, rose, buttonball and a great
variety of other trees and plants.
E. chloris H. S. Common throughout the State VI & VII. Larva a
general feeder, including apple, pear and cherry.
MONOLEUCA G. & R.
M. semifascia W1k. Morris Piains (Neum); Palisades (Jtl); rare near
New Yerk (Bt); Lakehurst VII, 12 (Bz). Mr. Joutel reports the
larva in New Jersey, but says nothing of its food habits.
ADONETA Clem.
A. spinuloides H. S. Throughout the State, not rarely, VII & VIII.
Larva in late summer on plum, cherry, bayberry and many other
trees and shrubs.
A. leucosigma Pack. Occurs rarely with the preceding and is probably
a variety; although that is disputed.
SISYROSEA Grt.
S. textula H. S. Ft. Lee (Bt); Newark (Soc); Elizabeth VI, VII (Bz);
Staten Island (Ds); New Brunswick (Gr); Wenonah (Dke), and
probably throughout the State. Larva on plum, cherry, oak, maple,
chestnut, bayberry and many other trees and plants.
NATADA Wik.
N. nasoni Grt. Plainfield (Doll); Palisades (Jtl); Lakehurst (Gr). The
larva only is reported in August on oak. It also feeds on many
other trees. :
PHOBETRON Hpbn.
P. pithecium 8S. & A. The “hag-moth.” G. d., but rare, in July.
The remarkable caterpillar is quite a general feeder and occurs on
most of the ordinary orchard trees in late summer.
ISOCHAETES Dyar.
i. beutenmulleri Hy. Edw. The larva has been taken by Joutel on
Staten Island in September.
PROLIMACODES Schaus.
P. scapha Harr. Locally common throughout the State, VI, VIL. The
larva until XI, feeding generally on trees and shrubs, including most
of the usual orchard trees.
LIMACODES Latr. (COCHLIDION Hbn.)
L. biguttata Pack. Hopatcong VI, VII (Bt); Newark (Soc); Staten
Island VII (Ds); Woodbury VI (Kp); Anglesea (Lt). The larva
seems confined to ocak.
L. rectilinea G. & R. Morris Plains (Bt); North Jersey (Sm).
L. y-inversa Pack. Piedmont Plain and northward; local and not com-
mon. Larva on hickory and blue beech (Dyar).
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LITHACODES Pack.
L. fasciola H. S. Piedmont Plain and northward; recorded from many
points in July and August; but not from any point to the south,
although it probably occurs there as well. The larva is a very gen-
eral feeder, including most of the orchard fruits, huckleberry, bay-
berry, etc.
The variety “laticlavia’” Clem. occurs with the type, but is less com-
mon. :
PACKARDIA G. & R.
P. geminata Pack. Newark (Soc); Hemlock Falls VI, 10 (Bz); g: d.,
but rare in June. Larva on wild cherry, birch, oak and many other
plants. The varieties “albipuncta’” Pack., ‘“ocellata’” Grt., and
“soodellii’’ Grt. occur with the type.
P. elegans Pack. Hopatcong VII (Bt); Morris Plains (Dyar); Ft. Lee
(Wrms); Newark (Soc). Larva on many orchard, shade and forest
trees, and on “Viburnum” (Wrnis). The variety “fusca” Pack.
occurs with the type.
HETEROGENEA Knoch.
H. shurtleffii Pack. Ft. Lee VII (Bt); larva on oak, chestnut and beech.
TORTRICIDIA Pack.
T. flexuosa Grt. Morris Plains, rare (Dyar); Ft. Lee (Bt), local in the
Jersey City and Newark Dist. VI, VII; Elizabeth VII (Bz). Larva
on a great variety of trees. The form ‘“cesonia”’ Grt. occurs with
the type.
T. pallida H. S. Piedmont Plain and northward in June. Probably to
the south as well; but I have no records. Larva on willow, oak,
sycamore, bayberry, etc. The variety “flavula’ H. S. occurs with the
type.
T. testacea Pack. G. d., in the Piedmont Plain and northward, locally
not rare. Adults May to July, larva on oak, birch, wild cherry, etc.
Family MEGALOPYGID&.
Rather large moths with plump, very hairy body, the abdomen squarely
truncated, antennee lengthily pectinated in the male. The wings are
short, broad and obtuse, also clothed with long hair, forming a surface
which Prof. Comstock compares with flannel; and because of the wavy
lines on the forewings, he calls the only species thus far found in our
State the “crinkled flannel moth.’ The larve seem to have an extra
pair of abdominal legs, and the cocoon is a curious case-like structure
with a trap-door at one end.
The species ‘“opercularis” S. & A., listed in the last edition, has not
yet been found, and is therefore omitted.
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MEGALOPYGE Hbn.
M. crispata Pack. Local throughout the State, VI-VIII. Larva on most
orchard and small fruits and on many other trees and shrubs, but
never abundant enough to be harmful.
Family PYROMORPHIDA.
Small, black or smoky-winged moths,
nearly always with a red collar. The
species are slight, rather frail in ap-
pearance, with two inner veins on
primaries and three on secondaries.
The antenne of the male are pec-
tinated.
ACOLOITHUS Clem.
A. falsarius Clem. Morris Plains =e Pee et. ;
i ; ig. 216.— Harrisina americana: a,
(Dyan; HU SOU NCES VIL wie Kone larva; b, pupa; c, cocoon; d, e,
V, 26, Laurel Springs V, 23 (DkKe); moths, wings closed and open.
Anglesea V_ (div). Adult on
flowers of beach-plum and wild cherry in May and June; larva on
grape and Virginia creeper.
PYROMORPHA H. S.
P. dimidiata H. S. Plainfield VII (Bz); Staten Island VI (Ds); New
Brunswick (Coll); Woodbury VI, 17, Wenonah VI, Iona V, 24, DaCosta
VI, Manumuskin VI (Dke); Lahaway VI (Sm); never common. The
larva feeds on dead oak leaves.
HARRISINA Pack.
H. americana Harr. Locally
common everywhere V-—
VIII, and sometimes, as
in the Egg Harbor dis-
trict, injurious to certain
varieties of grape. The
yellow, black-dotted lar-
ve feed in company
throughout most of their
life, and are easily de-
stroyed by hand-picking
or the use of arsenate of
lead.
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americana feeding in characteristic way.
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Z. pyrina Fab. An introduced species which has spread northward from
Hoboken to Paterson, southward across Staten Island and along the
coast to Eatontown and westward to New Brunswick, causing more
or less serious local damage to shade and orchard trees. It is strictly
confined to cities and their immediate vicinity, where the sparrows
dominate and exclude the native birds. The moths fly to electric
lights VI and VII, often in large numbers, and the larve attack
shade trees of almost any kind, but seem to prefer elm and
maple.
COSSUS Fab.
C. reticulatus Lint. Taken rarely by the Newark collectors.
C. centerensis Lint. Guttenberg VI, 30 (Wrms); rare near New York
(Bt); the larva in the trunks of poplar.
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4
PRIONOXYSTUS Grt.
P. robinize Peck. The most common native species of the family, and
occurs throughout the State, VI & VII. The larva bores in the trunks
of locust, willow, poplar, chestnut and oak, but in my experience
prefers the latter. In the pine barrens thousands of oak trees are
“doated”’ as the results of attacks by this species and useless except
for firewood.
P. macmurtrei Guer. (querciperda Fitch.) Taken rarely by the Newark
collectors in June. The larva in oak and chestnut.
Family SESIIDA.
Species of moderate or rather small size, with narrow forewings, one
or both pairs more or less transparent, and color and habits of flight very
generally resembling wasps. Black species with yellow or orange band-
ings are common, and sometimes the legs are also long and yellow like
those of wasps or hornets. The antenne are usually spindle-shaped and
in the male often pectinated or lamellate, with a little tuft of hair on the
tip.
The larve are borers without exception, and live in the stems, trunks,
roots or branches of living trees and plants, often causing serious injury.
Mr. Beutenmuller’s general arrangement is still followed, and Mr.
George Engelhardt, who has of late studied the early stages, has been
good enough to give me further information as to the food habits of a
number of species.
MELITTIA Hbn.
M. satyriniformis Hbn. Common VII-IX throughout the State wherever
squashes or other cucurbits are grown; the larva being the well-
known squash borer. Where it occurs in destructive numbers the
THE INSECTS OF NEW JERSEY. 517
Fig. 220.—Melittia satyriniformis: a, male moth; b, female with wings closed; c, eggs on
squash stem; d, larva; e, pupa; f, cocoon; all one-third enlarged.
larve may be cut out, or bisulphide of carbon may be injected into
the stem, and the plants should be covered and rooted at the joints.
In some cases summer squashes can be planted as traps to protect
the late varieties.
ALCATHOE Hy. Edw.
A. caudatum Harr. Orange Mts., rare VIII (div); New Brunswick VII,
26 (Gr); the larva bores into the roots of clematis, and will occur
wherever this plant grows. Mr. Engelhardt found it common at
Bayonne a few years ago.
PODOSESIA Meeschl.
P. syringe Harr. Paterson V, VI (Gr); Newark V (Wdt); g. d. and
locally not rare. The larva in lilac, ash, mountain ash and pear. In
lilac it is not infrequently more or less destructive, and infested
shoots when noticed should be cut out and burnt.
MEMYTHRUS Newn.
M. tricinctus Harr. (Sciapteron) Paterson VI, 5, Little Falls VI, 25,
VII, 12 (Gr). The larva bores in willow and poplar, and Mr. Gross-
beck has found it in the galls made by ‘“Saperda concolor.” Mr.
Engelhardt has seen the workings of the larva in New Jersey and
thinks it may be found almost anywhere if properly sought for.
M. polistiformis Harr. “New Jersey” (Bt); Lakehurst VIII, 17 (div)
Bamber VIII, 11 (Dke); the larva in the roots of wild and cultivated
grape. This species is injurious in Virginia, and Mr. Engelhardt has
found its work quite plentiful in an old vinyard at Lakehurst. It
has not been found harmful with us as yet.
M. scepsiformis Hy. Edw. Holly Beach VIII, 2 (Haim).
M. simulans Grt. Larveze found in swamp oak at Newark by Engelhardt,
and pupa shells sticking out of oak trees elsewhere in thte State by
Beutenmuller.
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M.
M.
P. pini Kell. Ft. Lee, abundant in pitch balls
palmii Hy. Edw. Probably occurs at Lakehurst and elsewhere in
South Jersey in red oak and scrub oak (Engelhardt).
asilipennis Bdv. (Tarsa denudata Harr.) Morris Plains (Neum);
Paterson V, 30, Haledon, pupa found in oak stump, Milltown V, 30,
Maurer V, 16 (Gr); Newark V, 18 (Sb); Jamesburg V, 9 (Sm). Larva
in red and white oak, mostly in stump cut the previous year.
. dollii Neum. (Sciapteron) Homestead, adults abundant end of May
(Wrms); Newark (Ang); the larva bores in the trunks of young
Carolina poplar, and the species probably occurs throughout the State.
AEGERIA Fab. (TROCHILIUM Scop.)
. apiformis Linn. Newark, rare (Soc); the larva bores in the roots
and lower part of the trunks of Carolina poplar and willows. Mr.
Engelhardt says it is local, but thinks it should be found elsewhere
in New Jersey.
. tibialis Harr. Riverton IX, 9, Brown’s Mills IX, 15 (Dke). Bores in
the trunks of willow and poplar.
BEMBECIA Hbn.
marginata Harr. Throughout the State,
locally and seasonally common, VI, VIII,
IX. The larva is the blackberry crown-
borer which sometimes causes consider-
able injury in the southern section. It
can be cut out, if sought for when the
shoot first begins to wilt.
PARHARMONIA Neum.
on white pine and spruce; at Lakehurst on
pitch pine (Engelhardt).
SANNINOIDEA Beut. Fig. 221.— Bembecia mar-
S. exitiosa Say. Common, VI-IX wherever- ane Me Sige
the peach grows in New Jersey. The
larva is the well-known peach borer, which attacks the trees
at or just beneath the surface of the ground and often kills
young trees. These borers may be cut out in spring and fall, or the
trees may be protected by wire-netting, newspaper, or a wash of ce-
ment, lime or other mechanical covering that extends two inches be-
low and eighteen inches above the surface. The larva has also been
found feeding in willow (Bt, Ang). The variety “edwardsii’”’ Bt. oc-
curs at Westville (Jn).
A.
A.
Ss.
S.
. acerni Clem. Throughout the State; V-—
THE. INSECTS OF NEW JERSEY. 519
ALBUNA Hy. Edw.
pyramidalis Wlk. Sure to occur in North Jersey (Engelhardt).
fraxini Hy. Edw. (Parharmonia) “New Jersey,” the larva in ash
(Bt).
SESIA Fab.
bassiformis Wlk. Carlstadt, larva very abundant in iron weed (En-
gelhardt); Staten Island. VIII (Ds); Merchantville VIII, 27 (Kp);
Riverton VIII, 17 (DkKe).
tipuliformis Linn. G. d., flies in VI, VII. The larva is the common
currant borer, and I have found it or its work in all parts of the
State. Where it occurs in harmful numbers, cutting out and destroy-
ing the infested canes is the only remedy.
bolteri Hy. Edw. Paterson, in the stems of willow, “Salix concolor”
(Engelhardt).
pictipes G. & R. Garret Mt., Paterson VI, 2, larva in chestnut (Gr) ;
Staten Island VI, VII (Ds); Elizabeth VII (Bz); New Brunswick,
Riverton, Hammonton (Coll); Wenonah V, 380 (Dke). The larva
bores in the trunks and branches of plum, cherry, peach and chest-
nut, but rately does marked injury.
albicornis Hy. Edw. Morris Plains (Neum); Ft. Lee, Paterson (En-
gelhardt); Newark V, VI (div); the larva in willow galls and some-
’ times in Carolina poplar.
VII. The larva bores in the trunks of
maples and sometimes ruins the younger ===
shade trees; it is much more common, Pag
in my experience, in the more southern
sections.
corni Hy. Edw. Hopatcong VII, 4 (Gr);
Staten Island VI (Ds); Hlizabeth VI,
VII (Bz); the larva in maple. Mr. En-
gelhardt finds it quite common locally,
on city trees, and says that it affects the
branches rather than the trunk.
pyri Harr. Occurs throughout the State
VI and VII. The larva infests apple,
pear and mountain ash, and is some-
times locally abundant, favoring apple
as a food plant. It has never been
really harmful in my experience. :
scitula Harr. Paterson V, 25, Jamesburg
VII, 4 (Gr); Wenonah VII, 15 (Haim); Fig. 222.—Sesia acerni: a, larve: b,
DaCosta VI, 3 (Dke); breeds in and un- cocoons in cavities made by
der the bark of oak, chestnut and hick- ‘!@TV®i_ © ~=moth; d, pupa
ory, and in the galls of “Andricus corni-
gerus” on oak.
shell from which moth
has emerged.
520 REPORT OF NEW JERSEY STATE MUSEUM.
S. rubrostigma Kell. Breeds in galls of “Andricus davisi’” on “Quercus
nana,’ often in company with “scitula,” Ft. Lee and Lakehurst (En-
gelhardt).
S. sigmoidea Beut. Has been bred out of willow, by Mr. Joutel, in Van
Cortland Park, New York City, and will almost certainly be found in
New Jersey.
S. pyralidiformis Wlk. (Carmenta) Staten Island VIII (Ds); Collings-
wood VIII, 16 (Kp); Lakehurst, common (Engelhardt); Lucaston VIII,
27, IX, 9 (div); the larva in the roots of boneset and locally abundant.
Family PYRALIDAS.
This consists of a large number of moderate-sized or small moths
varying greatly in appearance, and having no one superficial character
that makes them always recognizable. Structurally they agree in having
the secondaries with three free inner veins the costal and sub-costal
united for a short distance. The sub-families are as a rule more easily
recognizable and have characters that make the bulk of the species
placeable almost at sight.
The “Pyraustine” have rather thinly scaled wings, the primaries
pointed, secondaries never larger and sometimes very small. The colors
are predominatingly yellowish and whitish with deeper yellow or almost
transparent markings. Sometimes they are contrastingly white and
black and a few are red, brown or of other shades. The body is as a
rule slender, abdomen very long, head distinct, antenne slender, in the
males sometimes knotted or thickened. The larve are nearly always
green with pale stripes and spots or without any markings at all. The
head, a shield on the dorsum of the first thoracic segment and some-
times the tubercles are shining black or yellow. They live usually in
webs or tents, and may be solitary, as is the rule, or social.
The “Nymphulinse” are similar but smaller, more brightly colored
species with a tendency to narrower wings and angulated primaries.
The larve tend to feed on water plants, and some of them are really
semi-aquatic in habit.
The “Scopariinse’ are broader winged, dull ashen gray or blackish
species with broader secondaries and raised scales in the primaries,
especially in the males.
The “Pyraline”’ vary more than the preceding in color and in wing
form. But as a rule the primaries are trigonate with reddish or brown
colors, the secondaries proportionate, tending to continue the markings
of the primaries. Some, however, have the fore-wings broad and shoul-
dered, almost like the Tortricide. In this family we have the hay worms
and other web-worms attacking stored products. It contains proportion-
ately more troublesome species than any of the other sub-families,
although none are destructive to growing vegetation.
The “Chrysaugine” contain gray and blackish species, the primaries
more or less shouldered, the secondaries usually without markings and
broader than primaries. There are no injurious species.
THE INSECTS OF NEW JERSEY. 521
The “Scheenobiine contain species allied to and not readily separable
from the next family by superficial characters.
The “Crambine” have very long, straight palpi, narrow primaries
which are sometimes drawn to a point, and broad secondaries without
markings. The primaries are usually white or yellowish, streaked with
silvery and often banded with golden scales forming beautiful combina-
tions. When at rest the wings are wrapped closely around the body, so
that the moths look like little cylinders tapering from the tip of the
palpi to the end of the squarely truncate wings.
The larve live in silken tubes near and sometimes below the surface
of the ground, often on grass-roots, and a few of them become destruc-
tively injurious on cultivated crops.
The “Galleriine”’ or cee-moths are curiously streaked creatures, with
a notch at the end of the fore-wing in the typical species, the costa very
decidedly arched. Thé larva of the true bee moth lives on wax in bee
hives, mining a gallery lined with silk through the centre of the combs
out of sight of the bees. There is not much chance for them, however,
in modern hives carefully looked after.
The “E/pipaschiine” are broad-winged gray moths with black and some-
times brown markings, and habits similar to the next series.
The “Phycitine” are ashen gray slight species, with narrow primaries
and broad immaculate secondaries. The vestiture has usually a silken
or glistening appearance, and sometimes the contrasts in white and black
are quite strong. The larve differ greatly in habit, some are borers in
stalks or stems of plants, some live in seeds or flower heads, quite a
number of them are leaf-crumplers and one species is predatory, feeding
on scale insects. In almost all cases they live in silken tubes. A few
are of economic importance.
Sub-family PyraAustTInNzé.
GLAPHYRIA Hbn.
G. glaphyralis Gn. (Homophysa) Essex Co. VII (Kf); Waverly VI
(Wdt); Westville VII, 2 (Lt); Wenonah VII, 17, 5-mile beach VII, 29
(Haim).
G. sesquistrialis Hbn. Westville VII (Lt); Lacy VII (Dke); Holly Beach
VII (Haim). |
G. invisalis Gn. Wenonah VII, 15-28 (div); Holly Beach VII, VIII
(Haim).
G. psychicalis Hulst. Holly Beach VII, 29—-VIII, 6 (Haim): Lucaston
VIII, 6, Anglesea VIII, 4 (Dke).
G. fulminalis Led. 5-mile beach VIII, 27 (Haim).
SYMPHYSA Hamps.
S$. adelalis Kearf. 5-mile beach; the larve make large, whitish, dumb-
bell shaped cases of the white lichen, on which they feed on the
trunks of oak, holly and other trees. Adults VII, VIII.
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LIPOCOSMA Led.
L. fuliginosalis Fern. Essex Co. VIII (Kf); 5-mile beach VI, VII (div).
L. sicalis Wlk. Jamespdurg VII, Westville VII (Lt); Wenonah V Cen.
Iona VI (Dke).
HYMENIA Hbn.
H. perspectalis Hbn. Newark X, 4, at light (Wat).
H. fascialis Cram. (recurvalis Fabr.) Newark.
DESMIA Westw.
D. funeralis Hbn. Morristown (U S Ag); Newark VIII, at light (Wdt);
Jamesburg VII (Lt); Merchantville V, VIII (Dke); Montclair VI, An-
glesea V—VII, common (div); larva on grape and the species is prob-
ably g. d. .
var. subdividalis Grt. Woodside VIII (Wdt); Woodbury VI (Dke).
“Samea ecclesialis” Gn. is Floridian and its record in the iast edition
was erroneous.
DIASTICTIS Hbn.
D. argyralis Hbn. (Pyrausta) Throughout the State V-VIII; the varie-
ty “ventralis” Grt. with the type.
PILOCROCIS Led.
P. ramentalis Led. Newark VI, 9, rare (Wdt).
“Conchylodes platinalis Gn. has not yet been taken, and as its distri-
bution is southern is omitted.
BLEPHAROMASTIX Led.
B. stenialis Gn. (Hydrocampa) Orange Mts., Montclair, Newark VI,
VII, at light, common (div); Jamesburg VII (Lt); Riverton V, 30
(Coll); Wenonah VI, Lucaston VI, Lacy VII (Dke); Anglesea V, 28—
VII, 16 (div).
B. ranalis Gnu. (Pyrausta) Bergen, Hudson and Essex Col g. d V-VII
(div); Westville VII, 2 (Lt); Jamesburg VII, VIII (Coll); Luecaston
V (Dke).
B. limata G. & R. (Pantagrapha) Throughout the State, not rare.
Larva on oak, between folded leaves (Kf).
DIAPHANIA Hbn. (MARGARONIA Hbn.)
D. nitidalis Cram. Newark; “New Jersey;” larval habits as in “hya-
linata.”
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D. hyalinata Linn. Newark (Wdt); Ocean Co., not rare; larva in stems
of Cucurbs, but not injurious in New Jersey.
D. quadristigmalis Gn. Jersey City Hts. VII, 20 (Sb); Montclair VI, at
light (Kf); Newark VI, VII (Wadt).
EVERGESTIS Hbn.
E. straminalis Hbn. Throughout the State, common, V-—VII.
“EH. rimosalis” Gn. has not been taken as yet and is omitted.
CROCIDOPHORA Led.
C. serratissimalis Zell. Essex Co., common VI, VIII (div); New Bruns-
’ wick (Coll); Westville VI, 5-mile beach VI, VIII (Haim).
C. tuberculalis Led. Orange Mts. VI, VII, common (div); Ft. Lee VII
(Kf); 5-mile beach VI, 18 (Haim).
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NOMOPHILA Hbn.
N. noctuella S. V. Common throughout the State, all season.
PACHYZANCLA Meyr.
P. bipunctalis Fabr. Montclair VIII, at light (Kf); rare.
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LOXOSTEGE Hbn.
L. dasconalis Wik. Essex Co VII (Kf); Newark (Sm); Brown’s Mills
VI, 15, Manumuskin VI, 4 (Dke).
L. chortalis Grt. Lahaway V, 20 (Sm); Brown’s Mills V, 30 (Dke).
L. obliteralis Wlk. Essex Co. V—VIII (div); Elizabeth VIII (Kp); New
Brunswick (Coll); 5-mile beach VII, Cape May VI (Haim).
L. mancalis Led. New Brunswick (Coll).
L. helvialis Wlk. Jersey City Hts. VII (Sb); Montclair VIII, common
(Kf); Lincoln Park VII (Dke); Anglesea V-IX, common (div).
L. similalis Gn. Throughout the State, common; the larva is the “garden
web-worm,” locally a pest in other States, not injurious in New Jersey.
L. commixtalis Wlk. (cereralis Zell.) Jamesburg VII, 4 (Lt); Camden
VI (Kp); Westville V, 4 (Lt); Lahaway V, 20 (Sm); Manumuskin
V, 12 (Dke).
“L. Sticticalis’” of the previous list is a misidentification, and “L. allec-
talis” has not been actually taken; both are therefore omitted.
THOLERIA Hbn. (MECYNA Gn.)
T. reversalis Gn. BEssex Co. IX, larva on Baptisia tinctoria (Kf): James-
burg VII, 28 (Lt); 5-mile beach VI, VII (div).
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PERISPASTA Zell.
. ceeculalis Zell. Hssex Co. VI, g. d. (Kf).
PHLYCTAENIA Hon.
. ferrugalis Hbn. Throughout the State, V—XI, not rare.
. acutella Wilk. 5-mile beach VI, VIII, rare (div).
. terrealis Tr. Orange Mts., Essex Co. V, VI, at light (Kf).
. extricalis Gn. Essex Co. VI, at light (Kf); New Brunswick V, James-
burg VI, 16, Lahaway V, 20 (Coll); Laurel Springs V, 28 (Dke); Lu:
caston IX (Haim).
. helvalis Wlk. (Pyrausta) Ft. Lee (Bt); Newark Dist. g. d. VI, VIII,
X (div); Clementon V, 17 (Dke); larva on broad-leaf willow (Kf).
. tertialis Gn. Denville (Bwl); Montclair VI, at light (Kf); Newark VI
(Wdt); Elizabeth VIII (Kp); Wenonah V (Haim); Clementon V
(Dke); Anglesea V, VIII (div).
CINDAPHIA Led.
. bicoloralis Gn. Throughout the State V, VI, IX, not rare at light.
PYRAUSTA Schranck.
. pertextalis Led. Essex Co. VI (Kf); Newark (Sb); Jamesburg VII,
5-mile beach VIII (Haim).
. fissalis Grt. Essex Co. VII; larva on sassafras and golden rod (Kf).
. eglealis Wlk. Essex Co. VII, larva on poke-berry (Kf); Woodland
Cemetery VII, 4 (Sb); Newark VIII, rare (Wdt); Wenonah VI, 27
(DKe).
. thestealis Wlk. Ft. Lee on “Clethra alnifolia’” (Bt); Essex Co. VI,
VIII (Kf); Woodside V, VI, VIII, X (Wat).
. theseusalis Wlk. Forest Hill (Wdt); New Brunswick VIII, larva
webbing up tips of ferns (Coll); Glassboro VII, DaCosta VI, Brown’s
Mills VII, Toms River VII (Dke); Holly Beach VIII, 3 (Haim).
, langdonalis Grt. New Jersey, probably.
. oxydalis Gn. Orange Mts. VII, 19 (Kf); Waverly VII (Wdt); Newark
(Soc); Holly Beach VIII, 3( Haim).
. elealis Wlk. Stone Harbor VIII, 15 (Dke); 5-mile beach VII, 1—VIII,
5 (div).
. orphisalis Wlk. (adipaloides G. & R.) Great Notch V, 6 (Dke);
Orange Mts. IV, V, VII, common (Kf); Newark X (Wdt); larva on
“Monarda fistulosa” (Bt); Atco IX, 8 (Bwl); Anglesea VIII, 20
(Haim)
. submedialis Grt. Occurs near New York (Bt).
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P. fumalis Gn. Great Notch VIII, 27 (Dke); Essex Co. VII, VIII (Kf);
Newark VIII (Wdt); Anglesea VI, IX (Sm).
P. illibalis Hbn. Essex Co. VI (Wdt); Anglesea VI, 10—VII, 21 (div).
P. penitalis Grt. (nelumbialis Sm.) Jersey City Hts. V (Sb); Newark
VIII (Wdt); Essex Co. V, VI (Kf); New Brunswick VII, Bordentown,
Riverton, the larva in stems and flowers of the Egyptian lotus (Sm)
and in stems of cat-tail flags, etc. (Kf); 5-mile beach VII (Haim).
P. futilalis Led. Montclair Vi (Kf); Orange Mts. VI, VII (Wdt); Holly
Beach (Haim); larva on dog-bane.
P. unifascialis Pack. Fort Lee (Bt).
P. phoenecialis Hbn. (opalizalis Gn.) Orange Mts. V, g. d. (div).
P. acrionalis Wlk. Fairmount Cemetery V, 21 (Sb); Holly Beach VIII, 5
(Haim).
P. borealis Pack. Recorded as near New York City (Bt).
P. insequalis Gn. Fairmount Cemetery IV (Sb); Orange Mts. V-IX
(div); irvington V, Vi (Wdt); Newark, Jamesburg V (Coll); Manu-
muskin IV (Dke); larva on thistle.
P. laticlavia G. & R. Westville VIII (Kp); Brown’s Mills VII (Dke);
Anglesea VI, VIII, IX (div); Mt. Holly VIII, Cape May VI, 30 (Haim).
var. cinerosa G. & R. Orange Mts. VII, VIII (div); Cape May Co.
(Golly,
P. chalybealis Fern. Essex Co. VIII, not rare, g. d.; pupa under bark of
hickory, larva provably on nearby weeds; generally mistaken in
collections as var. “cinerosa”’ of the preceding species (Kf).
P. unimacula G. & R. Fort Lee district (Dow).
P. signatalis Wlk. Elizabeth VIII, 25 (Kp); Mt. Holly VIII (Haim);
_ Atco (Lt); Hammonton VIII (Dke); Anglesea III, VII-IX (div).
P. octomaculata Linn. Throughout the State; not common.
P. niveicilialis Grt. Orange Mts., g. d. VI, VIII (Wat).
“P,. fodinalis Led.” is omitted as Western.
EUSTIXIA Hbn.
E. pupula Hbn. Throughout the State and almost all season.
Sub-family NyMPHULINA.
NYMPHULA Schrank. (HYDROCAMPA.)
N. maculalis Clem. Essex Co. VI, VII, at light (Kf); Lahaway V, 20
(Sm); Lucaston V, VI, IX, Brown’s Mills VII, Tuckerton VIII (Dke),
Anglesea (Haim).
N. allionealis Wlk. Essex Co. VI, at light (Kf); Lucaston IX (Haim):
Hammonton VIII, IX, Toms River IX, 22 (Dke).
N. obscuralis Grt. Occurs near New York City (Bt). Larva on Vallis-
neria spiralis (Hart).
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badiusalis Wlk. (albalis Rob.) Essex Co. VIII, 24, at light (Kf);
Newark VI, IX (Wdt); Gloucester Co. VI (Haim); Newbold VII, VIII
(Dke).
. obliteralis Wlk. Riverion II, the larva living in cases on the leaves
of lily and other water plants in greenhouses; rare outdoors in sum-
mer.
. agyralis Hulst. Anglesea (Lt).
. icciusalis Wlk. Riverton VIII, DaCosta VII, Lucaston VI, Hammonton
IX (Dke); Lahaway V, along ditches (Sm); Anglesea V, VII, VIII
(div).
. ekthlipsis Grt. New Brunswick (Coll).
ELOPHILA Hbn. (CATACLYSTA Hbn.)
. bifascialis Rob. Montclair, electric light VI, 9, 15 (Kf).
. Claudialis Wlk. Lacy, Brown’s Mills VII, 21, 22 (Dke); Anglesea VII,
9 (Haim).
. fulicalis Clem. Boonton VIII (Bwl); Ft. Lee (Dow); Essex Co., com-
mon at light VI (Kf); New Brunswick VII, Anglesea (Coll).
GESHNA Dyar.
. primordialis Dyar. Very abundant in the woods of North Jersey VI,
VII; dozens fiy up at every footstep (Kf); Ft. Lee (Dow); Wenonah
VII (div); Brown’s Mills VI (Dke).
DIATHRAUSTA Led.
. reconditalis WIk. (pisusalis W1k.) Caldwell, Montclair, Newark, g.
d. VI-VIII (Kf); Great Notch VIII, 26 (Dke).
Sub-family ScoPARIINz.
SCOPARIA Haw.
. centuriella S. V. Hopatcong (Bt); Montclair VI, at light, g. d. (Kf);
New Brunswick (Coll).
. basalis Wlk. (libella Grt.) Orange Mts. VI, Woodside IX, on hem-
loek (Wdt); Essex Co. VI-IX, g. d., common in woods and at light
(Kf); Wenonah VII, 27 (Dke); Gloucester Co. VII, 15 (Haim).
Sub-family PyRALIN2.
AGLOSSA Latr.
A. cuprealis Hbn. Jersey City Hts. VI, 28, Newark (Sb); Montclair VII,
1 at light (Kf); Anglesea VII, 6-24 (div).
A. cuprina Zell. Montclair VII, 1, at light (Kf); Denville VI, 14 (Bw).
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PYRALIS Linn.
P. farinalis Linn. Throughout the State; the larva in stored products,
chiefly grain. Usually occurs only in waste material and corners,
so that cleanliness and care only are necessary to get rid of it.
P. costiferalis Wlk. From New York and Penn., and will be found in
New Jersey. Very close to “cuprealis,’ and no doubt mixed with
that species in collections (Kf).
P. disciferalis Dyar. Occurs all around New Jersey and will be found
within the State (Kf).
HYPSOPYGIA Hbn.
H. costalis Fabr. (Pyralis) Throughout the State, all season. The
larva is the “clover-hay worm,” and sometimes injurious.
HERCULIA WIk.
H. intermedialis Wlk. Mcecntclair’VI, 13 at light, g. d. (Kf); Plainfield
(Mrs. Herring).
H. cohortalis Grt. Montclair VI, 13—VII, 1, at light, g. d. (Kf).
H. olinalis Gn. Throughout the State V—VII, often at light.
H. himonialis Zell. Essex Co. VI, at light (Kf); Jamesburg VI, 16 (Coll).
Almost without doubt the same as “‘olinalis’” (Kf).
All the species were under “Pyralis” in last edition, and “sodalis” is
omitted as unlikely to occur in the State.
OMPHALOCERA Led.
O. cariosa Led. Near New York on “Anoma triloba” (Bt).
O. dentosa Grt. Very close to “cariosa,”’ and will be found mixed with
it in New Jersey collections (Kf).
Sub-family CHRYSAUGIN.
TOSALE Wik. (FABATANA WIk.)
T. oviplagalis Wlk. Essex Co. VI, VII (Kf); National Park VI (Dke);
Gloucester Co. V, 29 (Haim); Ocean Co., not rare (Coll).
ARTA Grt.
A. statalis Grt. Montclair VII (Kf); Elizabeth VII (Wdt); Anglesea VII
(div).
CONDYLOLOMIA Grt.
C. participalis Grt. Ft. Lee Dist. (Dow); Essex Co. VII, g. d., abundant
in open woods (Kf); Jamesburg VII, 4 (Haim).
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GALASA WIk.
. rubidana Wlk. Common everywhere at light (Kf); Newark, New
Brunswick (Coll); Anglesea VII (div).
Sub-family ScH@NoBIIN-.
SCHCENOBIUS Cup.
- sordidellus Zinck. Newark VI, VII, Elizabeth VII, at light (Wdt); 5-
mile beach (Haim).
. Unipunctellus Rob. Anglesea IX, 3 (Lt).
. tripunctellus Rob. Montclair VII, 7, at light (Kf).
. melinellus Clem. Denville (Bwl); Anglesea (Lt).
- forficellus Thumb. Montclair VI, at light (Kf); Anglesea VI-VIII
(div).
. clemensellus Rob. Montclair VI, 5, VII, 2, at light (Kf): 5-mile beach
VII, VIII (Haim); Cape May VI, 7 (Dke).
Sub-family CRAMBINZ.
PRIONAPTERYX Steph.
. hebulifera Steph. Jamesburg VII, 4 (Kf); Lakehurst VII (div); Lu-
caston VII, Iona VII, Weymouth VII, VIII, Brown’s Mills VI, Manu-
muskin VI, bred from larve constructing tube of silk and sand, at-
tached to stalks of sand myrtle and huckleberry and feeding on the
leaves (Dke).
. achatina Zell. Jamesburg VI, 20 (Sm); Wenonah VII (Haim); Da-
Costa (Dke); Anglesea VII, 5-27 (div).
RAPHIPTERA Hamps.
. minimella Rob. Newark VIII, 19 (Wdt); Lucaston VIII, IX (div);
Toms River IX, 22 (DkKe).
. argillaceella Pack. Will be found in northern part of State (Kf).
CRAMBUS Fab.
. satrapellus Zinck. Wenonah VII, 15 (Haim); Lucaston VIIT-IX (div);
Lacy VII, Brown’s Mills VII, VIII (DkKe).
. hastiferellus Wlk. Elizabeth IX (Kp); Brown’s Mills VL 16, Stone
Harbor VIII, 3 (DkKe); 5-mile beach VII-IX (div).
. praefectellus Zinck. Newark, Montclair V,.VIII (Kf); Jamesburg V
(Sm); DaCosta VI, Brown’s Mills VI, Stone Harbor VII (Dke); Clem-
enton IX, Anglesea V (Lt).
. leachellus Zinck. ‘Throughout the State V-IX; common.
. lagueatellus Clem. Throughout the State, V, VI and VIII; not rare.
. bidens Zell. Lacy VII, 13 (Kf); Brown’s Mills VII, 21 (DKe).
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Fig. 224.—Cranberry girdle-worn, Crambus hortuellus: a, egg; b, larva
ment; d, pupa; e, tube made by larva; f, adult, all much enlarged.
Fig. 225.—Corn-root web worm at work.
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pascuellus Linn. Jamesburg VII, 4 (Lt); the larva feeds on grasses,
and that is true of most of the species in this genus.
daeckellus Haim. DaCosta VI, 8, Brown’s Millis V, 27—VI, 17, type
locality (Dke); Clementon V, 9 (Lt).
. girardellus Clem. Great Notch, Ft. Lee, Brown’s. Mills, all VII (Dke),
Essex Co. VI, VII, common at light (Kf); Newark VII (Wdt); Eliz-
abeth VII (Kp); Jamesburg VII (Lt).
. alboclavellus Zell. Throughout the State VI, VII; locally common;
one of the cranberry bog species, although not a cranberry feeder.
. agitatellus Clem. Throughout the State with the preceding, than
which it is less common and of which it is a variety (Kf).
. multilineelilus Fern. Brown’s Mills VI, 16, VII, 21 (Dke).
. elegans Clem. Essex Co. VI-IX, very common in open woods and at
light (Kf); New Brunswick VII, [IX (Coll); Delair VIII, Wenonah VII
(Dke); 5-mile beach VII, VIII (Haim).
. albellus Clem. With the preceding, under the same conditions.
. turbatellus Wlk. Waverly V, VI (Wdt).
: perlellus Scop. Still only a probability in New Jersey.
. hortuellus Hbn. Orange Mts. VI, 27 (Bwl); Newark at light VIII, 1X
(Wdt); Laurel Springs VII, Stone Harbor VII (Dke); Anglesea VII
(Lt); throughout the cranberry region of New Jersey V-—VIII and
sometimes common on the bogs. The larva is the “girdle worm,”
and does some injury locally, but much less than in Massachusetts;
with us it is cranberry feeder incidentally only, its chief food being
the bog grasses.
. decorellus Zinck. Montclair VI, VIII (Wdt); Wenonah VII, 20
(Haim); Anglesea VIII (div).
. ruricolellus Zell. Common everywhere V-IX; larva on grass and
sorrel.
. vulvivagellus Clem. Throughout the State VIII, IX, usually common.
The larva is one of the root web-worms and sometimes seriously in-
jurious to corn planted on. old sod-land in South Jersey. Remedial
measures are late fall or early spring plowing of the sod and the
free use of the salty mineral fertilizers.
. teterellus Zinck. Throughout the State VI-IX, locally common.
. mutabilis Clem. Common everywhere (Kf); Newark VII (Wdt);
Elizabeth VIII (Kp); Brown’s Mills VII, Stone Harbor VIII (Dke);
Anglesea VI-VIII (div); Cape May VI (Haim).
. caliginosellus Clem. Throughout the State VI, VII, more or less com-
mon; has the same larval habits as “vulvivagellus” and also injures.
corn. .
_zeellus Fern. Essex Co. VI, VII, not uncommon (Kf); Wenonah VII
(Dke); also a root web-worm, though not an injurious one in our
State.
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. luteolellus Clem. Essex Co. VI, VII, common (Kf); Bloomfield VII
(Wdt); New Brunswick (Sm); Brown’s Mills VII (Dke); Wenonah
VII, 5-mile beach VI, VII (Haim).
. trisectus Wlk. Throughout the State VI-IX, locally common.
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THAUMATOPSIS Morr.
. edonis Grt. Newark at light VIII (Wdt); Clementon IX (Lt); Lucas-
ton IX, Hammonton IX (Dke).
. plexella Zell. Newbold VI, 22 (Dke).
. Striatella Fern. (daeckella Kearf.) Lucaston X, 7-15, Brown’s Mills
X, 6 (Dke).
. fernaldella Kearf. Anglesea VI, IX (DKe).
ARGYRIA Hbn.
. nivalis Dru. Common throughout the State in low meadows; exces-
sively so in late summer along “the marshes at Anglesea.
. argentana Martyn. Shark River (Bt); Lucaston VIII, 10, Atlantic
City VII, 7 (Dke); Anglesea IX (Sm).
. auratella Clem. Throughout the State VII, VIII, not rare.
DIATRAZA Guild.
. idalis Fern. Newark, Anglesea IX, at light (Sm); Newbold VIII,
National Park VII, 13 (Dke).
CHILO Zinck.
. plejadellus Zinck. National Park VI, 10 (Dke); Gloucester Co. V,
29 (Haim); the larva bores in stems of rice and allied plants.
densellus Zell. Montclair, light V, 28 (Kf); 5-mile beach VI, 18, VIII,
6 (Haim).
» squamulellus Zell. Wenonah VII, 28 (Haim); Anglesea VI, VII (div).
. forbesellus Fern. Anglesea VII, 10 (Lt).
HAIMBACHIA Dyar.
. placidellus Haim. Essex Co. VI, 10-VIII, 1 (Kf); Wenonah VIII, 20
(Haim).
CHALCCELA Zell.
. iphitalis Wlk. (aurifera Zell.) Single specimens occur in various
parts of the State, but I have no definite records.
. principialis Wlk. Montclair, electric light V, 31 (Kf).
DICYMOLOMIA Zell.
. julianalis Wlk. Woodside VII, Orange Mts. VII, Newbold VII, VII
(Dke); Anglesea VI, 22 (Kf).
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Sub-family GALLERIINZ.
GALLERIA Fab.
G. melonella Linn. The “beemoth,”’ throughout the State; larva infests
bee-hives, running galleries lined with silk through the comb, and
sometimes causing serious injury.
APHOMIA Hbn.
A. sociella Linn. Recorded from “New Jersey.”
PARALIPSA Butl.
P. terrenella Zell. Montclair IX, 2, at light (Kf).
ACHROIA Hbn.
A. grisella Fabr. Recorded from “New Jersey.”
Sub-family EPIPASCHIINA.
EPIPASCHIA Clem.
E. superatalis Clem. Montclair VI (Kf); larva on sumac.
E. zelleri Grt. Manumuskin VI, 4 (Dke); Anglesea VI, 22 (Kf).
ONEIDA Hulst.
O. lunulalis Hulst. Will be found in the Highland region of N. J. (Kf).
BENTA WLK.
B. asperatella Clem. Montclair VI, VII (Kf); Newark; larva on locust.
LANTHAPE Clem.
Ee platanella Clem. New Brunswick; the larva makes a web on the
under surface of the leaves of sycamore.
WANDA Hulst.
W..baptisiella Fern. Ft. Lee Dist. (Dow); Union Co. VII, 1 (Kf); Manu-
muskin VI, 25 (Dke); the larva on “Baptisia.”
TETRALOPHA Zell.
T. militella Zell. Newark VII, 5(Wadt).
Sub-family PHYCcITIN®.
ACROBASIS Zell.
A. demotella Grt. Montclair VI, 13, at light (Kf); the larva bores into
the ends of twigs of black walnut.
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A. angusella Grt. Found near Brooklyn, N. Y., the larva boring into the
leaf stems of hickory.
A. caryz Grt. Ocean County, not rare; the larva bores into the twigs
of hickory.
A. rubrifasciella Pack. Near New York City (Bt); Holly Beach VII
(Haim); the larva in a case between leaves of sweet fern and alder.
A. betulella Hulst. Montclair, the larve in tubes between birch leaves
(Kf).
A. comptoniella Hulst. Common near New York City; the larva in a
case between terminal leaves of “Comptonia” and “Myrica.”
A. hebescella Hulst. Ocean Co. VI, larva in a case on oak.
The species in this series have not been well collected in New Jersey,
and others will be found. In general, specimens must be bred to be
secured in good condition.
MINEOLA Hulst.
M. amplexella Rag. Newark V (Wat) ; Anglesea V, VI (Kf).
M. juglandis LeBaron. Burlington and Ocean counties; larva not rare in
June, on hickory.
M. vaccinii Riley. On cranberry
bogs in July. The larva is the
“cranberry fruit-worm” and
may be found on almost all
bogs, its presence being indi-
cated by the premature color-
ing of the berries. No serious
injuries are caused by the
Species in this State.
M. indiginella Zell. Throughout Fig. 227.—Cranberry fruit-worm, Mineola
the State, not rare. The larva vaccini: a, berry, with egg, natural
; Hs AS size; b, c, egg, enlarged; d,
1S an apple-leaf crumpler, larva; e, pupa; hh, adult; all
but also feeds on quince, plum, enlarged; g, cocoon nat-
cherry, etc. It is rarely ural size.
troublesome now-a-days in well-kept orchards, the sprayings made
for the codling moth serving to keep it in check.
DIORYCTRIA Zell.
D. abietella S. V. Anglesea VI, 20, and have also seen the larva on pines,
Ocean county in early June.
PINIPESTIS Grt.
P. Zimmermanni Grt. I have seen what I take to be injuries caused by
the larva of this insect in Sussex and Warren Counties. It bores
in pine, and in some sections of this country is seriously injurious.
P. spec. indet. Bred from pine bark, Brown’s Mills VIII, 6-20: a species
near “albovittella’”’ (Dke).
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TACOMA Hulst.
T. nysszecolelia Dyar. Anglesea V, VI (Kf).
NEPHOPTERYX Hbn.
N. ovalis Pack. Newark (Soc).
TLASCALA Huist.
T. finitella Wik. Elizabeth VI, 14 (Haim); New Brunswick, Jamesburg
(Coll); Brown’s Mills V, 30 (Dke). .
T. reductella Wlk. Near New York City on the honey locust; imagoes
Vie Vil (Bt).
MEROPTERA Grt.
M. pravella Grt. Montclair VI, 13, light (Kf); Anglesea, rare (Bt).
SALEBRIA Zell.
S. afflictella Hulst. Montclair VIII; larve in frass-lined tubes between
leaves of sweet gum in July (Kf); Elizabeth VII, 10 (Haim).
S. contatella Grt. Essex Co. VI (Kf); larva on locust (Bt).
S. celtidella Hulst. Near New York City; larva on “Celtis occidentalis”
(Bt).
S. basilaris Zell. Canada to Texas; and sure to occur in New Jersey.
LAODAMIA Rag.
L. fusca Haw. Essex Co. VI, VIII, Montclair VI, VII, at light (Kf); New-
ark, light V, VIII (Soc); Anglesea, common (Lt); larva on “vaccin-
ium.” .
ELASMOPALPUS Blanch.
lignosellus Zell. Newark V (Wdt); Montclair IX, 15, and will be
found throughout the State (Kf).
var. incautellus Zell. Lucaston IX, X (div); Stone Harbor VIII (Dke).
var. tartarellus Zell. Lucaston VIII, 5-mile beach VIII (Haim).
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EPISCHNIA Hbn.
E. boisduvaliella Gn. Anglesea.V, 30 (Coll).
MELITARA WIk.
M. prodenialis Wlk. Lahaway, Anglesea; the larva in the leaves of the
prickly pear or common cactus, but very local.
ZOPHODIA Hbn.
Z. grossulariz Pack. Has been recorded from New Jersey without spe-
cific locality; larva in gooseberries, causing premature coloring.
THE INSECTS: OF NEW JERSEY. 535
EUZOPHERA Zell.
. semifuneralis Wlk. Throughout the State, locally common IV—VIII;
larva bores under bark of plum and Mr. Daecke has bred it from
cherry.
. ochrifrontella Zell. Montclair IX (Kf); New Brunswick VIII, Angle-
sea VIII (div).
VITULA Rag.
. edmandsii Pack. Anglesea, common at light (Sm).
LAETILIA Rag.
. coccidivora Comst. Throughout the State, the larva preying upon the
tulip soft scale and cottony maple scale, forming an effective check
to the former; all stages may be found all season and the insects
may winter as either larva or pupa.
CANARSIA Hulst.
. ulmiarrosorella Clem. Montclair VI, VIII (Kf); New Brunswick VII,
VIII; the larva common on elms, and probably throughout the State.
HULSTIA Rag. (HONORA Grt.)
. undulatella Clem. Newark V, 24 (Kf); Anglesea, VI, VII, common at
light (div).
. hammondi Riiey. Jamesburg, Anglesea V, 30, the larva on leaves of
apple.
HOMCEOSOMA Curt.
. electelium Hulst. Anglesea VII, VIII, 24 (div).
. stypticellum Grt. Anglesea VI, 18—-VII, 26 (div).
. mucidellum Rag. Brown’s Mills IX, 6 (Dke); Anglesea VII, 24 (Sm).
EPHESTIODES Rag.
. infimella Rag. Montclair and Anglesea VI, VIII-IX (Kf).
EPHESTIA Gn.
. kuehniella Zell. The ‘Mediterranean flour moth’; from scattered
localities throughout the State. Infests dried fruits and other prod-
ucts, webbing them up with its silken tubes; not yet seriously trouble-
some.
. elutella Hbn. ‘Found in all parts of the world, living in old fences,
decaying wood and rubbish” (Hulst).
PLODIA Gn.
. interpunctella Hbn. The “meal moth”; common throughout the
State in houses; the larva lives on meal, flour, dried fruits, ete., and
the adult is cften mistaken for one of the common clothes moths.
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Sub-family ANERASTIN&.
PEORIA Rag.
P. approximella Wlk. (hzematica Zell.) Newark IV and VI (Wdt); g.
d. (Kf).
Family PTEROPHORIDA.
This family contains the species commonly known as “plume moths,”
because the wings are split up into from two to five plumes or feathers,
which make the species recognizable at a glance. The moths are all small
in size, usually with disproportionately long legs and altogether frail in
structure. The caterpillars are hairy and at first sight some of them
resemble miniature Arctiids, but they spin up leaves or make tubes and
differ in other essential characters of structure.
The species are not usually common and are best or only obtainable by
breeding. They are therefore not well represented in collections as a rule.
TRICHOPTILUS Wism.
T. lobidactylus Fitch. Essex Co. VII, in fields, not rare (Kf); larva on
golden rod, “Solidago canadensis.”
T. ochrodactylus Fish. Wenonah V, 30 (Dke); 5-mile beach VII, 4
(Haim).
OXYPTILUS Zell.
O. periscelidactylus Fitch. The “Grape
Plume” moth; common throughout
the State, the larva webbing up the
tips of the vines in early spring.
They do no real injury in most cases
because as a rule they spin up the
tip beyond the blossom cluster.
O. delawaricus Zell. Mass. to California.
and sure to occur in New Jersey.
O. tenuidactylus Fitch. Ft. Lee VII, 4
(DkKe); Essex Co. VI, 20-VII, 7, not
rare in open woods and at light
(Kf); 5-mile beach VII, 4 (Haim).
PLATYPTILIA Hbn.
P. acanthodactyla Hbn. Essex Co. V-
VII and IX, common (Kf).
P. marginidactyla Fitch. Essex Co., VI Big) 220 ne erepe alee a
2 ptilus periscelidactylus: a, larva
VII, abundant (Kf); food plant yar- in -web:- by-pupa;-c, itsathresse
row, “Achillea millefolium” (Bt). bone,” enlarged; d, moth; e,
segment of larva, enlarged.
THE INSECTS ‘OF NEW JERSEY. 537
PTEROPHORUS Geoff.
P. homodactylus Wlk. Jersey City Hts. VI, 7 (Sb); Essex Co. VI (Kf).
. elliottii Fern. Newark VII, 2 (Wdt); larva on “Epilobium” (Dyar).
P. subochraceus Wilsm. Greenwood Lake, Essex Co. VI (Kf); Eliza-
beth VI, 4 (Wdt); Anglesea VI, 20 (Sm).
P. carduidactylus Riley. Essex Co. VIII (Kf); larva on thistle.
. sulphureodactylus Pack. Essex Co. VIII, [X, at light (Kf).
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P. paleaceus Zell. Very abundant in open woods and at light, Essex Co.
and Anglesea V—VII; larva common on leaves of “Eupatorium” (Kf) ;
Hemlock Falls, Newark VIII (Wdt); Ft. Lee VII, Riverton VIII, Iona
V (Dke); 5-mile beach VI, 18—-VIII, 2 (Haim).
P. kellicottii Fish. Anglesea V, 28, VII, 29, IX, 5 (div); larva on golden
rod.
P. monodactylus Linn. Essex Co. VII, 7 (Kf); Hemlock Falls VIII, 27
(Wdt); Anglesea VII, VIII (Haim); larva on “Convolvulus,” “Cheno-
podium” and “Atriplex.”
P. eupatorii Fern. Essex Co. VII, 1-5 (Kf); larva on “Epilobium” and
“Hupatorium.”
Family TORTRICIDA.
The Tortricids or “bell-moths” are usally small or moderate sized
species with broad, squarely-terminated primaries, the costa of which is
usually strongly arched toward the base. The moths are variegated in
color, but usually brown gray or golden rather than of brighter hues.
The secondaries are usually of the body color and without markings.
Some of the larve are leaf-rollers, but the majority are stem and
root borers, living and feeding in concealment, more or less sheltered
from either contact or stomach poisons, and that makes them difficult
to deal with.
Some of them feed in seeds and growing fruits, the most notable
example being found in the Codling Moth, which infests apple and pear,
while other species infest grape and a variety of small fruits.
Sub-family OLETHREUTINA.
RHYACIONIA Hbn. (RETINIA Gn.)
All the species of this genus feed in the shoots or bark of pine, but
seldom in sufficient numbers to be troublesome. The larvze all winter
in the shoots or in the exuding resin masses and are beyond reach of
insecticides. Remedial measures therefore, when such are indicated,
are mechanical and mean hand-picking, pruning or similar methods, the
cuttings being burnt in all cases.
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R. frustrana Scudd. Jamesburg; larve bore into the terminal shoots of
pitch pine, dwarfing the vertical and lateral shoots (Kf); Westville
IV (Kp); Riverton IV, Ocean Co. V (Sm); Lacy VII (Dke).
R. wenzeli Kearf. Gloucester Co.; larve winter in slender shoots of |
“Pinus virginianus,”’ the exudation of pitch forming a complete
cylinder around the stem; imagoes in early May (Kf).
R. comstockiana Fern. Montclair, Anglesea, larve winter in masses of
pitch on young branches of pine, moths VI (Kf); Forked River Mts.
V, 27, Brown’s Mills V, 30 (Dke).
The “R. turionana”’ Hbn. is a European species which, it seems now,
does not occur in America at all.
BACTRA Steph.
B. furfurana Haw. 5-mile beach VII, 2 (Haim); has not been bred in
America; in Europe the larva lives in stems of grasses, “Juncus” and
“Eleocharis.”
POLYCHROSIS Rag. (EUDEMIS Hbn.)
P. viteana Clem. (botrana Schiff.) The “grape berry moth,’ which
sometimes causes trouble locally throughout New Jersey. It occurs
on my own grounds at New Brunswick, and I have seen it often in
other sections. There are three broods; the first in May, destroying
the entire clusters; the second late in July, boring into and webbing
up the half-grown berries; the third in late August, destroying the
nearly full-grown berries. Spraying with arsenate of lead to kill off
the first brood is indicated.
P. slingerlandana Kearf. Essex Co. and doubtless all over the State
VII, VIII; larva in flower and seed heads of “Eupatorium perfoliatum.”
P. vernoniana Kearf. Caldwell VIII, larva on flower and seed heads of
“Vernonia noveboracensis,’ and probably abundant where its food
plant occurs (Kf).
P. liriodendrana Kearf. Fairly abundant wherever the tulip tree is
found, July and September; larva in tents on under surface of leaves.
P. magnoliana Kearf. Moorestown, Lacy, and will be found wherever
the swamp magnolia occurs; larva under silken tents on underside of
leaves VII (Kf).
CYMOLOMIA Led. (EXARTEMA Clem.)
The larve of these species are all leaf crumplers or tyers occurring in
May and June, the adults from mid June to mid July. There is only one
brood and the species are g. d., wherever the food plant occurs.
C. exoleta Zell. Montclair (Kf); New Brunswick; larva on gooseberry.
C. corylana Fern. Greenwood Lake VI (Kf); larva on hazel.
THE INSECTS OF NEW JERSEY. 539
C. inornatana Clem. Hemlock Falls VIII, Woodside VII (Wdt); New
Brunswick (Sm); larve crumpling wild cherry leaves V, adults VI
(Kf).
C. ornatana Kearf. Essex Co., in July (Kf).
C. concinnana Clem. Hssex Co. VI, VII (Kf); Newbold VII, 4 (Dke);
Gloucester Co. VI, 21; 5-mile beach VI, 18 (Haim).
C. versicolorana Clem. Greenwood Lake, Essex Co. VII; larva crumpling
leaves of chestnut oak V, and probably common throughout the State.
C. fasciatana Clem. More or less common throughout the State IV-VII;
larva on “Rumex.”’
C. zelleriana Fern. Orange Mts. VIII (Wdt); Essex Co. VII, larve
crumpling young leaves of birch V (Kf).
C. permundana Clem. Jersey City Hts. VI (Sb); Orange Mts. VIII (Kp);
Newark, light VII, Jamesburg (Sm); Glassboro VII (Dke).
C. gaylussaciana Kearf. Essex Co. VI, larva V, crumpling leaves of
huckleberry; abundant (Kf).
Cc. myricana Kearf. Essex Co. VI; larva crumpling leaves of “Myrica”
(Kf).
C. nortana Kearf. Essex Co. VII, 1 (Kf).
C. sericorana Wlsm. Climenton VI, 28, Lacy VII, 8 (Kf).
OLETHREUTES Hbn.
The species of this genus come freely to light and are abundant during
the day in open woods or roads bordered with shrubbery. Larve are
leaf folders, twisters or feeders in flower or seed heads and in.the stalks
of perennial plants. They are under the generic terms “Penthina”’ and
“Sericoris” in last edition.
O. coruscana Clem. Essex Co. VI, Lacy VII (Kf); Newark, Jamesburg
VI (Coll); Westville V, 23 (Kp); Brown’s Mills VI, VII (Dke); com-
mon.
O. constellatana Zell. Hemlock Falls VI (Wdt); So. Orange VI (Sb);
Jamesburg VI, Riverton V (Coll); Wenonah V, Brown’s Mills VII
(DKe). .
O. niveiguttana Grt. Anglesea V, VII, 29; larva on sassafras and witch-
hazel (Dke).
O. impudens Wlsm. Essex Co. VIII (Kf); Clementon V (Coll); Wenonah
V, 30 (Haim); Anglesea V, VIII (div).
QO. nimbatana Clem. Newark, New Brunswick (Coll); 5-mile beach VI.
18 (Haim); the larva on rose.
O. separatana Kearf. Essex Co. VI; larva on thorn (Kf).
O. bipartitana Clem. Greenwood Lake VI, 10 (Kf); Woodside VI, 3
(Wdt); Wenonah V, 30 (Dke). ;
O. flavofasciana Westw. (instrutana Clem.) Throughout the State V-
VII; abundant everywhere, larva on clover and horse chestnut (Kf).
O. campestrana Zell. Newark VI (div); Hammonton VI (Sm); Iona VI
(Dke); the larva on “‘Rubus.”
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O.
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fuscalbana Zell. Riverton V, 30 (Coll).
agilana Clem. Essex Co., Anglesea V, VI; larva on “Impatiens” (Kf);
Holly (Beachwwee2zipwvilll 2) (Haim)
albiciliana Fern. Merchantville VI, National Park V, Anglesea V, 28
(Dke). |
daeckeana Kearf. Brown’s Mills, Toms River, Lacy, Lakehurst, Iona
VII; larve VI in stalks and leaf stems of pitcher plant, “‘Sarracenia”
(Dke); Holly Beach VIII, 2 (Haim).
. auricapitana Wlsm. Hssex Co., Anglesea VI, VII (Kf).
. cyanana Murtf. Greenwood Lake, Caldwell, Montclair, Anglesea V,
VI, rare, larva in shoots of rose (Kf); 5-mile beach VII, VIII, 6
(Haim). :
. hebesana Wik. Common throughout the State VI, VIII, IX; larva in
seed stalks of Mullein, on ‘Gerardia,”’ “Verbena,” in seed pods of
“Tigridia,” “Iris,’ and doubtless many other plants (Kf).
. interruptolineana Fern. Essex Co. VII, VIII; larva binding leaves of
huckleberry (Kf).
. osmundana Fern. Essex Co. VII, 8, rare, larva on ‘“Osmunda regalis”
and in seeds of ‘“‘Ambrosia trifida’” (Kf); Wenonah VI, 14 (Dke).
. hemidesma Zell. Essex Co., larva binding together leaves and mak-
ing galleries in flower spikes of ‘“Spirzea tomentosa” VII, IX (Kf).
. chionosema Zell. Essex Co., twisting leaves of apple (Kf); New
Brunswick.
. albeolana Zell. Essex Co., larva crumpling leaves of birch V, VII
(Ki) e
. nubilana Clem. Will be found in the Appalachian region of New
Jersey (Kf).
PHA-CASIOPHORA Grt.
. confixana WI1k. Caldwell, Montclair V, VII (Kf); National Park VI.
3, Lucaston V, 30 (DKe).
PSEUDOGALLERIA Rag.
. inimicella Zell. Elizabeth VI, 26, larva in stems of cat-briar, “Smilax”
Sp.
EUCOSMA Hbn. (PAEDISCA Tr.)
The species of this genus come freely to light and are easily disturbed
during the day. There is probably only a single brood, those that emerge
in fall hibernating as adults and becoming evident again in spring. The
larve are internal feeders, principally in shoots, stems and roots, occa-
sionally in galls and sometimes in seed and flower heads.
E.
E:
quinquemaculana Rob. Mt. Holly VIII, [X, Lucaston IX (Dke); Angle-
sea V (Coll). . .
robinsoniana Grt. Montclair VII, 1 (Kf); Jamesburg VII, 4 (Sm);
Brown’s Mills VII, 5 (Dke); 5-mile beach VI-VIII (div).
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THE INSECTS OF NEW JERSEY. 541
. adamantana Gn. Lucaston, Iona, DaCosta IX, 6-19 (Dke).
. mandana Kearf. Montclair, VII, light (Kf).
. ridingsana Rob. Wenonah VII, 21 (Haim).
. fulminana Wlsm. Anglesea (Coll).
. sombreana Kearf. Newark VIII (Bwl); Montclair VIII, 4, at light
(Kf).
. albiguttana Zell. HEssex Co. VI-VIII, Lacy VII, 1 (Kf); Wenonah VII,
15-28 (div).
. cataclystiana Wlk. Throughout the State VI-IX, common every-
where; larva feeds in rag-weed.
. circulana Hbn. EHssex Co. VIII, 15 (Kf); Brown’s Mills VII, 21 (Dke).
. pergandeana Fern. Essex Co. VI, common in swampy meadows just
before sunset (Kf); 5-mile beach VI, 28 (Haim).
. boxcana Kearf. Caldwell V, 17 (Kf).
tomonana Kearf. Essex Co. VIII, IX at light (Kf).
. tandana Kearf. Montclair Vi, 20 at light (Kf).
. abruptana Zell. Anglesea VI, 22, VIII, 10 (div).
. perpliexana Fern. Essex Co., Anglesea VI-VIII (Kf).
. constrictana Zell. Essex Co. VI-VIII (Kf); Anglesea VII, VIII (div).
. sStrenuana Wlk. Throughout the State, common V-—VIII; larva in
stems of “Ambrosia trifida,’ making slender, spindle-shaped galls
(Kf).
. minutana Kearf. Essex Co. V, Anglesea VI, probably throughout the
State; larvee doubtless in stalks of aster or similar plants (Kf).
. otiosana Clem. Anglesea VI-IX (div); common everywhere, larva in
stems of “Bidens frondosa’’—beggar ticks.
. suffusana Zell. Montclair; an European species only recently ob-
served in this country; larva in flower buds and young leaves of
cultivated rose, and may become a serious pest. Best preventive in
small gardens is to pinch off and crush the tips of all infested shoots
(Kf); Newark VI (Bwl).
. transmissiana Wlk. Essex Co. VI, VII (Kf); Jamesburg VII, 4
(Haim).
. solicitana Wlk. Essex Co. V (Kf).
. abbreviatana Wlsm. Common in woods of Northern New Jersey in
very early spring (Kf).
. gomonana Kearf. Essex and Passaic Co. IV, V (Kf).
- ZoOmonana Kearf. Essex Co. V, IX (Kf); Bridgeport V, 20, Anglesea
VI (Haim).
. juncticiliana Wlsm. Essex Co. VII, VIII; larva in stems of Solidago
(Kf).
. dorsisignatana Clem. Throughout the State IX; usually common;
larva in roots of Solidago.
. confluana Kearf. Essex Co. VIII, 24-IX, 5, not common (Kf).
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diffusana Kearf. Essex Co. IX, 16, not common (Kf); Newark Ix, 19
(Wat).
. engelana Kearf. Essex Co. V (Kf).
. carolina Wlsm. Montclair VIII, 2, very rare (Kf).
giganteana Riley. ‘New Jersey,” Coll. Hulst.
- nisella Clerck. Staten Island, bred from larva in willow catkins (Ds).
. illotana Wlsm. This species, described from Oregon, is rapidly work-
ing east, has already been recorded from Penn. and Mass., and is cer-
tain to occur in New Jersey (Kf). |
. scudderiana Clem. Throughout the State VI-VIII, not rare; the larva
makes a stem gall on goldenrod.
. Gesertana Zell. Essex Co. VI (Kt); Newark VI (Bwl); Anglesea V,
VI (div); larva makes galis on stem of goldenrod (Kf).
. obfuscana Riley. Ft. Lee district (Dow); larval habit probably like
that of the preceding (Kf).
. tripartitana Zell. Essex Co. V (Kf); Staten Island (Ds); the larva
is an inquiline in Cecidomyid galls on “Rudbeckia’’ (Ds).
“E. argentialbana’’ Wlsm. has not yet been found in New Jersey; “E.
basipunctata” Wlsm. of the last edition was wrongly identified, and “E.
similana’” Hbn. does not occur in North America at all, so Mr. Kearfott
says.
CYDIA Hbn. (SEMASIA Steph.)
C. radiatana Wlsm. Essex Co. V (Kf); Wenonah V, 30 (Haim).
C. essexana Kearf. Caldwell and northern New Jersey V, VI; larva
dwarf the main stalk of “Aster patens,’ by boring into it from the
top, living in this cell until early spring, when they drop to the
ground to pupate (Kf).
C. ferruginana Fern. Orange Mts. V, VI, g. d. (Kf); Newark (Sb); Clem-
enton V (Kp).
C. formosana Clem. Hemlock Falls V, Orange Mts. V, VI (Wdt); g. d.
(Kf); Jersey City Hts. V, Newark VI (Sb); Lahaway V, 20 (Sm).
C. kiscana Kearf. Greenwood Lake VI (Kf); Gloucester Co. V (Haim).
C. raracana Kearf. Essex Co. VIII (Kf).
C. olivaceana Riley. Essex Co. VI, VII (Kf); Wenonah VIL, 28 (Haim);
Glassboro VII, 9 (Dke); 5-mile beach VI, VII, IX (div).
C. striatana Clem. Orange Mts. V (Kp); Newark at light VIII (Wdt);
abundant and generaliy distributed (Kf).
C. imbridana Fern. Essex Co. VII, VIII, g. d. (Kf); 5-mile beach VIII,
IX (div).
C. ochroterminana Kearf. Essex Co. VIII (Kf).
C. annetteana Kearf. Hammonton IX, 6 (Kf).
C. refusana WIk. Hemlock Falls V, 13 (Wdt); Essex Co. IV, 21, rare
(Kf); Manumuskin V, 5 (Dke).
THE INSECTS OF NEW JERSEY. 543
. Signatana Clem. Abundant in North Jersey VI; larva in tube of frass
and silk protected by a web, on underside of red maple leaves VIII,
IX (Kf).
. timidella Clem. Essex Co., Anglesea V; larva in tube beneath web of
silk on underside of oak leaves, VIII, IX (Kf).
. perstructana Wlk. Essex Co. V, 10, rare (Kf).
EPISIMUS Wlsm.
. argutanus Clem. National Park VI, 3 (Dke); 5-mile beach VII, 23
(Haim); larva twists leaflets of sumac into a spiral tube; also feeds
on hazel, goldenrod and many other plants. g. d.
EXENTERA Grt.
. apriliana Grt. Clementon V, 7, 5-mile beach VI, 19 (Haim).
PROTEOTERAS Riley.
. esculanum. Riley. Montclair VII, 18, larva in stems of horse chestnut
leaves (Kf).
. moffatiana Fern. Montclair VI, 27; larva on maple, boring in leaf
stems or feeding on leaves (Kf).
. willingana Kearf. Canada and D. C., larva in leaf-stems of box-elder,
forming a slight swelling or gall; not yet found in New Jersey (Kf).
GYPSONOMA Meyr.
. dealbana Froel. Essex Co. VI, 27-VII, 7 (Kf).
. tasciolana Clem. (Steganoptycha) Newark VI, 10 (W), and will be
found g. d. though not common (Kf).
ENARMONIA Hbn. (EPINOTIA, STEGANOPTYCHA.)
. crispana Clem. Essex Co. VIII, IX, not rare, g: d. (Kf).
. piceafoliana Kearf. Montclair; larve are miners in spruce needles,
moths issue late May and early June, and are common about infested
trees (Kf).
. ratzeburgiana Saxl. Larva in spruce needles; not yet reported from
New Jersey, but will certainly be found in the northern district (Kf).
. Watchungana Kearf. Abundant in North Jersey, end IV, early V,
usually resting on tree trunks; Gloucester Co. IV, 30 (Haim).
. septemberana Kearf. Essex Co. Park, not rare locally, end IX (Kf).
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. virginiana Clem. Certain to occur in North Jersey III and IV (Kf).
- costomaculana Clem. Essex Co. V (Kf).
. cressonana Clem. BHssex Co., in April, flying with ‘‘spoliana,”’ of
which it may prove to be a variety (Kf).
. resuptana Wlk. Essex Co. V, 1 (Kf).
. spoliana Clem. (Proteopteryx) Throughout the State IV, V; very
abundant in second growth woods befcre the leaves have unfolded,
sometimes flying in multitudes at every step and settling in the brush
or on the bare twigs (Kf).
. pyricolana Murtf. Essex Co. V—VII; larva in rosebuds (Kf).
. Saliciana Clem. Essex Co., Anglesea VI, VII; larva locally abundant,
crumpling leaves of willow in early spring (Kf).
. Salicicolana Clem. Closely related to the preceding and will be found .
with it (Kf).
EUDEMIS Hbn.
. Geludana Clem. Essex Co. V, abundant on tree trunks (Kf); Bamber
VIIT, 3: (Dke)-
. bolliana Sling. Not uncommon, g. d.; larve in terminal twigs of
Pecan and allied trees; moths usually found on tree trunks IX—X]I
(IGE)
. illicifoliana Kearf. Essex Co. Park, VI, local; larve crumple young
leaves of “‘Tlex.”
. haimbachiana Kearf. Riverton (Dke).
ANCYLIS Hbn. (PHOXOPTERIS Tr.)
. nubeculana Clem. Throughout the State V—VII, larva on apple.
. subzequana Zell. Greenwood Lake, Essex Co. VI, not common (Kf);
Lucaston VI, 27 (Dke).
. semiovana Zell. Orange Mts. VIII (Wdt); Essex Co. VI, 10 (Kf);
Jamesburg VII, 4 (Haim); Wenonah VII, 15 (Dke).
. spirzefoliana Clem. Anglesea V, 30 (Kf); larva on “Spirza” (Bt).
. pulchellana Clem. Essex Co. V, 15—-VI, 10, abundant in woods (Kf).
‘ burgessiana Zell. Greenwood Lake, Essex Co. V, VI (Kf); Newark
VI (Wdt); South River V, Clementon VI (Coll); National Park VI,
Malaga VI (Dke); Wenonah V (Haim).
. dGubiana Clem. Essex Co. V, VI (Kf); Lacy V (Dke); Wenonah V
(Haim).
. laciniana Zell. Ft. Lee Dist. (Dow); flies with “dubiana’ and may
be a variety or synonym of it (Kf).
. amblygona Zell. National Park V, 6 (Dke); Wenonah V, 30, 5-mile
beach VII, 23 (Haim).
THE INSECTS OF NEW JERSEY. 545
A. comptana Freehl. Throughout the State, locally common, V and VII,
more abundant southwardly. The larva is the strawberry leaf roller
Fig. 229.—Strawberry leaf-roller, Ancylis comptana: enlarged.
which is seasonally and locally destructive; attacks also blackberry
and raspberry, but does no injury on these. Arsenate of lead, thor-
oughly applied as soon as the adults are noticed about the plants,
serves as a remedy. ;
A. angulifasciana Zell. 5-mile beach VL 28 (Haim).
A. kincaidiana Fern. Greenwood Lake VI, 10, Caldwell V, 17 (Kf).
A. platanana Clem. New Brunswick V, Jamesburg VI, 10; larva makes
tent between two veins on the underside of sycamore leaf.
ANCYLOPERA Steph. (PHOXOPTERIS, part.)
A. mediofasciana Clem. Will be found in the Appalachian region V, VI
(Kf).
A. cornifoliana Riley. (Phoxopteris) New Brunswick, Lakehurst VII;
rare.
A. muricana Wlsm. Hissex Co. V, VIII, larva on blackberry leaves (Kf);
Merchantville V, 25 (Dke); 5-mile beach VI, 17 (Haim).
A. divisana Wlk. Essex Co. V, VIII, larva on oak (Kf); Malaga VI, 1
(Dke).
A. goodelliana Fern. Hemlock Falls V (Wdt); Essex Co. V (Kf).
A. diminutana Kearf. Essex Co. V, VII; larva folding leaves of willow
(Kf).
LASPEYRESIA Hbn. (ENARMONIA, part.)
L. caryana Fitch. (Grapholitha) Ocean County, not common; the larva
on hulls of hickory and walnut. —
L. prunivora Walsh. Will be found wherever “Cratzegus” grows; larve
in the “thorn apples” (Kf).
L. shawiana Kearf. Essex Co. Park VII, 1-17 (Kf); Newark VI, 9 (Wat).
L. interstictana Clem. Throughout the State V, VI; larva on leguminous
plants.
L. angleseana Kearf. Lucaston VI, Brown’s Mills V, 30 (Dke); Anglesea
V, VI, VIII, very abundant at times (div).
L. fana Kearf. Essex Co. V, 15, larvee in flower heads or terminal buds
of tick trefoil, ‘“‘Meibomia” (Kf); Anglesea V, 28, VIII, 5 (div).
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546 REPORT OF NEW JERSEY STATE MUSEUM.
L. eclipsana Zell. Brown’s Mills V, 12-21 (Dke).
L.
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. latiferreana Whlsm. Newark
lautana Clem. Essex Co. Park Il, 23-V, 20; not uncommon, but gen-
erally overlooked, as it is one of the first species to appear in spring
(Kf).
. packardii Zell. Essex Co. V, 17 (Dke).
. Gana Kearf. Essex Co. V, 17-24 (Kf).
. Nigricana Steph. Essex Co. VIII, 20; there is also an earlier brood
in May; in some parts of the country the larva is a serious pest on
cultivated peas, living in the pods and eating the young peas (Kf);
Malaga VI, 1 (DKe).
. Gandana Kearf. Essex Co. VIII, light (Kf).
. tristrigana Clem. Throughout the State V—VII; not rare.
. Walsinghami Kearf. Essex and Passaic Co. IV, V (Kf).
HEMIMENE Hbn.
. simulana Clem. (Dichrorahpha’)) Essex Co., g. d. VI, 10—-VII, 4, very
common in open woods at Anglesea V, VI (Kf); Wenonah V, 30
(Haim).
. nigromaculana Kearf. Essex Co. Park VI, 18 (Kf).
ECDYTOLOPHA Zell.
. insiticiana Zell. Essex Co., g. d. V, VI; larva makes gall-like swell-
ings in twigs and young shoots of common locust, remains during
winter, pupates in ground in spring; DaCosta Vill, 3 (Dke).
GYMNANDROSANA Dyar.
. punctidiscanum Dyar. Newark VI, 11 (Wdt); rare but g. d. (Kf);
Forest Hill IX (Bwl).
MELLISOPUS Riley.
VIII, light. Larva in fallen
acorns (Kf).
CARPOCAPSA Tr.
pomonella Linn. The “Codling
moth,’ common throughout the
State; in May north of Pied-
mont Plain, May and August
south of that point; the larva
is the common apple worm
and often seriously injurious.
Spray with arsenites after
fruit is fully set, while it is
yet upright and while the
lobes of calyx cup are yet
Fig. 230.—Codling moth, Carpocapsa poamo-
nella: a, injury to apple; b, place where
egg is laid; c, larva; d, f, g, adults;
open. h, head of larva; t, cococn.
THE INSECTS OF NEW JERSEY. 547
RHOPOBOTA Led.
R. vacciniana Pack. Throughout South
Jersey on cranberry bogs. The larva
is the ‘vine worm” or “black-head,”
which is always injurious and often
ruinous; there are two broods, and the
winter is passed in the egg stage. Re-
flowing is the best method of control;
arsenites are useful if applied early;
late holding of water answers on a
level, shallow bog.
Fig. 231.— Rhopobota vaccini-
ana enlarged.
SPILONOTA Steph. (TMETOCERA Led.)
S. ocellana Schiff. The “bud-moth”; occurs throughout the State. The
larva is known as the “bud worm” of apple and other fruit trees,
destroying fruit and buds in early spring.
var. lariciana Hein. Occasional with the type; differs in having the
whitish median fascia almost obscured by the general brown color
(Kf). af
PHTHINOLOPHUS Dyar.
P. indentanus Dyar. Essex Co. VII (Kf); Stone Harbor VIII (Dke); 5-
mile beach VI-VIII (div); larva webs leaves of huckleberry and bay-
berry (Kf).
Sub-family TortTRIcin 2.
PERONEA Curt. (TERAS Tr. ACLERIS Hb.)
P. maculidorsana Clem. (hastiana Linn., part.) Throughout the State,
fall and spring. Moths hibernate and can be disturbed on mild days
of winter and early spring; larva on willow and apple (Kf).
P. brewsteriana Rob. Essex Co. X, 10 to VI, 2 (Kf).
P. pulverosana Rob. Essex Co. X, 1 (Kf).
P. effractana Froel. (scabrana Curt.) Jersey City; Woodside VIL
(Wat).
P. minuta Rob. Throughout the State and
throughout most of the year. Larva
on apple in general, and on huckleberry
and allied plants. In the cranberry
regions it attacks that plant by prefer-
ence, and is the “fire-worm” or “yellow-
head” of the cranberry grower. There
are three broods, that issuing in fall
being gray and forming the variety
“cinderella” Riley. This hibernates
and in spring lays eggs for the summer broods, which are orange.
The remedial measures are reflowing, when the larve first appear,
late holding of water to compel the hibernating moths to oviposit
elsewhere, and the use of arsenites.
Fig. 232.— Fire-worm, Peronea
minuta: enlarged.
P. oxycoccana Pack. Aliso a cranberry feeder and may be a large form
of the preceding.
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P. ferrugana Schiff. Throughout the State; larva on birch, moths issue
IX to XI, hibernate and worn specimens occur IV and V (Kf).
P. commandrana Fern. Essex Co. VI and XI (Kf).
P. viburnana Clem. Abundant, Essex Co., late fall and early spring;
larve VIII, IX, crumpling leaves of Viburnum (Kf); Gloucester Co.
VI (Haim).
P. americana Fern. Woodside VIII (Wdt); Wenonah VII (Haim); Mal-
aga VII (Dke).
Pp, trisignana Rob. Essex Co. IX, X, abundant, larva crumpling leaves
of birch VIII (Kf).
var. placidana Rob. With the type and equally common (Kf).
P. defiectana Rob. Anglesea V, 30, larva on oak, adult VI, 15 (Kf).
“P. permutana” Dup. and “P. subnivana”’ WIk. are not yet taken.
EPAGOGE Hbn.
E. sulphurana Linn. | (Dichelia sulfureana Clem.) Throughout the State,
all season; larva on grape, willow, strawberry and many other plants.
E. demissana Wlsm. Larva folding lower leaves of “Solidago” sp., An-
glesea VI, 21, adult VII (Kf); Cape May VI (Haim); Stone Harbor
‘VIII (Dke).
CENOPIS Hbn.
Cc. reticulatana Clem. ‘Throughout the State VI-IX, common; larva on
rose, geranium, oak, persimmon, pear, maple, &c.
C. pettitana Rob. Brown’s Mills VI, 25, Lacy VII, 22 (Dke).
C. saracana Kearf. Essex Co. VII, larva crumpling leaves of sassafras
(Kf).
C. karacana Kearf. Larve roll oak leaves, V, VI, adults VII, VIII, Essex
Co., Lacy, also from Bayberry, Anglesea (Kf); Brown’s Mills VI (Kf).
C. diluticostana Wlsm. Essex Co. VII, 8 (Kf); 5-mile beach VII, 26
(Haim).
C. testulana Zell. Essex Co. VII, IX, not common; larva sews together
leaves of wild cherry (Kf).
C. furcatana Wlk. (Capua) Orange VIII, 16 (Kp).
“C cana’? Rob. has not yet been found in the State.
CCELOSTATHMA Clem. (AMPHISA Curt.)
C. discopunctana Clem. Ft. Lee Dist. (Dow); Essex Co. V-VIII- (div);
g. d., larva on “Solidago” (Kf); 5-mile beach VII, VIII (div).
SPARGANOTHIS Hbn.
S. xanthoides Wlk. (CEnectra) JHssex Co. VII, g. d. (Kf).
S. inconditana Wlsm. Hssex Co. (Kf).
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. irrorea Rob. Essex Co., g. d. VII (Kf); Holly Beach VIII (Haim).
S. tristriana Kearf. Bamber VIII, 11 (Dke).
“(nectra unifasciana”’ has not yet been found in the State.
ARCHIPS Hbn. (CACCECIA Hbn.)
. rosaceana Harr. Throughout the State, common; larva on orchard
and small fruits and roses; often troublesome in gardens, where it
can be controlled by hand-picking or by using arsenites.
. purpurana Clem. Throughout the State VII, VIII; larva on oak, huck-
leberry, locust, geranium and many other plants.
. rosana Linn. Throughout the State, not common, chiefly in gardens;
larva on currant and other small fruits, orchard and shade trees.
. cerasivorana Fitch. G. d., not rare; larva on cherry and white birch;
Lacy VII, 14 (Dke).
. parallela Rob. Burlington Co., on cranberry (Sm); 5-mile beach VI
(Haim); also occurs on pitcher plant (F. M. Jones).
. argyrospila Wlk. Throughout the State VI, VII; a general feeder.
. semiferana Wik. Burlington Co., larva on “Polygonum.”
. negundana Dyar. 5-mile beach VI, 28-VII, 2 (Haim). .
fervidana Clem. Throughout the State, locally common VII, VIII;
larva makes nests on oak and cherry, sometimes webbing up entire
scrub trees or bushes, and containing thousands of larve.
. dissitana Grt. Philadelphia (Haim), very rare, but will doubtless be
found across the river (Kf).
. fractivittana Clem. Essex Co. VI, 3 (Kf).
. afflictana Wlk. (Loxotzenia) Essex Co. V, VI (Kf); Ocean Co.
(Sm); larva on spruce.
. virescana Clem. Essex Co. VI, VII, g. d., not rare (Kf); South River
VI (Coll).
. clemensiana Fern. Newark at light VI, IX (Wdt); common every-
where (Kf).
. persicana Fitch. (Ptycholoma) Plainfield; g. d., larva on straw-
berry and peach.
. biustulana Steph. (melaleucana WI1k.) Essex Co. Park VI, locally
abundant (Kf); Wenonah V, 24 (Haim); Lucaston VI, 14 (Dke);
larva on “Trillium.”
. obsoletana Wlk. Brown’s Mills VII, 1 (Dke).
PLATYNOTA Clem.
. flavedana Clem. Throughout the State IV-VI, VIII, IX; general
feeder.
. idzeusalis Walk. (sentana Clem.) Throughout the State, V, VI, VIII,
and also a general feeder.
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PANDEMIS Hbn.
P. limitata Rob. Not uncommon in northern part of State, VI; larva
on oak, Solidago, birch, rose, hazel and other plants (Kf).
P. lamprosana Rob. Bssex Co. VI, 14, VIII, 28 (Kf).
TORTRIX Linn.
‘T. pallorana Rob. Hopatcong (Bt); Orange Mts. VI-VIII, larva on
cherry, verbena and other plants (Kf); Laurel Springs VI (Dke).
T. lata Rob. Essex Co. VIII (Kf). ,
T. nervosana Kearf. Essex Co. VI (Kf).
T. houstonana Grt. Anglesea, the larva on cedar (Lt).
T. quercifoliana Fitch. Essex Co. VI (Kf); Newark, larva on oak; Da-
Costa VII, Brown’s Mills VI, Lacy VII (Dke).
T. platanana Kearf. Essex Co. VI, 17, larva on sycamore (Kf).
T. albicomana Clem. Throughout the State V and VII, common; larva
on oak, rose, huckleberry, etc.; the three varieties “curvalana” K.,
“dorsipurpurana” K., and “semipurpurana” K., occur in scarcely less
abundance.
T. peritana Clem. Abundant everywhere V—X (Kf). ,
T. fumiferana Clem. Orange Mts., Newark; larva on spruce (Sm);
Gloucester Co. V, 7 (Haim); Brown’s Mills VII, 21 (Dke).
The record of “T. alleniana”’ Fern. is erroneous.
EULIA Hbn. (LOPHODERUS Steph.)
E. juglandana Fern. Ocean Co., not rare (Sm); VII, VIII, the larva
crumpling leaves of hickory and Viburnum.
E. quacrifasciana Fern. Essex Co. VI, 25, VII, 1 (Kf).
E. pinatubana Kearf. (politana Haw.) Essex Co. IV, V (Kf); Mon-
mouth Co. VI (Sm); larve cement together the needles of white pine,
forming a tube, and feeding on the outer ends (Kf).
E. triferana Wlk. Common everywhere in early spring, larva on huckle-
berry, dogbane and many other plants. atten |
E. velutinana Wlk. Throughout the State IV-VI, VIII, IX; larva on
sycamore, Solidago and many other plants (Kf).
—E. mariana Fern. Ramapo, N. Y., V, 1, and will be found in the Appa-
lachian of N. J.; bred from “Vaccinium” (Kf).
E. alisellana Rob. (Tortrix) Newark.
AMORBIA Clem.
A. humerosana Clem. Essex Co. VI (Kf); Newark VI (Wdt); New
Brunswick, Jamesburg, larva on pine, maple, “Rhus,” huckleberry,
etc.
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Sub-family PHALONIIN&.
PHALONIA Hbn. (CONCHYLIS Tr.)
. biscana Kearf. Essex Co. VII-IX (Kf).
. giscana Kearf. Essex Co. VII-IX (Kf).
atomosana Bsk. Essex Co. VIII, IX (Kf).
dorsimaculana Rob. Common throughout the State VI-IX.
promptana Rob. Atlantic County.
. louisiana Bsk. Will be found in the Appalachian region (Kf).
. angulatana Rob. Hssex Co. VI, 27 to VII, 17 (Kf).
rana Bsk. Essex County IX, 18 (Kf).
. labeculana Rob. Hssex County VI, VII (Kf).
. argentilimitana Rob. Montclair VII, Caldwell V, 17 (Kf); Malaga IX,
22 (Dke); Anglesea VII, VIII (div).
. lepidiana Clem. 5-mile beach VIII, 27 (Kf).
. interruptofasciata Rob. Essex Co. Park, locally abundant in early
July on leaves of aster in dark places in woods (Kf).
. rutilana Hbn. Hunterdon Co., the larva injurious to trailing juniper.
. romonana Kearf. Essex Co. VIII, [X, at light (Kf). ‘
. maiana Kearf. Great Notch, Passaic Co. V (Kf).
gunniana Bsk. Montclair V, 8 (Kf).
sublepidana Kearf. Caldwell, Essex Co. VII (Kf).
. hospes Wlsm. Essex Co. VII, 10—VIII, 20 (Kf).
. Straminoides Grt. Essex Co. V, 20, VIII, 22-30 (Kf).
. elderana Kearf. Anglesea VI, larva crumpling leaves of swamp elder
(Kf).
. lavana Bsk. Anglesea VIII, 27 (Kf).
. Cnotherana Riley. Essex Co. VII, 25 (Kf); Clementon IV, 30 (Haim);
larva on evening primrose.
bunteana Rob. Essex Co. VII, VIII, and probably throughout the
State, very common (Kf); 5-mile beach VII, 10-30 (Haim).
. viscana Kearf. Essex Co. V, 20 (Kf).
. aurorana Kearf. Essex Co. at light VIII, IX (Kf).
hollandana Kearf. Caldwell VIII, 138 (Kf).
voxcana Kearf. Montclair IX, 1 (Kf).
. toxcana Kearf. Essex Co. at light VIII, [IX (Kf).
marloffiana Bsk. Elizabeth (Kf).
. temerana Bsk. Caldwell V, 17 (Kf).
. Winniana Kearf. Essex Co. at light V, 20, VII, 18 (Kf).
. ednana Kearf. Will be found in New Jersey above 1,000 ft. elevation,
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HYSTEROSIA Steph.
. merrickana Kearf. Essex Co. VII, 18-20 (Kf).
. riscana Kearf.. Essex Co. VII, 2, at light (Kf).
. baracana Bsk. Essex Co. VII, 20—-VIII, 24, abundant at light (Kf).
. tiscana Kearf. Essex Co. VIII, at light (Kf). |
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PHARMACIS Hbn.
P. bimaculana Rob. Lakehurst VII, 4 (Kf).
Family YPONOMEUTIDZ.
This is the first of a series of families to which the term micro-lepi-
doptera may be applied with strict propriety, and small as the majority
are, many of them are veritable gems of beauty, far exceeding in bril-
liancy and richness their relatives of larger size. The wings are usually
narrow, sometimes lanceolate, with very long fringes, which are espe-
cially marked in the secondaries. The antenne are usually of moderate
length and slender, but sometimes very long, the head often set with
closely placed upright scales, appearing like a little piush cap. There
are some exceptions to this type, notably the little series of shaggy
forms allied to “Anophora”’; but as a whole the characterization applies.
The distinctive features of the various families are not obvious to any
Save the special student, and no attempt will be made to define them.
The larve are largely miners in leaves and vegetable tissue generally,
though a few live in or on animal matter. Many of them make charac-
teristic cases or mere tubes, in which they live, and among these the
“clothes moths” have a well deserved if not particularly good reputation.
There are few collections of these species and our fauna is only im-
perfectly known.
YPONOMEUTA Latr.
Y. multipunctella Clem. 5-mile beach VII (div); larve will probably be
found on apple or allied trees, gregarious, in webs; moths at light
(Kf). ai
TRACHOMA Walgn.
T. falciferella Wlsm. Has been found along the highlands of the Hud-
son and will occur in the Appalachian region of New Jersey (Kf).
EIDO Cham.
E. albapalpella Cham. Will be found in New Jersey (Kf).
ATTEVA WIk.
A. punctella Cram & Stoll. (aurea Fitch.) National Park VII, 15, VIII,
2 (Dke); larve gregarious in webs on Ailanthus.
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PLUTELLA Schranck.
Fig. 233.—Cabbage Plutella, P. maculipennis: a,
larva; b, c, segments of same; d, pupa; e,
same in its cocoon; f, adult; g, wings of
a variety: all enlarged.
P. maculipennis Curt. (cruciferarum Zell.) Common and g. d.; larva
on cabbage and other cruciferous plants; but thus far not seriously
injurious in New Jersey.
P. porrectella Linn. Abundant on hills north of Great Notch V, 21, just
before sunset; in Hurope larva ieeds on “Hesperis matronalis” (Kf).
ZELLERIA Staint.
Z. celastrusella Kearf. @G. d. in. North Jersey, end V to mid VI wherever
the climbing bitter-sweet occurs; larva webs up young leaves in
spring (Kf).
PORPE Hbdn. (CHOREUTIS Hbn.)
inflatella Clem. Greenwood Lake, Essex Co. VI, 10—-VII, 25, not com-
mon (Kf); Anglesea IX, 8 (Dke).
P. virginiella Clem. Probably a variety of the preceding (Kf).
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P. gnaphaliella Kearf. Great Notch and in hills above Montclair V,
10-VI, 21, locally common; larva webs leaves of “Gnaphalium.”
P. carduiella Kearf. 5-mile beach VI, VII (div); larve very common in
stalks of the large yellow-head thistle V & VI (Kf).
onustana Wlk. Undoubtedly occurs in the Appalachian region (Kf).
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BRENTHIA Clem.
B. pavonicella Clem. Locally common, Caldwell and near Moorestown
in woods V and VII; larva VI on underside of leaves of hog peanut,
“Amphicarpa” (Kf); Merchantville VI, 4 (Dke).
SETIOSTOMA Zell.
S. xanthobasis Zell. Abundant in the scrub oak and pine-barren district
near Lacy, VII; larva VIII, [IX on oak leaves (Kf); Forked River Mts.
VII, Manumuskin VIII, 17 (Dke).
GLYPHIPTERYX Hbn.
G. impigritella Clem. 5-mile beach VII, 3 (Haim).
G. circumscriptella Cham. Essex Co. VII, 1-7 rare (Kf).
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ARGYRESTHIA Hbn.
. alternatella Kearf. Essex Co. V, 21 (Kf); larva on conifers.
- freyella Wlsm. Essex Co. VI, 10 (Kf); larva on arbor-vite.
- goedertella Linn. Essex Co. VI, 22, VII, 12; a very dark form (Kf);
larve, in Europe, in catkins of birch and alder.
. oreasella Clem. (andereggiella F. & B.) Larva in buds of apple
and hazel VI, VII (Kf).
- apicimaculella Cham. Essex Co. VI, 12—VII, 25 (Kf).
. subreticulata Wlsm. Essex Co. VI, not rare at light (Kf).
. undulatella Clem. Montclair V, 27-30, very abundant on trunks of
elms; larve probably in flower buds of this tree (Kf).
- austerella Zell. G. d., Montclair, Anglesea VI, VII, common on trunk
of oak, chestnut, holly and other trees (Kf); larva probably on
lichens.
. thuiella Pack. Essex Co. VII (Kf); larva mine leaves of arbor-vite.
ACROLEPIA Curt.
. incertella Clem. Essex Co. VIII, 5, one specimen at light (Kf).
TANAGMA Zell.
. obscurofasciella Cham. Great Notch VII, 10 (Kf).
Family GELECHIIDE.
METZNERIA Zell.
lapella Linn. Montclair and northern New Jersey, not common;
larva on seeds of burdock, in burs all winter; adults in July (Kf);
Ft. Lee (Dow).
PALTODORA Meyer.
. anteliella Bsk. Montclair, at light VIII, 28-IX, 12 (Kf).
. tripunctella Kearf. Essex Co. VI, 30—VII, 9, at light (Kf).
. similiella Cham. Essex Co. VI, 30—-VIII, 18 at light; larve in heads of
sunflower (Kf).
SITOTROGA Hein.
Fig. 234.—Angoumois grain moth, Sttotroga cerealella:
a, larva; b, pupa; c, moth; d, wings of a va-
riety; e, egg; f, larva feeding in kernel
of corn; all save f, greatly enlarged.
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§. cerealella Oliv. Throughout the State. This is the “Angoumois grain
moth” which infests wheat in shock, in the mow and until it is
binned or bulked. Also attacks corn in warm places and in sheltered
cribs, causing serious injury and rendering much grain unmillable or
useless except as chicken feed. Remedial measures are prompt
threshing, bulking in deep bins and the use of bisulphide of carbon
where grain is actually infested.
GLAUCE Cham.
pectenalzella Cham. Essex Co. IX, 24, light (Kf).
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TELPHUSA Cham.
longifasciella Clem. Caldwell IV, 29, rare (Kf).
. fuscopunctella Clem. Common; larva webbing the young leaves of
sweet fern in May; adults in June (Kf).
quinquecristatella Cham. Essex Co. Park IV, 21, rare (Kf).
latifasciella Cham. Sure to occur in New Jersey; larve web young
leaves of huckleberry in May, issue in June (Kf).
quercinigracella Cham. Caldwell VIII; larva between two leaves of
oak fiatly stitched together in July (Kf).
palliderosacella Cham. Anglesea V, 30, abundant on tree trunks;
larva on oak (Kf).
. querciella Cham. (Gelechia) Common, larva on oak (Bt).
. bifasciella Zell. Essex Co. Park, V, 20, Anglesea VI, 22, rare (Kf).
. belangerella Cham. (oronella Wlsm.) Eagle Rock VII (Wdt); not
rare; larve are leat rollers on alders.
CHRYSOPORA Clem.
. lingulaceila Clem. Montclair at light VII, 17, rare; larva on “Cheno-
podium” and “Atriplex.”
LEUCE Cham.
fuscocristatella Cham. Montclair, light, VIII (Kf).
ARISTOTELIA Hbn.
roseosuffusella Clem. Not rare VI, VII, at light (Dietz); larva mines
leaves of red clover, and lives also in fruit panicles of sumac.
. pudibundella Zell. (intermediella Cham.) Common at electric light
VI, VII; larva on apple (Kf).
. rubidella Clem. Montclair, common at light VI-VIII (Kf).
. fungivorella Clem. 5-mile beach VI, VII (div); larvze web leaves of
bay-berry VI (Kf).
. absconditella Wlk. Common at electric light VII, VIII; larve in
stems of “Polygonum punctatum” (Kf).
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gilvolinella Clem. Described from Easton, Pa., and will certainly oc-
cur also on the east bank of the Delaware (Kf).
angustipennella Clem. Hemlock Falls VII (Wat).
EVIPPE Cham.
- prunifoliella Cham. Mecntclair VIII, 10 at light, not common; larva
on peach and cherry (Kf).
RECURVARIA Haw.
- apicitripunctella Clem. Very abundant, North Jersey in June; larva
in hemlock leaves (Kf).
. variella Cham. Greenwood Lake, Montclair, light, VI, VII, larva on
cypress (Kf).
. piceaeila Kearf. Larvee mine the needles of black spruce, moths
issue in June (Kf).
. obliquestrigella Cham. Anglesea VI, larva in juniper (Kf).
. juniperella Kearf. Essex Co. VI, larve mine leafiets of juniper (Kf).
- thujaella Kearf. Larve mine in arbor-vite and are frequently so
abundant that hedges look as if burned; moths in June (Kf).
. cratzgella Bsk. Essex Co. VI, VII, larva in “Crategus.”
. robiniella Fitch. Montclair V, VI, larve sew two leaves of locust
flatly together IX and X (Kf).
- quercivorella Cham. Abundant on tree trunks in North Jersey IV,
V; larve on oak leaves (Kf).
. dorsivitella Zell. Essex Co. Park V, 20, rare (Kf); Jamesburg I
(Sm).
TRYPANISMA Clem.
. prudens Clem. Essex Co., larva on the upper side of oak leaves un-
der a slight web (Kf).
EPITHECTIS. Meyr.
attributella Wlk. (Aristotelia) Very abundant on tree trunks V-—
VIII, flying off in swarms when approached, g. d. (Kf); Jamesburg
Wily 4 (Haim):
. sylvicolella Bsk. Will be found in New Jersey (Kf).
. gallzegenitella Clem. (Gelechia) Larve in “Cynipid” galls on oak
(Kf), and sure to occur in New Jersey.
“Gelechia bicostomaculella’” Cham. is western and does not occur in
New. Jersey.
P.
PARALECHIA Busck.
pinifoliella Cham. (Aristotelia) Common, g. d., larva mines needles
on “Pinus rigida” (Kf); at light VI.
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. cristifasciella Cham. (Gelechia inscripta Wlsm.) Throughout the
State IV, V, VII, locally common; on tree trunks; larva between spun
together leaves of oak (Kf).
PHTHORIMAEA Meyr.
. opercuilella Zell. Not yet reported from New Jersey, but sure to
occur. Larve are frequently very destructive to stored potatoes by
mining galleries through. them.
GNORIMOSCHEMA Bsk.
. gallzesolidaginis Riley. (Gelechia) Throughout the State in local
colonies IX—XI, adults hibernating; larve make fusiform swellings in
stems of goldenrod (Kf).
. solidaginella Kearf. Long Beach, very common; habits similar to
preceding, on “Solidago sempervirens” only (Sm).
. busckiella Kearf. Caldwell X; larva make galls in lateral stems of
PAsten patens” (Ki): sr
. gallzesteriella Kell. Certain to be found in New Jersey, larve mak-
ing galls in stems of asters (Kf).
pedmonitella Cham. Essex Co. VI, at light, not common (Kf).
. banksiella Bsk. Essex Co. VI, 21-VII, 1, at light, not common (Kf).
. batanella Bsk. Essex Co. VI, 24—-VII, 4, rare (Kf).
. detersella Clem. Described from Easton, Pa., and sure to oceur in
New Jersey (Kf).
POLYHYMNO Cham.
luteostrigella Cham. Essex Co. VIII, larve spin together leaves of
“Cassia chameechrista”’ (Kf); Anglesea VIII, 21 (Lt).
APROAEREMA Durr.
. palpilineella Cham. Montclair VII-IX, at light, abundant (Kf).
. kearfottella Bsk. Essex Co. Park, VII, VIII, rare. Taken in open
spots in woods where the most common plants are Leguminosa and
huckleberry.
. nigratomella Clem. (Anacampsis apicistrigella Cham.) Greenwood
Lake, Essex Co., not rare on tree trunks (Kf); Bloomfield VII (Wat);
among scrub oak and at electric light VI, VII.
. concinusella Cham. Easton, Pa., and certain to occur in New Jersey
(Kf).
ANACAMPSIS Curt.
. innocuella Zell. Essex Co.; larve in curled leaves of poplar, not
rare (Kf).
. rhoifructella Clem. (Tachyptilia) Essex Co. VI, VII, larva between
spun together leaves of “Viburnum” (Kf).
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nonstrigella Bsk. Essex Co. Park VII, VIII, rare (Kf).
levipedella Clem. (Strobisia) Caldwell IX, Essex Co. Park (Kf).
lupinella Bsk. Iona VI; larve found abundantly folding together the
leaves of “Lupinus perennis,” V, 17 (Kf).
. agrimoniella Clem. (Tachyptilia). Essex Co. VI, VII, [X (div); in
old fields where “Agrimonia”’ is abundant the moths can sometimes
be found in myriads (Kf).
. tristrigella Wism. Sure to occur in New Jersey (Kf).
GELECHIA Hbn.
. cercerisella Cham. Ft. Lee Dist. (Dow); larve spin together leaves
of red-bud (Kf).
. coloradensis Bsk. Delair VIII, 7, one specimen (Dke).
. trialbamaculella Cham. (epigaeella Cham.) Essex Co. VII, larve
abundant in VI, spinning together young leaves of huckleberry.
. continuella Zell. Anglesea VI, 22, rare (Kf).
. lugubrella Fabr. Will be found in Northern New Jersey (Kf).
. hibiscella Bsk. Anglesea V, 30, light, rare (Kf); larvee on leaves or
in seed capsules of rose mallow (Bsk).
. discoocella Cham. Electric light VI, VII; larva on smart-weed (Kf).
. ornatifimbriella Clem. Essex Co. VI, not rare at light (Kf).
. unctella Zell. Larvee tie together leaves of locust VI, adults VII (Kf).
rileyella Cham. Essex Co. Park VII, 24, at light (Kf).
bicostomaculella Cham. Essex Co. Park VII, 4, rare (Kf).
. nigrimaculella Bsk. Essex Co. VII, VIII, on tree trunks (Kf).
. dyariella Bsk. Essex Co. VI, on tree trunks (Kf).
maculimarginella Cham. Caldwell, Essex Co. Park VII, on tree
trunks; larvee between leaves of oak (Kf); Wenonah V (Haim) ;
Brown’s Mills VI (Dke).
. gilvomaculella Clem. Essex Co. VIII, on tree trunks; larva on oak
(Kf).
. pseudoacaciella Cham. Larve web leaves of locust; moths V, VIII
(Kf); Clementon 1X (Haim).
. serotinella Isl. Larva sews together the two edges of a wild cherry
leaf, living within 2 tube of silk and frass, VII-IX (Kf).
. vernella Murtf. Larve abundant in early spring crumpling young
oak leaves; adults VI, Hissex Co. (Kf).
. mediofuscella Clem. (vagella Wlk.) Montclair, light V, g. d. (Kf) ;
Hemlock Falls VIII (Wdt); Gloucester Co. IV, 30 (Haim).
. walsinghami Dietz. Anglesea V, 30, larva on leaves of sumac (Kf).
. pseudofondella Bsk. Essex Co. VII (Kf).
. conclusella Wlk. Greenwood Lake, Essex Co. VI, VII, abundant on
tree trunks (Kf).
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G. branella Bsk. Essex Co. VII, 12—VIII, 22 (Kf).
“G. triocella’” Cham. does not come within our faunal range.
MENESTA Clem.
M. tortriciformella Clem. Recorded from New Jersey, larva on hazel
(Kf).
M. albacilizella Cham. Essex Co. Park VI, rare (Kf).
STROBISIA Clem.
S. iridipennella Clem. Caldwell VII, abundant, larva on hog peanut
(Kf); Newbold VII (Dke); Wenonah VII (Haim).
S. emblemella Clem. Caldwell, Montclair VI, VII (Kf).
“Malacotricha bilobelia’”’ Zell. has not yet occurred in the State.
TRICHOTAPHE Clem.
T. flavocostella Clem. Essex Co., common VI, at light, larva on leaves
of aster (Kf); Hlizabeth VII (Wdt).
T. inserrata Wlsm. Anglesea, common at light; larva on “solidago’”’
(Kf). ;
T. serrativittella Zell. Montclair IX, light, not common (Kf); Wenonah
VII, VIII (Haim).
T. alacella Clem. Essex Co. V, common, larva on aster (Kf).
T. juncidella Clem. Hssex Co. V, common, larva on aster (Kf); New
Brunswick (Sm).
T. setosella Clem. Very common, larva on aster.and “Solidago” V,
adults VI (Kf).
T. levisella Fyles. Hissex Co. Park, larva on “Aster macrophyllus” V,
adults VI, very rare (Kf).
GLYPHIDOCERA Wlsm.
. aberratella Bsk. Essex Co. VIII, 20-IX, 20 (Kf).
. Spiratella Bsk. Essex Co. VI, 25-29 (Kf).
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ANORTHOSIA Clem.
A. punctipennella Clem. Rare VII, at light and borders of woodland.
DICHOMERIS Hbn. (YPSOLOPHUS Fabr.)
. punctidiscellus Clem. Greenwood Lake, Essex Co., VI, common in
woods (Kf); Wenonah V, 30 (Haim).
D. vacciniella Kearf. Issex Co. VII; larve folding or crumpling leaves
of huckleberry VI (Kf).
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D. ligulellus Hbn. (pometellus Haw.) Throughout the State, V-—IX,
locally common, larva on apple, pear and plum.
D. bipunctellus Wlsm. Rather rare, April, in scrub-oak.
D. marginellus Fab. A recently introduced European species, larve on
Junipers.
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DB. ventrellus Fitch. Hemlock Falls VII (Wdt); Essex Co., rare, larva
on oak (Kf).
D. eupatoriellus Cham. Sure to occur in New Jersey; feeds on “Eupa-
torium” (Kf). .
D. georgiella Wlk. (roseocostellus Wlsm.) Not common, larva on pop-
lar (Dietz).
ANARSIA Zell.
A. lineatella Zell. Throughout the State; larva has been recorded in
woody excrescences of plum, peach and apple and in stems of straw-
berry. I have seen it only boring into the tips of peach twigs; but .
not in destructive numbers.
Family XYLORYCTIDA.
PTOCHORYCTIS Meyr.
P. tsugensis Kearf. V, 7-23, near Rutherford, larve in cases on Japanese
Hemlock.
Family STENOMATIDAS.
A family of moderate-sized moths, frequently having remarkable mi-
metic characters in coloration and position affected when at rest. The
larves so far as known are principally leaf folders.
STENOMA Zeli.
S. schlaegeri Zell. Throughout the State V, VI, IX; larva on wax myrtle
and oak. This and the other species of the genus when resting on a
leaf so closely resemble gray and white bird droppings that it is im-
possible to distinguish them until the moth is made to move.
S. leucillana Zell. Passaic Co. (Bwl); Essex Co. VIII, at light, rare,
larva probably on oak (Kf); Brown’s Mills V, 19 (Dke); 5-mile beach
VII, VIII (Haim).
S. humulis Zell. Essex Co., Anglesea, VIII, g. d. (Kf); larva on oak and
chestnut VII.
BRACHILOMA Clem.
B. unipunctella Clem. Certain to be found in New Jersey (Kf).
B. quercicella Bsk. Essex Co., mature larva in mid V, crumpling young
oak leaves, moths VIII, larve of second brood IX, X (Kf).
B. decorosella Bsk. Lacy and Lakehurst districts VII, VIII; larve very
common, tying together flatly small bunches of oak leaves VI, VII.
Family C2COPHORID.
A family of small or moderate-sized species, the larve on ieaves, in
flowers, seeds, on decayed wood or other dead material and sometimes
as leaf miners.
MARTYRINGA Busck.
M. latipennis Wlsm. Sure to be found in the Appalachian region (Kf).
THE INSECTS OF NEW JERSEY. 561
EUMEYRICKIA Busck.
E. trimaculella Fitch. Certain to occur in the northern section; com-
mon in spruce stumpage in Wyoming Co., Pa. (Kf).
CRYPTOLECHIA Zell.
C. tentoriferella Clem. (Machimia) Essex Co. IX, common on tree
trunks; larva on many kinds of trees, makes a little tent on under-
side of leaves (Kf); Blizabeth IX (Wdt); Merchantville X (Dke).
PSILOCORSIS Clem.
P. quercicella Clem. (Cryptolechia) G. d., not rare, larva between
spun-together leaves of oak, aspen, chestnut (Kf).
P. reflexeila Clem. (Cryptolechia) With the preceding and very like
it; larva with same habits and often on same leaves, but easily dis-
tinguishable (Kf); Manumuskin V, 21 (Dke).
— AGNOPTERYX Hbn.
This is a division of “Depressaria” Haw.; the moths of both genera
hibernate in brush-piles, out-houses, etc., and can be found in such places
on warm days throughout the winter. Larve usually in crumpled leaves
cr stems of “Umbellifere”’ and “Composite.”
A. atrodorsella Clem. New Jersey (Bt); larva in beggar-tick.
A. nebulosa Zell. Middle Atlantic States and sure to occur in New Jer-
sey (Kf).
A..curviliniella Beut. Recorded from near New York (Bt).
A. pulvipennella Clem. Denville XI (Bwl); Elizabeth VIII (Kf); on
“Solidago” and “Hupatorium” in leaf folded lengthwise (Kf).
A. flavicomella Engel. HWssex Co. Park VII, not rare at light (Kf).
A. robiniella Pack. (Depressaria hillarella) New Jersey (Bt); Jersey
City Hts. LV, 27 (Sb); feeds on locust in leaf folded lengthwise.
A. lecontella Clem. Not common in New Jersey (Bt); Newark (Sb).
DEPRESSARIA Haw.
D. heracliana DeG. North of the Piedmont Plain (Sm); common, larva
in stems of parsnips and other “Umbellifere”’ (Bt).
D. betulella Bsk. Essex Co., larve in spun-together leaves of black
birch; but not bred (Kf).
D. grotella Rob. Larvie in spun-together leaves of “Corylus americana”
Git).
D. cinereocostella Clem. Larva ties together leaves of water parsnip
(Kf).
INGA Busck.
!. sparsiciliella Clem. (Cryptolechia contrariella.) New Jersey, not
common (Bt); 5-mile beach VIII, 6 (Haim).
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SEMIOSCOPSIS Hbn.
S. packardella Clem. (Epigraphia). Montclair V, 18 (Kf); New Jersey
(Bt).
S. megamicrella Dyar. Essex Co. IIl, 14 (Kf).
S. inornata Wlsm. Essex Co. III, 29, V, 15 (Kf),
S. alleneila Wlsm. Essex Co. VI, 4 (Kf).
EPICALLIMA Dyar.
E. argenticinctella Clem. (CEcophora) Common, g. d., comes freely to
light VI, 25-VIII, 10 (Kf); Stone Harbor VIII, 3 (Dke); 5-mile beach
WAU a (Oalehb aay.
EUCLEMENSIA Grt.
m
. bassettella Clem. (Hamadryas) Jamesburg VII (Sm); larva in
“Kermes” sp. on oak (Kf).
FABIOLA Busck.
F. shalleriella Cham. Greenwood Lake VI, 10; larva probably on lichens
(SG)
CECOPHORA Latr.
CE. newmanella Clem. (Dasycera) Greenwood Lake VI, 10 (Kf); New
Jersey, rare (Bt); Gloucester Co. VI, 10 (Haim).
ENDROSIS Hbn.
E. lacteella Schiff. New Brunswick IX, 24 (Sm); in Europe the larva is
on leaves of “Epilobium hirsutum” (Kf).
BORKHAUSENIA Hbn.
B. ascriptella Bsk. Essex Co. VI, at light (Kf).
“Ggoconia quadripuncta”’ Haw. is not found in New Jersey.
Family BLASTOBASID/.
These moths are usually small in size with a peculiar silken sheen
to the prevailing gray shade of the forewings. The favorite time for
flight is an hour before sundown, when sometimes hundreds can be
taken. The larve live in seeds, nuts and buds, as well as Aphid and
Kermid galls.
PSEUDOPIGRITIA Dietz.
P. dorsomaculella Dietz. Hssex Co. VII (Kf).
PIGRITIA Clem.
P. confusella Dietz. Essex Co. VI-VIII (Kf).
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. laticapitella Clem. Essex Co. VI-VIII (Kf); Anglesea V, VIII (div).
. mediofasciella Dietz. Montclair VII, 1-10 (Kf).
. angustipennella Dietz. Essex Co. VI, 17-VII, 7 at light (Kf).
. obscurella Dietz. Essex Co. VI, 17 (Kf).
. ochrocomella Clem. Essex Co. Park VIII, 4 (Kf).
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PLOGZOPHORA Dietz.
P. fidella Dietz. Essex Co. VII, 7 (Kf).
DRYOPE Cham.
D. erratella Dietz. Anglesea VIII, 21, not common (Sm).
D. ochreella Clem. (Pigrita) Generally distributed.
VALENTINIA Wlism.
V. glandulella Riley. (Blastobasis) Throughout the State VI-VIII. Al-
most every acorn tovnd on the ground in midwinter contains one or
more of the larve of this species, often in company with a Tortricid
and a Coleopterous larva.
HOLCOCERA Clem.
H. chalcofrontella Clem. (Blastobasis) Not rare at electric light VI,
Vil. 5
H. modestella Clem. Essex Co., not uncommon and g. d. at light VII-IX
(Kf); Lucaston V, 20—-VI, 5.
. gilbociliella Clem. i¢sex Co., at light, with the preceding (Kf).
. purpurocomella Clem. Common at electric light V-IX (Dietz).
. punctiferella Clem. Essex Co. VII, 25, VIII, 22 (Kf).
. elyella Dietz. Essex Co. (Kf); type locality.
Eioke eco t
. Spoliatella Dietz. Essex Co. (Kf); type locality.
Family ELACHISTIDA.
COLEOPHORA Hbn.
No systematic work has been done in this genus, hence it is impossible
to present a comprehensive list. It is certain that all species recorded
from the eastern States will also occur in New Jersey, as well as many
more not yet discovered. Careful breeding through a series of years
will lengthen our list to over one hundred. As many. of the species in
the adult stage are indistinguishable from each other, the only reliable
way to identify them is by breeding.
The larve: are all case-makers, the cases distinctive for each species.
In shape they range frem slender flattened cylinders to one made of
clusters of flowers. Almost every plant supports one or more species,
many are confined to grasses and others live in seed-heads,
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In general the life histories are similar; eggs are laid in summer, the
larva makes a small case in which it hibernates in the next to the last
stage. In the earliest days of spring it resumes feeding for a few weeks,
moths issuing May to July.
C. ccenosipennella Clem. Described from Pennsylvania.
. caryeefoliella Clem. Cylindrical dark brown cases on hickory leaves.
. cerasivorelia Pack. Described from Massachusetts on cherry.
. concolorella Clem. New Jersey in June.
. corruscipennella Clem. Newark (Dn); Brown’s Mills VII, 4 (Dke);
g. d., not rare, larva on wild strawberry (Kf).
C. corylifoliella Clem. Larval cases flattened, with serrate edges, on
upper side, on hazel.
C. cratisennella Clem. Hemlock Falls VIII, 30 (Wdt); very common at
electric light V, VI (Kf).
: cretaticostella Clem. Rare at electric light VI, VII (Dietz).
. fletchereila Fern. Makes the small dark brown flattened case found 3
in winter on limbs and trunks of apple; in May attaches its case to
the upper side of an apple leaf (Kf).
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. infuscatella Clem. Described from Pennsylvania.
. laricelia Hbn. Small dark brown cases on larch (Kf).
02a
. limosipennelila Dup. Larva in a flattened case with serrated upper
edge, is sometimes injurious to the foliage of elms (Kf).
C. leucochrysella Clem. New Jersey in July.
Cc. malivorella Riley. Common throughout the State; larva on apple in
a black, pistol-shaped case.
C. pruniella Clem. Larva in a large black pistol-shaped case on wild
cherry (Kf).
C. ostryzse Clem. Larva in reddish brown flattened case on ironweed
(Kf).
C. querciella Clem. A scimiter-shaped case, blackish posteriorly, an-
terior two-thirds white, on oak leaves (Kf).
C. rosacella Clem. Larva on opening buds of sweet briar, “Rosa rubi-
ginosa.”’
C. roszefoliella Clem. Larva on leaves of garden rose, “Rosa centifolia.”
tilizefoliella Clem. Somewhat rare species in a jet black pistol-shaped
case on basswood (Kf).
C. vagans Wlsm. Larva makes a grayish cylindrical case on grass (Kf);
bred, N. Y. City VIII.
C. viburnella Clem. Makes a flattened brown case with upper edge ser-
rated on “Viburnum” (Kf).
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BATRACHEDRA Staint.
B. salicipomonella Clem. Essex Co. V, 20-VI, 5 (Kf); larva in Cecid-
omyid and Tenthredinid galls on willow leaves.
THE INSECTS OF NEW JERSEY. 565
COSMOPTERYX Hpbn.
Species are small and slender but most elegantly ornamented; there is
commonly a middle band of crimson or ocherous red, the rest of the
wing having clusters and lines of brightest gold or silver. Larve are
leaf miners.
C. clemensella Steph. Essex Co. g. d. (Kf); Anglesea (Lt).
C. gemmiferella Clem. .Hssex Co. VI, 15—-VII, 15 (Kf); New Jersey, rare
(Bt). -
C. fernaldella Wlsm. Montclair at light VII, 1-5 (Kf).
C. clandestinella Busck. Will be found in southern New Jersey (Kf);
larve mine the leaves of “Panicum clandestinum.”
APHELOSETIA Steph.
A. brachelytrifoliella Clem. (Elachista) Larva mines the leaves of
“Brachelytrum aristatum” early in July.
. illectella Clem. Certain to be found in New Jersey.
. maculosella Clem. Déscribed from Pennsylvania.
. madarella Clem. Sure to occur in New Jersey (Kf).
: orichaicella Clem. Will be found in southern New Jersey.
. preematurella Clem. New Jersey in early April.
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LYMNAEGCIA Staint.
iL. phragmitella Steph. Abundant in marshes everywhere (Kf); larva
in stems of cat-tails; Newark; Orange Mts., VII (Wdt); 5-mile beach
VII (Haim).
SCYTHRIS Hbn.
S. basilaris Zell. Essex Co. VIII, 15 (Kf); New Brunswick VI, 28 (Sm);
Anglesea VII, 24 (Lt).
S. eboracensis Zeil. Common at Greenwood Lake and Anglesea VI (Kf);
Jamesburg VI (Sm); Merchantville V, 25, Iona VI, Brown’s Mills VII,
22 (Dke).
S. impositellus Zell. Common, larva on asters (Bt); Wenonah V, 30
(Haim); 5-mile beach V, VI (div).
S. fuscicomella Clem. N. Woodbury VI, 17 (Kf).
ANTISPILA Hbn.
A. isabella Clem. Rare, larva mines leaves of Isabella grape IX.
A. cornifoliella Clem. Essex Co. VI, 18, larva makes a blotch mine on
“Cornus.”
A. nysszfoliella Clem. Wenonah V, VI (div); common, larva mines
leaves of ““‘Nyssa multiflora’ IX (Dietz).
A. viticordifioliella Clem. Not rare; larva makes an orange colored
blotch mine on the ieaves of wild grape, “Vitis cordifolia’ in August
(Dietz).
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THEISOA Cham.
. constrictella Zell. Montclair VI, 10, not common; usually found about
elms and larve will likely be found on their leaves.
STILBOSIS Clem.
. tesquella Clem. North Jersey VII, 1 abundant; larva makes large
white blotch mines in leaves of hog peanut (Kf).
HELIOZELA H. S.
. esella Cham. National Park V, 6 (DkKe).
CYCLOPLASIS Clem.
. panicifoliella Clem. Larve mine leaves of “Panicum clandestinum”
VII, cutting out a circular piece for cocoon; adult mid—VII (Kf).
COPTODISCA Wlsm.
. lucifluella Clem. Larva mines leaves of hickory IX, X; cuts an oval
case from skin of leaf, attaches to tree trunk and pupates; imago in
July (Kf).
. ostryzefoliella Clem. Lives like the preceding but on ironwood (Kf).
. Saliciella Clem. Mines leaves of willow, habits as in preceding (Kf).
. splendoriferella Clem. (Aspidisca) Common; larva mines leaves of
“Crategus,”’ apple, plum and wild cherry (Kf); National Park V, 29
(Dke).
EPERMENIA Hbn.
. ramapoella Kearf. Abundant V, 27, about 1,000 feet elevation on
Ramapo Mt.; in thick woods; will be found in similar places in New
Jersey.
cicutaella Kearf. Orange Mts., larva as leaf miners and later in
flower and seed heads of water hemlock; adults VIII (Kf).
STAGMATOPHORA H. S.
. sexnotella Cham. Essex Co. Park VI, 25-VIII, 7 at light; larva in
‘stem galls on “‘Trichostomum dichotoma” (Kf).
MOMPHA Hbn. (LAVERNA Curt.)
. brevivittella Clem. Lucaston X, 18 (Dke), and probably g. d.; larva
in seed capsules of evening primrose (Kf).
. circumscriptella Zell. Anglesea VIII, 30, rare (Sm); larve in seed
capsules of evening primrose (Kf).
. definitella Zell. “New Jersey” VIII, 24 (Lt).
. eloisella Clem. Throughout the State; larva in stalks of evening
primrose through winter; pupate late V, and issue as adults VI (Kf).
THE INSECTS OF NEW JERSEY. 567
M. luciferella Clem. Eastern Pennsylvania, New York and _ probably
New Jersey.
M. ruficristatella Cham. Anglesea VII, 30, rare (Sm).
SCHRECKENSTEINIA Hbn.
S. felicella Wlsm. Essex Co. X, 10 (Kf).
S. erythriella Clem. Not rare V and VIII (Kf); larva on fruit racemes
of sumac (Clem).
WALSHIA Clem.
W. amorphella Clem. Essex Co. VII, VIII; larva in a gall on the stem
of “Amorpha fruticosa” (Kf).
Family TINEIDA‘.
STIGMELLA Schranck. (NEPTICULA von Hdn.)
Members of this genus are seldom seen except.as bred, and they are
among the most minute of all Lepidoptera, some measuring no more
than 1% inch in expanse of wings. The larve are all leaf.miners, usually
deserting the mine to pupate in a tough little cocoon attached to a twig
or upon the ground. Mines are found from mid-June until frost, and the
distribution of the species is usually co-incident with that of its food
plant.
S. amelanchieriella Clem. Larva in a broad tract mine in leaves of June
or Service-berry (Kf).
S. anguinella Clem. Larva on oak leaves in narrow serpentine mine
(Kf).
S. bifasciella Clem. In August, at light (Clem).
S. caryzfoliella Clem. Larva in a very narrow whitish mine on leaves
of hickory (Kf).
S. corylifoliella Clem. Larva makes a long, winding, narrow tract mine
in a hazel leaf (Kf).
S. cratzgifoliella Clem. Larva in a rather short tract mine in leaf of
thorn (Kf). '
S. fuscotibiella Clem. At light VIII, larva on willow.
S. juglandifoliella Clem. Larve in narrow whitish tract mine on black
walnut (Kf).
S. nysszfoliella Cham. Larva makes a linear mine on leaves of “Nyssa
multiflora”; imago in April.
S. platanella Clem. Larva makes large irregular blotch mine on under-
side of sycamore leaf (Kf).
S. ostryzefoliella Clem. Larva in moderately wide tract mine in leaf of
ironwood (Kf).
S. obrutella Zell. Essex Co. V, 20 (Kf).
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S. platea Clem. - Larva mine oak leaves in moderately broad. winding
tract (Kf).
S. pomivorella Pack. Essex Co., common (Kf); larva mines leaves of
apple.
S. prunifoliella Clem. Larve make linear mines in leaves of wild cherry
(Kf).
S. roszfoliella Clem. (Larve make serpentine mines in leaves of ‘sweet
brier (Kf).
S. rubifoliella Clem. Larva makes blotch mine in leaf of blackberry
(Kf).
S. saginella Clem. Larva makes sanderaters broad serpentine tract in
leaves of oak and chestnut (Kf).
S. villosella Clem. Larva makes very narrow linear mine in blackberry
(Kf).
S. virginiella Clem. Larva makes a long narrow tract mine in leaf of
ironwood (Kf).
OPOSTEGA Zell.
O. albogaleriella Clem. Essex Co. V, 26 (Kf); 5-mile beach VII, 5
(Haim). «
O. nonstrigella Cham. Essex Co VIII, 6 (Kf).
O. quadristrigella Cham. Essex Co. VII, 10—VIII, 8 (Kf).
BUCCULATRIX Zell.
Small species that often occur in large numbers on tree trunks in May
and June. Larve are leaf miners in early stages, later feeding externally.
When mature they spin a slender silken cocoon with longitudinal ribs or
ridges, which are characteristic for the genus. Hibernate as pupa.
B. agnella Clem. Flies about mid May (Clem).
B. coronatella Clem. Hssex Co., abundant, larva on black birch (Kf).
B. canadensiella Cham. Essex Co. IX, larve on leaves of birch (Kf).
B. magnella Cham. Essex Co. Park, abundant at light V—VII (Kf).
B. pomifoliella Clem. Occurs wherever apples are grown, larva feeding
externally, IX, sometimes abundant, but usually rather rare (Kf).
B. quinquenotella Cham. Not rare in June (Dietz).
B. thuiella Pack. The cocoonets have been found on spruce in Essex
Co., but the moths have not been bred (Kf).
B. trifasciella Clem. Larva on chestnut (Dietz).
PHYLLONORYTER Hbn.
All the species of this genus — “Lithocolletis’” Hbn., are leaf miners,
and as their habits throughout are very similar, individual dates and
localities are mostly omitted. The earliest mines are found late in July
and until frost there are two or more broods, frequently overlapping.
THE INSECTS OF NEW JERSEY. 569
They hibernate as larve or pupe, rarely as imagos. With few exceptions
the species in the following list have been bred or observed in Essex
County, and examples will be found wherever the food plant occurs.
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fitchella Clem. Common, larva on oak, mining underside of leaves.
trinotella Braun. One specimen, the type, Essex Co. Park IV, 26.
quercialbella Fitch. Larve in tentiform mines on under side of oak
leaves, g. d. :
argentifimbriella Clem. G. d., larva in tentiform mines on underside
of oak leaves.
. lucidicostella Clem. Larva mines underside of maple, “Acer sacchar-
inum,’ not common but g. d.
. obscuriocostella Clem. The larva mines the underside of the leaf of
ironwood, “Ostrya virginica.”
. ostryzefoliella Clem. As in preceding, but the mine is much more
wrinkled and usually near the margin of the leaf.
kearfottella Braun. Larve make narrow mines on underside of chest-
nut leaves at Montclair, usually along a vein.
- gemmea F.. & B. Larva mines upperside of leaves of locust.
. morrisella Fitch. Larva makes whitish mines on underside of leaves
of “Amphicarpa.”
uhlerella Fitch. Larva mines under surface of leaves of false indigo.
. robiniella Clem. Common, larva mines leaf of locust.
auronitens F. & B. Larve make rounded, flattened mines on under-
side of leaves of alder, “Alnus serrulatus.”
. scudderella F. & B. Mines on the underside of willow leaves.
salicivorella Braun. The type was bred from a mine on the under-
side of willow leaf in Hssex Co., issued VII, 19.
. malimalifoliella Braun. Larve make small, teniform, much wrinkled
mines on underside of apple leaves at Montclair.
. cCratzegella Clem. Larva in mines on underside of leaves of black-
thorn, apple and wild cherry; Gloucester Co. IV (Haim).
. propinquinella Braun. A common underside miner on wild cherry.
. populiella Cham. Larva in a very small tentiform mine on underside
of aspen leaf.
. werifereila Clem. Makes small mines on underside of oak leaves.
obsoleta F. & B. Described from flown specimen taken in Mass.;
will be found in New Jersey; nothing known of life history.
argentinotella Clem. Larva mines underside of elm leaves.
basistrigella Clem. Larva mines the underside of oak leaves.
. lucetiella Clem. Larva mines the underside of leaves of basswood.
. ostensackenella Fitch. Larva makes a yellow blotch mine on upper
or lower surface of leaf of locust.
. tritzenianella Cham. lLarve make rather large tent mines on upper-
side of leaves of ironwood.
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tilieacella Cham. Larve make nearly circular tentiform mines on
upperside of leaves of basswood.
fragilella F. & B. Larva in underside mines on leaves of “‘Lonicera.”
salicifoliella Clem. Larve in underside mines on leaves of different
species of poplar and willow.
caryzefoliella Clem. Larva mines upperside of hickory leaves, g. d.
lentella Braun. Larve found in community mines on upperside of
leaves of black birch and ironwood.
saccharella Braun. Bred from irregular blotch mine on the upper-
side of leaves of sugar and black maple.
macrocarpella F. & B. Larve in upperside mines on oak and chest-
mut. |
cincinnatiella Cham. Very abundant some years; larve make large
community mines on upperside of oak leaves (Kf); Gloucester Co. V
(Haim).
hamadryadella Clem. Very common; larve make a large whitish
blotch mine on upperside of oak leaf (Kf); Delair VIII (Dke).
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m, pupa; c, f, g, larve: all enlarged. The other figures are of structural details.
conglomeratella Zell. Larve in leathery brown blotch mines on up-
perside of oak leaves.
ulmella Cham. Larve form irregular blotch mines on upperside of
elm leaves.
quercivorella Cham. Larva makes flat blotch mine on upperside of
oak leaves. _
cervina Wlsm. Described from a single flown specimen taken in New
York State (Kf).
THE INSECTS OF NEW JERSEY. 371
. platanoideiella Braun. Larva in blotch mine on upperside of oak
leaves.
. betulivora Wlsm. Larva in small, nearly circular mine on upperside
of birch leaf.
. bethunella Cham. Larva in ovate blotch mine on upper surface of
oak leaf.
. guttifinitella Clem. Larve mine upperside of leaves of poison ivy
until frost kills them.-
. obstrictella Clem. Larva mines upperside of oak leaf; common.
. corylisella Cham. Larve make blotch mine on upperside of hazel
leaf.
. ostryarella Cham. Larve form community mines on upperside of
leaves of ironwood and hornbeam.
. aceriella Clem. Larva makes a broad tract mine on upper side of
maple leaf; adults V and IX.
. hamamelis Bsk. Larva in a whitish blotch mine on Ober surface of
witch-hazel leaf:-
. tubiferella Clem. Larva makes a long sinuate band-like mine on up-
perside of oak leaves, mine gradually increasing in width and fre-
quently crossing, so that it cannot be mistaken for any other species.
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PORPHYROSELA Braun.
. desmodiella Clem. (Lithocolletis) Larva mines underside of leaves
of “Desmodium,” “Lespedeza” and “Phaseolus.”
CREMASTOBOMBYCIA Braun.
. Solidaginis F. & B. Larve are abundant in late summer in wrinkled
mines on under surface of leaves of goldenrod.
. ambrosiella Cham. Larve make small mines on underside of leaves
of Ambrosia and allied plants.
. Ilgnota F. & B. Rather large mines on underside of leaves of “Com-
posite.”
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BEDELLIA Staint.
. somnulentella Zell. Larva makes blotch mine on morning-glory IX,
at times feeds externally; adult X, probably two-brooded.
GRACILARIA Haw.
The species are usually brilliant golden yellow, red and brown. Rest
on leaf in characteristic pose, fore part of body much raised, the posterior
end touching the leaf. Fly freely to light. Larveze are all leaf miners in
early stages, some leave mine when half grown and form cones by twist-
ing and rolling end of a leaf.
G. aceriella Cham. Larve make cones at ends of maple leaves.
G. blandella Clem. Larve found in their cones on walnut leaves.
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. coronielia Clem. Larva on birch.
. violacella Clem. Larva makes cones of leaf ends of “Desmodium.”
. juglandiella Cham. Larvze make cones on hickory leaves.
. negundella Murtf. Montclair [X, larve in cones on “Acer negundo.”’
. Stigmatella Fabr. Larva makes cones of willow leaves.
. rhoifolielia Cham. Larva makes cones of leaves of sumac.
. Salicifoliella Cham. Larve make large blotch mines on willow leaves.
. sassafrasella Cham. Larva on sassafras, in leaf rolled downward
(Bt).
. alchimiella Scop. Essex Co. V, VII; larve in cones on oak.
. superbifrontella Clem. Essex Co. V, VII; larva on witch-hazel.
. packardella Cham. Essex Co. V, 10 (Kf). cS
. ribesella Cham. Essex Co.; several specimens found in mid-winter,
under bark of hickory.
. burgessiella Zell. Larva on swamp huckleberry; adults V, VI (Dietz).
. belfrageiella Cham. Should occur in New Jersey (Sm).
. swederella Thunb. Larva rolls end of red maple leaves into cones.
DIALECTICA Wlism.
. strigifinitella Clem. Essex Co. VI, 24 (Kf); National Park VI, 10,
Hammonton IX, 6 (Dke); larva on oak.
. venustella Clem. Essex Co. VII, IX, at light (Kf).
PARECTOPA Clem.
. lespedezzefoliella Clem. Larva mines leaves of bush clover.
. robiniella Clem. Larva makes a digitate blotch mine on the upper
surface of the leaves of locust.
. pennsylvaniella Engel. Hssex Co. VII, IX, abundant at light.
ORNIX Tr.
» The larve turn over the edge of a leaf, forming a flap, three or four
often present on one leaf; the cocoon is spun on the ground and the
imago does not issue until the following spring.
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guttea Haw. Larve often very abundant on apple, sometimes nearly
every leaf on the tower part of a tree being affected...
. solitariella Dietz. Bred from apple leaf, Essex Co.
. Kalmiella Dietz. Larva on “Kalmia angustifolia,’ sheep laurel.
. preciosella Dietz. Larva on swamp huckleberry.
. cratzgifolieila Clem. Larva on leaves of black thorn.
conspicuella Dietz. Larva abundant on birch, Essex Co. IX, X.
. prunivorella Cham. Larva on wild cherry, Essex Co. VIII-XI; not
rare.
. quadripunctella Clem. Larve on choke cherry.
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THE INSECTS OF NEW JERSEY. 573
CORISCIUM Zell.
. paradoxum F. & B. Recorded from the “Atlantic States.”
. cuculipenellum Hbn. Larva in conically rolled leaves of “Ligustrum.”
. amphicarpzefoliella Clem. (Leucanthiza) Common; larva on hog-
peanut, “Amphicarpa monoica.”’
MARMARA Clem.
. salictella Clem. The larve have the curious habit of mining the
tender inner bark of young willow in long lines, Essex Co. Park.
PROLEUCOPTERA Busck.
. albelia Cham. Hssex Co. VI-VIII, not rare at light and in open woods.
. smilacielia Bsk. Essex Co. VIII; larva makes blotch mines in leaves
of cat-brier; pupa in hammock-like cocoon on underside of leaf.
PHILENOME Cham.
. clemensella Cham. Essex Co. not rare, VII, on tree trunks.
LYONETIA Hbn.
. speculella Clem. Essex Co. VI, VII.
PHYLLOCNISTIS Zell.
. ampelopsiella Cham. Essex Co. V, 26; larva in long winding thread-
like mines in Virginia creeper.
. vitifoliella Cham. Montclair IX; larve VIII, make long winding lines
on grape leaves.
. vitigenella Clem. Larva makes tract mine in leaves of grape.
. liriodendrella Clem. Essex Co. V, 30; larva makes long, winding
linear mines in leaves of tulip poplar.
. magnoliella Cham. Essex Co., Moorestown, Lacy, Anglesea; larva
makes linear mines on leaves of Swamp and ornamental magnolias.
. erechtitisella Cham. Larva makes linear mine in leaves of fireweed,
“Erechtitis,” VIII, adult late VIII and IX, common.
TISCHERIA Zell.
. citripennella Clem. Common, larva in a trumpet-shaped mine on oak,
imago VI and VII.
. quercitella Clem. Essex Co., larva makes dentate mines on upper-
side of oak leaves.
. solidaginifoliella Clem. Larva mines leaves of goldenrod.
. malifoliella Clem. Throughout the State; larva makes a yellowish
brown blotch mine in leaves of apple, several broods overlapping,
so that mines and imagos may be found V—X.
. z2nea EF. & B. Common; larva makes funnel-shaped blotch mine in
leaves of blackberry; adult VII, VIII, IX.
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COPTOTRICHE Wism.
. zelleriella Clem. G. d., larvae make tentiform mines upperside oak
and chestnut leaves VII, VIII, adults tne following spring.
AMADRYA Clem.
. €ffrenatella Clem. Newark VII (Wdt); very common at light VI, VII
(Kf); Gloucester Co., VI, 10 (Haim).
. dyarella Dietz. Penna. to District of Columbia, at light and sure to
occur in New Jersey.
: atlantica Kearf. Essex Co. VII, 24, VIII, 14 (Kf).
SETOMORPHA Zell.
. insectella Fab. Almost cosmopolitan; recorded from all parts of
North America, its larve on hair, wool and dried animal products.
. anatomella Grt. (Scardia) Lahaway, bred from fungus growths on
oak, rare (Sm).
» approximatella Dietz. Hssex Co. VI, VII, at light (Kf); Jamesburg
VII, 4 (Haim).
XYLESTHIA Clem.
. pruniramiella Clem. Common, g. d., larva in woody excrescences on
plum trees; Orange VII (Wdt); Anglesea V, VIII (div).
. kearfottella Dietz. Kssex Co. VII, at light, abundant.
MONOPIS Hbn.
. rusticella Hbn. G. d., on tree trunks and at light, VI, VII.
. biflavimaculella Clem. G. d., not rare, on tree trunks VII-IX.
- marginistrigella Cham. WHssex Co. VI, IX, less common than preced-
ing.
. crocicapitella Clem. (Blabophanes ferruginella) G. d., common on
tree trunks and at light. Essex Co. VI-IX; Anglesea VII (Lt); Na-
tional Park VI (DkKe).
. dorsistrigella Clem. (Blabophanes) On tree trunks and at light,
common, g. d., VI, VII (Kf); Merchantville VIII, Brown’s Mills VI
(Dke), 5-mile beach VI (Haim).
TRICHOPHAGA Rag.
. tapetiella Linn. G. d., but very rare in collections (Kf); Staten
Island, bred from larve in the excreted pellets of barn owls (Ds).
INCURVARIA Haw.
{. russatella Clem. Found VI, VII, on tree trunks in dark woods, and .
should occur in the Appalachian region of New Jersey (Kf).
THE INSECTS’ OF iINEW JERSEY. 575
CYANE Cham.
C. visaliella Cham. Essex Co. VI, VII (Kf).
PARACLEMENSIA Busck.
P. acerifoliella Fitch. (Incurvaria) Larva in blotch mine on maple,
cut circular case from leaf when mature, pupate on ground, adults in
Spring (Kf); South River V, 26 (Coll).
ISOCORYPHA Dietz.
I. mediostriatella Clem. (Incurvaria) Essex Co. VIII, 14, rare (Kf);
Lucaston VIII, 6 (Dke),
TINEA Linn.
These moths are frequently very abundant, but owing to their secretive
habits are rarely found in numbers. The larvee, so far as known, feed
on dead or refuse material, rotten wood, fungi, dry animal products, etc.,
often in a case made of the fragments of the material on which they
live.
T. fuscipunctella Haw. Common, g. d., larva on dry refuse, in cases;
Gloucester Co. V, 29 (Haim).
T. apicimaculella Cham. Montclair V, at light (Kf).
T. bimaculella Cham. Essex Co. VI, rare, at light.
T. trimaculella Cham. Essex Co. VI, VII, rare, at light.
T. carnariella Clem. Essex Co., bred from a box of old insects (Kf); not
rare in houses.
. defectella Zell. Jamesburg VII, 4 (Haim).
. pellionella Linn. One of the common “clothes moths” found in
houses; the larve destructive to furs and woolen fabrics. The use
of gasoline on infested carpets or other fabrics is advised where
possible; naphthaline is a good repellent; while care, cleanliness and
storage of woolen goods in tight paper bags or boxes during summer
are effective means of preventing injury.
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T. roburella Dietz. Described from an Essex Co. specimen.
T. rileyi Dietz. Very common VI, on stumps in land recently deforested;
bred by Riley from larve in fungi.
T. arcella Fabr. G. d., larve feed in decayed wood.
T. auropulvella Cham. Abundant at light and on tree trunks VI, VII,
2.0.
T. acapnopenella Clem. Essex Co., Anglesea VI-VIII, at light (Kf);
Wenonah VIII, 20 (Haim).
T. granella Linn. Common, larva in grain and corn (Dietz); also bred
from larve in tulip and crocus bulbs (Kf).
T. nigroatomella Dietz. The type was taken in Montclair (Kf),
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- pomiliella Clem. Hastern
. servulella Clem. Common in
TINEOLA H. §S.
biselliella Hum. The most
common of our “clothes
moths”; in houses every-
where, the larva on furs and
woolens; remedies as above.
TENAGA Clem. tan
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ably New Jersey.
HYBROMA Clem.
Fig. 236.—Common clothes moth, Tineola bisel-
North Jersey VII, VIII in liclla: larva; case with empty pupa shell,
open woods (Kf); Forest and moth: all enlarged.
Ball Vil (Wat).
EUDARCIA Clem.
. simulatricella Clem. Will be found in the Appalachian region of New
Jersey, V, VI on tree trunks.
MEA Busck.
. Skinnerella Dietz. Essex Co. VII, 18, at light.
DIACHORISIA Clem.
. velatella Clem. Essex Co. VI and VII.
HOMOSETIA Clem.
. costisignella Clem. Not rare in eastern and northern sections (Kf);
Forest Hill VII (Wat).
. fasciella Cham. Montclair VI, VII.
. miscecristatella Cham. (Tinea aurosuffusella Cham.) Essex Co., at
light, g. d. in June.
. tricingulatella Clem. Essex Co. VII.
OENCE Cham.
. hybromella Cham. ssex Co. VII, at light.
ADELA Latr.
. bella Cham. Locally abundant, Anglesea V, 26-30, flying in the sun-
shine between 10 and 12 A. M. (div).
. purpura WIk. Little Falls IV, 24, on blossoms of pussy willows (Ds).
. ridingsella Clem. Palisades VI, 12 (Dke). +
THE TINSE CVS On INEW JERSEY: 577
PRODOXUS Riley.
P. intermedius Riley. New Brunswick (Coll); Weymouth VI, 1-8 (Dke);
the larvee bore in stalks of Yucca in great numbers.
PRONUBA Riley.
P. yuccasella Riley. Occurs wherever Yucca is grown and seeds, the
flowers depending upon this moth for pollination; larve develop in
the seed capsules, pupate in cocoon on ground, adults emerge when
flowers open.
ACROLOPHUS Poey.
A. plumifrontellus Clem. Throughout the State, locally not rare VI, VII.
ANAPHORA Clem.
These are large, robust species with very long curved palpi, the body
covered with rough, coarse scales. They are sombre brown in color and
altogether unlike in anpearance to the forms with which they are asso-
ciated.
A. popeanella Clem. Hssex Co. VI, VII, very abundant at light.
A. tenuis Wlsm. Anglesea VI, 23 (Kf); this is probably the form listed
as “‘propinqua” in last edition.
PSEUDANAPHORA Wlsm.
P. arcanella Clem. Throughout the State VII, usually common.
_P. mora Grt. Newark X, 8 (Bwl); Riverton XI, Wenonah X (Dke); not
uncommon X, g. d.; the flight is at 4 o’clock P. M., and one female in
a cage will attract hundreds of males.
MICROPTERYGOIDEA.
In this series we have a remnant of ancient conditions, the two pairs
of wings being held together by a “Jugum,” or fold at the base of the
fore-wings, as in the “‘Trichoptera,’’ from which the “Lepidoptera” are de-
rived. The two pairs of wings are similar in size and venation, and are
fastened to a loose-jointed body.
The “Hepialide” are large or very large, known as “ghost-moths,”’ from
their peculiar hovering, silent flight, and they are rare in collections.
The larvze are borers, and some of them require several years to come
to maturity.
The ‘‘Micropterygide” are small or very small species. The typical
genus “Micropteryx,”’ whose larve live on wet moss, does not oecur with
us, its representative being “Epimartyria’’ Wlsm. In “Eriocrania”’’ Zell.
the larvee in Europe are leaf-miners. So far no North American species
have been bred, but the very large blotch mines and larvze have been
found in abundance in Essex County and Anglesea in May and June on
various species of oak, chestnut and birch. The larva is full grown in
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two weeks or iess, drops to the ground and spins a tough little cocoon,
in which it remains as a larva until the following April. The difficulty
of keeping them alive for eleven months explains why so little is known
of the life history.
Family HEPIALIDA.
STHENOPIS Pack.
S. argenteomaculatus Harr. Caldwell (Cr); Ft. Lee VI (Bt); Newark
VI (Sb); larva in roots of alder, and requires three years to mature
(Bt).
S. auratus Grt. Very rare near Newark and New York; nothing is
known of its early stages.
Besides the above, “S. quadriguttatus’” Grt., “Hepialus mustelina”’
Pack. and “H. gracilis” Grt. are almost certain to occur in New Jersey.
Family MICROPTERYGID/.
ERIOCRANIA Zell.
E. auricyanea Wlsm. Almost certain te occur in New Jersey.
E. griseocapitella Wlsm. Essex Co. IV, 21, V, 4; very rare, occasional]
on tree trunk or flying in sunshine in open wood.
EPIMARTYRIA Wlsm.
E. auricrinella Wlsm. Essex Co. VI, 3-8; in some abundance in damp,
open wood at 4 P. M., near bank of a brook, resting on stems and
leaves of grasses or weeds from 6 to 18 inches above the ground;
earlier than this and half an hour later not one was to be found.
There is also an undetermined species with Mr. Daecke, taken at
Brown’s Mills V, 18.
Order HYMENOPTERA.
In this order the aduits have four transparent wings with compara-
tively few veins and cells, the anterior larger than the posterior, the two
pairs hooked together in flight, naked or clothed with fine hair, never
with scales. The mouth parts are mandibulate, the tongue often devel-
oped into a longer or shorter lapping organ. The ovipositor is quite
usually modified into a sting, an auger, a saw or a drill depending upon
the habits of the insect. The metamorphosis is complete.
This order contains the bees, wasps, ants, saw-flies, ichneumon flies,
etc., etc., and is a mixture of beneficial and injurious species, with the
former largely in the majority. Since the publication of the previous
edition much has been added to our knowledge of this order, and some
of the groups have been very thoroughly collected in New Jersey.
The general arrangement of the list is by Mr. Henry L. Viereck, of the
U. S. National Museum, who has practically reversed the arrangement
proposed by the late Dr. Ashmead, placing the saw-flies at the head rather
than the foot of the series, and in general modifying the order of the
species within the families in accordance with later studies. Mr. Viereck
has added not only many new records, but much information as to food
habits of parasitic species, and in general he is to be credited with such
notes as are not strictly economic or otherwise credited.
In the ant families Dr. Wm. Morton Wheeler, of Harvard University,
has been good enough to prepare the list, and the information as to these
interesting species is unusually full. In the gall-flles Mr. Wm. Beuten-
muller, of the American Museum of Natural History, has written the list,
and this portion also is exceptionally complete.
In the Chalcids Mr. J. C. Crawford, of the U. S. National Museum, has
arranged the species to bring the series into accord with his studies. The
problem of just what to include in this list among the parasites has been
rather a difficult one. Many of the species are small or very small, and
some forms are never obtained except by actually breeding them out of
their host species. The conclusion finally reached was to include those
species that had been bred out of forms occurring not rarely within the
State, and in localities that rendered occurrence in New Jersey almost a
certainty. A large number of species listed in this way in the last edition
have been fully authenticated in the present. It is belived that the addi-
tion of these species will stimulate search and study, and I fully expect
that nearly all will be actually found within the next decade.
A few names in the last edition will not be found in this, either because
the species has proved to be so distributed that its occurrence in New
Jersey is not to be expected or because, as in some of Dr. Ashmead’s
species, the names were never sanctioned by actual description. A few
of the mss. names are included, however, to call attention to the occur-
rence of a species and their status is noted.
In the saw-flies Prof. Alex. D. MacGillivray has looked over the manu-
script and has added information and suggestions.
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Altogether the list now presents a very fair picture of our Hymenopter-
ous fauna, although even yet far from complete.
PHY TOPHAGA.
The species of this series have little in common save that, with few
exceptions, they feed directly or indirectly on vegetable matter; directly
when, as with the saw-flies, the entire tissue is eaten; indirectly when, as
in the gall-flies, a distortion of growth is caused, upon the secretions of
which the larva is nourished.
Super-family TENTHREDINOIDEA.
These are the saw-flies, in which the ovipositor of the female is modi-
fied into a pair of plates variably serrated at the edges, working between
a pair of sheaths. They are usually rather compactly built but not very
hard species, head, thorax and abdomen of nearly equal width, abdomen
sessile or united to the thorax for its full width, without trace of stalk, the
wings folded over the abdomen when at rest, the secondaries with a
broad anal lobe, making them wider than the primaries. The flies are
sometimes sluggish and may be picked off the plants on which they rest
with the fingers.
The larve vary greatly in feeding habits, some forming galls, others
living in stems, a few in fruits, many as leaf-miners, some as leaf skele-
tonizers, while the majority eat openly upon their food plants. In a
general way they resemble caterpillars in form; but have at least five
pairs of abdominal pro-legs. Many have the habit of characteristically
curling up the hind portion of the body while feeding, and quite a number
are viscid and slug-like in appearance. They are usually kept in check
with arsenical pcisons or with white hellebore, dry or in decoction, to
which they are peculiarly susceptible. Against some of the slimy forms
dry hydrate of lime or even very fine road-dust is satisfactorily available.
Family XYELIDZ.
ODONTOPHYES Konow.
O. avingrata Dyar. Ft. Lee, Plainfield; on hickory and butternut (Dyar).
MACROXYELA Kirby.
M. infuscata Nort. (genea Nort.) Staten Island Ii (Ds); larva on
leaves of elm.
“M. ferruginea Say” will probably not be found in New Jersey, but
“bicolor MacG.” and “distincta MacG.” are likely to occur.
XYELA Dalm. -
X. minor Nort. Riverton IV, 17, Clementon V, 19 (Jn); larva on pine
(Dyar).
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Dr. MacGillivray says that “Megaxyela major Cress.” is not likely to
occur in New Jersey, and that the record in the last edition was a mis-
identification.
Family LYDID/A.
In this family collections are very incomplete, and it has been deemed
best to omit all species not practically certain to occur in the State.
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LYDA Fab.
. apicalis West. Will probably be found in New Jersey.
. tessellata Klug. (lItycorsia) Penna., and certainly N. J. as well.
CEPHALEIA Panz.
. frontalis West. (Liolyda) Massachusetts to Georgia.
. fulviceps Rohw. Atlantic Co., type locality (Rohwer).
. simidea Cress. Probably occurs in New Jersey.
NEUROTOMA Konow.
. fasciata Nort. (Lyda cerasi Riley) Clifton VII, 3 (GG); Trenton VII,
7 (Hk); Newark, Lakehurst VII, 17, Atlantic Co. (Coll); the common
web-worm of the wild cherry (Dyar).
. inconspicua Nort. (Pamphilius) Larva on cherry in adjacent States.
PAMPHILIUS Latr.
. ocreatus Say. Larva on hazel, “Coryius” in a web, solitary (Dyar);
sure to be found in New Jersey.
. persicus MacG. Larva feeds on peach leaves, and is almost certain to
be found in New Jersey orchards.
BACTROCERUS Konow.
. perplexa Cress. Riverton (Vk).
. plagiata Klug. (Lyda) Riverton (Vk); Westville VII, 12 (Jn); Clem-
enton VI, 25 (Hk); Anglesea VII, 25 (Sm).
. quebecensis Prov. Delaware Water Gap (Jn).
. rufofasciata Nort. New Brunswick (Bt).
. scripta Say. Riverton (Vk).
Family TENTHREDINIDA.
Sub-family LopHyRINz&.
LOPHYRUS Latr.
. abbottii Leach. Springfield, Jamesburg; locally and seasonally com-
mon on pine throughout the State (Sm).
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akhurstii Nort. Described from New Jersey and also a pine feeder.
. lecontei Fitch. Jamesburg V, 15 (Coll); feeds on pine.
. abietis Harr. Larva on black spruce; sure to occur in New Jersey.
- fabricii Leach. Larva on ‘Pinus rigida’’ (Dyar).
. abdominalis Say. Lakehurst VIII, 20, Atlantic Co. VIII (Coll); on pine-
fate ai ie hk On
Ssub-family EMPHYTINA.
HEMITAXONUS Ashm.
H. dubitatus Nort. Ft. Lee (Dyar); Riverton (Vk); Westville V, 7,
Woodbury VI, 7 (Jn); Jamesburg V, 31, Anglesea VII, 25 (Coll); larva
on fern “Onoclea.”
TAXONUS Hart.
T. amicus Nort. Anglesea VII, 25 (Sm).
. innominatus MacG. Merchantville V, 26 (DkKe).
T. nigrisoma Nort. Long Island, and sure to be found in New Jersey.
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PCECILOSTOMA Dahlb.
P. ignota Nort. (Tetraneura) Larva g. d. on strawberry; occasionally
sent in; but not really injurious anywhere in the State.
P. convexa MacG. New Brunswick (Coll).
P. maculata Nort. (Poecilostomidea) Throughout the State V-—VIII,
larva sometimes destructive on strawberry.
P. coryli Dyar. On hazel, Van Cortland Park, N. Y., and sure to occur in
New Jersey. E
P. evicta MacG. Sandy Hook, no date (MacG.).
“P. obscurata Cress.” of last edition was wrongly determined; the
species is known only from the Rocky Mountains.
EMPHYTUS Klug.
E. apertus Nort. Riverton (Vk).
E. cinctipes Nort. The curled rose saw-fly (Dyar). Fort Lee VII, 4 (Dke).
E. inornatus Say. Great Notch (GG); New Brunswick IV, 19 (Coll);
Trenton VIII, 15 (Hk); Riverton (Vk).
E. mellipes Nort. ‘United States” (Cress).
PARATAXONUS MacG.
P. multicolor Nort. (Aphilodyctium) Greenwood Lake, larva on alder
and birch (Dyar); Westville VI, 6, Clementon V, 30 (Jn); Lucaston
VI, 14 (Dke); Atlantic Co. (Coll)...
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ERIOCAMPA Hart.
rotundata Nort. Probably occurs in New Jersey.
PSEUDOSIOBLA Ashm.
. excavata Nort. Westville (Jn); Ocean Co. V (Sm); larva on button-
bush “Cephalanthus,” often defoliating plants in early spring (Dyar).
MONOSOMA MacG.
. inferentia Nort. Bred in Long Island IV, 26, from larva on alder
(Dyar); Clementon V, 2 (Hk).
MACREMPHYTUS MacG.
. tarsatus Say. (Harpiphorus) Larva on “Cornus” (Dyar) and sure to
be found in New Jersey.
. varianus Nort. Newark (Coil); larva on “Cornus” (Dyar).
. versicolor Nort. Greenwood Lake, on “Cornus” (Dyar); Trenton VII,
5 (Hk).
STRONGYLOGASTROIDEA Ashm.
apicalis Say: Jamesburg VI, VIII, 8 (Coll); Clementon V, 30 (Jn);
larva on blackberry (Dyar).
epicera Say. “New Jersey” (Coll).
mellosus Nort. Clementon V, 30 (Jn).
pallidicornis Nort. Merchantville V, 26 (Dke); Clementon (Vk).
pallipes Say. (Hypotaxonus) Should occur in New Jersey.
rufocinctus Nort. (Parasiobla) New Hampshire to Virginia (Cress) ;
Long Island VII, 5 (Dke).
terminalis Say. Merchantville V, 26 (Dke); Clementon (Vk).
unicinctus Nort. (Taxonus) Orange Mts. VIII, 29 (Coll); Merchant-
ville V, 26 (Dke).
DIMORPHOPTERYX Ashm.
. pinguis Nort. Jamesburg VIII, 8 (Coll); larva on oak, maple, cherry,
etc. (Dyar).
Sub-family SELANDRIN&.
SELANDRIA Leach.
. flavipes Nort. Jamesburg V, 31, Lahaway VI, 1 (Coll); Riverton V,
16, Westville VI, 6, Atco (Jn); Clementon V, VI (div); Ashland V, 13
(Hk); Lucaston VI, 16, Laurel Springs V, 23 (Dke).
PARASELANDRIA Ashm.
P. decolorata Cress. Atco (Jn).
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STRONGYLOGASTER Dahlb.
. longulus Nort. Westville (Vk). i
. luctuosus Prov. New York City, larva on brake (Jl).
. tacitus Say. Shark River VII, 19, Clementon (Jn); Ashland V, 13
(Hk); Brown’s Mills V, 31 (Dke).
- multicinctus Nort. Clementon V, 30, Atco V, 4 (Jn).
Sub-family DoLERINA.
DOLERUS Jur.
. abdominalis Nort. Caldwell (Cr); Jamesburg V, 31, Lahaway V, 26
(Coll); according to Dyar all larve of this genus are grass feeders.
. apicalis Nort. Trenton IV, 29, V, 26 (Hk).
. aprilis Nort. Throughout the State IV, V, not rare.
. bicolor Beauv. New Brunswick IV, 21, Jamesburg V, 81 (Coll); West-
ville IV, 19 (Jn); Merchantville IV, 23 (Dke); Pemberton V, 10 (GG).
. collaris Say. Jamesburg VI, 4, common on that one day (Sm).
. sericeus Say. Ft. Lee Dist. (Bt); Anglesea V, 30 (Sm).
. similis Nort. Del. Water Gap VII, 12 (Coll); Trenton V, 26 (Hk);
Clementon V, 10 (Jn).
» apricus Nort. Trenton Wis pale (CEU) i
. unicolor Beauv. (arvensis Say. 2). Paterson IV, 28, found in num-
bers at dusk, asleep on tall weeds and small willows (Gr); Caldwell
(Cr); New Brunswick, g. d. IV (Sm); Riverton (Vk).
LODERUS Konow.
. albifrons Nort. (Dolerus) Caldwell (Cr); Ridgewood V, 28 (Coll);
Trenton V, 21 (Hk).
Sub-family PHYLLOTOMINZ.
ENDELOMYIA Ashm.
. ethiops Fab. (rosz Harr). Common wherever roses are grown in
New Jersey, and often defaces the foliage seriously.
CALIROA Costa.
. fasciata Nort. (Eriocampa) lLarva on oak (Dyar).
. juglandis Fitch. (Eriocampa) Greenwood Lake, on butternut (Dy-
ar); larva sometimes locally common (Sm); adult unknown (MacG).
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C. quercusalba Nort. (Peri-
clistoptera) Mass. to
Virginia; larva on white
oak (Dyar).
C. obsoleta Nort. Burlington
Co. (Sm); larva on wild
cherry (Dyar).
C. quercuscoccinea Diy at,
Mass. and New York,
larva on black and scar-
let oak (Dyar).
C. limacina Retz. (cerasi
Peck) The common
cherry and pear slug
which occurs throughout
the State, often in harm-
ful numbers. Easily con-
trolled by the arsenites Fig. 237.—Pear slug, Caliroa limacina: a, adult;
1 f i -
er culroadeditete Needs b, c, larva from side and above, all en
larged; d, leaf eaten by larva,
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also on “Amelanchier eile
and other. plants.
Sub-family TENTHREDININ &.
PACHYPROTASIS Hartig.
P. rape Linn. (omega Nort.) Of general distribution in the United
States.
LAGIUM Konow.
L. cinctulum Nort. So. Orange (Bt); Clementon VII, 9 (Hk); DaCosta
VII, 19, Iona VII, 13, Manumuskin VI, 23 (Dke).
L. atroviolaceum Nort. (Tenthredopsis) Jamesburg VI, 20, Lahaway
Vitl.-3 (Sm); Woodbury VIIL,.22. (Jn); Clementon - VI, VII (div);
larva on elder (MacG).
TENTHREDOPSIS Costa.
T. semilutea Nort. New Jersey (Cress); Trenton V, 31 (Hk).
NEOPUS MacG.
N. 14-punctatus Nort. Merchantville VI, 4 (Dke); Clementon (Vk).
TENTHREDO Linn.
T. verticalis Say. (Tenthredopsis) ‘Del. Water Gap VII, 11 (Jn), Glass-
boro VII, 19 (Dke).
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. angulifera Nort. Delaware Water Gap (Jn).
. grandis Nort. (Labidia) New York to Virginia (U S N M).
: lobata Nort. Delaware Water Gap (Jn).
. rufopecta Nort. Del. Water Gap VIII (div); Caldwell (Cr); New Jer-
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nigricollis Kirby. Riverton (Vk).
sey (Cress). 7
. tincta MacG. Culver’s Lake V, 29 (MacG).
MACROPHYA Dahlb.
. €pinota Say. Westville (Jn).
. externa Say. Caldwell (Cr); Bronx Park on hickory (Dyar).
. fascialis Nort. Riverton VII, 3 (Jn).
. flavicoxze Nort. New Jersey (Cress); larva on elder (Dyar).
. formosa Klug. Del. Water Gap VII, 9, 12 (div); New Brunswick
(Coll), Ft. Lee VII, 4, Merchantville VI, 26, Lucaston V, 30, Iona VI,
2 (Dke); Trenton VII, 8, Anglesea VI, 11 (Hk); Westville (Vk);
Clementon VI (div).
. intermedia Nort. Anglesea (Jn).
. nigra Nort. Woodbury VI, 27 (Jn).
. pulchella Klug. var. alba MacG. Trenton VI, 18 (Hk).
. tibiator Nort. Boonton (GG); Trenton V, 24 (Hk); New Jersey
(Cress); larva on elder (Dyar).
. trisyllaba Nort. Del. Water Gap VII, 8 (Jn); Passaic VI, 8 (Coll);
Trenton VII, 5 (Hk); New Jersey (Cress); larva on elder (Dyar).
. trosula Nort. Atlantic County (Sm).
. bilineata MacG. Del. Water Gap (Jn); Merchantville V, 26 (DkKe).
. minuta MacG. Merchantville V, 26 (Dke).
. incerta Nort. Jamesburg V, 31 (Coll).
. crassicornis Prov. Trenton V, 2 (Hk).
ALLANTUS Jur.
. basilaris Say. New Jersey (Coll).
Sub-family CIMBICINZ#.
ABIA Leach.
» americana Cress. Canada to Missouri, larva on honeysuckle.
. inflata Nort. (Zarea) New Brunswick (Sm); Dr. MacGillivray thinks
this is the species listed as ‘‘kennicotti’” in the last edition.
TRICHIOSOMA Leach.
. triangulum Kirby. G. d.; larva on willow, wild cherry, etc. (Dyar).
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Fig. 238.—Willow saw-fly, Cimbex americana: a, willow leaf showing egg blisters; b, twig
with girdlings; c, egg, enlarged; d, newly hatched larva, enlarged; e, larve;
f, cocoon; g, same cut open to show pupa; h, pupa; t, male
adult; j, k, ovipositor and its tip, enlarged.
CIMBEX Oliv.
CC. americana Leach. Throughout the State, the larva common enough
on willow, less so on elm, poplar and linden. The adult is rarely seen
and the species has several variéeties—“laportei’” Lep., “nortoni”
MacG.,. “‘luctifera’’ Kirby, and. ‘10-—maculata’’ Nort., most of which
probably occur in the State.
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Sub-family HopLocAMPIN&.
HOPLOCAMPA Hartig.
H. halcyon Nort. Iona IV, 20 (Dke); larva feeds on shad-bush. The
“MacGillivrayella nigridorsum” Ashm. of previous list is a mss. name
only and was undoubtedly based on a dark colored individual of this
species. The specimen appears to be lost.
OPISTHONEURA Ashm.
O. albidovaria Nort. (Hemichroa) Bellport, L. LL, larva on black oak
(Dyar); sure to occur in New Jersey.
O. phytophagica Dyar. Larva on white oak in Van Cortland Park, N. Y.-
City (Dyar).
HEMICHROA Curtis.
H. americana Prov. Larva on alder, gregarious, near N. Y. (Dyar).
H. fraternalis Nort. Pelham Bay Park, N. Y. City, larva on white oak
(Dyar).
Sub-family MoNoOcTENIN 2.
MONOCTENUS Dahlb.
M. fulvus Nort. Great Notch (Dke).
Sub-family CLADIIN.
PRIOPHORUS Dahib.
P. zqualis Nort. Probably to be found in New Jersey.
P. acericaulis MacG. South Orange V, VI; larva bores into the leaf
stem of sugar maple and sometimes causes partial defoliation. Very
local.
P. solitaris Dyar. Occurs near New York City on alder and wild cherry
(Dyar).
CLADIUS lll.
C. pectinicornis Fourc. The larva is general on roses in spring (Dyar),.
and also feeds on clematis.
Sub-family NEMATINZ.
GYMNONYCHUS Marlatt.
G. appendiculatus Hart. Clementon (Vk); this is the gooseberry saw-ily,.
which is sometimes locally common and injurious throughout the
State.
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PACHYNEMATUS Konow.
. corniger Nort. New Jersey (Cress); Riverton (Vk); Merchantville V,
26 (Dke); Clementon IX, 5 (Hk).
. affinis Marl. Greenwood Lake, larva on grass (Jl).
. extensicornis Nort. The larva feeds on wheat “throughout the north-
eastern United States” (Marlatt).
. subalbatus Nort. Toms River (Bt).
. gregarius Marl. (Micronematus) Englewood, on smooth-leafed willow
(Dyar).
PRISTIPHORA Latr.
. idiota Nort. Orange Mts. VIII, 29, Jamesburg VIII, 8 (Coll); Iona V,
25 (Dke); the larva is said to be an important enemy of cranberry,
and this is probably the species that is occasionally found in Atlantic
Co.
. sycophanta Walsh. Orange V, 24 (Coll); larva on willow, birch,
“Vaccinium, etc. (Dyar).
. banksi Marl. Del. Water Gap VII, 7, Clementon V, 16, Atco VI, 13
Ciunactonma PV; 13" (Hik):
. tibialis Nort. Long Island, and almost surely New Jersey.
EUURA Newn.
. nigra Prov. Riverton (Vk); all the species are gall-makers on willow
(Dyar).
. Salicis-covum Walsh. Makes a stem gall; near N. Y. City (Bt).
PONTANIA Costa.
. pallicornis Nort. Ft. Lee, folding leaves of smooth-leaved willow
(Dyar).
. pisum Walsh. Makes a pea-like gall on willow leaves, and surely
occurs in New Jersey.
. hyalina Nort. New Jersey (U S N M); makes galls on willow leaves.
. robusta Marl. Ft. Lee, folding leaves of poplar (Dyar); Clementon
VI, 9 (Jn).
. pomum Walsh. A common gall-maker on bush willow (Bt).
. gracilis Marl. Makes galls on willow leaves in Van Cortland Park
(Dyar).
. populi Marl. Ft. Lee (Dyar); makes a slight gall, and is a leaf roller
on “Populus grandidentata”’ (Dyar).
. terminalis Marl. Makes a slight gall, and is a leaf-roller on smooth
willow, Van Cortland Park, N. Y. (Dyar).
CRCESUS Leach.
. latitarsus Nort. Jamesburg V, 31 (Coll); larva gregarious on birch
(Dyar).
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PTERONUS Jur.
. ostryz Marl. Ft. Lee, larva on blue beech (Dyar).
. pinguidorsum Dyar. Monmouth Co., salt meadows VII, 31 (Coll).
. salicisodoratus Dyar. Trenton VII, 25 (Hk).
. carpini Marl. Ft. Lee, larva on hop-hornbeam (Dyar).
: longicornis Marl. Flatbush, L. I., and sure to be found in New Jersey.
. integer Say. New Jersey (Cress); larva on oak “Q. tinctoria” (Dyar).
. trilineatus Nort. Newark VI, 25, Trenton VIII, 16 (Coll); larva on
locust.
. ribesi Scop. The larva is the common “currant worm,” and is found
wherever a currant or gooseberry bush grows, often defoliating plan-
tations completely. Arsenical sprays or hellebore act promptly and
effectively.
. erythrogaster Nort. Riverton (Vk).
. corylus Cress. Chester (Coll); Staten Island VI (Ds); larva gre-
garious edge feeders on “Alnus” (Dyar) and “Corylus.”
. ventralis Say. New Jersey (Cress); larva on willow and poplar.
. cornelli Marl. Staten Isiand V, VI (Ds).
. Mendicus Walsh. (Nematus 3--vittatus Nort.) Larva on Willow, New-
ark V, New Brunswick V (Coll).
. hyalinus Marl. Larva on white birch, Riverside Drive, N. Y. (Dyar).
. quercus Marl. Larva on white oak, Bellport, L. I. (Dyar).
NEMATUS Jur.
. chloreus Nort. Larva on “Quercus coccinea,” Bellport, L. I. (Dyar).
Sub-family BLENNOCAMPIN A.
HYPARGYRICUS MacG.
. fumipennis Nort. (Phymatocera) New Jersey. (Cress); Del. Water
Gap, larva on flowers of “Smilacina” (Young). This is the “Melanose-
landria zabriskei’ Ashm. of the previous list—a mss. name only.
MONOPHADBNUS Hartig.
. tiliza Nort. New Jersey (Cress); Riverton (Vk).
ISODYCTIUM Ashm.
. caryicola Dyar. Fort Lee, on hickory (Dyar).
. dilutum Cress. Lucaston V, 9 (Dke).
. subgregarius Dyar. Long Island, on rock oak, “Q. prinus” (Dyar), and
certain to be found in New Jersey.
. infrequens Dyar. Larva on white oak on Long Island (Dyar).
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PERICLISTA Konow.
. emarginata MacG. New York City on “Quercus coccinea” (Dyar).
subtruncata Dyar. New York City on “Quercus coccinea” (Dyar).
media Nort. New Jersey; larva a spring slug on white oak (Dyar).
. albicollis Nort. Larva on black oak at Bellport, L. I. (Dyar).
. purpuridorsum Dyar. L. I. to D. C.; larva on white oak (Dyar).
TOMOSTETHUS Konow.
. inhabilis Nort. (Blennocampa) Flatbush, N. Y., VI, 1, larva on pear
(USN M).
. bardus Say. (Monophadnus) Fort Lee, on ash (Dyar).
MONOPHADNOIDES Ashm.
. rubi Harr. The “raspberry saw-fly,’” common and locally sometimes
very injurious in South Jersey. Arsenites at moderate strength
serve as satisfactory remedies.
. caryze Nort. The “hickory woolly worm”; quite common in 1897 at
New Brunswick, Plainfield and other points.
APHANISUS MacG.
. nigritus MacG. Riverton (Vk).
ERYTHASPIDES Ashm,
» pygmea Say. (Blennocampa) Generally distributed throughout the
State; larva on grape; never harmful in my experience (Sm).
Sub-family FENusINa«.
KALIOFENUSA MacG.
. ulmi Lund. Larva mines the leaves of European elms, and certainly
occurs in New Jersey.
KALIOSYPHINGA Tischb.
. dohrnii Tischb. (melanopoda Cam. — Fenusa curta Nort.) Brooklyn
Parks; a leaf miner on alder and oak (Dyar).
Sub-family METALLIN AS.
METALLUS Forbes.
. rubi Forbes. Larva mines in the leaves of “Rubus,” is injurious in
Delaware, and almost certainly occurs in New Jersey.
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Sub-family HyLoTOMIN#.
HYLOTOMA Latr.
. abdominalis Leach. Del. Water Gap VII, 12 (Jn); Lahaway V, 19
(Coll); larva on willow (Dyar).
. borealis Kirby. Delaware Water Gap VII, 8 (Jn).
. duilcearia Say. Monmouth Co. salt marsh Vili<3a) (Colle
. eximia Kirby. Clementon V, 16 (Jn).
. humeralis Beauv. Newark, Lahaway V, 28 (Coll); Jamesburg VI, 16,
larva on poison ivy (Dyar); Merchantville VII, 18, Atlantic City VII,
14 (Jn); Pemberton VII, 8 (Hk); Anglesea V, 30—VI, 28 (div).
. macleayi Leach. Del. Water Gap VII, 12 (Coll); Manahawkin VII, 5
(Hk); larva on wild cherry (Dyar), and on Chinese honeysuckle (Vk).
. rubiginosa Beauv. Wenonah VI, 14 (Dke); Lahaway V, 28, Atlantic
Co. (Sm).
. scapularis Klug. Boonton (GG); Del. Water Gap VII, 11 (Jn); Cald-
well (Cr); Chester VII, 20, Paterson V, 1, Newark V, New Brunswick
IV, 21, Jamesburg VII, 4, Anglesea V, 28 (Coll); Trenton VII, 5 (Hk);
larva on oak (Dyar).
. miniata Klug. Staten Island (Ds); Riverton VIII, 17, Iona VI, 2. Cape
May VIII, 9 (Dke); Malaga VII, 20 (GG); Anglesea VIII, 5 (Hk).
. pectoralis Leach. Laurel Springs V, 23, Manumuskin VI, 25 (Dke);
larva on bireh (Dyar), and on “Salix nigra” (Sz).
ATOMACERA Say.
. ruficollis Nort. (Micrarge) Del. Water Gap VII, 8 (Jn); Riverton
(Vk).
. cellularis Say. (Schizocerus) Larva on sweet potato and almost cer-
tain to be found in the State.
Sub-family SCHIZOCERIN#.
SCHIZOCERUS LePel.
. bilineatus Rohw. Manahawkin IX, 5 (Hk).
. privatus Nort. Riverton, Avalon, the larger sweet potato saw-fly (Vk).
. zabriskei Ashm. Bound Brook IX, 7, New Brunswick VIII, 5, Mercer
ConWL 25 (Coll).
- prunivorus Marl. Larva on wild cherry, Long Island (Dyar).
. ebenus Nort. The common sweet potato saw-fly; throughout the sweet
~ potato districts; but not injurious.
. johnsoni MacG. Riverton IX, 5 (Jn).
THE INSECTS OF NEW JERSEY. 593
Sub-family ACORDULECERIN &.
ACORDULECERA Say.
A. dorsalis Say. Ft. Lee, larva on young leaves of oak (Dyar); James-
burg VI, 16 (Coll); Riverton VIII, 14, Clementon V, 9 (Jn). These
records probably represent more than one species (Vk).
. biclinia Konow. Ocean County (Sm).
. mixta MacG. Orange VI, 22 (Coll).
. maura MacG. Merchantville (Dke).
. Saginata Prov. Riverton (Dke).
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Family XIPHYDRIDZ.
Moderate-sized species with a cylindrical ovipositor and quite a long
neck between the head and thorax. Abdomen sessile as in the preceding
family.
XIPHYDRIA Latr.
X. maculata Say. (abdominalis Say.) Ft. Lee (Zabriskie); New Bruns-
wick VI, 15, Milltown V, 27, Lahaway V, 26 (Coll).
X. erythrogaster Ashm. Avalon VI, 30 (Jn).
. tibialis Say. New Brunswick IV, 19, Atlantic Co. (Coll).
X. attenuata Nort. (Konowia:—Brachyxiphus rufiventris Cress). New
Jersey (Cress., Bradley).
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Family SIRICID/.
These are the boring types in which the ovipositor is prolonged into a
stout auger, the head closely applied to the thorax, the body hard and
thoroughly chitinized. Abdomen sessile.
PAURURUS Konow.
P. cyaneus Fab. Lahaway IV, 7 (Coll).
P. nigricornis Fab. New Jersey (Cress).
SIREX Linn.
S. albicornis Fab. Almost sure to occur in New Jersey.
a”
. flavicornis Fab. Occurs with the preceding.
S. cressoni Nort., var. tricolor Prov. New Jersey (Cress).
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Fig. 239.—The Pigeon Tremex, T. columba: a, larva; b, its head
enlarged; c, pupa of female; d, pupa of male; e, female adult.
TREMEX Jur.
T. columba Linn. The larva bores into the trunks of a variety of shade
and orchard trees throughout the State, IX, sometimes causing con-
siderable injury. It is popularly known as the “Pigeon Tremex,” and
no practical method of dealing with it is known. It is kept down by
parasites, and as it usually attacks only weak or dying trees we
can lessen the danger by keeping trees in good condition.
“T. sericeus”’ Say, is now regarded as a variety.
Family CEPHIDA.
These are loose-jointed, slender saw-flies of rather soft texture, with
long, slender, peculiarly jointed antennz. The ovipositor is a little pro-
duced and the larve live in stems of plants and the tender growth of
trees and shrubs.
JANUS Steph.
J. integer Nort. (Cephus:—flaviventris Fitch.) Is the currant stem
girdler, the larva tunnelling the pith of the currant. Its work is not
rarely seen, but the insects are not common.
THE INSECTS OF NEW JERSEY. 595
J. abbreviatus Say. (Cephus) Larva
bores into stems of willow and sure-
ly occurs in New Jersey.
TRACHELUS Jur.
T. tabidus Fab. (Calamenta johnsoni
Ashm.) Riverton V, 29 (Jn).
ADIRUS Konow.
A. trimaculatus Say. Trenton VII, 7
(Hk); Hammonton IX, Lahaway VI,
29 (Coll); the larva bores in the
stems of blackberry canes, entering
at the bottom and eating out the
center to the tip.
CEPHUS Latr.
C. pygmzeus Linn., (Astatus) The
“wheat stem-borer,’’ an introduced
insect which has done considerable
Fig. 240.—Wheat stem-borer, Cephus
pygmeus: a, larva in outline; 5D,
injury in New York; but has not yet same, enlarged; c,' larva in wheat
been actually found in New Jersey. stalk; e, adult, enlarged; f,
a parasite infesting larva,
It may be expected at almost any
also enlarged.
time in the northern counties.
Family ORYSSIDA:.
Species in which the antennz are situated just above the mandibles
under a sharp edge; the thorax and abdomen are so closely united as to
be almost immobile.
ORYSSUS Latr.
O. sayi Westw. Ashland, Long Branch (Jn).
O. terminalis Newn. Long Branch VI, 11 (Jn).
Super-family CYNIPOIDEA.
The insects of this series are “gall-wasps” or “gall flies,” largely par-
asitic upon plants, though many of them are true insect parasites. Some
also are guests or inquilines, inhabiting galls originally caused by other
species. Hence it is not unusual to breed from a large multicellular
gall several species of minute Hymenoptera; the true gall-maker in
small numbers, the guests and parasites sometimes in great quantity.
The galls are abnormal plant growths produced by the irritation of the
minute larvee upon the plant tissue, and each species produces its own
peculiar gall, so that classification is possible from these abnormal
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growths as from the insects themselves. The grubs do not feed upon
the actual gall tissue, but lie in cells, apparently subsisting upon ma-
terial secreted from the inner walls. A gall may have only one larval
cell and is then unicellular, or it may have a great many, and is then
multicellular.
The ovipositor in this series is
partly coiled within the abdomen,
which is usually much dilated and
enlarged posteriorly, closely joined
to the thorax, but not sessile. The
life cycle is often very curious and
complicated, and parthenogenesis
is of frequent occurrence. In some
species there is reason for believ- Sum pee
ing that the males have been com-
pletely eliminated, while in others
there is an alternation of genera- Fig. 241.
tions, one having both sexes. nor-
mally present, while in the other the females only occur. None of the
species are really harmful, nor, in this country, are any of them useful,
though in some European countries galls are commercially important. |
The completeness of the records in this family is due to the pains-
taking work of Mr. William Beutenmuller, whose collections in the
vicinity of New York City are models of thoroughness. Only those species
are included that have been actually found in New Jersey, or whose dis-
tribution in connection with the food plant makes it almost certain that
careful collection will demonstrate its presence.
An oak gall-fly.
Family FIGITID/.
Contains those species that are parasitic in most instances.
EUCCELIDIA Ashm.
E. canadensis Ashm. (Figites) Long Island, and almost surely New Jer-
sey. ,
SOLENASPIS Ashm.
S. armatus Say. New Jersey (Ashm).
EUCCELA Westw.
E. pedata Say. New Jersey district.
. stigmata Say. Jamesburg VII, 15 (Sm).
E. impatiens Say. (Psilodera) Jamesburg VII, 15 (Sm).
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ALLOTRIA Westw.
. avenze Fitch. New Jersey district.
. tritici Fitch. New Brunswick V, 20 (Sm).
. brassiczee Ashm. Parasitic on the common cabbage louse.
COTHONASPIS Ashm.
. erythropus Ashm. Jamesburg VI (Sm).
Bamily CY NIPIDA.
Contains those species, the majority of which are true gall makers.
. Sub-family SyNERGINA.
PERICLISTUS Forst.
. sylvestris QO. S. Greenwood Lake, Ft. Lee, Lakehurst, Toms River,
from gall of “Diastrophus nebulosus” (Bt); New Brunswick (Sm).
pirata O. S. Staten Island (Bt Ds), from gall of “Rhodites globu-
loides” (Bt).
CEROPTRES Hart.
. petiolicola O. S. Ft. Lee (Bt); Staten Island (Ds); from gall of “An-
dricus petiolicola” (Bt).
tuber Fitch. Ft. Lee (Bt); New Brunswick, Monmouth Junction IV,
8, and quite generally throughout the State (Sm).
. pisum Fitch. Greenwood Lake, Orange Mts., Ft. Lee, Carlstadt, Lake-
hurst; from gall of “Acraspis pezomachoides” (Bt).
. ficus Fitch. Ft. Lee, Carlstadt, Lakehurst (Bt); Staten Island (Ds);
New Brunswick (Sm); from gall of “Biorhiza forticornis” (Bt).
. Inermis Walsh. Ft. Lee, from gall of “Cecidomyia pilule” (Bt).
SYNERGUS Hart.
. campanula O. S. Ft. Lee, from gall of “Holcaspis globulus (Bt).
. leviventris O. S. Ft. Lee, from galls of “Amphibolips confluens” and
“Holeaspis centricula” (Bt); New Brunswick (Sm).
. lana Fitch. Lakehurst (Ds).
. lignicola O. S. Greenwood Lake, Ft. Lee, Carlstadt, from galls of
“Callirhytus cornigerus” and “‘C. punctatus” (Bt).
. Oneratus Harris. Ft. Lee, Lakehurst, from galls of “Holeaspis globu-
lus” (Bt); New Brunswick (Sm).
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Sub-family CyNIPINz.
PHILONYX Fitch.
: fulvicollis Fitch. New Jersey district (Ashm).
. gillettei Bass. New Jersey district; galls on leaves of white oak (Bt).
. nigricollis Fitch. New Jersey district (Ashm).
- Macrocarpe Bass. New Jersey district (Ashm); makes galls on leaves
of “Q. macrocarpa” and “undulata” (Bi).
: prinoides Bt. Lakehurst, Toms River, galls on leaves of “Q. prinoides”
(Bi).
. hirta Bass. Ft. Lee, galls on leaves of “Q. prinus” VIII, IX (Bi).
. pezomachoides O. S. Throughout the State; galls on leaves of white
oak, “Quercus alba,’ VIII-X (Bt).
. erinacei Walsh. Common and g. d. throughout the State; galls on
leaves of white oak VIII-X (Bit).
. nigra Gill. New Jersey, on white, burr and dwarf chestnut oak.
ZOPHEROTERAS Ashm.
vaccinii Ashm. Canada to Florida (Ashm); galls on leaves of post
oak, “Quercus minor” (Bt).
BIORHIZA Westw.
: forticornis Walsh. (Xanthoteras) Common and g. d. throughout the
State; galls on branches of young white oak, “Q. alba,’ VIII-X (Bt).
. mellea Ashm. Lakehurst, on post oak.
NEUROTERUS Hart.
. noxiosus Bass. Fit. Lee; galls on terminal twigs of swamp white oak,
“Q. platanoides”’ (Bt); Staten Island (Ds): New Brunswick (Sm).
. verrucarum O.S. Lakehurst, Toms River; galls on leaves of post oak,
“Q. minor” (Bt).
. floccosus Bass. (exiguissimus Bass.) Common and g. d. throughout
the State: galls on underside of leaves of white and swamp white
oak (Bt).
. favosus Bass. Staten Island (Ds); Ft. Lee: galls on leaves of swamp
oak, “Quercus palustris” (Bt).
. irregularis O. S. (Dolichostrophus) New Jersey (Ashm); galls on
leaves of post oak (Bt).
batatus Fitch. Common and g. d. throughout the State; galls on
twigs of young white ocak shoots (Bt).
umbilicatus Bass. Ft. Lee, Staten Island; galls on underside of
leaves of swamp waite oak “Quercus platanoides” (Bt).
pallidus Bass. “New Jersey”; galls on clusters at or near end of the
aments of swamp white oak, V (Bt).
N. exiguus Bass. Lakehurst, galls on flower clusters of post oak (Bt).
D.
D.
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THE INSECTS OF. NEW. JERSEY. 599
minutus Bass. “New Jersey’; galls on petiole of leaf of white oak,
IV, V (Bt).
majalis Bass. “New Jersey”; galls on leaves of white and rock
chestnut oak, “Q. alba” and “Q. prinus” V, VI (Bt).
vesiculus Bass. (affinis Bass.) “New Jersey”; galls on buds of
white oak and scrub chestnut oak IV, V (Bt).
gillettei.Bass. Lakehurst, galls on petioles and midribs of leaves of
post oak (Bt).
pallipes Bass. “New Jersey”; galls on very young leaves of white
oak (Bt).
tectus Bass. “New Jersey”; galls on scrub chestnut oak (Bt).
distortus Bass. “New Jersey”; galls on branchlets of swamp white
oak, “Q. platanoides”’; V (Bt).
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eae
- Lied
Fig. 242.—Cynips. q-spongifica, gall on oak; a, larva
in its cell; b, point of exit.
niger Gillette. (perminimus Bass.) Ft. Lee Dist.; galls on leaves of
burr and swamp white oak (Bt).
papillosus Beut. Bronx Park, N. Y., on swamp white oak (Bt), and
sure to occur in New Jersey.
LOXAULUS Mayr.
mammula Bass. New Jersey Dist. (Ashm); galls on branches of
white oak, “Q. alba” (Bt).
DRYOPHANTA Forst.
lanata Gill. Ft. Lee Dist.; galls on underside of leaves of red and
scarlet oak, “Q. rubra” and “Q. coccinea” IX, X (Bt).
carolina Ashm. Ft. Lee Dist., Lakehurst; galls on under side of
leaves of white and scrub chestnut oak VIII, IX (Bt).
gemmula Bass. New Jersey Dist.; galls on buds and flowers of serub
chestnut oak “Q. prinoides’” V, VI (Bt).
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D.
. inanis O. S. Del. Water Gap
. pedunculata Bass. New Jersey Dist.; galls on leaves of red and scar-
let oak, “Q. rubra” and “Q. coccinea’ (Bt).
ignota Bass. New Jersey Dist.; galls on underside of leaves of
swamp white oak, “Q. platanoides” (Bt).
. longicornis Bass. New Jersey Dist.; galls on tender shoots of post
oak) .@ssminor’ (St)?
. papula Bass. New Jersey Dist.; Toms River; galls on leaves of red,
scarlet and black oak, “Q. rubra,” “coccinea,” “velutina”’ (Bt).
. polita Bass. Jamesburg (Ds); Lakehurst, Toms River; galls on
leaves of post oak, “Q. minor’ VIII, IX (Bt).
HOLCASPIS Mayr.
. fasciata Bass. Ft. Lee, Lakehurst, galls on twigs of red and scrub
oak, “Q. rubra” and “nana,’ IX (Bt); Staten Island, on black Jack
oak, “Q. marylandica” (Ds).
- globulus Fitch. Common and g. d. throughout the State; galls on
small twigs of white oak (Bt).
. rugosa Bass. Lakehurst, Toms River; galls on twigs of scrub chest-
nut oak “Q. prinoides” (Bt).
. centricola O. S. Lakehurst, Toms River; galls on leaves of post oak
VWiIlL TxXS (BESDSs)z
. duricoria Bass. Staten Island (Ds); Greenwood Lake, Ft. Lee, Carl-
stadt arfd probably g. d.; galls IX—-VI on branches of white oak (Bt).
CYNIPS Linn.
. strobilana O. S. Del. Water Gap VII (Sm); Staten Island (Ds); Ft.
Lee, galls on terminal twigs of swamp white oak IX (Bt).
AMPHIBOLIPS. Reinh.
. confluens Harris. Throughout the State V, VI; makes galls on leaves
of red, black and scarlet oak (Bt).
VII, 9 (Jn); Staten Island
(Ds); Ft. Lee, galls on leaves
of scarlet and red oak, “Q.
coccinea” and “rubra” V, VI
(Bt). 7
. ilicifolia Bass. Staten Island “x
(Ds); Vineland, Lakehurst, /&
Toms River V, VI; galls on
leaves and petioles of scrub
oak (Bt).
. celebs O. S. Staten Island, SS= By
Farmingdale, Manasquan V, SS AAW a ~
VI, galls on leaves of scarlet Fig. 243.—Amphibolips inanis: gall showing
oak, “Q. coccinea” (Ds). the rayed structure.
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THE INSECTS OF NEW JERSEY. 601
. cookii Gill. Staten Island (Ds); Ft. Lee, Lakehurst IX; galls on buds
of red and black oak (Bt).
. tinctoria Ashm. Manasquan ; gall in axils of leaves of scarlet oak
(Ds).
. globulus Beut. Lakehurst; galls on leaves of black Jack oak (Bt).
. nubilipennis Harr. Ft. Lee VI; galls on leaves of red and black oak
(Bt).
. prunus Walsh. Throughout the State VIII, IX; galls on acorn cups of
red and scrub oak, “Q. rubra” and “nana” (Bt).
CALLIRHYTIS Forst.
. clavula Bass. G. d. throughout the State; galls on terminal twigs of
white oak (Bt).
. cornigera O. S. Ft. Lee, Greenwood Lake, Carlstadt, g. d. (Bt); Staten
Island (Ds); galls on branches of pin oak, “Q. palustris” (Bt).
. operator O. S. Staten Island (Ds); galls,on catkins and terminal twigs
of scrub oak V, VI (Bt).
. seminator Harr. Throughout the State; galls on twigs of white oak.
. futilis O. S. Throughout the State, VI, VII; galls on leaves of white
oak.
. papillatus O. S. (Andricus) Ft. Lee VI, galls on leaves of rock chest-
nut oak (Bt).
. punctata Bass. Local throughout the State; galls on branches of black
Jack and red oak (Bt).
. tubicola O. S. Lakehurst; gall on post oak VIII, IX (Bt).
. similis Bass. Staten Island (Ds); Lakehurst, Toms River, galls at
ends of twigs of scrub oak (Bt).
. palustris O. S. Throughout the State; galls, V, VI, on leaves of red,
black and pin oak (Bt).
. saccularis Bass. Ft. Lee Dist.; galls on leaves of scarlet oak (Bt).
. pulchra Bass. New Jersey Dist.; galls on aments of-red and black
oak (Bt).
. seminiosa Bass. Ft. Lee Dist., Staten Island; galls on branches of
red oak (Bt).
radicis Bass. New Jersey Dist.; galls on trunk near root of white oak
(Bt).
. capsula Bass. Lakehurst (Ds); galls on leaves of swamp white oak,
“Q. platanoides” V, VI (Bt).
. nigre O. S. Ft. Lee Dist.; galls on underside of leaves of black Jack
oak, “Q. marylandica” (Bt).
. tumifica O. S. Ft. Lee Dist.; galls on midrib of red and black oak V,
VI (Bt).
. clarkei Bass. New Jersey Dist.; galls on sterile flowers of scrub oak,
“Q. nana” IV, V (Bt).
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. tuberosa Bass. New Jersey Dist.; galls on shoots of scrub oak V; VI (Bt)
. Scitula Bass. New Jersey Dist.; galls on branches of black oak (Bt).
ANDRICUS Hart.
. piger Bass. Ft. Lee Dist.; galls on midribs of leaves of black oak (Bie
. atropus Ashm. Lakehurst VIII, IX; galls on buds of post oak (Bt).
. coronus Beut. Ft. Lee Dist. V; galls on twigs of pin and red oak (Bt).
. frondosus Bass. Lakehurst VIII, IX; galls on terminal twigs of scrub
oak (Bt).
. davisi Beut. Lakehurst IX, the type locality (Bt Ds); Tuckerton (Ds);
Toms River, galls on branches of scrub oak (Bt).
. topiarius Ashm. Lakehurst VIII, IX; galis on buds of post oak (Bt).
. piperoides Bass. Ft. Lee Dist. IX, X; galls on midrib of leaves of
red oak (Bt).
. pruinosus Bass. New Jersey Dist. V, VI; galls on leaves or sterile
stamens of post oak (Bt).
. exiguus Bass New Jersey Dist. V, VI; galls on the aments of post
oak (Bt).
. utriculus Bass. New Jersey Dist.; galls on leaves of white oak (Bt).
. ostensackenii Bass. Ft. Lee, Lakehurst V, VI; galls on leaves of scrub
and searlet oak (Bt).
. singularis Bass. Staten Island (Ds); Ft. Lee V, VI; galls on leaves of
red oak “Q. rubra” (Bt).
. chinquapin Fitch. New Jersey Dist. (Ashm); galls on leaves of swamp
white oak (Bt).
. fusiformis O. S. New Jersey Dist. (Ashm); galls on leaves of white
oak (Bt).
. flocci Walsh. Throughout the State VIII-X; galls common on the
underside of the leaves of white oak (Bt).
. petiolicola Bass. Throughout the State; galls on petiole, base of leaf
or midrib of “Q. platanoides,”’ “prinus,”’ “alba” and “minor” (Bt).
. pattoni Bass. Staten Island (Ds); Lakehurst, galls on leaves of post
oak (Bt Ds).
SOLENOZOPHERIA Ashm.
. vaccinii Ashm. Ft. Lee, Carlstadt, Jamesburg, Lakehurst, Toms River
VIII-V; galls on huckleberry sp. (Bt); Staten Island (Ds).
GONASPIS Ashm.
. potentillza Bass. Common and g. d.; galls in leaf axils of “Potentilla
canadensis” (Bt).
DIASTROPHUS Hart.
. niger Bass. Staten Island (Ds); Ft. Lee, rare, galls on stems of “Po-
tentilla canadensis” (Bt).
. minimus Bass. Ft. Lee, rare, galls on stems of “P. canadensis” (Bt).
THE INSECTS OF NEW JERSEY. 603
D. nebulosus O. S. Common
throughout the State;
galls VIJI-VI, on stalks
of blackberry, “Rubus
villosus” (Bt).
D. cuscutzformis Harr. Lo-
cally common throughout
the State, galls on stems
of blackberry ‘Rubus
villosus” (Bt).
D. radicum Bass. Through-
out the State, locally
common; galls at roots
of black, raspberry and
dewberry (Bt); _ rarely
occurs in cultivated
fields, and HWE as an
injurious form.
D. bassettii Beut. Ft. Lee
' Dist., Lakehurst, galls on
stem at root of dewberry,
“R. canadensis” (Bt);
Staten Island (Ds) ;
Riverton IV (Dke).
AULAX Hart. i ta
A. similis Bass. (Diastro- Fig. 244.—Blackberry knot gall, Diastrophus ne-
phus) Alpine VI, not bulosus: a, gall showing exit holes of adult,
common; galls on stems natural size; b, section through same
showing the cells; c, larva, enlarged;
and leaves of ground ivy, as Wine euler ned
“Nepeta glechoma” (Bt).
A. podagree Bass. Staten Island; galls on wild lettuce VIII-VI (Bt).
A. tumidus Bass. (Aulacidea) Local throughout the State; gall on stalk
of wild lettuce, ‘“Lactuca canadensis’ (Bt).
A. mulgedicola Ashm. (Aulacidea) New Jersey Dist. (Ashm); gall in
pith of wild lettuce “Mulgedium acuminatum” (Bt).
RHODITES Hart.
R. semipiceus Harr. Ft. Lee; galls on roots of “Rosa lucida,” “carolina”
and “rubiginosa” (Bt).
R. radicum O. S. Staten Island (Ds); Ft. Lee, galls on roots of “R. caro-
lina” (Bt).
R. rosefolii Ckll. Ft. Lee Dist., galls on leaves of ‘Rosa lucida’ (Bt).
R. nebulosus Bass. Staten Island (Ds); Ft. Lee Dist., galls on leaves of
“Rosa lucida” and “rubiginosa”’ (Bt).
R. globuloides Beut. Staten Island (Ds); Ft. Lee Dist., galls on stems of
“Rosa carolina” (Bt).
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R. dichlocerus Harr. Caldwell (Cr); Ft. Lee Dist., gall on stem of “Rosa
carolina” (Bt); Staten Island (Ds).
R. ignotus O. S. Ft. Lee Dist., galls on leaves and petiole of “Rosa
blanda,”’ “carolina” and “nitida’” (Bt); Staten Island (Ds).
R. rose Linn. Throughout the State, local; gall on “R. rubiginosa” (Bt).
. vernus O. S. Staten Island (Ds); gall on stem of “R. lucida” (Bt).
R. bicolor Harr. Throughout the State; gall on stem of “R. carolina”
(Bt).
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Family IBALIIDA.
IBALIA Latr.
1. ensigera Nort. New Jersey district (Ashm).
I. maculipennis Hald. Fort Lee district (Bt). -
HETEROPHAGA.
The species of this series vary greatly in their habits and appearance,
but none of them have the abdomen sessile or united for its full width to
the thorax, and none of them feed openly upon vegetation by devouring
plant tissue. There are collectors of plant products, like honey and
pollen, and some feeders in stems and seeds, but the latter habit is rather
exceptional. :
Super-family ICHNEUMONOIDEA.
Contains moderate sized species on the whole, the wings with a well-
arranged series of veins, antenne not elbowed, ovipositor attached before
the end of the abdomen and sometimes very long. As a whole, parasitic
on other insects.
In this and the other series of parasitic forms the actual records are
not always as full and satisfactory as they might be. Many species are
never obtained unless actually bred from their hosts, and by no means
all the host species in New Jersey have been bred. It has been deemed
advisable, therefore, to include those species of wide distribution bred
from host insects which are actually known to occur with us. The ruie
is that a native parasite has the same distribution as its host, and, while
there are many exceptions to this, they will hardly be among such species
as are included here.
Family STEPHANIDZ.
STEPHANUS Jur.
S. cinctipes Cress. Pennsylvania and New York, and sure te occur in
New Jersey.
S. rufipes Say. (Megischus) Pennsylvania and probably New Jersey.
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THE INSECTS OF NEW JERSEY. 605
Family BRACONIDAL.
APHIDIUS Nees.
Phorodontis Ashm. Parasite on plum louse, “Phorodon mahaleb.”
nigriceps Ashm. New Jersey probably (Ashm).
obscuripes Ashm. New Jersey probably (Ashm).
bicolor Ashm. Riverton V, 13 (Jn).
americanus Ashm. Parasite on the wheat louse, “Siphonophora
avene.”
brunneiventris Ashm. Also parasitic on wheat louse.
pterocomz Ashm. Parasite on “Pterocoma salicicola.”
ribis Ashm. A parasite on the currant louse.
Fig. 245.—Lysiphlebus tritici, parasite of the spring grain-aphis: fe-
male adult and antenna of male; greatly enlarged.
ribaphidis Ashm. (Lysiphlebus) A parasite on currant louse.
citraphis Ashm. Bred from rose louse, “Siphonophora rose.”
myzi Ashm. Parasitic on “Myzus ribis,” a currant louse.
persicaphidis Asnm. Bred from cherry louse, New Brunswick VI, 22.
salicaphis Fitch. (Adialytus) Parasite on a willow plant louse.
populaphis Fitch. Parasitic on a poplar plant louse.
rapee Curt. (Lipolexis) Parasitic on cabbage louse.
TRIOXYS Halid.
rhagii Ashm. Ridgewood, reared from “Rhagium lineatum” XI, 16
(U0 SNM). Mr. Viereck thinks this host record an error, and that
there must have been some plant louse associated with the material
from which this specimen was bred.
606 REPORT OF NEW JERSEY STATE MUSEUM.
PRAON Halid.
P. avenaphis Fitch. (Aphidius) Throughout South Jersey, parasitic on
the common wheat louse (Sm).
P. cerasaphis Fitch. Parasite of cherry plant louse.
OPIUS Wesm.
O. anthomyiz Ashm. (Biosteres) Parasitic on an “Anthomyid,”’ mining
leaves of Dock.
O. floridanus Ashm. (Desmiostoma) New Brunswick VII (Sm); a mss.
name only.
©. sanguineus Ashm. Reared from “Trypetids,”’ living in galls on “So-
lanum carolinense.”
ZELE Halid.
Z. uniformis Prov. New York and probably New Jersey (Ashm); 1 spec.
without locality label is in Coll.
Z. truncator Say. New York and probably New Jersey (Ashm).
MACROCENTRUS Curt.
Fig. 246.—Codling moth parasite, Macrocentrus delicatus: enlarged.
M. delicatus Cress. ‘Throughout the State; a parasite on the codling
moth, “Caceecia fervidana’ and other Tortricid larve, “Acronyeta
oblinita,” etc.
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THE INSECTS OF NEW JERSEY. 607
. crambi Ashm. (Amicoplus) Philadelphia V, 1 (Jn); parasite on
“Crambus zeellus,’ a corn root web-worm, which is common in New
Jersey.
. solidaginis ASshm. Reared from “Cacecia fervidana,’ and from a gall
maker in Solidago; a mss. name.
. nuperus Cress. New York (Ashm), and probably New Jersey; a para-
site on “‘Crambus zeellus.”
EUMACROCENTRUS Ashm.
. americanus Cress. Canada to Virginia (Cress).
HELCON Nees.
: ligator Say. Camden VI, 17 (Jn).
. dentipes Brulle. Parasitic on the longicorn beetles, ‘Callidium
zereum,”’ “Rhopalophora longipes” and ‘‘Curius dentatus.”
{ GYMNOSCELUS Forst.
. pedalis Cress. New York and probably New Jersey (Ashm).
CARDIOCHILES Nees.
. abdominalis Say. Long Island and probably New Jersey (Ashm).
tibiator Say. Riverton VIII, 14 (Jn).
. apicalis Cress. Del. Water Gap VII, 15 (Jn); Atco VII, 4 (Sz).
. populator Say. (Cenoccelius) Common and widely distributed (Ashm).
ICHNEUTES Nees.
I. fulvipes Cress. New York and probably New Jersey (Ashm).
nwo WwW
. gelechiz Ashm. (Orgilomorpha) Bred from “Gelechia prunifoliella.’
. lithocolletidis Ashm. Bred from “Lithocolletis hamadrya”’ (Ashm).
. lactucaphis Fitch. (Pygostolus) Parasite of lettuce plant louse.
CENTISTES Halid.
. americanus Riley. Parasitic on lady-bird beetle, “Megilla maculata.”
BLACUS Nees.
. orchesize Ashm. Parasitic on the beetle “Orchesia castanea.”
b
PYGOSTOLUS Halid.
- americanus Ashm. A parasite of the Hessian fly.
CALYPTUS Halid.
- magdali Cress. (Leiphron) Parasitic on ‘“Magdalis olyra.”
» major Cress. New York and probably New Jersey (Ashm),
608 REPORT OF NEW JERSEY STATE MUSEUM.
EUBADIZON Nees.
E. americanus Cress. Described from New Jersey (Cress).
E. phymatodis Ashm. (Leiophron) Bred at New Brunswick from
larva of “Phymatodes amcenus” (Sm).
METEORUS Halid.
M. communis Cress. Del. Water Gap VII, 1, Jamesburg VII, 4 (Jn).
M. dimidiatus Cress. Parasitic on the common cut worm, “Agrotis sub-
gothica,” and widely distributed.
M. vulgaris Cress. New Jersey (Cress. Coll); parasitic on “Omphalo-
cera cariosa” and “Tetralopha platanella.”
M. indigator Riley. New Brunswick VII, 20 (Sm); Jamesburg (Coll);
parasitic on “‘Acrobasis juglandis’” and “Pionea rimosalis.”
Fig. 247.—Meteorus hyphantriae, parasite on fall web-
worm, and its cocoon: enlarged.
M. hyphantrize Riley. Common parasite of the fall web-worm and
white-marked tussock moth.
M. orchesize Ashm. Reared from ‘“Orchesia castanea” and “Myceto-
chares binotata.”’
M. palliditarsis Cress. (Zemiotes) Cramer Hill V, 21 (Jn); type local-
ity New Jersey.
MICROTONUS Wesm.
M. americanus Ashm. Jamesburg (Sm); a Mss. species.
PERILITUS Nees.
P. americanus Riley. Parasitic on “‘Megilla maculata.”
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THE INSECTS OF NEW JERSEY. 609
gastrophysze Ashm. Parasitic on “Gastrophysa cyanea.”
. hopkinsi Ashm. Reared from “Polygraphus rufipennis.”
EUPHORUS Nees.
. mellipes Cress. (Persistenus) New Jersey (Cress).
. sculptus Cress. (Dinocamptus) New Jersey probably (Ashm).
MYIOCEPHALUS Marsh.
. laticeps Prov. (Loxocephalus bodps) Long Island and _ probably
New Jersey.
EARINUS Wesm.
. limitaris Say. Staten Island IV (Ds); New York, common (Ashm).
MICRODUS Nees.
. agilis Cress. Jamesburg VII, 15, also bred from plum curculio and
“Caccecia fervidana” (Coll). f
. annulipes Cress. Jamesburg, Woodbury VI, 27 (Jn).
. earinoides Cress. Parasitic on bud-moth, ‘Coleophora cinderella”
and “HWiccopsis malana.”’
. imitatus Cress. New Jersey (Cress Coll).
. simillimus Cress. New Jersey (Cress Coll); reared from ‘“Pedisca
strenuana” and “Lixus scrobicollis.”’
. johnsoni Ashm. Jamesburg (Jn); a mss. name.
. texanus Cress. Cramer Hill VI, 11, Westville VI, 27 (Jn).
. solidaginis Ashm. (Mss) Riverton IX, 5, Clementon V, 30 (Jn).
. laticinctus Cress. Parasite on bud moth, “Tmetocera ocellana.”
. sanctus Say. Jamesburg, from ‘“Botis feudalis’” (Coll); also para-
sitic on “‘Nisoniades juvenalis’’ and “‘Pholisora catullus.”
ELASMOSOMA Ruthe.
. pergandei Ashm. In nests of “Camponotus melleus.”
AGATHIS Latr.
. tibiator Prov. New York and probably New Jersey (Ashm).
. rubripes Cress. New York and probably New Jersey (Ashm).
. perforator Prov. (Microdus) New York, Pennsylvania and surely
New Jersey as well.
. exorata Cress. Parasitic on the common garden web-worm.
. liberator Brullé. (Cremnops) Trenton VII, 5 (Hk).
. heematodes Brullé. (Cremnops) New Jersey (Cress Coll).
. vulgaris Cress. (Cremnops) Caldwell (Cr); New Brunswick (Sm).
. semirubra Brullé. Clementon V, 30 (Jn); New Jersey (Cress).
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- carinata Pack. A parasite of the “atalanta”’ butterfly.
: gelechize Riley. Woodbury VI, 27 (Jn); reared from
. mellipes Say. (Orgilus) Atco VI, 13 (Jn).
. nephoptericis Pack. Parasitic on “Vitula edmandsii.” Fig. 248-—Micro-
. brevicauda Prov. (Dioleogaster) New
MICROGASTER Latr.
“Gelechia gallesolidaginis,’ which is locally common
in New Jersey.
gaster species.
. maculipennis Cress. Anglesea IX, 9 (Vk).
. zonaria Say. (Hypomicrogaster) New York and probably New Jer-
sey (Ashm).
. rubricoxa Prov. (Hygroplitis) Long Island and probably New Jer-
sey (Ashm).
York (Ashm); Philadelphia VIII, 25 (Jn),
and surely occurs in New Jersey.
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MICROPLITIS Forst. Me240——— Gareaniliee cOov-
. gortynze Riley. Reared from stem borers, ered with cocoons of
Microgaster.
“Achatodes” and “Hydrecia.”
. ceratomiz Riley. Newark, New Brunswick (Coll); reared from
Sphingid larve.
. bicolor Ashm. Avalon VI, 30 (Jn); a mss. name.
. mamestre Weed. Parasite on larva of “Mamestra picta.”
. hyphantriz Ashm. One of the parasites of the fall web-worm.
APANTELES Forst.
Sub-genus PROTAPANTELES Ashm.
Fig. 250.—Apanteles aletie, parasite of the cotton moth, introduced
to show the appearance of the insects.
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THE INSECTS OF NEW JERSEY. 611
limenitidis Riley. Philadelphia (Ashm), and probably New Jersey;
parasitic on “Limenitis archippus.” The variety ‘“flaviconche” Riley
is also on the army worm.
lunatus Pack. Parasitic on larva of “‘Papilio.”
scitulus Riley. Parasite on “Spilosoma virginica.”
. acronycta Riley. New Jersey; bred from larva of “Acronycta” sp.
(Sm).
. smerinthi Riley. New Brunswick (Sm); parasitic on Smerinthid
larvee.
. xylinus Say. New Brunswick, reared from “Smerinthus geminatus”
(Sm); also on “Spilosoma virginica” and ‘‘Pionea rimosalis.”
. argynnidis Riley. Parasitic on larva of “Argynnis cybele.”
. carduicola Pack. Parasite on the species of ““Pyrameis.”
. flavicornis Riley. Parasitic on “‘Nisoniades juvenalis.”’
. gillettei Baker. Parasitic on “Caccecia argyrospila.”’
. glomeratus Linn. Common throughout the State and parasitic on a
great variety of | caterpillars, including those of the cabbage butter-
. flies.
. theclee Riley. Parasitic on larva of ‘“‘Thecla’” sp.
hyphantriz Riley. Parasitic on the fall web-worm.
junonize Riley. Parasite on the larva of “Junonia ccenia.”
. militaris Walsh. Parasite on the army worm.
orgyiz Ashm. Reared from the larva of the Tussock moth.
cassianus Riley. A parasite of “Terias nicippe.”
. crambi Weed. Reared from larva of “Crambus exsiccatus.”’
cyanidiris Riley. Reared from “‘Lyceena pseudargioius.”
ephestize Baker. A parasite of the Mediterranean flour moth.
palzacritz Riley. Parasitic on the spring canker worm.
. politus Riley. A parasite of “Scolecocampa liburna.”’
. sarrothripze Weed. Parasite on ‘“‘Nycteola revayana.”
. empretiz Ashm. New Jersey, bred from larva of “Empretia stimulea”;
a mss, name.
. congregatus Say. Throughout the State; one of the commonest para-
sites on Sphingid caterpillars. The variety “hemileucse”’ Riley was
reared from Saturniids, and the variety ‘“rufocoxalis’” Riley from the
army worm.
. atalantz Pack. Taken at Philadelphia and parasitic on ‘‘Pyrameis
atalanta”’ and ‘Vanessa milberti.”
. crassicornis Prov. (Urogaster) Riverton IX, 5 (Jn).
. forbesii Vier. (Urogaster) Riverton V, 30 (Jn).
. ensiger Say. (Urogaster carpatus Say.) Atco VI, 18 (Jn): a common
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parasite on many kinds of caterpillars from “Papilio” to “Tinea.”
hartii Vier. (Urogaster) Philadelphia VIII, 28 (Jn):-a parasite of
“Pyrausta nelumbialis.”
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612 REPORT OF NEW JERSEY STATE MUSEUM.
A. cacoecia Riley. (Urogaster) Parasitic on “Caccecia semiferana.”
The species ‘“Pseudapanteles consimilis’ Ashm., “terminalis” Ashm.
“gaileediploppi” Ashm. have not been sanctioned by description.
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SPHAROPYX III.
S. bicolor Cress. New Brunswick IX, 17 (Coll).
PHANEROTOMA Wism.
P. tibialis Hald. New Brunswick V (Coll). Parasitic on “Grapholitha
caryana.”
MIRAX Halid.
M. aspidiscee AShm. Parasitic on “Aspidisca splendoriferella.”
M. grapholithze Ashm. Parasitic on “Grapholitha prunivora.”
M. lithocolletidis Ashm. A parasite of ‘“‘Lithocolletis ornatella.”’
SIGALPHUS Latr.
. tibiator Cress. Type locality in New Jersey.
. curculionis Fitch. A parasite of the plum curculio.
. rufiscapus Prov. Shark River VII, 12 (Jn).
. virginiensis Ashm. Egg Harbor VI, bred from strawberry weevil.
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UROSIGALPHUS Ashm.
U. robustus Ashm. Lakehurst VII 7 (Coll).
CHELONUS Jur.
. biannularis Ashm. Cape May VI, 22 (Jn); a mss. name.
. basilaris Say. Pennsylvania and probably New Jersey (Ashm).
. electus Cress. Atlantic City VII (Jn).
lunatus Hald. New Jersey probably (Ashm).
. basicinctus Prov. Clementon V, 30 (Jn).
. sericeus Say. New Jersey, not common (Bt).
. sobrinus Hald. Pennsylvania and probably New Jersey (Ashm).
. lavernze Ashm. Parasite on “Laverna eloisella.”
. parvus Say. A parasite on “Cecidomyia strobiloides.”
. fissus Prov. New Brunswick VII, 20, Jamesburg V, Bib Lakehurst VII,
7, Anglesea VII, 12 (Coll).
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ASCOGASTER Wism.
. pallidicornis Ashm. Newark VI, 16, Jamesburg (Sm); a mss. name.
A. provancheri D. T. (rubripes Prov.) New Brunswick V, 20, James-
burg (Sm).
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THE INSECTS OF NEW JERSEY. 613
RHOGAS Nees.
. abdominalis Cress. New Jersey (Cress).
. aciculatus Cress. New Jersey (Cress Coll).
. burrus Cress. A parasite on larve of “Acronycta” sp.
. intermedius Cress. Westville IV, 19 (Jn); Ocean Co. V (Sm); reared
from various species of “Acronycta.”
. lectus Cress. New Jersey (Cress).
. terminalis Cress. Boonton (GG); Caldwell (Cr); Riverton VII, 3 (Jn);
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parasitic on the army worm and on “Nephelodes violans.
. parasiticus Nort. Ocean Co. (Sm); parasite on “Lophyrus abietis.” ~
. rileyi Cress. Clementon V, 30 (Jn); parasitic on “Acronycta oblinita”
and “Nephelodes violans.”
. stigmator Say. Merchantville III, 18 (Jn).
. canadensis Cress. Reared from “Ichthyura inclusa.”’
. harrisinze Ashm. Parasitic on “Harrisina americana.”
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melleus Cress. Parasitic on “Ichthyura,”’ “Aplodes,”’ “Eucrostis,”’ ete.
nolophanze Ashm. Reared from “Nolophana malana.”
. platypterygus Ashm. Parasitic on “Platypteryx arcuata.”
. discoideus Cress. (Pelecystoma) New Brunswick VII, 20 (Sm).
HETEROGAMUS Wilism.
. fumipennis Cress. Parasitic on “Sphinx” and “Cressonia” larve.
HECABOLUS Curt.
. lycti Cress. Pennsylvania (Cress) and probably New Jersey (Ashm).
. minimus Cress. Pennsylvania (Cress) and probably New Jersey
(Ashm).
. utilis Cress. New York (Cress) and probably New Jersey (Ashm).
CLINOCENTRUS Halid.
. mellipes AShm. New Jersey probably (Ashm).
CHREMYLUS Halid.
. terminalis AShm. Widely distributed and sure to occur in New Jersey.
CALLIHORMIUS Ashm.
. Stigmatus Ashm. Camden VIII, 26 (Jn); a mss. name.
DORYCTES Halid.
. pallipes Prov. Pennsylvania and probably New Jersey (Ashm).
. exhalans Say. Jamesburg VII, 15 (Sm).
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ODONTOBRACON Cam.
bicolor Ashm. Camden VI, 30 (Jn); a mss. name.
ECPHYLUS Forst.
. pallidus Ashm. Parasitic in larva feeding on red-bud (Ashm).
- hypothenemi Ashm. Bred from “Hypothenemus”’ sp.
SACTOPUS Ashm.
. schwarzii Ashm. Anglesea VII, 24 (Sz); a mss. name.
CQCENOPHANES Féorst.
. anthaxiz Ashm. Reared from larva of “Anthaxia viridicornis.”
. hylotrupides Ashm. Parasitic on ‘“Hylotrupes ligneus.”
. languriz Ashm. Parasitic on “Languria.”
: pityophthori Ashm. A parasite of “Pityophthorus.”
LYSITERMUS Forst.
. scolyticida Ashm. A parasite of “Scolytus 4—-spinosus.”’
SPATHIUS Nees.
. honestor Say. Lahaway IV, 1 (Coll, Ashm).
. simillimus Ashm. Widely distributed (Ashm); parasitic on “Agrilus
bilineatus.”’
. canadensis Ashm. Widely distributed through the U. S. (Ashm);
parasitic on various bark beetles.
. claripennis Ashm. Reared from “Polygraphus rufipennis.”
. pallidus Ashm. Parasite on “Callidium variabilis.”
. unifasciatus Ashm. Bred from “Scolytus 4—-spinosus.”’
RHYSSALUS. Halid.
. atriceps Ashm. Parasitic on ‘“Caccecia rosaceana.”’
. loxotzenize Ashm. Parasitic on “Loxotenia clemensiana.”
. selandriz Ashm. Reared from “Eriocampa cerasi.”
. trilineatus Ashm. Parasitic on ‘‘Coleophora caryzfoliella.”’
BRACON Fab.
. apicatus Prov. Near Philadelphia V, 17 (Jn); and probably New Jer-
sey (Ashm).
. scrutator Say. Common in New York and Pennsylvania and probably
in New Jersey (Ashm). ,
. euuree Ashm. Atlantic Co. V, parasitic on raspberry saw fly (Sm).
. higropectus Prov. Ocean Co. V (Sm).
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B. dorsator Say. Trenton V, 20 (Hk).
B. catochze Ashm. Atlantic Co., a parasite in “Adirus (Cephus) trimac-
ulatus” (Coll). ;
B. mellitor Say. (xanthostigmus Cress.) New Brunswick VII, 21 (Sm);
Westville VI, 6, Clementon V, 30, VI, 6 (Jn).
B. cookii AShm. Ocean Co. V (Sm).
B. pygmzus Prov. Jamesburg VII, 15 (Sm).
B. bucculatrix Ashm. Bred from “Bucculatrix”’ sp.
B. pomifoliella Ashm. Parasitic on “Bucculatrix pomifoliella.”’
R. rhyssemati Ashm. A parasite of “Rhyssematus lineaticollis.”
B. gastroidez Ashm. Bred from “Gastroidea cyanea.”
B. trifolii Ashm. Bred from a tortricid in flower heads of white clover.
B. rugator Say. (Glyptomorpha) Westville VI, 6, Clementon VIII, 11
(Jn); Anglesea IX, 8 (Dke).
B. charus Riley. (Melanobracon) Parasite on the flat-head apple-borer.
B. pectinator Say. (Melanobracon) Parasitic on ‘“Saperda vestita,”
“Melanophila fulvoguttata”’ and “Chrysobothris femorata.”’
. rugosiventris Ashm. Dover VII, 16 (Jn).
. simplex Cress. Clementon VIII, 11, Avalon VI, 30 (Jn).
gelechizs Ashm. (Habrobracon) Parasite on “Gelechia cinerella.”’
. hebetor Say. Cramer Hill V, 21 (Jn).
. pissodis Ashm. (Cceliodis) Parasite of the white pine weevil.
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MACRODYCTIUM Ashm.
M. flaviventris Ashm. Ocean Grove V (Sm); a mss. name.
IPH!IAULAX Forst.
J. agrili AShm. Parasite on “Agrilus fulgens’”’ and “Neoclytus erythro-
cephalus.”
]. erythrogaster Brullé. Bred from “Cyllene picta.”’
VIPIO Latr.
V. schwarzi AShm. New York to Georgia, and probably New Jersey
(Ashm).
Family ALYSIDZ.
CCELINIUS Nees.
Cc. meromyzz Forbes. Parasitic on “Meromyza americana.”
DACNUSA Halid.
D. smithii Ashm. Ocean Grove V (Sm); a mss. name.
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TANYSTROPHA Forst.
. americana Ashm., Ocean Grove V (Sm); a mss. name.
MESOCRINA Forst.
- microrhopalze Ashm. Bred from ‘“‘Microrhopala xerene.”’
. pegomyiz Brues. A parasite on the common cabbage maggot.
APH/AERETE Forst.
muscze Ashm. New Brunswick VII, 20 (Sm); a parasite of the “horn-
fly’ and other Diptera.
A.*auripes Prov. New Jersey, probably (Ashm).
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A.
A.
pallipes Say. New Brunswick (Sm).
pegomyize Brues. A parasite of the common cabbage maggot.
oscinidis Ashm. Bred from “Oscinis” sp., mining leaves of “Plantago
major.”
ALYSIA Latr,
. ridibunda Say. (Cratospila rubicunda) Westville VI-VIII (div);
Woodbury V, 27 (Jn); and probably throughout the State (Vk).
GRAMMOSPILA Forst.
. triticaphis Fitch. New Jersey, bred from a wheat louse (Sm).
Family CAPITONIID/A..
CAPITONIUS Brullé.
. ashmeadii D. T. (Cenoccelius rubriceps Ratz.) Camden VI, 22 (Jn);
Rocky Hill VI (Coli); bred from “Sternidius alpha,” living in pith of
“Rhus glabra.”
Family ICHNEUMONID&.
EUSTERINX Forst.
. neglegere Davis. New Jersey (Davis); the type locality.
ATELEUTE Forst.
. elongata Davis. Atlantic City (Sm); the type locality.
PLECTISCUS Grav.
- pleuralis Cress. A species of general distribution and sure to be
found in New Jersey.
THE INSECTS OF NEW JERSEY. 617
ADELOGNATHUS Holm.
. flavopictus Davis. New Jersey probably (Ashm).
CREMASTUS Grav.
. cooki Davis. (Temelucha) Camden Co. (Vk); Atlantic Co. VII, bred
from the strawberry leaf-roller (Sm).
. retiniz Cress. (Temelucha websteri Ashm.) Staten Island (Ds);
Riverton IX, 5, Clementon, Sea Isle VII, 22 (Jn); Anglesea V, 28
(Sm); parasite on “Retinia rigidana.”’
PRISTOMERUS Holm.
. euryptychize Ashm. Del. Water Gap VII, 6 (Jn); bred from ““Hucosma
scudderiana.”
THERSILOCHUS Holm.
Fig. 251.—Thersilochus conotracheli, parasite on plum
curculio: male and female adults, larva a,
cocoon b; and pupa c:_all much enlarged.
- contracheli Riley. New Jersey (Sm); a parasite of the plum curculio.
. pallipes Prov. (Porizon) Long Island and probably New Jersey
(Ashm).
LEPTOPYGAS Forst.
. orbus Davis. New Jersey district (Ashm).
PORIZON Grav.
. facilis Cress. (Temelucha fascialis) Widely distributed in the United
States, and sure to occur in New Jersey (Ashm).
» macer Cress. -(Temelucha) Clementon V, 30 (Jn).
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ORTHOPELMA Tasch.
. diastrophi Ashm. In galls of “Diastrophus radicum,’ Jamesburg
(Sm).
. minutum Ashm. Occurs in galls of “Rhodites erythrogaster.”
MESOCHORUS Grav.
. americanus Cress. G. d., throughout the United States (Cress).
. luteipes Cress. New Brunswick (Sm); type locality in New Jersey.
. melleus Cress. Pennsylvania (Cress), and probably New Jersey.
. obliquus Cress. A parasite of ‘“Euchetes egle.”
. scitulus Cress. New Brunswick, Ocean Co. V, ex larva of “Smerin-
thus geminatus” (Sm); also in ‘“‘Colias philodice’ and the army worm.
. pieridicola Pack. Parasite on the common cabbage butterfly.
. vitreus Walsh. Bred from the army worm.
. uniformis Cress. (Astiphromma) Philadelphia (Ashm), and proba-
bly New Jersey.
AGATHOBRANCHUS Ashm.
. zquatus Say. Riverton VIII, 31, IX, 8 (Jn).
CERATOGASTRA Ashm.
. fasciata Cress. (Ceratosoma) Boonton VIII, 14 (GG); Staten Island
VIII (Ds); Trenton IX, 2, Clementon VIII, 15 (Hk); Riverton VIII,
17, Mt. Holly VIII, 19, Manumuskin VIII, 17 (Dke).
BRANCHUS Fab.
. inermis Prov. New York and probably New Jersey (Ashm).
. pallescens Prov. (Cidaphurus) Merchantville VI, 4 (Dke).
. cressonii Vier. Merchantville V, 26, Clementon IV, 5, DaCosta VI, 3
(Dke); Manumuskin IV, 24 (Coll).
EXETASTES Grav.
. fascipennis Nort. Riverton X, 21 (Jn).
. scutellaris Cress. Chester IX, 16 (Coll); Avon IX, 27 (Hk).
. suaveolens Walsh. Trenton VIII, 19 (Hk). .
. propinquus Cress. Boonton IX, 11, Great Notch IX, 8 (GG).
PANISCUS Grav.
. geminatus Say. Boonton IX, 5 (GG); Caldwell (Cr); Staten Island V
(Ds); Jamesburg VI, 4, Lahaway VII, 3 (Coll); Westville IX, 12 (Jn);
Delair X, 5, Riverton IX, 25, Merchantville V, 26, DaCosta VI, 3 (Dke).
. albotarsus Prov. New York and probably New Jersey (Ashm).
. albovariegatus Prov. Clementon V, 30 (Hk).
. texanus Ashm. Westville VI, 7 (Jn).
OPHELTES Holm.
. glaucopterus Linn. Long Island (Ashm) and probably New Jersey.
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THE INSECTS OF NEW JERSEY. 619
LIMNERIUM Ashm.
. annulipes Cress. Riverton V, 13 (Jn); parasitic on “Mamestra picta,”
“Gelechia pseudacaciella” and ‘Acrobasis indiginelia.”
. distinctum Cress. New Jersey (Cress); the type locality.
. flavirictum Cress. Lenola V, 30, Sea Isle VII, 22 (Jn).
. major Cress. Pennsylvania, Delaware and probably New Jersey.
. lophyri Riley. Parasitic on ‘“‘Lophyrus abbottii.”
. oxylus Cress. A parasite of the army worm.
. tibiator Cress. New Jersey (Cress), the type locality.
. validum Cress. A species of general distribution in the United States.
. vicinum Cress. Type locality is New Jersey.
. acronyctze Ashm. Parasitic on “Acronycta oblinita.”
. dimidiatum Cress. Parasitic on “Gelechia gallesolidaginis.”
. mellipes Prov. A parasite of “Depressaria fulvipennella.”
. nephelodis ASshm. Reared from ‘‘Nephelodes violans.”’
. fugitivum Say. (Amelectonus) A common and widely distributed
species parasitic on a great variety of Lepidopterous larve.
. annulipes Cress. Parasitic on ‘“‘Mamestra,”’ “Gelechia” and ‘“Acro-
p ;
basis.”
. clisiocampze Weed. An important parasitic check to the American
tent caterpillar ‘““Malacosoma americana.”
. argentifrons Cress. (Rhimphoctona) Bred from “Crambus zeellus.”
. provancheri D. T. (Meloborus dubitata Cress.) Cramer Hill V, 21
(Jn); bred from the fall army worm “Laphygma frugiperda.”
. subrubidum Cress. (Meloborus) New Jersey (Ashm).
. obscurum Cress. (Meloborus note. Ashm.) Long Island to Texas
(Ashm).
. canarsiz Ashm. (Sinophorus) Parasite on “Canarsia hammondi.”
. johnsoni Ashm. (Sinophorus) Atlantic City (Jn); a mss. name.
. orgyiz How. Bred from the white-marked tussock moth.
. bilineatus AShm. (Rythmonotus) Clementon V, 16 (Jn); a mss.
name.
. rufipes Ashm. (Spudastica) Riverton V, 1 (Jn); a mss. name.
. limenitidis How. A parasite of “Limenitis archippus.”
CAMPOPLEX Grav.
. diversus Nort. Staten Island (Ds).
. genuinus Nort. Bred from “Lophyrus abietis.”
. villosus Nort. Clementon IX, 7 (Hk).
HETEROPELMA Wesm.
. flavicorne Brullé. Staten Island (Ds); Newark, from larva of “Sphinx
luscitiosa,” Jamesburg IX, 4 (Sm).
. datanz Riley. A parasite on “Datana integerrima,” etc.
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. purgatus Say. Del. Water Gap VII, 12, Ches-
EXOCHILUM Wesm.
. acronyctzs Ashm. Del. Water Gap VII, 14 (Jn); reared from ‘“‘Acro-
nycta”’ sp.
. fuscipenne Nort. New Jersey, Ocean Co. (Coll).
. mundum Say. Boonton VII, 10 (GG); Newark, ex larva of “Zerene
catenaria” (Sm); Staten Island (Ds); Riverton IX, 8 (Jn); Clemen-
ton VIII, 27 (Vk); DaCosta VII, 20, Iona VIII, 25 (Dke); also reared
from “Papilio” and “Pyrameis.”’
. higrovarium Prov. Great Notch VIII, 21, Manumuskin VIII, 5 (Dke);
Westville VI, 22 (Jn).
. tenuipes Nort. A parasite of “Spilosoma virginica.”
ANOMALON Grav.
- anale Say. Newark, New Brunswick V (Sm); Atco VI, 18, Westville
VII, 4 (Jn).
. curtum Nort. Westville IV, 19 (Jn).
. laterale Brullé. Of general distribution, and should occur in New
Jersey.
. metallicum Nort. Delaware Water Gap VII, 11 (Jn).
. relictum Fab. United States generally (Cress), and should occur with
uS.
. semirufum Nort. Westville IV, 19 (Jn).
. smithii Davis. New Brunswick (Sm); the type locality.
. pseudargioli How. Parasitic on some of our common Lycenids.
. peediscze AsShm. (Agrypon) Parasitic on species of “Eucosma.”
EIPHOSOMA Cress.
. femorata Cress. Shark River VI, 9 (Jn).
NOTOTRACHYS Marsh.
. ejuncidus Say. New York (Ashm) and probably New Jersey.
ENICOSPILUS Steph.
ter VIII, 15 (Coll); Staten Island (Ds);
Lucaston IX, 29, DaCosta VII, 19,-Brown’s
Mills) We, 30) (Oke) = Waha wares Wall, 5 Valle
Anglesea V, 30 (Sm); a parasite on “Ma-
mestra trifolii,’ ‘“M. picta,’ “Leucania
unipuncta” and ‘“Cocelodasys unicornis.”’
EREMOTYLUS Forst.
Fig. 252.—Enicospilus
purgatus.
arctize Ashm. Long Island, Pennsylvania
and probably New Jersey (Ashm).
THE INSECTS OF NEW JERSEY. 621
THYREODON Brullé.
. morio Fab. Del. Water Gap VII, 12 (Jn); Boonton VIII, 8 (GG); Great
Notch VIII, 21, Weymouth VIII, 16, Manumuskin IX, 5 (Dke); New-
ark, Jamesburg VIII, 11, Ocean Grove VI, 1 (Coll); Avalon VII, 19
(CG).
OPHION Fab.
. bifoveolatum Brullé. New Brunswick (Coll).
. bilineatus Say. Chester VII, 20, New Brunswick V, 15 (Coll); Staten
Island (Ds); Riverton V, 1 (Jn); Lahaway IV, V (Sm); reared from
“Hudamus tityrus” and “Feltia morrisoniana.”’
. glabratus Say. Of general distribution, parasitic on the fall web worm.
« geminatus Say. Chester VII, VIII, Essex Co. (Coll).
» macrurum Linn. Throughout the
State, common; parasitic on the
larger silk-worms (Sm).
. tityri Pack. New Brunswick (Sm);_
parasite of “Hudamus tityrus.”’
EXOCHUS Grav.
. dorsalis Cress. New Jersey
(Cress); the type locality.
. pallipes Cress. Reared from “Ar-
chips rileyana,” “Caccecia fervi-
dana” and “C. cerasivorana.”’
METACCELUS Forst.
. lavis Cress. New Brunswick VII,
17 (Sm).
Fig. 253.—Ophion macrurum.
TRICHISTUS FéGrst.
. curvator Fab. New Brunswick (Sm): reared from “Archips rileyana”’
and “Nothris verbascella.”
- pygmzeus Cress. Trenton IX, 7 (Hk).
CHORINAEUS Holm.
. carinatus Cress. New Jersey probably (Ashm).
ALCOCERAS Forst.
. trifasciatus Cress. United States generally (Cress), and sure to be
found in New Jersey.
SYRPHOCTONUS Forst.
. agilis Cress. New Jersey (Davis).
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622 REPORT OF NEW JERSEY STATE MUSEUM.
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PROMETHUS FoOrst.
. costalis Proy. New York and probably New Jersey (Ashm).
BASSUS Grav.
. letatorius Fab. New Jersey, common (Ashm); Riverton V, 7 (Jn);
Atlantic City VII, 21 (Dke).
. scutellaris Cress. A parasite of the army worm.
MESOLEIUS Holm.
: submarginatus Cress. New York (Davis) and probably New Jersey.
: mellipes Prov. New York (Davis) and probably New Jersey.
BCETHUS Forst.
. schizoceri Riley & How. A parasite on the sweet potato saw-fly,
“Schizocera ebenus” (Ashm).
SPHECOPHAGA Westw.
. burra Cress. (Cacotropa) New York (Zabriskie) and probably New
Jersey.
DIALGES Forst.
. frontalis Davis. New Jersey probably (Davis); the variety “rivalis”
Davis has been taken at Philadelphia (Jn).
TRYPHON Grav.
. communis Cress. New Jersey (Davis); the var. “clypeatus”’ Proy. has
also been taken in the State.
. seminiger Cress. Lenola VI, 4, Clementon Y, 22 (Jn).
QUADRIGANA Davis.
. americana Cress. New Jersey (Davis).
COSMOCONUS Forst.
. canadensis Prov. New York and probably New Jersey (Ashm).
SYNCECETES Forst.
. sedulus Cress. New Jersey (Davis).
. propinquus Cress. Clementon V, 10 (Jn).
. festivus Cress. (Tryphon) Clementon V, 10 (Jn).
SCORPIORUS Forst.
. subcrassus Cress. Pennsylvania and probably New Jersey (Davis).
. analis Cress. Pennsylvania and probably New Jersey (Davis).
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THE INSECTS OF NEW JERSEY. 623
POLYBLASTUS Hartig.
. pedalis Cress. New York and probably New Jersey (Ashm).
. tibialis Cress. New York and probably New Jersey (Ashm).
MONOBLASTUS Hartig.
. varifrons Cress. Westville VI, 6 (Jn).
ERROMENUS Holm.
. crassus Cress. Recorded from New Jersey (Ashm).
. dimidiatus Cress. Recorded from New Jersey (Ashm).
EUCEROS Grav.
. canadensis Cress. New York and probably New Jersey (Davis).
. medialis Cress. New York, Philadelphia, and surely New Jersey (Sm)-
. flavescens Cress. Pennsylvania and probably New Jersey (Ashm).
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SCOLOBATES Grav.
. auriculatus Fab. (crassitarsus Grav.) New York and probably New
Jersey (Ashm).
ECZETESIS Forst.
. paniscoides AShm. New York (Ashm); Pennsylvania (Jn), and surely
New Jersey (Sm).
SYMPHERTA Forst.
. unicolor Cress. Pennsylvania, Delaware (Davis) and probably New
Jersey.
CTENOPELMA Holm.
. sanguinea Prov. New Jersey (Davis).
. terminalis Ashm. Atco VI, 13 (Jn).
RHORUS Forst.
. bicolor Cress. New York, Pennsylvania (Davis) and surely New
Jersey.
EXYSTON Schiddte.
. clavatus Cress. New Jersey (Ashm).
. variatus Prov. New Jersey (Ashm).
ANECPHYSIS Forst.
. curvineura Davis. New York (Davis) and probably New Jersey.
624 REPORT OF NEW JERSEY STATE MUSEUM.
EXENTERUS Hartig. (CTENISCUS Hal.)
E. flavicoxee Cress. Canada to Delaware (Cress).
E. orbitalis Cress. Canada to Pennsylvania (Cress).
ZEMIODES Forst.
Z. flavifrons Cress. New Jersey (Davis), the type locality.
SYMPHOBUS Forst.
S. pleuralis Cress. New Jersey (Davis), the type locality.
OXYTORUS Forst.
O. antennatus Cress. Occurs in the New Jersey district.
ALEXETER Forst.
A. honestus Cress. New Jersey (Davis).
A. canaliculatus Prov. Philadelphia (Jn) and sure to occur in New
Jersey.
HADRODACTYLUS Forst.
H. inceptus Cress. Clementon VIII, 11 (Jn). See ‘“Mesoleptus.”’
H. elongatus Cress. Delaware (Davis) and probably New Jersey.
MESOLEPTUS Grav.
M. inceptus Cress. Clementon VIII, 11 (Jn). See “Hadrodactylus.”
CATOGLYPTUS Holm.
Cc. furcatus Cress. G. d. in the United States (Cress).
NOTOPYGUS Holm.
N. cultus Cress. New Jersey (Davis), the type locality.
HOMASPIS Forst.
H. albipes Davis. New York (Davis) and probably New Jersey.
POLYCINETIS Forst.
P. limata Cress. New York, Delaware (Davis) and probably New Jersey.
SPANOTECNUS Forst.
S. discolor Cress. Delaware (Davis) and probably New Jersey.
S. concolor Cress. New Jersey (Davis).
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THE INSECTS OF NEW JERSEY. 625
XORIDES Grav.
. vittifrons Cress. Reared from “Dicerca divaricata,’ “Tremex colum-
ba,” ete.
. carye Harrgt. Reared from “Saperda discoidea”’ or “Dorcaschema ni-
grum.”’
XYLONOMUS Grav.
. stigmapterus Say. New Jersey (USN M).
CALLICLISIS Forst.
. americanus Cress. G. d. in the United States (Cress).
4
ODONTOMERUS Grav.
. bicolor Cress. Westville VI, 6 (Jn).
. mellipes Say. New Jersey (Cress); Trenton V, 31, Wenonah V, 15
(Hk). ~~
; POLYSPHINCTA Grav.
. limata Cress. Recorded from New Jersey (Ashm).
. nigrita Walsh. Staten Island III (Ds).
. dictyne Riley. Bred from the spider “Dictyna volupis.”
GLYPTA Grav.
. animosa Cress. Reared from “‘Pedisca scudderiana’ (Vk).
. erratica Cress. G. d. in the United States (Cress); parasitic on
“Grapta comma” (Vk).
. militaris Cress. Reared from “Proteoteras zesculana.”’
. rufiscutellaris Cress. New Brunswick VII, 20 (Sm); bred from ‘“Pro-
teoteras zsculana”’ (Vk).
. simplicipes Cress. Middlesex Co. VI, VII (Sm); parasitic on a variety
of Tortricid species.
. vulgaris Cress. Type locality, New Jersey (Cress); Boonton VIII, 3
(GG); breeds in “Botis insequalis” and “Margarodes 4-stigmalis.”
. varipes Cress. Riverton IV, 17 (Jn).
. monita Cress. Reared from “Gelechia juncidella.”’
. phoxopteridis Weed. Reared from “Phoxopteris comptana.”’
. scitula Cress. (Ctenochira) New Jersey (Cress).
. leucozonata Ashm. Philadelphia (Jn) and sure to occur in New Jer-
sey. Parasitic on “Grapholita interstictana,”
PANTELES Forst.
. mellithorax Ashm. Clementon VI, 30 (Jn); a mss. name.
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626 REPORT OF NEW JERSEY STATE MUSEUM.
PIMPLA Fab.
P. marginata Prov. (annulipes Auct., not Brullé). Throughout the
State; parasitic on a great variety of caterpillars from “Papilio ajax”
to “Carpocapsa pomonella.”
Fig. 254.—Pimpla conquisitor: a, larva; c, pupa; d, adult female;
all enlarged: other letters refer to structural details.
P. conquisitor Say. Throughout the State; one of the commonest para-
sites in caterpillars.
P. grapholithze Cress. Reared from “Grapholitha caryana.”’
P. indagatrix Walsh. G. d. in the United States (Cress); bred from
“Tortrix incertana,’ “Acrobasis juglandis,’ “Coleophora cinderella.”
P. inquisitoriella D. T. (inquisitor Say.) Throughout thé State; a com-
mon parasite on a great variety of iepidopterous larve.
P. notanda Cress. Riverton V, 1 (Jn); New Jersey (Cress Coll); para-
sitic on “Lepidoptera” generally, but not common. :
P. pedalis Cress. Caldwell (Cr); Staten Island IX (Ds); New Brunswick
(Sm).
P. picticornis Cress. New Jersey is the type locality.
P. rufovariegata Cress. (rufovariata) New Jersey (Cress).
P. scriptifrons Cress. G. d.in the United States (Cress) and is parasitic
on the common spider “Epeira riparia.”
P. tenuicornis Cress. Anglesea V, 28, parasitic on “Sesia caudata”’ (Sm).
P, pterelas Say. New Jersey (Cress Coll); parasitic on “Pedisea scud-
deriana”’ and “Gelechia gallesolidaginis.”
THERONIA Holmg.
T. melanocephala Brullé. Palisades VIII, 11 (Dke); New Jersey (Ashm).
T. fulvescens Cress. Little Falls V (Ds); Lahaway X, 13 (Coll); a para-
site on “Pimpla conquisitor.”
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THE INSECTS OF NEW JERSEY. 627
PERITHOUS Holmg.
. pleuralis Cress. Nyack, N. Y. (Zabriskie), and sure to occur in North
Jersey.
CALLIEPHIALTES Ashm.
. xanthothorax Ashm. Parasitic on “Huura nodus.”
EPHIALTES Grav.
. albipes Cress. Recorded from New Jersey (Ashm).
. comstocki Cress. Reared from “Retinia comstockiana.”’
. irritator Fab. Trenton IV, 24, Wenonah V, 16 (Hk); Clementon V, 10
(Jn); Manumuskin X, 8-21 (Dke); reared from “Liopus variegatus.”
. mesocentrus Grav. (rex Kriech). A European parasite of “Coccyx
resinana”’ introduced into New York State (Ashm), and which prob-
ably occurs in New Jersey as well.
. tuberculatus Fourc. Probably introduced from Europe, where it is
parasitic on~-a variety of wood-boring coleopterous larve, one of
which, “Cryptorhynchus lapathi,’ also occurs in New Jersey. Also
infests lepidopterous larve.
MEGARHYSSA Ashm. (THALESSA Holm.)
. atrata Fab. Common throughout the State (Sm).
. hitida Cress. Has been taken on the Palisades, near Fort Lee.
. nortoni Cress. Rare at Caldwell (Cr).
greenei Vier. Type locality, Boonton (Vk).
. magnifica Vier. Merchantville V, 26 (Dke).
. lunator Fab. Throughout the State, hardly less common than “atrata.’”
Parasitic on “Tremex columba”’ These species are the common, long-
tailed ‘“Ichneumons,” often found with their bristle-like ovipositors
inserted into trees; hence generally suspected of being wood-borers.
RHYSSA Grav.
. persuasoria Linn. This, with its variety “albomaculata” Cress., no
doubt occurs throughout the State. It has been reared from ‘“‘Mono-
hammus scutellator’” and ‘“confusor,’ and in Europe is parasitic on
species of ‘“‘Sirex.”’
MENISCUS Schiddte.
. johnsoni Davis. Jamesburg (Jn); type locality in New Jersey.
. scutellaris Cress. (Bathycetes) Del. Water Gap VII, 8 (Jn): bred
from “Gelechia pseudacaciella.”’
. mirabilis Cress. (Asphragis) New Jersey district.
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628 REPORT OF NEW JERSEY STATE MUSEUM.
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larged; c, pupa; d, tip of pupal ovipositor enlarged; e, female adult; f, tip of
her abdomen from side; g, male adult; h, tip of abdomen enlarged.
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THE INSECTS OF NEW JERSEY. 629
LISSONOTA Grav.
. acrobasidis Ashm. Reared from ‘Mineola indiginella.”
PHYTODIETUS Grav.
. distinctus Cress. G. d. in the United States and Canada (Cress).
. vulgaris Cress. Ocean County V (Sm).
ARENETRA Holmg.
. nigrita Walsh. G. d. in the United States and Canada (Cress).
LAMPRONOTA Halid.
. agilis Cress. New York, Pennsylvania and probably New Jersey.
. rubrica Cress. (Lissonota) New Jersey (Cress); Trenton IV, 24
(Eta).
. tegularis Cress. (Alloplasta) New Jersey district.
. varia Cress. (Alloplasta) Sure to occur in New Jersey.
insita Cress. New Jersey (Cress).
. pleuralis Cress. Parasitic on “Tortrix incertana.”
parva Cress. (Bathycetes) New Jersey probably.
. pulchella Cress. (Alloplasta) New Jersey (Cress), the type locality.
. occidentalis Cress. Jamaica, L. I., VI (Coll), and should be found in
New Jersey.
. relativa Vier. New Jersey (Cress Coll).
GROTEA Cress.
« anguina Cress. Woodbury VI, 27 (Jn); Ocean Grove VII (Ashm); type
locality in New Jersey; reared from “Ceratina dupla,’ of which it is
a parasite (Vk)
LABENA Cress.
. grallator Say. New Brunswick (Coll), Brown’s Mills VII, 10 (Hk):
DaCosta VII, 20, Manumuskin (DkKe).
. apicalis Cress. New Brunswick (Sm); reared from “Chrysobothris
femorata.”
AROTES Grav.
. amoenus Cress. New Hope VII, 10 (Hk).
. decorus Say. Boonton VIII, 12 (GG).
. venustus Cress. Delaware Water Gap VII, 12 (Jn).
. vicinus Cress. Delaware Water Gap VII, 12 (Jn).
630 REPORT OF NEW JERSEY STATE MUSEUM.
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COLEOCENTRUS Grav.
. rufus Prov. Pennsylvania and probably New Jersey.
MESOSTENUS Grav.
. arvaiis Cress. Parasitic in nest of “Polistes.”
» americana Cress. Maine to Virginia (Cress).
. gracilis Cress. Sea Isle City VII, 22 (Jn); parasitic on ‘“Dakruma
coccidivora”’ and “‘Ephestia kuehniella.”
- spinarius Brullé. Trenton VIII, 12, Clementon VIII, 30 (Hk).
. thoracicus Cress. Atco VI, 4 (Jn).
. delawarensis D. T. (albopictus Cress.) Trenton VII, 11, Pemberton
VIII, 12 (HK); Riverton VIII, 4, Westville VII, 21, Atco VI, 18 (Jn).
. albomaculatus Cress. Westville VI, 6 (Jn); Ocean Grove VII (Ashm).
CRYPTUS Fab.
. alacris Cress. Canada to Delaware (Cress).
. contiguus Cress. Canada to Maryland (Cress).
. punicus Cress. Glassboro IX, 19 (Jn).
subclavatus Say. G. d. in the United States (Cress).
. retentor Brullé. Staten Island IX (Ds); Philadelphia (Ashm).
. limatus Cress. Clementon V, 30 (Hk).
mundus Prov. Parasitic on “Crambus vulvivagellus.”
- higripennis Ashm. ‘Type locality in New Jersey (Vk).
. nuncius Say. (Spilocryptus) Newark V, 30, Jamesburg on “Botis
feudalis’” (Sm); also parasitic on the large “Saturniids,” “cecropia,
promothea,” etc.
extrematis Cress. (Spilocryptus) Jamesburg (Sm); Lucaston IX, 9
(Hk).
. latus D. T. (S. incertus Cress.) Long Island (Ashm) and probably
New Jersey.
. persimilis Cress. (Itamoplex) Avalon VI, 30, Sea Isle VII, 22 (Jn).
. americanus Cress. (Itamoplex) Great Notch VII, 10 (Dke); New
Brunswick (Sm); Clementon VIII, 11 (Jn); Lucaston IX, 9 (Hk).
. lavogleri D. T. (Itamoplex nigricornis Prov.) Clementon V, 30 (Hk).
. linearis Prov. (Idiolispa leniatus Cress.) Clementon V, 16 (Jn). It is
probable that Ashmead intended this by his record in last edition.
. similis Cress. (Idiolispa:—Trychosis montivagus Prov.) New York to
Delaware (Ashm).
ACRORICNUS Ratz.
. junceus Cress. (Osprynchotus) Reared from a nest of ““Odynerus
tigris,’ taken, I think, in this State by Mr. V. A. E. Daecke.
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. columbize Vier. Reared
THE INSECTS OF NEW JERSEY. 631
PEZOMACHUS Grav.
. dimidiatus Cress. New York (Ashm) and probably New Jersey.
. meabilis Cress. Staten Island (Ds).
. obscurus Cress. Type locality in New Jersey (Cress).
. Uniformis D. T. (unicolor Cress.) Massachusetts to Delaware (Cress)
and surely New Jersey.
. tantillus Cress. Riverton V, 17 (Jn).
. Insolitus How. A parasite of the white-marked tussock moth.
. minimus Walsh. Parasitic on the army worm.
APTESIS Forst.
. micropterus Say. A parasite of the currant worm.
HEMITELES Grav.
. tenellus Say. Long Island (Ashm) and probably New Jersey.
. utilis Norton. Jamesburg, parasitic on “Anisota senatoria”’ (Sm);
also on ‘‘Papilio cresphontes” and “Lophyrus abietis.”
. laticinctus Ashm. Parasitic on the army worm.
. lycaenze How. A parasite on “Lyczena pseudargiolus.”
» nemativorus Walsh. A parasite of the currant worm.
(Syneches) Throughout
the State, a parasite of
the common bag-worm.
from “‘Pimpla inquisitori-
ella”; n. n. for “ameri-
cana’’ How., not Ashm.
: eon How. (Bathy- terigis: a, male; b, female; c, cut through
thrix) Reared from bag to show the cocoons of the para-
“Meteorus communis.” site: all enlarged.
: pimple How. Another hyperparasite on “P. inquisitoriella.”
. orgyize Ashm. Reared from the common tussock moth.
AZNOPLEX Forst.
. betulzecola Ashm. (Acnoplix) Jamesburg (Sm); bred from ‘“Acron-
ycta betula.”
ACROLYTA Forst.
. aletia Ashm. (lsodromas) Parasitic on “Apanteles aletiz.”
. empretiz Ashm. A parasite on the saddle-back caterpillar.
- mesochori Ashm. Reared from “Apanteles congregatus.”’
. smerinthi Ashm. Bred from caterpillar of “Smerinthus geminatus” at
New Brunswick (Sm); a mss. name.
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632 REPORT OF NEW JERSEY STATE MUSEUM.
PHYGADEUON Grav.
P. vulgaris Cress. Long Island (Ashm) and probably New Jersey.
. subfuscus Cress. With the preceding.
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P. fulvescens Cress. (Plesiognathus flavescens Cress.) New Jersey
(Jn).
APSILOPS Forst.
A. hirtifrons Ashm. Reared from “Hydrocampa obliteralis.”
STILPNUS Grav.
S. americanus Cress. Great Notch VIII, 10 (Dke); Staten Island IX (Ds).
S. compressus Cress. (Asyncrita) New York (Ashm) and _ probably
New Jersey.
SELEUCUS Hoim.
S. rufiventris Ashm. New York (Ashm) and probably New Jersey.
PHAZOGENES Wesm.
P. fungor Nort. Long Island, Philadelphia (Ashm); parasite on
phyrus abietis.”
hebe Cress. Long Island (Ashm) and probably New Jersey.
. alter Cress. Parasitic on peach borer and currant stem borer.
. gelechie Ashm. Reared from “Gelechia gallesolidaginis.”
vv UU
Jersey.
CENTETERUS Wesm.
. hebrus Cress. (Herpestomus) New York (Ashm) and probably New
C. tuberculifrons Prov. Long Island (Ashm) and probably. New Jersey.
COLPOGNATHUS Wesm.
C. helvus Cress. Long Island (Ashm) and probably New Jersey.
NEOTYPUS Forst.
N. lapidator Fab. Trenton VIII, 3 (Hk).
PLATYLABUS Wesm.
P. thoracicus Cress. G. d. in the United States and Canada.
P. foxi Davis. Camden County (Davis), the type locality.
ICHNEUMON Linn.
I. bimembris Prov. Long Island (Ashm) and probably New Jersey.
I. brevicinctor Say. Trenton V, 21, VIII, 22 (Hk).
I. blandi Cress. Trenton VIII, 12 (Hk).
I. bronteus Cress. With the preceding.
I. caliginosus Cress. A parasite of “Limnitis archippus.”
THE INSECTS OF NEW JERSEY. 633
. coeruleus Cress. Newark, New Brunswick, Lahaway VIII, X (Sm).
. centrator Say. Boonton II, 27 (GG); Staten Island XI (Ds); New
Brunswick, bred from ‘“‘Pyrrharctia isabella’ (Sm).
. cincticornis Cress. Staten Island IV (Ds); Trenton VIII, 22 (Hk).
. citrifrons Cress. New Jersey, without definite locality (Sm).
. comes Cress. Trenton VII, 5 (Hk); Westville VI, 6 (Jn).
. comptus Say. Staten Island (Ds); Caldwell (Cr); Westville VI, 6 (Jn).
. consignatus Cress. New Jersey probably.
. creperus Cress. New Jersey district.
. devinctor Say. Staten Island II (Ds).
. duplicatus Say. Pemberton IX, 11 (Hk); New Jersey (Sm).
. extrematatis Cress. Staten Island VI (Ds); Riverton IX, 11 (GG);
Trenton V, 13, Clementon V, 30 (Hk).
. feralis Cress. Should occur in New Jersey.
. finitimus Cress. New Jersey district.
. flavicornis Cress. Trenton VI, 13 (Hk); New Jersey (Sm).
. flavizonatus Cress. Should be found in New Jersey.
. funestus Cress. Trenton VIII, 19 (Hk).
. fuscifrons Cress. G. d. in the United States (Cress).
. galenus Cress. Trenton VII, 1, VIII, 19, Riverton IV, 10, Glassboro V,
GM Elks):
. germanus Cress. Massachusetts to Virginia (Cress).
. grandis Brullé. Clementon V, 10 (CG).
. helvipes Cress. G. d. in the United States (Cress).
. insolens Cress. A generally distributed parasite of “Vanessa antiopa.”
. instabilis Cress. (Amblyteles innotabilis Cress.) New Jersey (Cress
Coll); a parasite of the common “Phyciodes tharos.”
. jejunus Cress (also in Amblyteles) Trenton V, 24 (Hk).
. jucundus Brullé. Long Island (Ashm); Germantown (Hk) and doubt-
less in New Jersey; parasitic on ‘“‘Hadena devastatrix.”’
. latus Brullé. Staten Island VII (Ds); Newark, New Brunswick, Laha-
way (Coll); Trenton VII, 7, VIII, 19 (Hk); Riverton VII, 12 (GQ).
. leucaniae Fitch. A parasite of the army worm in New York, and sure
to be found in New Jersey as well.
. leviculus Cress. Ranges from New York to Virginia (Cress).
. lewisii Cress. Trenton VII, 25. (Hk).
. libens Cress. New Jersey (Cress Coll).
. lividulus Prov. Newark, bred from “‘Agrotis e-nigrum” (Sm).
. longulus Cress. G. d. m the United States (Cress).
. manis Cress. Massachusetts to N. Carolina (Cress).
. merus Cress. Trenton VIII, 5 (HK).
634 aoe OF NEW JERSEY STATE MUSEUM.
malacus Say. * New Brunswick IX, 2, Jamesburg IX (Sm); reared from
“Spilosoma virginica” and “Sesia syrings.”
I. maurus Cress. Staten Island (Ds); Trenton VI, 27 (Hk).
I. milvus Cress. United States generally (Cress).
I.
I
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mimicus Cress. G. d. in the United States (Cress).
- mucronatus Prov. Canada to Virginia (Cress).
- nanus Cress. New Brunswick VII, from ‘“Acrobasis rubrifasciella”
(Sm).
. navus Say. Staten Island IV, V (Ds).
. nuncius Cress. Staten Island IV (Ds).
. otiosus Say. New Jersey (Cress Coll).
. paratus Say. Riverton VI, 13, Glenside VI, 10 (Hk); Philadelphia VI
(Fox).
. parvus Cress. United States generally (Cress).
. pepticus Cress. Recorded from New Jersey by Cresson.
. pomilius Prov. G. d. in the United States and Canada (Cress).
. pulcher Brullé. With the preceding (Cress).
. purpuripennis Cress. New Brunswick V, 4 from ‘Noctua c-nigrum”
(Coll).
. acerbus Cress. New Jersey, probably.
. agnitus Cress. New Jersey district.
. annulatus Prov. Clementon V, 22 (Jn).
. annulipes Cress. Sea Isle City VI, 21 (Jn).
. apertus Cress. Probably occurs in New Jersey.
. ater Cress. Found in the New Jersey district.
. azotus Cress. Clementon VIII, 23 (Hk).
. pullatus Cress. Reared from “Spilosoma virginica” and “Nematus ven-
tralis.”
. residuus Say. “United States” (Say).
. rubicundus Cress. G. d., a parasite of “Lophyrus abietis.”
. rufiventris Brullé. Trenton VII, 15, Malaga IX, 15 (Hk); New Jersey
(Cress Coll); reared from ““‘Pyrameis” and “Vanessa.”
. scriptifrons Cress. Long Island (Ashm) and probably New Jersey.
. scitulus Cress. G. d. in the United States and Canada (Cress).
. sagus Cress. Long Island (Ashm) and probably New Jersey.
. seminiger Cress. Trenton IX, 7, Riverton IX, 19 (Hk); New Jersey
(Cress Coil).
. Signatipes Cress. Trenton VIII, 22, Clementon V, X, Anglesea VI, 11
(Hk); bred from “‘Spilosoma virginica.”
. soror Cress. Westville VII, 4 (Jn).
. suadus Cress. Trenton VIII, 19, Clementon V, 30 (Jn).
. subcyaneus Cress. Caldwell (Cr); Trenton V, 16 (Hk).
THE INSECTS OF NEW JERSEY. 635
. subdolus Cress. Staten Island (Ds); Long Island (Ashm).
. sublatus Cress. (Amblyteles) Staten Island VIII (Ds); Trenton VIII,
19 (Hk); Clementon V (Jn).
. succinctus Brullé (also as Ambiytelus). Throughout the State V-IX,
common.
. solitus Cress. Camden Co. III (Jn).
. unifasciatorius Say. Caldwell, parasite on ‘“Acronycta oblinita”’ (Cr);
New Brunswick, Atlantic Co. (Coll); Trenton VII, 5, Avon IX, 27
(Hk).
. ultimus Cress. Cramer Hill V, 21 (Jn).
. utilis Cress. G. d., parasitic on the Canker worm.
. vittifrons Cress. Long Island (Ashm) and probably New Jersey.
. variegatus Cress. G.d. in the United States (Cress).
. vitalis Cress. Long Island (Ashm), and sure to occur in New Jersey.
. velox Cress. New Jersey (Cress).
. versabilis Cress. Widely distributed; reared from “Grapta faunus” and
“Chrysophanus hypophlizas.”’
. vescus Prov. G.d. in the United States and Canada (Cress).
. vVinnulus Cress. Jamesburg (Sm); Trenton VIII, 23, Clementon VIII,
23 (Hk).
. viola Cress. Long Island (Ashm) and probably New Jersey.
. volens Cress. G. d. in the United States and Canada.
. w-album Cress. Staten Island VI (Ds); Trenton V, 24, VIII, 19 (Hk).
. wilsonii Cress. G. d. in the United States (Cress).
. zebfatus Cress. Of general distribution in the United States (Cress).
. tharotis Pack. Reared from “Phyciodes tharos.”
. orpheus Cress. (Chasmodes) Probably occurs in New Jersey.
. saucius Cress. (Chasmodes) Trenton VII, 9 (Hk).
nubivagus Cress. (Amblyteles) Long Island (Zabriskie) ;. parasitic on
“Cucullia intermedia.”
tetricus Prov. (Probolus) New York (Ashm) and probably New Jer-
sey.
. brevipennis Cress. (Exephanes) Long Island (Ashm) and probably
New Jersey.
confirmatus Cress. (Exephanes) Occurs with the preceding.
ultus Cress. (Amblyteles) G. d. in the United States and Canada
(Cress).
. suturalis Say. Caldwell (Cr); New Jersey (Cress Coll).
. subfuscus Cress. (Amblyteles) Staten Island X (Ds).
. semicceruleus Cress. G. d. in the United States and Canada.
. rufizonatus Cress. (Amblyteles and Probolus) New Jersey (Cress).
. ormenus Cress. G. d. in the United States and Canada.
636 REPORT OF NEW JERSEY STATE MUSEUM.
i. luctus Cress. Newark, bred from a Noctuid larva (Sm).
1. indistinctus Prov. G. d. in the United States and Canada.
I. improvisus Cress. New Jersey (Cress).
l. fraternus Cress. Massachusetts to Virginia (Cress).
I. excultus Cress. New Jersey (Cress Coll).
I. detritus Brullé. New Jersey (Cress Coll).
- |. anceps Cress. Connecticut to Delaware (Cress).
I. concinnus Say. (Plagiotrypes) New Jersey, probably.
1. trogiformis Cress. (Trogomorpha) New Jersey (Cress Coll).
‘I. cinctitarsis Prov. Trenton V, 24 (Hk).
HOPLISMENUS Grav.
H. morulus Say. Staten Island (Ds); New Jersey III (Jn). Reared from
“Grapta interrogationis” and “Vanessa antiopa.”
TROGUS Grav.
T. nubilipennis Hald. Orange Mts., rare (Sm); parasitic on ‘Papilio
asterias” and “Pyrrharctia isabella.”
T. obsidianator Brullé. Orange Mts., near Montclair(Sm).
T. elegans Cress. Delaware Water Gap VII, 15 (Jn).
T. brullei Cress. (Automalus) Chester, Newark, New Brunswick from
Sphingid larve (Sm); Westville VI, 7 (Jn).
T. copei Cress. Will probably be found in New Jersey.
. canadensis Prev. Staten Island IX (Ds).
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T. vulpinus Grav. (Psilomastix ex-
esorius) Throughout the State,
common V-IX; parasitic on
swallow-tail and other butter-
flies.
Family EVANIID.
In this family the abdomen is long,
flattened transversely and attached
by a narrow base to the top of the Fig. 257.—Trogus vulpinus on chrysalis of
thorax. Papilio, from which it has emerged.
FQCENUS Fab.
F. tarsatorius Say. Del. Water Gap VII, 9 (Jn); visits flowers of golden-
rods.
F. montanus var. incertus Cress. Visits flowers of parsnip (Vk) .and
sure to occur in New Jersey.
THE INSECTS OF NEW JERSEY. 637
HYPTIS Illiger.
H. reticulata Say. Caldwell (Cr).
EVANIA Fab.
E. appendigaster Linn. A cosmopolitan species, parasitic in egg cap-
sules of roaches, which I have found at Newark and New Brunswick.
E. levigata Oliv. A parasite on the oriental roach or black beetle, and
also probably found in New Jersey.
PRISTAULACUS Kieff.
P. stigmaterus Cress. (Aulacus) New Jersey is the type locality.
Tv
. subfirmus Vier. Riverton VII, 17 (Jn) the type locality.
P. fasciatus Say. DaCosta VII, 19 (W).
PAMMEGISCHIA Prov.
P. lovei Ashm. Palisades V (Lv) the type locality.
P. pallipes Cress. (Aulacus) New York (Ashm) and probably New Jer-
sey.
P. burquei Prov: Reared from “Xiphidria abdominalis.”
Super-family CHALCIDOIDEA.
A large number of the parasitic “Hymenoptera” are referable to this
series, and they are usually rather stout, with broad head, elbowed an-
tennez and frequently metallic colors. The wings have few or no veins,
are often clothed with short hairs and are occasionally wanting in one
sex or both. The ovipositor is more or less concealed, and usually issues
from the underside of the abdomen before the tip.
A small muta et of species are plant-feeders, and some of these, like
the “joint-worms,” are occasionally injurious. More of them are hyper-
parasites upon species that are themselves parasitic, and these act as
checks to the increase of the priniary parasites.
Family MYMARIDAR.
ANAPHES Halid.
A. gracilis How. Parasitic on the common oyster-shell scale.
A. conotracheli Girault. Bred from eggs of the plum curculio.
POLYNEMA Halid.
P. howardi Ashm. Should be found in New Jersey.
P. cecanthi Ashm. New Jersey (Ashm); a mss. name.
638 REPORT OF NEW JERSEY STATE MUSEUM.
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Family TRICHOGRAMMID:.
TRICHOGRAMMA Westw.
odontota How. A parasite on “Odontota suturalis.”
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pretiosa, very much enlarged.
. pretiosa Riley. An egg parasite which surely occurs in New Jersey.
. ceresarum Ashm. Reared from the buffalo tree-hopper.
. intermedium How. Parasitic on “Grapta,”’ “Vanessa,” ‘“Danais’” and
“Nisoniades.”’
. minutum Riley. Parasitic on “Limenitis archippus.”
Family EULOPHIDZ.
CRATOTRECHUS Thoms.
2 orgyize Fitch. New Jersey; a parasite of the tussock moth.
SYMPIESIS Forst.
- nigrifemora Ashm. Parasitic on leaf miners of balsam and oak and
also of the trumpet leaf-miner of the apple.
. uroplatze How. Breeds in “Odontota suturalis.”
. tischerice Ashm. Breeds in the trumpet leaf miner of apple.
. nigripes Ashm. Has the same habits as the preceding.
. quercicola Ashm. South Orange VI, 16; parasitic on petiole borer of
maple leaf (Coll).
CIRROSPILUS Westw.
. niger How. Reared from “Pyrameis atalanta.”
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THE INSECTS OF NEW JERSEY. 639
ELACHISTUS Spin.
. proteoteratis How. Reared from “Proteoteras esculana.”
. cacoecizee How. Parasitic on “Cac. rosaceana”’ and “Hyph. cunea.”
. spilosomatis How. Parasitic on “Spilosoma virginica.”
‘STENOMESIUS Westw.
harrisinzee Ashm. Reared from “Harrisina americana.”
MIOTROPIS Thoms.
. Clisiocampze Ashm. New Brunswick, bred from “Clis. americana”
(Sm).
LEUCODESMIiA How.
. typica How. A parasite on “Huleucanium tulipifera.”
EUPLECTRUS Westw.
. catocalze How. A parasite on Catocala larve.
. plathypenze How. Parasitic on ‘“Plathypena scabra.”’
. frontalis How. Riverton IV, 17 (Jn).
ANOZUS Forst.
. siphonophorze Ashm. Breeds in species of “Siphonophora.”
BARYSCAPUS Forst.
. centricole Ashm. Parasitic on “‘Holcaspis centricola.”
TETRASTICHUS Halid.
. racemarize AsShm. New Brunswick, parasitic on oak galls “Amphibo-
lips cinerea” (Sm).
. thecle Pack. A parasite on “Thecla calanus.”’
. banksi How. Breeds in “Holcopelta nitens.”’
. chlamytis Ashm. Parasitic on “Chlamys plicata.”
. encyrti AShm. A hyperparasite bred from the cottony maple scale,
Newark VII, 12 (Coll).
. microrhopala Ashm. Breeds in “Microrhopala xerene.”
modestus How. Parasite on “Grapta interrogations” and ‘“P. atalan-
ta.”
: productus Riley. A parasite of the Hessian fly.
. rose Ashm. Bred from gall of “Rhodites ignota.”
. saundersi Pack. Parasite of “Thecla calanus” and ‘edwardsi.”
. scolyti Ashm. Breeds in the fruit bark beetle.
SYNTOMOSPHYRUM Forst.
. orgyize Ashm. Parasite on the tussock moth.
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640 REPORT OF NEW JERSEY STATE MUSEUM.
MELITTOBIA Westw.
M. chalybii AShm. Parasitic in nest of “Chalybion cceruleum.”’
M. megachilis Pack. Bred from “Megachile” and “Anthophora.”
PERISSOPTERUS How.
P. pulchellus How. Parasite on “Chionaspis pinifolie”’ and “Aspidiotus”
Sp.
APHELINUS Dalm.
A. mali Hald. Parasitic on woolly apple, cabbage and other plant lice.
A. mytilaspidis LeB. Throughout the State on oyster shell scale and
other scales.
Fig. 259.—Aphelinus fuscipennis: San José Scale parasite.
A. fuscipennis How. Throughout the State, parasitic on the San José
and other scales, sometimes very abundant.
A. abnormis How. A parasite on the oyster shell scale.
A. diaspidis How. Breeds in “Aulacaspis rose.”
ABLERUS How.
A. clisiocampze Ashm. Parasite on the Scurfy and other scales.
PHYSCUS How.
P. varicornis How. Parasitic on “Aspidiotus” and ‘“‘Chionaspis”’ sp.
PROSPALTA How.
P. aurantii How. Breeds in “Aspidiotus,” “‘“Mytilaspis” and other scale
species.
THE INSECT SrOn (NEW JERSEY. 641
COCCOPHAGUS Westw.
. lecanii Fitch. Bred from Cottony Maple scale, Newark V, VII (Coll),
and also parasitic on other soft scales throughout the State.
. flavoscutellum Ashm. Bred from Cottony Maple scales VII, 28, and
occurs also on other soft scales throughout the State.
. fraternus How. A parasite on “Lecanium persice.”
ERETMOCERUS Hald.
. corni Hald. Parasitic on “‘Aleyrodes corni.”’
DEROSTENUS Westw.
. antiopze Pack. Reared from “Vanessa antiopa.”
HORISMENUS WIk.
. fraternus Fitch. (Holocopelte) Bred from the tussock moth.
en,
EUDERUS Halid.
. columbianus Ashm. (Trichoporus) Lives in Cecidomyiid galls and
is widely distributed (Ashm).
SECODES Forst.
. phiceotribi Ashm. Parasitic in “Phlceotribus frontalis.”
Family ELASMIDIA.
ELASMUS Westw.
. nigripes How. Bred from “Lithocolletis gregariella.”’
. albicoxa How. Reared from “Liminitis archippus.”
. tischeriz How. Reared from “Tischeria solidaginifolieila.”
Family PTEROMALID/A.
SPALANGIA Latr.
. drosophilze Ashm. Parasite on the Pommace flies.
. heematobiz Ashm. A parasite of the horn-fly.
CRATOMUS Dalm.
. megacephalus Dalm. New Brunswick VI, 1 (Coll).
CYRTOGASTER WIk.
. dineutis Ashm. Bred from ‘“Dineutes assimilis.”’
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642 REPORT OF NEW JERSEY STATE MUSEUM.
PACHYNEURON WIk.
. altiscuta How. New Jersey district.
. micans How. A parasite on the wheat louse.
: aphidivorum Ashm. Parasitic on the cabbage plant louse.
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. Nigrocyaneum Nort. Bred from “Lophyrus abietis.”
ISOCRATUS FéoOrst.
, vulgaris Wlk. New Brunswick VII, 20 (Sm); reared from “Aphis
rose,” “Agromyza lutea” and “Curculio pomorum.”
HOMOPORUS Thoms.
H. chalcidephagus Walsh. Parasitic on “Isosoma hordei.”’
H. subapterus Riley. (Micromelus) A parasite of the Hessian fly.
MERISUS WIk.
M. destructor Say. (Micromelus) Also lives in the Hessian fly.
Ss
. fulvipes Forbes. Also on the Hessian fly.
M. isosomatis Riley. Reared from ‘“Isosoma tritici.”
ARTHROLYTUS Thom.
A. apatele Ashm. Bred from “Acronycia populi.”
A. pimple Ashm. Parasitic on “Pimpla inquisitoriella.”
DIBRACHYS Forst.
Fig. 260.—Dibrachys boucheanus: female adult and antenna of
male: both enlarged.
D. boucheanus Ratz. Throughout the State. Bred out of the American
tent caterpillar and in thousands as a secondary parasite out of
Cecropia cocoons parasitized by “Pimpla” and “Spilochalcis.” Breeds
in many other primary parasites.
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THE INSECTS OF NEW JERSEY. 643
HYPOPTEROMALUS Ashm.
. tabacum Fitch. New Jersey (Ashm); bred from “Apanteles congre-
gatus.”
NEOCATALACCUS Ashm.
. tylodermze Ashm. Trenton IX, 7 (Dn); parasitic on “Tyloderma fove-
olatum.”’
CATOLACCUS Thoms.
. anthomomi Ashm. Hgg Harbor (Coll), bred from strawberry weevil.
. coeeliodis Ashm. Reared from “Acanthoscelis acephalus.”
. incertus Ashm. Parasitic in ,strawberry weevil and in species of
“Apion.”
PTEROMALUS Swed.
2 gelechize Webster. <A parasite of the Angoumois grain moth.
. fuscipes Prov. New York (Ashm) and probably New Jersey.
. puparum Linn. Throughout the State; the most common parasite of
the cabbage butterfly, also on many other butterfly caterpillars.
. vanessz Harris. Parasitic on “Vanessa antiopa’” throughout the
State.
» archippi How. Breeds in the common milkweed caterpillar.
: brassicee Pack. Another parasite of the cabbage butterfly.
. calandrze How. (Meraporus) A parasite of the grain weevil “Calandra
Oryze.”
. forbesi D. T. Parasite on the Hessian fly.
. verditer Nort. Bred from ‘Lophyrus abietis.”
DIGLOCHIS Forst.
. omnivora Wlk. Bred from ‘‘Pyrameis atalanta”’ and other caterpillars.
EUTELUS Walk.
. onerati Fitch. New York and probably New Jersey.
RAPHITELUS Walk.
. maculatus Walk. New Brunswick IV, VIII, bred from the white pine
weevil (Sm); also infests “Hylesinus” and “Scolytus” sp.
PSILOCERA Walk.
. rufipes Ashm. (Metopon) Bred from “Chlamys plicata.”
644 REPORT OF NEW JERSEY STATE MUSEUM.
HETEROXYS Westw.
H. callidii AShm. Parasitic on “Callidium antennatum.”
CCELOPISTHUS Thoms.
Cc. smithii Ashm. Jamesburg (Sm); a mss. name. Bred from a larva
feeding on ‘Amelanchier.”
Family ENCYRTID.
RHOPUS Forst.
R. coccois Smith. Parasitic on ‘“‘Phenacoccus aceris.”
CHILONEURUS Westw.
C. albicornis How. New Jersey, bred from “Euleucanium.”
C. diaspidinarum How. Parasitic on the oyster shell scale.
APHYCUS Mayr.
A. brunneus How. Vineland, parasitic on the rose seale (Treat).
A. pulvinariz How. A parasite of the cottony maple scale.
HOMALOTYLUS Mayr.
H. obscurus How. Parasitic on several of our lady bird beetles; “H.
terminalis” Say. is an error.
BOTHRIOTHORAX Ratz.
B. noveboracensis How. New York, and probably New Jersey.
B. peculiaris How. Bred from puparia of Syrphid flies (Ashm).
COPIDOSOMA Ratz.
C. gelechise How. Beach Haven IX, 6-24, from larve of “Gelechia galle-
solidaginis” or an allied species (Coll).
. truncatellum Dalm. Breeds in a great variety of caterpiliars.
. intermedium How. Recorded from New Jersey.
. turni Pack. (Encyrtus) Parasitic on the “turnus” butterfly.
. vagum How. Bred from “Gelechia pseudacaciella.”
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PSILOPHRYS Mayr.
P. pallipes Ashm. Parasitic on “Gelechia gallesolidaginis.”
ENCYRTUS Dalim.
E. bucculatricis How. A parasite on “Bucculatrix pomifoliella.”’
mmmm
fm
mi
M.
. cyaneiceps Ashm. New
. cornigerze Ashm. Reared
THE INSECTS OF NEW JERSEY. 645
. aphidiphagus Ashm. Bred from the cabbage louse.
. artaceze How. Reared from “Artace punctistriga.”
. clisiocampze Ashm. A parasite on “Clisiocampa disstria.”
. websteri How. Reared from “Nectarophora granaria.”
DINOCARSIS Férst.
. thyridopterygis Ashm. A parasite of the bag or drop-worm.
ARACHNOPHAGA Ashm.
. picea Riley. In egg sacs of spider “Epeira” and “Argiope.”
ANASTATUS Mots.
. mirabilis Walsh. Widely distributed in the United States, from the
' Atlantie to the Pacific (Ashm).
. pearsalli Ashm. Parasite in eggs of “Smerinthus astylus.”
EUPELMUS Dalm.
allynii French. Common
in wheat fields, Clemen-
ton V, 22 (Jn); parasitic
on the joint worm and
Hessian fly.
For
Brunswick (Sm); Cramer |,
Hill VII, 11 (Jn); bred :
from “Bruchus exiguus.” ul
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. hirtus Ashm. Parasitic on a, eggs from which parasite has issued, natural
“Thyanta custator.” size; b, pupa, and c, adult, enlarged.
EUSANDALUM Ratz.
. hubbardi Ashm. Reared from ‘‘Leptostylus biustus.”’
amphicerovora Ashm. Bred from “Amphicerus bicaudatus.”
CHARITOPUS Forst.
. Magnificus Ashm. A parasite on “Amphicerus bicaudatus.”
METAPELMA Westw.
spectabile Westw. United State, from Atlantic to Pacific (Ashm).
646 REPORT OF NEW JERSEY STATE, MUSEUM.
Family. CLEONYMID.
PLATYGERRHUS Thoms.
P. scolyti Ashm. Bred from the fruit bark beetle.
PTINOBIUS Ashm.
P. magnificus AShm. Probably occurs in New Jersey.
CHEIROPACHYS Westw.
C. colon Linn. Also parasitic on the fruit bark beetle and species of
similar boring habits.
EPISTENIA Westw.
E. osmiz Ashm. Parasitic on bees of the genus ““Osmia”’ (Ashm).
Family MISCOGASTERID.
HALTICOPTERA Spin.
H. brodiei AsShm. Reared from -“‘Biorhiza forticornis.”’
HEMADAS Crawford.
H. nubilipennis Ashm. (Habritus) A parasite of “Solenozopheria vac-
cinii’; New Brunswick (Sm).
SEMIOTELLUS Westw.
S. clisiocampz Fitch. Parasitic on “Clisiocampa sylvatica.”
TRIDYMUS Ratz.
T. metallicus Ashm. In willow galls (Ashm); said to be parasitic on
“Cecidomyiids.
EUNOTUS Walk.
E. lividus Ashm. Bred from Cottony Maple scale, Newark VII, 12 (Coll).
Family EUCHARID.
METAGEA Kirby.
M. schwarzii Ashm. (Pseudometagea) New Jersey district.
D.
D.
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THE INSECTS Of NEW. JERSEY. 647
Family PERILAMPIDZ.
PERILAMPUS Latr.
Fig. 262.—Perilampus hyalinus; adult and cocoon; enlarged.
. hyalinus Say. (cyaneus Brullé.) Caldwell (Cr); Westville VII, 21
(Jn); DaCosta VII, 5 (Dke); Atlantic Co. VIII, parasite on pine saw-
fly (Coll).
. triangularis Say. Atco VI, 13 (Jn).
. platygaster Say. Riverton VIII, 11 (Jn).
. fulvicornis Ashm. New Jersey (Vk).
Family EURYTOMID.
DECATOMA Spin.
varians Walsh. New Brunswick (Sm).
nubilistigma Walsh. Bred from “Rhabdophaga batatas.”’
querci-lane Fitch. (hyalinipennis Walsh.) New Brunswick (Sm).
var. dorsalis Fitch. (Eudecatoma) New Brunswick (Sm); bred from
“Philonix erinacei”’ and ‘“‘Ceroptres ficus.”
EUDECATOMA ‘Ashm.
. batatoides Ashm. Reared from ‘‘Neuroterus batatus.”
RILEYA Ashm.
. cecidomyize Ashm. On Cecidomyiid galls (Ashm).
. ceecanthi Ashm. (Macrorileya) Reared from eggs of tree cricket;
type locality in New Jersey.
EURYTOMA Illig.
. bolteri Riley. New Brunswick VII, 20 (Sm).
. bicolor Walsh. Jamesburg VII, 15 (Sm).
. diastrophi Walsh. Newark V, New Brunswick (Sm); bred from galls
of “Diastrophus nebulosus.”
. lanulee Fitch. New York and probably New Jersey.
648 REPORT OF NEW JERSEY STATE MUSEUM.
E. studiosa Say. New Brunswick (Coll) in galls of “Euura salicicola.”
E. auriceps Walsh. New Brunswick (Sm).
E. agrili Ashm. Reared from “Agrilus otiosus.”
E. crassineura Ashm. A_ parasite of the fruit
bark beetle.
E. magdalidis Ashm. Parasitic on ‘“Magdalis
armicollis.”
E. phloeosini AShm. Reared from ‘“Phloeosinus
dentatus.”
E. phloeotribi Ashm. Reared from ‘“Phiceotribus
frontalis.”
E. tylodermatis Ashm. Parasitic on “Tyloderma”’
and “Apion.”
BRUCHOPHAGUS Ashm.
B. funebris How. New Brunswick VII, Ocean
Co. V (Sm); reared from “Dasyneura legu-
minicola.”’
EVOXYSTOMA Ashm. Vie 263, —=\ Remeionees
soma ovipositing in
stem of wheat: en-
larged.
E. vitis Saund. Work of larva in grape seeds
noted at New Brunswick (Sm).
ISOSOMA Walk.
I. hordei Harr. Lives in stalk of grain; one of the joint-worms.
Fig. 264.—Isosoma tritici; a, b, larva; f, female; g, fore wing; h, hind wing;
other letters refer to details; all much enlarged.
|. tritici Riley. Also one of the joint worms. Both of these species occur
in New Jersey, but have never been abundant enough to be injurious.
They can be controlled by using up the straw completely during
the winter.
THE INSECTS OF NEW JERSEY. 649
AXIMA Walk.
. zabriskei How. A parasite in the nest of “Ceratina dupla” (Ashm).
Family CHALCIDIDA“.
SPILOCHALCIS Thom.
. debilis Say. Parasitic on a variety of primary parasites on lepidop-
terous larvee known to occur in New Jersey.
. marie Riley. Common
throughout the State, para-
sitic on the bag-worm, the
Cecropia, Polyphemus and
other “Saturniid’’ moths.
. braccata Sanb. Throuzghout
pe State VIII, “Ix not
rare.
. nortoni Cress. Newark, on
Limacodes larva (Sm) ;
'BHlizabeth VI, 1 (Coll); An-
glesea VIII, 13 (Jn).
. torvina Cress. New Brunswick, Jamesburg VII (Sm); Cramer Hill V
(Jn).
. albifrons Walsh. Bred from ‘‘Pezomachus minimus.”
. odontotz How. A parasite on ‘‘Odontota scutellaris.”
Fig. 265.—Spilochalcis marie; enlarged.
S. delira Cress. Anglesea IX, 26 (Dke).
Onn
SMICRA Spin.
. igneoides Kirby. Sure to be found in New Jersey.
. maculata Fab. New Jersey, probably.
. microgaster Say. Cape May VI, 22 (Jn).
. myrifex Sulz. (nigrifex Wilk). New Jersey probably.
CHALCIS Fab.
. flavipes Fab. New Jersey (Cress Coll).
. ovata Say. New Brunswick VII, 17 (Coll); Clementon VIII, 6 (Jn);
parasitic on a variety of lepidopterous larve, large and small.
. tachinze How. New Brunswick VII, 29 (Coll).
PHASGONOPHORA Westw. ~
. sulcata Westw. Merchantville VII, 14 (Jn); Clementon VI, 26 (Hk):
Malaga VII, 20 (GG); Ocean Co. (Coll); bred from ‘Papilio’ sp.
LEUCOSPIS Fab.
. affinis Say. Caldwell (Cr); Trenton VII, 1 (Coll); Riverton IX, 14
(Jn); Westville (Fox); Lakehurst VIII, 7 (Coll); Clementon VIII, [X
(div); Belleplain IX, 8 (Dke); bred from nests of leaf-cutter bee.
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Family TORYMIDZ.
ORMYRUS Westw.
- vaccinicola Ashm. Bred from ‘“Solenozopheria vaccinii,’ and almost
certainly occurs in New Jersey.
- ventricosus Ashm. New Brunswick (Sm); parasitic on “Andricus
ventricosus.”
. minutus Ashm. New Brunswick (Sm); parasitic on ‘‘Neuroterus
laurifolie.”
. rose Ashm. Bred from “Rhodites ignota.”’
. cyaniceps Ashm. New Brunswick (Coll).
MEGASTIGMUS Dalm.
. canadensis Ashm. Reared from “Biorrhiza forticornis.”’
OLIGOSTHENUS FeGrst.
. stigma Fab. Bred from “Rhodites rose” and “spinosissime.”
DIOMORUS Walk.
. zabriskei Cress. Parasitic in nests of “Ceratina dupla.”
SYNTOMASPIS Forst.
. advena Ashm. New Brunswick, in oak galls (Sm).
. tubicola O.S. (Torymus) New Jersey, bred from galis of “Andricus
flocci’’ and “A. tubicola.”
. vaccinarize Ashm. Common in various “Cynipid” galls (Ashm); a mss.
name only.
TORYMUS Dalm.
. coeruleus Ashm. New Brunswick, bred from blackberry galls (Sm),
and also from “Cynips cinerea.”
. sackeni Ashm. New Brunswick (Sm); out of “Diastrophus nebulosus.”
. aea Walk. Will probably be found in New Jersey.
. chrysochlorus O. S. Reared from “Rhodites dichlocerus.”
. harrisi Fitch. New York and probably New Jersey. |
. flavicoxa O. S. New Brunswick VII, 20 (Sm); from galls of “Rhodites
radicum.”’
bedeguaris Linn. Reared from “Rhodites ross” and “radicum.”
. brevissimicandus Ashm. Bred from “Diastrophus nebulosus.”
. ebrius O. S. Reared from “Lasioptera vitis.”
. solitarius O. S. Out of galls of “Rhodites radicum.”
THE INSECTS OF NEW JERSEY. 651
Super-family PROCTOTRYPOIDEA.
In this series we have species in which the ovipositor is retractile into
and comes from the end of the abdomen. Ali of them are parasites, and
all stages of other insects may be infested. The tendency is to com-
pleteness of venation, and the antennze are usuaily straight. Among
them are the smallest of the parasites, and on the other hand some of
them are of good size. The late Dr. W. H. Ashmead has added much
to our knowledge of this super-family, and some of his results are in-
cluded here.
Family DIAPRIIDZ.
TRICHOPRIA Ashm.
T. carolinensis Ashm. Occurs in the New Jersey district.
~ DIAPRIA Latr.
D. agromyze Fitch. Reared from “Agromyza tritici.”
D. meromyzze Fitch. Parasitic on the wheat-stem maggot.
TROPIDOPRIA Ashm.
T. conica Fab. Reared from the drone-fly, “Eristalis tenax.”’
LOXOTROPA Forst.
L. pegomyize Brues. A parasite of the cabbage maggot.
GALESUS Curtis.
G. politus Say. Found in the New Jersey district.
PARAMESIUS Westw.
P. terminatus Say. New Jersey district.
Family BELY TID.
XENOTOMA Forst.
X. xanthopus Ashm. Occurs in the New Jersey district.
BELYTA Jur.
B. frontalis Ashm. Should be found in New Jersey,
LEPTORHAPTUS Forst.
L. conicus Ashm. Occurs in the New Jersey district.
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Family PROCTOTRYPIDZ.
PROCTOTRYPES Latr.
. causatus Say. Philadelphia (Jn) and sure to be found in New Jersey.
. linelli AShm. Long {sland (L1) and certainly New Jersey.
. abruptus Say. Occurs in the New Jersey district.
. obsoletus Say. Parasitic on “Stelidota strigosa.”
Family HELORIDA.
HELORUS Latr.
. paradoxus Prov. New York (Ashm), and probably New Jersey;
reared from cocoons of “Chrysopa.”
Family PLATYGASTERID2.
ISOCYBUS Forst.
pallipes Say. Ocean Co., Lahaway V (Sm).
PLATYGASTER Latr.
. carye Ashm. A parasite on a walnut Cecidomyia.
. herricki Pack. Parasitic on the Hessian fly.
POLYGNOTUS Forst.
. diplosidis Ashm. New Brunswick, reared from the. blackberry gall
midge (Sm) and also bred from a “Cecid” on pine.
: pinicola Ashm. Clementon V, 27 (Vk); reared from “Cecid. resinicola.”
- hiemalis Forbes. Another parasite on the Hessian fly.
: vernonia Ashm. Reared from “‘Vernonia noveboracensis.”
TRICHACIS Forst.
. rufipes Ashm. Reared from ‘“Balaninus nasicus’” and “Blastobasis
glandulella.”
AMITUS Hald.
. aleurodinis Hald. Pennsylvania to District of Columbia (Ashm);
parasitic on the white fiy, ‘““Aleurodes corni.”
ANOPEDIAS Forst.
. error Fitch. A parasite of the wheat midge and sure to occur in
New Jersey.
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Fainily SCELIONIDA.
SCELIO Latr.
. calopteni Ashm. Reared from ‘“Melanoplus atlanis.”
. cedipodee Ashm. Parasitic on “Cidipoda” sp.
. ovivora Riley. Reared from eggs of “Cdipoda carolina.”
SPARSION Latr.
. famelicum Say. Parasitic on the carolina locust.
HADRONOTUS Forst.
. anasze Ashm. Reared from the common squash bug.
. rugosus How. Parasitic on the squash—and other bugs.
BARYCONUS Forst.
. eecanthi Ashm. Parasitic on tree crickets “Gtcanthus.”
MACROTELIA Westw.
. virginiensis Ashm. Reared from “Orchelimum glaberrimum.”
surfacei Brues. Chester; the type locality; bred from eggs of a
locustid found between leaves of pine-cone willow gall (Marsh).
CALOTELEIA Westw.
. marlatti Ashm. Type locality in New Jersey.
PROSACANTHA Nees.
. caraborum Riley. Reared from “Chlzenius impunctifrons.”
. linellii AShm. Long island (Ashm) and probably New Jersey.
. marylandica Ashm. Ocean County (Sm).
ARADOPHAGUS Ashm.
. fasciatus Ashm. Breeds on species of “Pityophthorus.”
TRISSOLCUS Ashm.
. brochymzenze Ashm. Parasitic on tree bug, ““Brochymena arborea.”
. euchisti AShm. Reared from “Euchistus servus.”
. murgantiz Ashm. Infests the harlequin cabbage bug.
. podisi Ashm. New Brunswick VII, 20, Ocean Co. V (Sm); in ‘“Podisus
spinosus.”
. thyanthe Ashm. Reared from “Thyantha custator” and ‘“Podisus
spinosus.”’
TELENOMUS Halid.
. arzamee Riley. Reared from “Arzama densa.”
. bifidus Riley. Parasite of “Hyphantria cunea,” the fall web-worm.
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: heliothidis Ashm. A parasite of
. ichthyurz Ashm. Bred out oF
. orgyiz Fitch. Bred out of eggs of
. podisi Ashm. Parasitic in ‘‘Podi-
. polyturator Dru. Through-
clisiocampze Riley. Reared from the American tent caterpillar.
coelodasidis Ashm. Parasitic on “Ccelodasys leptinoides.”
graptz How. Breeds in species of “Grapta,” “Vanessa,” “Chryso-
phanus,” etc.
the corn-worm.
“Tehthyura inclusa.”
the tussock or vaporer moth.
Sus spinosus” and “P. modestus.”
3 3 Fig. 266.—Telenom heliothidis ;
- spilosomatis Ashm. Reared from nach pie aa
Spilosoma virginica.”
PHANURUS Thom.
. tabanivorus Ashm. Bred out of eggs of ““Tabanus atratus.”
Family CERAPHRONIDZ.
CERAPHRON Jur.
. Gestructor Say. A parasite of the Hessian fly.
. fuscipes AShm. New Jersey district.
. tertius D. T. (basalis AShm.) Sure to occur in New Jersey.
LYGOCERUS Forst.
. Stigmatus Say. New Brunswick VI, 29, bred out of cherry aphis
(Coll):
. higer How. South Jersey, parasitic on wheat louse VI, VII (Sm).
. triticum Taylor. Parasitic on wheat louse.
Family PELECINIDZ..
PELECINUS Latr.
out the State, not rare.
A most remarkable spe-
cies, the female of which
has a body nearly two
inches long, made up of
a few long slender seg-
ments. The male is rare,
utterly unlike the female,
and resembles a wasp
me nearly than a para- Fig. 267.—Pelecinus polyturator; male and female.
site.
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Family FORMICID/L.
This includes the ants, so well known to all that description is un-
necessary. The structural character that distinguishes them is the
possession of one or two nodes or scales at the base of the abdomen,
forming segments. Ants are usually social, and form colonies, large or
small, in which workers or wingless, undeveloped females predominate.
The perfect, sexed individuals are winged, but the female strips off these
appendages when she starts a colony. The larve are footless and help-
less grubs, which must be fed with food properly prepared by the
workers. Nests are found in all sorts of places, including houses, and
in feeding habits they are almost omnivorous. None of our species are
directly injurious to field crops, but many of them are indirectly harm-
ful from their habit of protecting plant lice and storing their eggs during
the winter. In spring the young lice are colonized on suitable food-
plants which could not be otherwise reached, and the carriers thus be-
come injurious, though they do not themselves feed on any cultivated
plants.- Although many ants eat other insects, yet none of them are
specific enemies to any definitely injurious form, hence there is no bene-
ficial habit to their credit.
Some of the larger colonies are complicated assemblages, containing
not only the species that form it, but slaves, scavengers, messmates and
- other associates in great variety. The study of their habits and rela-
tions is a fascinating one, and many publications on the general subject
are available.
The present list has been prepared by Dr. William Morton Wheeler,
our leading American authority on the subject, and the determinations
can be relied upon. The notes are from the annotated list published in
the Bulletin of the American Museum of Natural History in 1905.
Where ants infest houses they should be attracted to sponges dipped
in sugar water, laid near where they run; when a sponge becomes filled
with the insects it should be thrown into boiling water and replaced by
another. This sort of warfare kept up for a few days so demoralizes the
ants that, owing to the inexplicable disappearance of so many of their
comrades, they leave the house. Fresh bones or meat scrapings serve
as well as sponges, and should be burned when covered. This sort of
campaign serves only against those small forms that nest in houses.
It is not available against those large forms that come in from outside
nests on foraging expeditions.
When ants infest lawns they can be cleaned out by pouring bisulphide
of carbon into the main entrance or entrances. The heavy fumes follow
the galleries and kill larve as well as adults. One application is usually
sufficient; but in a very large nest a second may be required. Where a
hill is extensive, with many openings, punch three or four holes with
a cane at as many points, pour the bisulphide into these and close with
the foot.
Names in the previous list not found in this are omitted for lack of
authentication, and as the insects occur throughout the year dates are
not usually given.
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Sub-family PoNERIN2.
There is only one segment in the peduncle between thorax and abdo-
men, the space between the third and fourth segments is constricted, and
the females are furnished with a sting. The species are mostly rare.
STIGMATOMMA Roger.
S. pallipes Hald. Chester IX, 6 (Coll); Staten Island, Jamesburg (Ds);
Short Hills, Palisades, Lakehurst (Wheeler); Gloucester, Westville
(Fox). Occurs rarely in rich dark woods under stones, leaf-mould or
rotten logs.
SYSPHINCTA Roger.
S. pergandei Roger. Ft. Lee (Silvestri); Short Hills VIII, 8 (Wheeler)
Staten Island (Ds). Found under large stones in damp meadows.
Dr. Wheeler suggests that “melina’’ Roger, will also be found in the
State.
PROCERATIUM Roger.
P. crassicorne Emery. Staten Island (Ds); Anglesea (A ES). Live in
rotten wood in damp, shady forests. “P. silaceum’’ Roger, which
has been found in Pennsylvania and on Long Island, will undoubtedly
be found in New Jersey as well.
PONERA Latr.
P. coarctata pennsylvanica Emery. Recorded from all sections of the
State. Occurs in small colonies under stones, mould or rotten wood
in open woods.
Sub-family MyrMECcIN.
MYRMECINA Curtis.
M. graminicola americana Emery. Riverton (Vk); Lakehurst, Short Hills
VIII, Newfoundland (Wheeler). Usually nests in rotten wood or
under stones in damp, shady woods. Rare and local.
MONOMORIUM Mayr.
M. pharacnis Linn. This is the small red ant usually
found in houses throughout the State. It is an
introduced species from Europe, which has
spread practically all over the world.
M. minutum Mayr., var minimum (Buckley) Emery.
Newfoundland, Lakehurst. (Wheeler); Staten
Island (Ds); Milltown V, 30, Lakehurst IX, 27
(Coll); Westville, Riverton (VK). Common in
Monomorium pharaonis. the pine barrens, making nests in the sand; a
Fig. 268. minute black species.
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SOLENOPSIS Westw.
S. molesta Say. Boonton (Vk); Short Hills VIII, Ft. Lee, Newfoundland
(Wheeler); Chester IV, 1, New Brunswick VIII, 21 (Coll). A minute
species, which varies greatly in habit, and which may yet prove to be
a seriously injurious form. It is sometimes a thief ant in the nest of
larger species, but in Illinois has developed a tendency to attack
sprouting corn.
Fig. 269.
Fig. 269.—Solenopsis xyloni; a, b, worker from
above and side; c, its head; d, female; enlarged.
Fig. 270.—Cremastogaster lineolata; a, b, large
worker; c, its head; d, female; e, its wing; f,
small worker; all much enlarged.
CREMASTOGASTER Lund.
C. lineolata Say. Common throughout the State and reported by all col-
lectors. Nest in a great variety of places from under bark to under
stones. Makes quite a practice of attending plant lice and scale
insects.
var. lutescens Emery. Described from the State.
var. cerasi Fitch. Anglesea, Clementon, Riverton (Vk); Medford
(A E 8)
var. pilosa Pergande. Lakehurst VII (div). This is a common form
in the pine barrens.
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658 REPORT OF NEW JERSEY STATE MUSEUM.
PHEIDOLE Westw.
P. pilifera Roger. Hunterdon Co. IV (Coll); Boonton (Vk): Palisades
(Ds); Great Notch, Lakehurst (Wheeler). Nests in sandy or gravelly
soil or under stones and is a true harvesting ant, although it also
feeds on insect food.
P. morrisi Forel. Vineland (Morris); Lakehurst (Wheeler). Common in
the pine barrens, making its nest in the pure sand.
P. vinelandica Forel. Vineland (Treat), Woodbury (Vk): Camden Co.
(U SN M). Not uncommon in the pine barrens, where the sand con-
tains an admixture of clay.
P. davisi Wheeler. Lakehurst (Wheeler); Lucaston (Dke). Lives in the
pine barrens in pure white sand.
STENAMMA Mayr.
S. brevicorne Mayr. Riverton (Vk). Nests under stones and leaves in
rich, shady woods. :
S. piceum Emery. Short Hills VIII (Wheeler).
Sub-genus APHASNOGASTER Maryr.
S. (A.) treatze Forel. Newfoundland, Overbrook (Ds); Vineland (Treat)
Lakehurst (div). Nests in the sand in the shade of oaks and pines.
S. (A.) lamellidens Mayr. Lakehurst (Wheeler). Nests much like the
preceding.
S. (A.) mariz Forel. Jamesburg (Wheeler).
S. (A.) fulvum Roger. Caldwell (Cr); Hunterdon Co. IV, 16, Prosper-
town VI. 1 (Coll). In rotten wood in rather dense forests. .
S.-(A.) fulvum aqui (Buckley.) Emery. Hunterdon Co., Prospertown,
Lakehurst (Coll); Jamesburg (Ds); Halifax (Wheeler): Westville
(A E 8S); Anglesea, Clementon (Vk). Under stones in shady woods.
S. (A.) fulvum aqui var. piceum Emery. Palisades, Halifax (Wheeler) ;
Newfoundland (Ds); Milltown IV 10 (Coll). Common in shady woods.
Dr. Wheeler suggests that S. tennesseense Mayr. will also occur in
New Jersey, as it is known from Pennsylvania and Connecticut.
MYRMICA Latr.
M. punctiventris Roger. Fort Lee (Wheeler); Plainfield, Manasquan
(Ds); Riverton IV, 14 (Vk); Medford (A E 8S): Camden. Under
stones in moist, shady woods.
M. punctiventris pinetorum Wheeler. Lakehurst (Wheeler et als.). Nests
in pure sand.
M. rubra scabrinodis Nyl., var. sabuleti Meinert. Ft. Lee, Newfoundland
(Wheeler); Arlington (Coll). Nests in sandy or sunny gravelly
places.
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. rubra scabrinodis Nyl., var. schencki Emery. New Brunswick VII, 20,
Milltown V, 30, Lahaway V, XII, Lakehurst VIII, 18 (Coll); Dr.
Wheeler has also taken this at Lakehurst.
. rubra scabrinodis Nyl., var. fracticornis Emery. Lahaway XII (Brake-
ley). Make nests in grass tussocks in Sphagnum swamps.
' LEPTOTHORAX Mayr.
. longispinosus Roger. Newfoundland, Ft. Lee (Wheeler). Nests in
crevices df rocks, in stone fences and similar situations.
. curvispinosus Mayr. Paterson VI, 7, nesting in a golden-rod gall
(Gr); Prospertown VI (Coll); Roselle Park (Brb); Ft. Lee (Wheel-
er); Staten Island (Ds); Riverton, Clementon VI, 6 (Vk); Lakehurst
(div), in oak galls (Wheeler). Nests in hollow twigs and empty
galls in shady woods.
. schaumii Roger. Staten Island, running on trunk of dead oak in
May (Ds); Lakehurst VIII, 18 (Coll); nests in bark.
. fortinodis Mayr. Lakehurst, nesting in the bark of pitch pine
(Wheeler).
. texanus davisi Wheeler. Lakehurst (Wheeler); Manumuskin (Dke).
Nests in pure white sand and feeds on small insects.
TETRAMORIUM Mayr.
. cespitum Linn. Ft. Lee (Wheeler); Arlington IV, 6, New Brunswick
IV, 26 (Coll); Staten Island (Ds); Camden Co. (Dke). This is an
importation from Europe and is known as the “lawn ant.” It is
spreading slowly, but will probably extend throughout the State be-
fore long. At New Brunswick it occurred in a greenhouse, damaging
some of the potted plants.
There are three species of “Strumigenys’”’ Sm., which almost certainly
occur in the State, although they have not been actually found. They
are “S. pergandei”’ Hmery, “S. pulchella’” Emery and “S. clypeata’’ Roger.
ATTA Fab.
A. septentrionalis McCook. Milltown, Manasquan (Ds); Prospertown
VI, 1 (Coll); Toms River (div); Lucaston (Dke); Lakehurst
(Wheeler); Vineland (Treat). Practically confined to the pine re-
gions and is the northern extremity of the range of this “cutting
ant.” It is the only one of the fungus growing ants whose range
extends into the State, and its life cycle is of extreme interest.
Sub-family DoticHopERIN.
There is only a single segment in the peduncle between thorax and
abdomen. Sting of the female rudimentary.
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DOLICHODERUS Lund.
D. mariz Forel. Milltewn V, 30 (Coll); Lakehurst VIII (div); Clemen-
ton V, 22 (Vk); Vineland (Treat); Manumuskin, Bamber, Brown’s
Mills Jn. (Dke). Nests in large colonies in pure white sand around
the roots of grass and turkey-beard. Attends plant-lice and mealy-
bugs on surrounding plants.
D. mariz davisi Wheeler. Sayreville (Ds); Jamesburg VII (div); Ocean
Con Vie(Coll):
D. taschenbergi Mayr. var. gagates Wheeler. Jamesburg (Ds); Lake-
hurst (div); Clementon VI, 2 (Vk); Iona, Brown’s Mills Jn. (Dke).
Nests with “marie.”
D. plagiatus Mayr. Jamesburg (Ds); Riverton (Vk); Iona (Dke). Simi-
lar in habits to “marie,” but its colonies are very small.
D. plagiatus var. inornatus Wheeler. Lakehurst (Wheeler).
D. plagiatus pustulatus Mayr. Lakehurst (Wheeler).
D. plagiatus pustulatus var. beutenmulleri Wheeler. Lakehurst VII,
VIII (div).
TAPINOMA FoOrst.
T. sessile Say. Throughout the State, common. Nests under stones, dead
leaves, logs, etc. ;
T. pruinosum Roger. Milltown (Coll); Halifax, Lakehurst (Wheeler) ;
Atco (Vk). A much smaller species, probably more widely distributed
than above records show.
DORYMYRMEX Mayr.
D. pyramicus Roger. Lakehurst (Wheeler) and probably throughout the
pine barren region. Nests in white sand.
Sub-family CAMPONOTINZ.
Contains the most common of our species. There is only one segment
in the peduncle between thorax and abdomen, there are no constrictions
between the abdominal segments, and the females have no sting.
BRACHYMYRMEX Mayr.
B. heeri depilis Emery. Great Notch, Newfoundland, Short Hills VIII,
Ft. Lee (Wheeler). Nests under stones in shady woods and attends
root coccids.
PRENOLEPIS Mayr.
~P. parvula Mayr. Arlington (Coll); Short Hills VIII, Halifax (Wheeler)
Camden, Atco, Clementon (Vk); Lakehurst (div); Brown’s Mills Jn.
(Dke). Under stones in gravelly and sunny places.
P. arenivaga Wheeler. Lakehurst IX, 25 (Wheeler).
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THE INSECTS OF NEW JERSEY. 661
Sub-genus NYLANDERIA Emery.
. (N.) imparis Say. Halifax, Newfoundland (Wheeler); Caldwell (Cr);
Staten Island (Ds); Camden Co. (Fox); Chester III, IV, Jamesburg
X, Prospertown VI (Coll). Nests in shady oak woods in soil con-
taining more or less clay. <A large, very abundant species, which
feeds on nectar.
. (N.) imparis var. testacea Emery. Staten Island (Ds); Medford,
Clementon (Vk); Lakehurst (div); Lahaway (Coll); a pale form that
occurs in the sandy districts.
LAS!IUS Fab.
. niger Linn. var. americanus Emery. Throughout the State, and per-
haps our most abundant species. It harbors and cultivates root-lice
and coccids, and nests as readily in cultivated fields as anywhere.
It is one of the forms responsible for the distribution of the corn and
strawberry root-lice.
. niger var. neoniger Emery. Hewitt, Staten Island (Ds); Newfound-
land (Wheeler); Milltown, Trenton, VII (Coll); Lakehurst VIII (div);
Anglesea (Vk). A rare form of the preceding; also occurring in all
regions of the State.
. brevicornis Emery. Great Notch, Short Hills VIII, Halifax, Newfound-
land, Ft. Lee (Wheeler); Chester VIII, Jamesburg IV (Coll); Lake-
hurst [X (div). A strictly subterranean species; also cultivating root-
lice.
. flavus nearcticus Wheeler. Great Notch, Halifax, Newfoundland
(Wheeler).
. umbratus mixtus Nyl. var. aphidicola Walsh. Great Notch, New-
foundland, Ft. Lee (Wheeler), Caldwell (Emery); Chester X, James-
burg V, (Coll); Woodbury (Vk).
. umbratus mixtus var. affinis Schenck. “New Jersey” (Mayr).
. umbratus mixtus minutus Emery. Described from “New Jersey.”
umbratus speculiventris Emery. Great Notch, Ft. Lee (Wheeler):
Caldwell (Emery) the type locality. Under stones or rotten logs in
rich, shady woods.
Sub-genus ACANTOMYOPS Mayr.
. (A.) interjectus Mayr. Short Hills VIII, Newoundland (Wheeler);
Caldwell (Cr); Staten Island (Ds); Lakehurst (div): Lahaway VI
(Coll).
. (A.) claviger Roger. Halifax, Newfoundland, Short Hills VIII, Ft. Lee,
Lakehurst (Wheeler); Caldwell (Cr); Staten Island (Ds): Riverton
(Vk); Merchantville (Dke). Nests in old logs and stumps in open
woods.
. (A.) claviger subglaber Emery. Milltown V (Coll); Lacy (Dke).
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L. (A.) latipes Walsh. Newfoundland, Ft. Lee (Wheeler); Camden (Sm);
Weymouth (DkKe). Nests under large stones in grassy fields.
It seems probable that “L. (A.) murphyi”’ Forel. also occurs in New
Jersey, since it has been taken on Long Island and within the present
limits of New York City.
FORMICA Linn.
F. sanguinea rubicunda Emery. Del. Water Gap (Vk); Milltown V
(Coll); Woodbury (A E 8). Under stones in grassy piaces along the
edge of woods. It is a slave maker and kidnaps the young of “F. sub-
sericea.” ;
F. sanguinea rubicunda var. subintegra Emery. Grantwood VIII (div);
Newfoundland, Lakehurst (Wheeler); Staten Island (Ds).
F. sanguinea rubicunda var. integroides Wheeler. New Brunswick VIII,
5 (Coll). :
F. rufa obscuriventris Mayr. Newfoundland (Ds); Eagle Rock, Orange
Mts. (Dn).
F. rufa integra Nyl. Staten Island, Jamesburg, Farmingdale (Ds);
Lakehurst (Wheeler); Clementon, Sea Isle City (Vk); Brown’s Mills
Jn (Dke). Makes large nests in or among stones, old logs or stumps;
prefers sunny glades or clearings in the forests.
F. difficilis Emery. Halifax, Lakehurst (Wheeler); Jamesburg V (div);
Staten Island (Ds). :
F. exsectoides Forel. Newfoundland, Staten Island (Ds); Palisades, Al-
pine (Bt); Halifax, Scotch Plains (Wheeler); Chester IV, Paterson
V (Coll). The mound-building ant of the Alleghanies; occurs only in
the hilly northern sections of the State.
F. pallide-fulva Latr. Cape May (A E 8). Probably the northern limit
of its distribution (Wheeler).
F. palvide-fulva schaufussi Mayr. Occurs throughout the State, com-
monly. Makes smail nests in a great variety of places.
F. pallide-fulva schaufussi var. incerta Emery. Newfoundland (Wheel-
er); Staten Island (Ds); Manumuskin (Dke).
F. pallide-fulva nitidiventris Emery. Short Hills VII (Wheeler); Staten
Island (Ds); Milltown VI, Lakehurst VIII (Coll).
F. pallide-fulva nitidiventris var. fuscata Emery. Newfoundland, MHali-
fax (Wheeler); Staten Island (Ds).
F. fusca var. subsericea Say. Occurs throughout the State, is a mound
builder and sometimes forms very large colonies. Prefers sunny,
grassy places, and is an attendant on plant-lice.
Dr. Wheeler suggests that the variety “subeenescens’ Emery almost
undoubtedly occurs in the hilly portions of the State.
F. fusca subpolita Mayr., var. neogagates Emery. Paterson (Wheeler) ;
Newfoundland, Staten Island (Ds).
THE INSECTS OF NEW JERSEY. 663
POLYERGUS Latr.
P. rufescens lucidus Mayr. Newfoundland (Wheeler); Camden Co. VI,
Clementon (Fox); Lakehurst (Ds), Vineland (Treat). A _ slave-
maker, unable to exist without workers of “F. schaufussi,’ which it
kidnaps in the early stages and upon which devolve all the labor of
the nest, even to the raising of the young.
CAMPONOTUS Mayr.
C. castaneus Latr. Great Notch (Wheeler); Caldwell (Cr); Ft. Lee
(Bt); Staten Island (Ds); Sea Isle City (Vk). Nests in the ground
under stones or logs, or in obscure mound nests.
C. castaneus americanus Mayr. Halifax, Short Hills VIII, Newfoundland
(Wheeler); Paterson VI (Coll); Staten Island (Ds); Jamesburg,
Lakehurst VIII (div); Iona, Brown’s Mills Jn., DaCosta, Manumuskin
(Dke).
C. herculeanus pennsylvanicus DeG. Throughout the State. This is the
common black carpenter ant that nests in old logs, stumps, tree
trunks and even in fence posts. Sometimes invades houses in its
forays and is extremely persistent and hard to get rid of.
C. herculeanus pennsylvanicus ferrugineus Fab. As widely distributed
as the preceding, with much the same habits; but much less com-
mon.
-C. herculeanus ligniperdus Latr., var. novzeboracensis Fitch. Newfound-
land, Staten Island, Jamesburg (Ds); New Brunswick (Coll).
C. fallax Nyl. var. nearcticus Emery. Boonton (Vk); Staten Island (Ds);
New Brunswick XI (Coll); Lakehurst VIII, [IX (div). Appears to be
definitely associated with pine trees, and at Lakehurst is common in
the twigs and cones of “Pinus rigida.”
C. fallax Nyl. var. minutus Emery. Reported from all sections of the
State. Dr. Wheeler records it at Lakehurst nesting in dead twigs of
oak and attending aphids on the leaves.
C. fallax subbarbatus Emery. Westville (Sm); Riverton (Dke); Cum-
berland Co. III (Coli). Occurs in hollow stems of dead elder bushes
Super-family VESPOIDEA.
Family THYNNID/.
METHOCA Latr.
M. stygia Say. (bicolor Say.) Camden Co. VI, VII, Ocean Co. VIII,
Cape May VI (Fox); Lucaston V, DaCosta VII (Dke); Clementon
VIEL GVik).
664 REPORT OF NEW JERSEY STATE MUSEUM.
Family MUTILLID.
The females resemble ants in general shape, in being often wingless
and in being found running about among the grass in sandy spots. They
are densely clothed with hair, however, and are contrastingly colored with
black, yellow and orange, the name “velvet ants” being applied from
their clothing. They differ from the ants in lacking the nodes at the
base of the abdomen, and from our local species further, in having a very
long and very hot sting. The males are winged and occur on flowers.
In habit the species are diggers, and while some are known to store food
for their larve, others seem to be parasitic or guests in the nests and
cells of bees and other wasps.
MUTILLA Linn.
SPHHROPHTHALMA Blake.
M. balteola Blake. Westville (Crn).
. bexar Blake. Camden Co. VIII (Fox); Lucaston IX, 2 (Dke).
M. canella Blake. Camden, Gloucester Co. VII (Fox); N. Woodbury VI,
21 (Vk); Brown’s Mills VI, 21 (CG); Manumuskin VII, 5 (Dke).
cypris Blake. (mutata Blake.) Throughout the State all season; not
rare.
M. lepeletieri Fox. (fenestrata Lep.) Throughout the State VII-IX.
M. ferrugata Fab. Throughout the State VII-IX; not rare.
M. harmonia Fox. Palisades VI, 12, Brown’s Mills VI, 25 (Dke); Glou-
cester Co., type locality in New Jersey (Vk); Lakehurst VII, 4 (Coll).
M. macra Cress. South of the Piedmont Plain VII-IX; not rare.
M. sczevola Blake. Caldwell (Cr); Westville (Crn); Camden Co. V, 18
(Fox).
M. castor Blake. Westville VIII, Clementon VII, VIII (Vk); Pemberton
VII, IX (Hk); Brown’s Mills VI, 21 (GG); Lahaway VII, Lakehurst
VIII (Coll) ; DaCosta VII, Iona VI, Manumuskin VI, VIII, IX (Dke).
M. vesta Cress. Milltown VII, Lakehurst VIII (Coll); Malaga Ix, Gite
DaCosta VIII, Brown’s Mills VI, Iona VI, Manumuskin VI, [IX (Dke).
M. rugulosa Fox. South Jersey, not rare (Fox); the type locality.
M. cariniceps Fox. “New Jersey”; the type locality; DaCosta VII, 20
(Dke); Farmingdale VII, 14 (Jn).
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PHOTOPSIS Blake.
M. pennsylvanica Lap. Camden Co. IX, 29 (Fox).
M. sczeva Blake. Riverton VI, 17 (Jn); reared from cocoons of “Try-
poxylon albitarsis,’ by A. B. Champlain (Vk).
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PHOTOMORPHUS Vier.
M. johnsoni Vier. Riverton VII, 7 (Jn); the type locality.
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effective check to the increase of certain white grubs
: occidentalis Linn. Throughout the State VII-X.
. ferruginea Fab. Clementon VIII, DaCosta VII,
. unicolor Say. (thoracica Blake.) Camden Co.
THE INSECTS OF NEW JERSEY. 665
TIMULLA Ashm.
. hexagona Say. Throughout the State V, VII-IX; not rare.
. ornativentris Say. Riverton VIII (Jn); Westville (Crn); Camden Co.
VI (Fox); Pemberton VII (Hk); Lakehurst VIII (Coll); Brown’s
Mills VI (CG); Delair VIII, DaCosta VII, Lucaston IX (Dke).
. dubitata Smith. Milltown VIII, Lakewood V, Lakehurst VII, VIII,
Lahaway VIII, Anglesea VII, IX (Coll); Brown’s Mills VII, 4 (Dke).
May be the 9 of the preceding.
. promethea Blake. Prospertown IX, Lahaway X (Coll).
EPHUTA Say.
. scrupea Say. Camdcn Co. (Fox); Clementon With 2 (CVs).
. dzckii Rohw. Lucaston VIII, 25, Bamber IX, 1 (Dke).
. vierecki Rohw. Lucaston VIII, 27 (Haim); type locality.
. zella Rohw.~ Wenonah VII, 28 (Haim); type locality.
NOMIAAPHAGUS Ashm.
» sanborni Blake. Camden Co. VIII, IX (Fox); Lucaston IX (Dke);
Pemberton IX (GG).
. simillima Smith. Throughout the State V-IX; not common.
. montivaga Cress. Great Notch IX, 4 (Dke).
PSHEUDOMETHOCA Ashm.
. canadensis Blake. Camden Co. V, VII, [IX (Fox); Clementon V (Vk);
Mt. Holly VIII, Iona VI (Dke); Brown’s Mills V, VI (div); Milltown
V, Riverton IX, Lakewood V (Coll).
DASYMUTILLA Ashm.
Vit tona Vil Vili Manumuskin VI, “Exy
(DkKe); Brown’s Mills VI, 21 (GG).
Family MYRMOSIDA.
MYRMOSA Latr.
VI, VIII, [X (Fox); N. Woodbury VI (Vk).
Family TTPHIIDA®.
This contains a small group of digging wasps, the
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ant, Sprerophtiaima
occidentalis.
of the genus “Lachnosterna”’ or May beetles.
666 REPORT OF NEW JERSEY STATE. MUSEUM.
TIPHIA Fab.
T. inornata Say. Throughout the
State VI-IX, parasitic on white
grubs. ye
T. waldenii Vier. Lakehurst VII, 7 (e'k
(Coll). i
.T. relativa Vier. Chester (Coll) :
Lucaston V, IX, Stone Harbor
VII (Dke). Fig. 272.—White-grub parasite, Tiphia tnor-
nata; a, adult; b, head of larva; c,
Tf ee Rob. lLucaston IV, 10 lata id caesar:
Evo
T. clypeata Rob. Lucaston IX, 24 (Dke).
PARATIPHIA Sichel.
P. algonquina Vier. Clementon VI, VII (Hk), the type locality; Lake-
hurst VII, Lahaway VIII (Coll).
Family SCOLUDA#.
Stout, very hairy wasps; black, banded or spotted with yellow, legs
short and strong, abdomen with a very short pedicel. The species bur-
row in the ground in search of white grubs, in which they lay their eggs
and on which the larve develop.
SCOLIA Fab.
S. bicincta Fab. Gloucester Co. VIII, 23 (Fox); Westville (Crn); Weno-
nah VII, 27 (Dke); Clementon IX, 8. (CG); Lahaway VI, 21, Prosper-
town Viilehi(Coll):
S. dubia Say. Newark, Trenton VIII, 14, Hammonton VIII, 27 (Coll);
Westville (Crn); Gloucester VIII, 23 (Fox); Belleplain IX, 8 (Dke).
S. nobilitata Fab. Jamesburg VII, 18, Ocean Co. (Coll); Camden Co: VI-
29-VIII, 3 (Fox); DaCosta VII, 4-28, Bamber VIII, 11 (DkKe).
ELIS Fab.
E. plumipes Dru. Throughout the State in sandy places, more common
south of the Piedmont Plain V—VIII.
E. quadrimaculata Fab. (quadrinotata Fab.) Monmouth Co. VII, 4
(Fox); Laurel Springs VI, 4; Brown’s Mills V, VII, Manumuskin V,
VI (Dke).
Family MYZINID/.
MYZINA Latr.
M. interrupta Say. (hamata Say.) Riverton IX (Jn); Newbold VIII,
Lucaston VIII, Manumuskin IX, Anglesea IX (Dke); Camden Co.
(Ashm); Pemberton VI (Hk); Lakewood, Lahaway VIII (Coll).
THE INSECTS OF (NEW: JERSEY. 667
. Quinguecincta Fab. (namea Fab.) Westville (Crn).
. obscura Fab. New Jersey, rare (Bt); Westville (Crn).
. sex-cincta Fab. Throughout the State VIJ-IX, common.
Ss. SS
. marginata Say. Sure to be found in New Jersey.
Family SAPYGIDA.
These are guests in the nests of bees, such as “Xylocopa” and “Osmia.”
SAPYGA Lafr.
S. centrata Say. Camden Co. V, 18 (Fox).
S. americana Cress. Will be found in New Jersey.
Family TRIGONALIDZ.
TRIGONALYS Westw.
T. sulcatus Davis. Anglesea (Sm).
T. pulchelia Cress. Should occur in New Jersey (Vk).
An undetermined species is in Mr. Daecke’s collection from Linden-
wold IX, 7.
LYCOGASTER Shuck.
L. pullatus Shuck. Orange Mts. VII, 4 (Jn).
L. costalis Cress. Reared from ‘‘Acronycta lobelizw”’ (Vk).
Family BE THYLID/E.
PARASIEROLA Carn.
P. cellularis Say. (Goniozus) New Jersey probably (Ashm).
GONIOZUS Forst.
G. platynotze Ashm. Reared from “Platynota sentana.”’
PERISEMUS Forst.
P. prolongatus Prov. Reared from “‘Crambus caliginosellus.”
ANOXUS Thoms.
A. chittendeni Ashm. Reared from “Cis” sp., and sure to be in New
Jersey.
EPYRIS Westw.
E. bifoveolatus Ashm. (Mesitus) New Jersey probably.
E. rufipes Say. Should be found in New Jersey.
663 REPORT OF NEW JERSEY STATE MUSEUM
LAZELIUS Ashm.
L. trogodermatis Ashm. Reared from “Trogoderma tarsale.”
CEPHALONOMIA Westw.
C. hyalinipennis Ashm. Reared from “Amphibolips cinerea,” ‘“Holcaspis
omnivora”’ and “Hypothenemus eruditus.”
NEOSCLERODERMA Kieff.
N. tarsalis ASshm. Reared from “Silvanus surinamensis.”
PRISTOCERA Klug.
P. armifera Say. Avalon VII, 27 (Hk).
Family CHRYSIDIDA.
These are the “cuckoo bees,” so called because they lay their eggs in
the cells of other bees and wasps, their larve depriving the rightful owner
of food if they do not actually eat it first. They are of a brilliant metallic
blue or green, with a very firm chitinous outer surface, which is often
deeply punctured or otherwise sculptured. The abdomen has only a few
visible segments, the others being in the form of a retractile tube, at the
end of which the small sting is formed. Some of the species are said to
be true parasites of saw-flies.
OMALUS Panz.
O. iridescens Nort. Should be found in New Jersey.
O. sinuosus Say. Trenton V, 20 (Hk).
O. lzviventris Cress. Manumuskin VI, 11 (DkKe).
NOTOZUS Forst.
N. marginatus Patt. New Jersey probably.
N. viridicyaneus Nort. “New Jersey” (U S N M).
HEDYCHRIDIUM Perrin.
H. dimidiatum Say. Philadelphia (Jn) and surely in New Jersey.
HEDYCHRUM Latr.
H. obsoletum Say. Riverton VII, 5 (Jn); Cape May VIII, 9 (Dke).
H. violaceum Brullé. Camden, Gloucester Co. VII, 15, Anglesea Ix, 4
(Fox); Manumuskin VI, 23 (Dke).
CHRYSIS Linn.
C. perpuichra Cress. Camden Co. VII, 12 (Fox).
C. verticalis Patt. Chester VII, 3 (Coll); Riverton VII, 31 (Jn).
THE INSECTS, OF NEW JERSEY. 669
C. parvula Fab. Caldwell (Cr); Orange Mts. La-
haway X, 14 (Coll).
C. dorize Grib. Lahaway VII, 18 (Sm).
C. corruleans Fab. New Brunswick, Lahaway VI,
24, VII, 18 (Coll) ; DaCosta V, 17, VII, 20, Man-
umuskin IX, 15 (Dke).
C. nitidula Fab. Westville (Fox); Lucaston IX,
19, Brown’s Mills VI, 23 (Dke); reared from Fig. 273.—Chrysis species.
nests of “Odynerus” and “Osmia’”’ in Hurope.
C. nortoni Aaron. Pennsylvania and probably New Jersey.
C. smaragdula Fab. Lahaway VII, 12 (Sm); DaCosta VII, 20, Lucaston
IX, 2, Brown’s Mills VII, 5, Iona VIII, 25, Manumuskin VI, 22, Belle-
plain IX, 8 (Dke).
Family KUMENIDA..
These are solitary wasps, with males and females only developed, and
the wings are folded lengthwise when at rest. They are predatory and
store their cells with insects of various kinds. They may be diggers,
borers in pith or wood or may make mud nests of more or less symmetri-
eal form.
ZETHUS Fab.
Z. spinipes Say. Caldwell (Cr); Orange Mts. (Sm).
EUMENES Latr.
E. agilis Sauss. Philadelphia VIII (Fox) and sure to be found in New
Jersey.
E. fraternus Say. Throughout
the State, V, VII-IX; this is
the common “potter wasp”
that makes vase-like mud
cells attached to low plants.
E. globulosus Sauss. New Jer-
sey (Cress Coll).
E. verticalis Say. Camden VIII,
3 (Fox).
MONOBIA Sauss. 7"
M. quadridens Linn. Through- Fig. 274.—Fraternal potter-wasp, Eumenes
out the State VI-VIII, local- fraternus; a, wasp; b, its mud cell;
c, same opened to show contents.
NORTONIA Sauss.
N. symmorpha Sauss. Caldwell (Cr).
ly not rare.
ODYNERUS Latr.
SYMMORPHUS Wesm.
O. philadelphiz Sauss. Caldwell (Cr).
O. debilis Sauss. Lahaway VII, 12 (Sm).
670 REPORT OF NEW JERSEY STATE MUSEUM.
EUANCISTROCERUS D. T.
O. albophaleratus Sauss. Westville (Crn); Camden Co. (Fox).
O. birenimaculatus Sauss. Staten Island (Ds); Bloomfield, Woodbury
VI, 17, Iona VI, 8, Manumuskin VI, 23 (DkKe); Jamesburg VII, 4 (Sm).
O. campestris Sauss. Staten Island (Ds); Essex Co., New Brunswick VI,
Jamesburg VII, Swedesboro VII (Coll); Woodbury VI (Dke); Clem-
enton VII, Lucaston IX (Hk).
O. capra Sauss. Throughout the State IX, X, not rare.
QO. tigris Sauss. Throughout the State V—VII, IX, X, not rare.
O. uncinatus Say. (unifasciatus Sauss.) Caldwell (Cr); Gloucester Co.
VII, 15 (Fox); Manumuskin VI, 21 (Dke).
O. quadrisectus Say. Delaware Water Gap VII, 12 (Coll).
O. szeccularis Sauss. Gloucester
Co. VHj-15, (Hox);> James-
burg VII, 15, Lahaway VI,
1, Lakehurst IX, 26 (Coll).
O. fulvipes Sauss. Staten Island
VII (Ds).
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Sar”
ODYNERUS Latr.
O. annulatus Say. New Jersey
(BE): Pemberton IX, 1
(Hk).
O. arvensis Sauss. Gloucester
Co. VIII, 24 (Fox).
O. boscii Lep. New Brunswick VII, 24, Swedesboro VII, 15, Lahaway
(Sm); Manumuskin IX, 15 (Dke).
O. megzra Lep. Caldwell (Cr); Camden VI, 28, VII, 12 (Fox); Clemen-
ton VI, 29 (Hk); Lakehurst VII, 7 (Coll); Manumuskin VI, 4, VIII,
26 (DKe).
O. catskilli Sauss. Staten Island VIII (Ds); Lahaway VI, 2 (Sm).
OC. dorsalis Sauss. Gloucester Co. VII, 15 (Fox); Westville VI, 6, Black-
wood IX, 9, colony near bank of big Timber Creek bes 19 (Vk);
Toms River IX, 22 (Dke).
O. foraminatus Sauss. Throughout the State V—VII, IX.
O. hidalgo Sauss. Camden VII, 12, 27 (Fox).
O. fundatus Cress. Lucaston IX, 9 (Hk).
STENODYNERUS Sauss.
O. anormis Say. Camden, Gloucester Co. VI, VII (Fox); ‘Lucaston V, we
(div); Iona VII, 13 (Dke); Anglesea IX, 3 (Coll).
O. pedestris Sauss. Caldwell (Cr); Westville VI, 6 (Vk); Camden VI,
24, VII, 12, Cape May V, 14 (Fox).
O. pennsylvanicus Sauss. Camden V-VII (oe: Westville (Crn).
O. perennis Sauss. Trenton VII, Pemberton VII (Hk); Camden, Glouces-
ter Co. VI-VIII (Fox).
oO. conformis Sauss. Gloucester Co. VII, 22 (Fox).
Fig. 275.—Odynerus flavipes and its nest built
in a spool.
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279.
ig.
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Fig. 278.—Polistes pallipes.
Fig. 279.—Paper comb of Polistes.
THE INSECTS OF NEW JERSEY. 671
O. vagus Sauss. Gloucester Co. VII, VIII (Fox); Westville VI, 16 (Vk).
O. collega Sauss. Lucaston IX (Dke); Lakehurst VIII, Barnegat Bay
Dist. VI (Coll).
LEPTOCHILUS Sauss.
O. republicanus D. T. (ornatus Sauss.) Dunnfield VII, 12, stores larve
of ‘‘Odontota dorsalis’ in pith cells (Sm); Camden VIII, 3 (Fox).
Family VESPIDA.
These are the true social wasps—yellow jackets and hornets, which
live in colonies containing males, females and workers, the latter, as
with the bees, undevelopd females. All of them build paper cells or nests,
some of them in the open like the large gray globular “hornets nest,”
some of them in trunks of trees, beneath overhanging eaves and others
in holes in the ground. The insects are pugnacious and resent interfer-
ence, aS any one who has ever disturbed a yellow jacket nest has dis-
covered to his cost. The food consists of honey, pollen and other in-
sects, the larve being fed with masticated fragments of insects by the
mother or workers. There is no storing of food, and the young are abso-
lutely dependent upon the periodical feeding by the adults. Only the
impregnated females hibernate, and each of these starts. a colony of its
Own in spring. The fore wings are folded longitudinally when at rest.
POLISTES Latr.
Species of this genus make paper combs that are not covered, in
sheltered places.
P. annularis Linn. Staten Island X (Ds); Jamesburg VII, 21 (Sm);
Blackwood IX, 19 (Vk).
P. fuscatus Fab. Seems to be rare in New Jersey, the variety “instabilis”
Sauss. being the only form recorded (Bt).
P. pallipes Lep. (metricus Say.) Throughout the State; is the com-
monest of our species and varies greatly.
P. perplexus Cress. With the preceding and locally as abundant.
P. rubiginosus Lep. New Jersey, rare (Bt).
P. variatus Cress. Newark, Camden Co., Lakehurst VIII, Lahaway IX,
Anglesea IX, Cape May IX, not so common (Coll).
P. canadensis Linn. Staten Island III, 15 (Ds).
VESPA Linn.
V. borealis Kirby. Caldwell (Cr); this record is open to doubt.
V. crabro Linn. A European species introduced into and now spread
throughout the State. It is the largest form that occurs with us.
V. carolina Dru. (cuneata Fab.) Staten Island VI (Ds); New Bruns-
wick VIII, Merchantville V, Ocean Co. VI (Coll); Riverton VI, X (Jn);
Clementon IV (GG); Woodbury VI, National Park VI, VII, Lucaston
IV, Iona VI, Manumuskin V, VI, X (Dke); Mr. Daecke says that the
underground nest of this species always has a papered entrance.
672 REPORT OF NEW JERSEY STATE MUSEUM.
V. diabolica Sauss. Throughout the State, more or less common all
season; makes an underground nest.
V. germanica Fab. Throughout the State all season and perhaps the
most common of the smaller yellow-jackets; nests in hollow logs,
under boards, and more rarely underground.
V. infernalis Sauss. New Jersey (Ashm).
V. maculata Linn. Common everywhere throughout the State. It is the
; large white-faced wasp that makes the globular “hornets nests” that
are found attached to bushes, trees and sometimes to sheltered places
on barns, etc.
V. occidentalis Cress. New Jersey (Fox).
V. vidua Sauss. Riverton IX (CG); Westville (Cress); New Brunswick
IX, Lahaway (Sm); Malaga IX (GG); Lucaston IX, DaCosta VII,
Bamber VII, Iona V, VIII, Manumuskin V (Dke).
V. vulgaris Linn. Caldwell (Cr); Staten Island (Ds); Camden VI (Fox);
Jamesburg VI, Lanaway, Lakehurst IX (Coll).
V. consobrina Sauss. New Brunswick VI, 17 (Coll).
Family CEROPALID.
The “Pompilide” of the last edition. Includes rather slender, long-
legged solitary wasps with the abdomen united to the thorax by a very
short stalk. They are usually velvety black or blue, often with orange
bands, wings usually black and kept in constant jerky motion when the
insect is moving about. The species prey on spiders and other insects
and may be diggers or makers of mud cells under stones, etc. Some are
said to be guests in the nests of other diggers.
PSEUDAGENIA Kohl. (AGENIA Dahlb.)
P. architecta Say. Riverton IX, 29 (Jn); Merchantville V, Manumuskin
X, 20 (Dke); Lahaway VII, 3 (Sm).
P. bombycina Cress. Caldwell
(Cr); Staten Island V, VI
(Ds); Camden VII (Fox).
P. calcarata Cress. Jamesburg
V, 31 (Coll); Westville VIII,
30 (Vk).
P. caliptera Say. Camden Co.
VI, 28 (Fox).
P. iridipennis Cress. Camden
Co. VI, VIII, Gloucester Co.
V (Fox) Fig. 280.—Pseudagenia bombyctna and its cell,
which is to be filled with spiders.
P. mellipes Say. Philadelphia
VII, 4 (Fox), and sure to occur in New Jersey.
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THE INSECTS OF NEW JERSEY. 673
. coerulescens Dahlb. Staten Island (Ds); Camden Co. VIII, IX (Fox).
. subcorticalis Walsh. New Jersey VIII, 31 (Ashm).
. varitarsata D. T. (varipes Cress.) Will yet be found in New Jersey.
. pulchrina Cress. Riverton VI, 27 (Jn); Trenton VII, 5, Clementon
VI a0 CE)
CRYPTOCHEILUS Panz. (SALIUS Fab.)
. fascipennis Say. (alienatus Sm.) Jamesburg (Sm); Riverton VII, 12
(GG); Camden Co. VIII, IX, Gloucester Co. IX (Fox); Westville (Vk).
. conicus Say. New Brunswick, Jamesburg V (Sm); Camden, Glou-
cester Co. V, IX (Fox); Clementon VI (Vk); Iona IV, 20 (Dke).
. fulvicornis Cress. Gloucester Co. VII-IX (Fox); Ocean Co. (Sm).
. germanus Cress. Trenton VIII, 21 (Hk); Stone Harbor VII, 29 (Dke).
. nuperus Cress. Gloucester Co. IX, 2 (Fox).
. pomilius Cress. Camden and Gloucester Cos. VI, IX (Fox).
. unifasciatus Say. Camden Co. VII, Gloucester Co. VII, VIII (Fox).
. acceptus Cress. DaCosta VII, 19, Lucaston IX, 28 (Dke).
PEPSIS Fab.
elegans Lep. Will yet be found in New Jersey.
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Tig. 281.—Tarantula hawk, Pepsis formosa of the Southwest.
ANOPLIUS Lep. (POMPILUS Fab.)
zthiops Cress. Staten Island IX (Ds); Caldwell (Cr): Riverton VII,
Westville [TX (Jn); Manumuskin X, 20 (Dke).
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. algidus Smith. Ocean Co. VII, 19 (Fox); Anglesea VIII, 15 (Jn).
. americanus Beauv. Caldwell (Cr); Camden and Gloucester Cos. VI,
Vil, [IX (Fox): South Jersey VII (Sm); Lucaston IX (Dke).
. argenteus Cress. Camden Co. VI, 15 (Fox).
. atrox Dahlb. Throughout the State VI-IX, common.
. biguttatus Fab. Del. Water Gap to Manumuskin V-—IX, not rare.
. cinctipes Cress. Camden Co. VI, 28, Ocean Co. (Fox); Manumuskin
VI, 23, Stone Harbor VII, 5 (Dke).
. cylindricus Cress. Camden Co. VI, VII (Fox): Swedesboro VII (Sm);
DaCosta VII (Dke).
. divisus Cress. Camden Co. IX, 7 (Fox); Iona VI, 8 (Dke).
ferrugineus Say. Riverton VIII, 17 (Dke); Malaga IX, 15 (Hk).
maurus Cress. © (funereus St. Farg. ¢) Manumuskin VI, 23 (Dke).
fuscipennis Lep. G. d. south of Piedmont Plain VI, VII.
. hyacintheus Cress. Gloucester Co. IX, 21 (Fox); Swedesboro VII, 15
(Sm).
. ingenuus Cress Camden IX, 7, Gloucester VII, 19 (Fox); Westville
VI, 19 (Vk); Iona VI, 16 (Dke); Lahaway IX; 26 (Coll).
. interruptus Cress. Camden Co. VII, Gloucester Co. VIII, IX (Fox);
Clementon VIII (Vk); Swedesboro VII (Sm); Lucaston VIII (Dke).
. marginatus Say. Chester VII, Jamesburg VIII (Coll); Staten Island
IX (Ds); Camden VI (Fox); Clementon VIII (Vk); Lahaway VIII
(Sm); Iona VI, Manumuskin VI (Dke).
. maurus Cress. Riverton VI (Vk); Gloucester Co. VIII (Fox); Ocean
Co. (Sm).
. posterus Fox. Camden Co. VII (Fox).
. philadelphicus Lep. Throughout the State VII-X, locally common. -
. relativus Fox. Chester, Lahaway, Anglesea VIII (Coll); Avalon VII
(CG).
. subviolaceus Cress. Camden Co. VIII, IX, Atlantic Co. VI (Fox);
Clementon V, 9 (Vk); Gloucester Co. VII, Ocean Co. (Coll).
. tenebrosus Cress. Camden Co. VII, VIII (Fox); Gloucester Co. VII,
Labaway IV (Coll); Clementon IV, Lucaston IX, Manumuskin IV, V, .
X (Dke).
. tropicus Fab. Throughout the State VI-IX.
. virginiensis Cress. Monmouth Co. VII, 4 (Fox).
. Marize Cress. Great Notch IV, 8 (GG); Manahawkin IX, 5 (Hk).
. pompilus Cress. Recorded from New Jersey (Ashm).
. luctuosus Cress. Lake Hopatcong (Fox); Barnegat Bay Dist. VII
(Coll).
APORUS Spinola.
. fasciatus Smith. Camden Co. VIII, 24 (Fox); N. Woodbury VI, 22
(Vk); Lucaston V, 30 (Dke); Atlantic Co. VI, 24 (Coll).
THE INSECTS OF NEW JERSEY. 675
CEROPALES Latr.
C. bipunctatus Say. Chester IX, 16 (Coll); Caldwell (Cr); Newark,
Ocean Co. (Sm); Riverton IX, 10 (Vk); DaCosta VIII, 3 (Dke).
C. fraterna Smith. Trenton V, 24, VIII, 21 (Hk).
C. longipes Smith. Trenton VIII, 3 (Hk).
Super-family SPHECOIDEA.
This includes a large series of digger and other wasps, all of them
solitary, most of which provision their nests or cells with other insects.
Some are parasitic, and, as a whole, the series is decidedly useful.
Family PEMPHREDONID-..
Usually slender, rather small wasps, shining black in color. They bur-
row in the pith of dry branches, making very irregular and complicated
channels. Quite generally they store their nests with plant lice.
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. cressoni Pack. Camden Co. IX, 7 (Fox), IX, 22, on flowers of aster
(Vk); Woodbury VI, 17, Lucaston IX, 12 (Dke).
. denticulatus Pack. Camden Co. IX, 7 (Fox).
. leucopus Say. New Brunswick V, 27 (Coll).
niger Pack. New Jersey (US N M).
. higrescens Rohw. Clementon VI, 30 (Hk).
pauper Pack. Camden Co. VIII, 24 (Fox); Westville (Crn).
. perplexa Rohw. Camden Co. VIII, 6 (Fox).
. Striatus Vier. Westville VIII, 30, the type locality (Vk); Avalon VI,
Sy (irate
. longicornis Fox. Westville VIII, 30 (Jn).
. johnsoni Vier. Riverton VI, 10 (Jn), the type locality.
. maculipes Fox. North Woodbury VI, 18 (Vk).
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PEMPHREDON Latr.
. concolor Say. Camden Co. VII, 27 (Fox).
. bipartior Fox. New Brunswick VI, 20 (Coll);. Anglesea IX, § (Dke).
angularis Fox. New Brunswick VI, 10 (Coll).
. inoratus Say. (Cemonus) New Jersey (Cress Coll).
» harbecki Rohw. (Cemonus) Trenton VII, 5 (Hk).
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STIGMUS Jur.
S. americanus Pack. Camden Co. VI, 28 (Fox).
676 REPORT OF NEW JERSEY STATE MUSEUM.
SPILOMENA Shuck.
S. pusilla Say. New Jersey probably.
PASSALCECUS Shuck.
P. annulatus Say. Camden Co. VII, 28 (Fox).
- mandibularis Cress. Northern New Jersey (Ashm).
P. rivertonensis Vier. Riverton VI, 17 (Jn); the type locality.
a)
Hanily AM Pig i@ip 7a,
Curious slender wasps, with very long prothorax, a conic head with the
base in front, and a clypeus like a beak. They are very rare and are
said to prey on cockroaches.
RHINOPSIS Westw.
R. canaliculata Say. Sure to be found in New Jersey.
Family SPHECIDA®.
This family is easily recognized by the long slender pedicel or stalk
connecting the thorax with the main bulb of the abdomen. Among them
are the common mud-daubers that plaster their clay or earthen cells
against out-houses and under porches, sometimes inside of shutters or in
similar sheltered places. These cells are filled with caterpillars, spiders,
grasshoppers or the like, stored by the mother wasp as food for the
larva. Some species are true diggers and make underground cells only,
All of them may be considered as beneficial.
SCELIPHRON Klug.
S. cementarium Dru. Throughout the State and the most abundant of
our mud-daubers. The variety ‘‘architectus” Say. occurs with the
type and as commonly, while “lunatum Fab. (canadensis Sm)” has
been taken on Staten Island (Ds).
CHALYBION Dahlb.
C. czeeruleum Linn. Throughout the State VI-IX, not rare.
SPHEX Linn. (AMMOPHILA Kirby.)
S. arvensis Dahlb. Staten Island (Ds); g. d. in New Jersey (Bt).
. conditor Smith. Long Island, and sure to occur in New Jersey.
S. gracilis Lep. Caldwell (Cr); Chester, Orange Mts., Jamesburg VII,
11, Ocean Co., Swedesboro VII, 16 (Coll); Lucaston VI, 27, IX, 12,
Manumuskin VIII, 17 (Dke).
S. procera Dahlb. (gryphus Sm.) Throughout the State VI-X.
2)
THE INSECTS OF NEW JERSEY. 677
S. intercepta Lep. Jamesburg VII, Gloucester VII (Coll); Westville
(Crn).
S. extrematata Cress., var. pictipennis Walsh. Staten Island (Ds); Ches-
ter, New Brunswick VII, Jamesburg VII (Coll); Riverton (Jn).
S. urnaria Klug. Caldwell (Cr); Camden Co. (Fox); Palisades VIII, 14,
DaCosta V, 18, Iona VI, 16 (Dke).
S. violaceipennis Lep. Ocean Co. (Coll).
S. vulgaris Cress. Chester, Middlesex Co. VII, Jamesburg VII, Lahaway
X (Coll).
S. strenuus Cress. Ocean Co., Lakehurst VII, 4 (Coll).
CHLORION Latr.
C. cyaneum Dahlb (cazeruleum Dru). Throughout the State VI-IX.
var. “erarium’”’ Patton. With the type and really the more common.
“C. nearcticus” Rob. is the same.
C. abdominalis Cress. (Harpactopus) Ocean Co. (Sm); DaCosta VII, 4,
28, Manumuskin VIII, 17 (Dke).
C. bifoveolatum Tasch. (Sphex) Newark, New Brunswick VII, 14,
Gloucester Co. VII, 15, Ocean Co., Anglesea VII, 12 (Coll).
C. atratum Lep. (Priononyx — Sphex brunneipes Cress.) Throughout
the State VIJ-IX, locally not rare.
C. thomz Fab. Westville (Crn); Delair VIII, DaCosta VII, Lucaston IX
(Dke).
C. aztecum Sauss. (lIsodontia macrocephalus Fox.) Clementon IX, X, 4
(div); Belleplain IX, 8 (DKe); Manahawken IX, 6 (Hk).
C. auripes H. T. Fern. (lIso-
dontia tibialis St. Farg). j
Throughout the State VI-
IX, not rare.
C. harrisi H. T. Fern. (lIso-
dontia_ philadelphica)
Caldwell (Cr); Westville
(Crn); Lucaston IX, 12
(Dke); Clementon IX, 4
(CG); Ocean Co. (Coll).
C. bridewelli H. T. Fern.
Belleplain IX, 8 (Dke).
C.ichneumonea Linn.
(Sphex). Common ¢'
throuhgout the State. ; Fig. 282.—Chlorion ichneumonea.
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C. pennsylvanicum Linn. (Sphex) Throughout the State, common.
Family PHILANTHIDA.
Rather small or medium sized wasps with a broad, thick head, the
adbomen constricted at base but not petiolated, males with brushes of
678 REPORT ‘OF NEW JERSEY STATE MUSEUM:
long hair on each side of the clypeus. They burrow in the ground and
store their cells with beetles or with small digger bees.
CERCERIS Latr.
Cc. bicornuta Guer. Camden Co. VII, 22 (Fox); Manumuskin VIII, 17
(Dke); Anglesea VII-IX (div).
C. clypeata Dahlb. Chester IX, 16 (Coll); Staten Island (Ds); Ham-
monton VIII, 23 (Dke); Toms River (Bt); Anglesea VI, 22 (Sm).
Cc. compacta Cress. Caldwell (Cr); Philadelphia VII, 23 (Fox).
C. dentifrons Cress. Philadelphia IX (Fox) and sure to be in New Jer-
sey.
Cc. deserta Say. Common throughout the State.
C. dufouri Guer. Camden Co. VII, Gloucester Co. VII, [IX (Fox); Angle-
sea VII (Coll).
C. flavofasciata Sm. Lahaway VII, 12 (Coll).
C. fumipennis Say. Westville (Crn); Delair VIII, Belleplain IX, 8
(Dke); Farmingdale VII (Jn); Atlantic Co. VI (Fox); Lahaway VII,
Lakehurst VIII (Coll).
Cc. venator Cress. Westville VII-IX (div); DaCosta VII (Dke); Glouces-
ter Co. VII (Fox); Anglesea VIII, 8 (Vk).
C. robertsonii Fox. Lahaway VII, 12 (Sm).
C. imitator Cress. Belleplain IX, 8 (Dke).
C. fulvipes Cress. Trenton IX, 2 (Hk).
EUCERCERIS Cress.
E. laticeps Cress. Gloucester Co. VII, 27, VIII, 28 (Fox).
E. zonatus Say. Sure to occur in New Jersey.
PHILANTHUS Fab.
P. vertilabris Fab. (Pseudanthophilus) So. Jersey VI, 2 (Sm).
P. bilunatus Cress. (Anthophilus) Riverton IX (Vk); Camden Co. VIII,
IX (Fox); Merchantville VIII (Dke); Clementon IX (CG); Lahaway
(Sm).
P. dubius Cress. (Anthophilus) Clementon VI, (Hk); Swedesboro VIII
(Sm).
P. politus Say. Throughout the State VI-IX, not rare.
P. gibbosus Fab. (punctatus Say). Throughout the State VII-X, com-
mon.
P. solivagus Say. Chester IX, 14 (Coll); Riverton IX, 19 (Hk); Glou-
cester Co. VII, 24 (Fox).
P. sanborni Cress. Staten Island (Ds); Riverton VIII (Vk); Swedes-
boro VII, Ocean Co. (Coll); Pemberton IX (GG); Wenonah VI,
Manumuskin VI (Dke).
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Fig. 283.—Sphecius speciosus, carrying off a Cicada to its burrow.
Fig. 284.—Larva of S. speciosus feeding on the Cicada buried by its parent.
Fig. 285.—Sphecius speciosus; a, larva; b, c, pupa; from below and side; e, 7, g, details
of structure.
THE INSECTS OF NEW JERSEY. 679
APHILANTHOPS Patt.
A. frigidus Smith. Camden Co. VII, 12 (Fox); Lakehurst VII, 7 (Coll).
Family BEMBECIDE.
Handsome, yellow-marked wasps of moderate size, the abdomen broad
at base, not stalked. The labrum or upper lip is very long, triangular
and pointed. The insects burrow in sandy places and feed their larve
with flies.
BEMBIDULA Burm.
B. quadrifasciata Say. Throughout the sandy areas south of Piedmont
Plain, more common in the pines VII-IX. :
B. ventralis Say. With the preceding and ranges further north; recorded
from Clifton IX, 4 (GG).
STICTICA Ill. (MONEDULA Latr.)
S. carolina Fab. South of Piedmont Plain, g. d. VII-IX; the largest of the
family, and not common.
BEMBEX Fab.
B. pruinosa Fox. Anglesea VIII, 25 (Kemp).
B. spinolze Lep. Throughout the sandy areas south of Piedmont Plain;
also at Sandy Hook (Bt); taken on a cow in the act of killing a
“YTabanus nigrovittatus” (Dke).
‘B. cinerea Handl. Anglesea VII, 12 (Coll); Cape May (Vk).
MICROBEMBEX Patt.
M. monodonta Say. Throughout the State in sandy places, not common.
Family Sli ZLoAs,.
SPHECIUS Dahlb.
speciosus Dru. Throughout the State VII, IX, but local. The largest
of all our digger wasps preying upon the Cicadas or harvest flies,
which are gathered and stored in underground galleries as food for
the larve.
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Family GORYTIDA.
GORYTES Latr.
G. nebulosus Pack. Lahaway VII, 1 (Sm); New Jersey (Pack).
G. phaleratus Say. (Hoplisus fulvipennis Sm.) Del. Water Gap VII, 8
(Jn); Chester VII, 19, Jamesburg VIII, 4, Gloucester VII, 15 (Coll);
Staten Island VII (Ds).
680 REPORT OF NEW JERSEY STATE MUSEUM.
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. simillimus Sm. New Jersey, latter part of June (Fox).
. bipunctatus Say. (Euspongus) Great Notch IX, 8 (GG); Camden Co.
VIL, 9, IX, 7 (Pox); Clementon VII, 27 (Vk).
. denticulatus Pack. Riverton VI, 20 (Hk).
. nigrifrons Smith. Orange Mts. VIII, 29 (Coll).
. microcephalus Handl. Camden Co. VI, 28 (fox).
: propinquus Cress. Trenton VIII, 5, 21 (Hk).
Family MELLINIDA.
Abdomen petiolate, smooth and shining; the species prey upon flies,
which some species capture by feigning death.
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MELLINUS Fab.
. bimaculatus Say. Riverton VIII, 11 (Vk); Westville (Fox); Lucaston
IX, 17 (Dke); Lahaway X, 14 (Coll).
Family ALYSONID/.
BOTHYNOSTETHUS Kohl.
. distinctus Fox. Camden Co. VII, VIII (Fox), the type locality; At-
lantic Co. (Sm).
ALYSON Jur.
: melleus Say. Camden Co. VII, 6, VIII, 10 (Fox).
. oOppositus Say. Camden, Gloucester Co. VII, VIII (Fox); Westville
(Crn).
Family NYSSONID..
NYSSON Latr.
. lateralis Pack. Philadelphia VI (Fox), and sure to be found in New
Jersey.
. plagiatus Cress. Camden Co. VII, 19, 27 (Fox).
. equalis Patt. Camden, Gloucester Co. VII (Fox); Westville VII, 1
(Vk).
. opulentus Gerst. (Brachystegus) Camden Co. VI, 28 (Fox).
. submellipes Vier. Riverton VIII, 7 (Jn); the type locality.
texanus Cress. Pemberton VII, 3 (Hk).
tramosericus Vier. Visits flowers of yarrow, “Achillea millefolium”
(Vk).
deeckei Vier. Lucaston V, 30 (Dke); the type locality.
THE INSECTS OF NEW JERSEY. 681
Family CRABRONID.
Rather small diggers, with an unusually large quadrate head. They are
not uniform in habit, but many live in pithy stems, burrow in dead wood
or make use of an old cavity. They store their cells with flies, plant-lice,
other insects or even spiders.
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CRABRO Fab.
. maculatus Fab. Staten Island VII (Ds); Riverton IV, 31 (Jn); Cam-
den IX, 13 (Kp).
. trapezoideus Pack. Camden Co. VII, 5 (Fox); Westville (Crn).
. interruptulus D. T. (Solenius interruptus) Throughout the State VI,
VII.
. producticollis Pack. (Solenius) Throughout the State VI, VII.
. montanus Cress. (Ectemnius) Philadelphia VIII (Fox), and sure to
occur in New Jersey.
. corrugatus Pack. (Ectemnius) Camden Co. VIII, 30 (Fox).
. obscurus Smith. (Clytochrysus) Throughout the State VI-VIII.
: septemptrionalis Pack. Camden Co. VII, 27 (Fox).
. nhigrifrons Cress. Throughout New Jersey (Vk).
paucimaculatus Say. (Xestocrabro) Camden, Gloucester Co. VII,
VIII (Fox).
. bisexmaculatus Vier. (Xestocrabro sexmaculatus Say.) Caldwell
' (Cr); Staten Island (Ds); Camden, Gloucester Co. VII, VIII (Fox);
Clementon V, 12 (Vk).
. trifasciatus Say. Chester VIII, 15 (Coll); Staten Island VIII (Ds);
Camden Co. VII, VIII (Fox).
. bimaculatus Say. Great Notch VIII, 21, Riverton VIII, 17 (Dke); one
of the specimens taken with “Lucillia cesar” as its prey.
. Stirpicola Pack. (Xylocrabro) Camden, Gloucester Co. VII, VIII
(Fox); Atlantic Co. (Coll).
. scaber Lep. Camden Co. VII (Fox); Manumuskin VI, 23 (Dke).
. decem-maculatus Say. (Hypocrabro) Riverton [X, 31 (Jn); Camden
Co. VII, 27 (Fox); Avalon VI, 9 (Kp).
. chrysargyrus Lep. (Pseudocrabro) Jamesburg IX (Coll); Camden
Con Vil (Hox).
: bigeminus Patt. (Protothyreopus) Camden VIII, 12 (Fox); Laha-
way (Coll).
. rufifemur Pack. Manumuskin VIII, 17 (Dke).
argus Pack. (Thyreopus) Camden Co. VI, 28, VIII, 24 (Fox).
. provancheri Fox. (Thyreopus) Will be found in New Jersey.
. cribrellifer Pack. Long Island (Ashm), and probably in New Jersey.
- vernalis Fox. (Synothyreopus) Clementon V, 10-28 (div); DaCosta
V, 18, Brown’s Mills V, 21 (Dke).
682 REPORT OF NEW JERSEY STATE MUSEUM.
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tumidus Pack. (Synothyreopus) . Westville (Crn); Avon IX, 27 (Hk);
Lahaway X, 14 (Coll); Lucaston VI, 27, Belleplain IX, 8 (Dke).
. viereckii Rohw. (Synothyreopus) DaCosta V, 17 (Dke).
. cingulatus Pack. (Paranothyreus) Camden Co: VIII, IX (Fox).
. rugicollis Vier. Riverton VII, 8 (Jn); the type locality.
. hilaris Smith. DaCosta V, 18 (Dke).
. nitidiventris Fox. (Cuphopterus) Trenton V, 24 (Hk); Camden Co.
VII, 5 (Fox), the type locality; Collingswood VII, 17 (GG).
. errans Fox. (Lindenius) Gloucester Co. VIII, 16 (Fox).
. Sulcus Fox. (Crossocerus) Long Island (Ashm) and probably New
Jersey.
. dzeckii Rohw. (Crossocerus) Lucaston V, 28 (Dke).
. minimus Pack. (Crossecerus) Camden Co. V, 9, VIII, 9 (Fox).
. scutellifer D. T. (scutellatus Say.) Camden Co. V, 18 (Fox).
. maculiclypeus Fox. N. Woodbury VI, 13, Clementon V, 30, VI, 2 (Vk);
Lucaston V, 30 (DKe).
. flavitrochantericus Vier. Riverton VI, 6, the type locality (Vk).
. impressifrons Smith. (Blepharipus) Riverton VIII, 8 (Jn) IX, 7
(CG).
. harringtonii Fox. Trenton VIII, 11 (Hk).
. higrior Fox. (Blepharipus) “The unique type is from New Jersey”
(Vk).
. occidentalis Fox. (Alliognathus) Riverton V, 30 (Vk), VIII, 25 (Jn).
. pedicellatus Pack. (Rhopalum) Riverton V, 30, Gloucester Co. IX, 7
(Vk).
. rufigaster Pack. (Rhopalum) Riverton VIII, 17 (Jn); New Jersey
(Ashm).
ANACRABRO Pack.
. ocellatus Pack. Staten Island VI, 2 (Ds); Camden Co. VIII, 10 (Fox);
Westville (Crn); Farmingdale VII, 14 (Coll); Manumuskin VI, 23
(Dke).
Family OXYBELID/.
NOTOGLOSSA Dahlb.
. emarginata Say. Throughout the State V—VII, not rare.
OXYBELUS Latr.
. quadrinotatus Say. Jamesburg V (Coll); Camden, Gloucester Co.
VIII (Fox).
. subulatus Rob. (mucronatus Pack.) Throughout the State VI, VII.
. cornutus Rob. Camden, Gloucester Co. VII, 28, VIII, 5 (Fox).
. packardi Rob. Camden Co. VII, 12 (Fox).
. letus Say. Camden Co. VII, 12, VIII, 9 (Fox).
THE INSECTS. OF NEW JERSEY. 683
Family LARRID/.
Head broad, closely applied to the thorax, abdomen not stalked, oval;
middle tibia with one spur. Make burrows in sandy places and provision
them chiefly with grasshoppers, crickets and the like.
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ASTATA Latr.
. bicolor Say. Gloucester Co. VIII, 16 (Fox); New Jersey (Cress Coll).
. unicolor Say. Throughout the State in August, not rare.
. pygidialis Fox. Camden Co. (Fox).
. occidentalis Cress. Philadelphia VIII (Fox) and probably New Jersey.
LARRA Latr.
. analis Fab. (cressoni Fox, americana Cress.) Camden, Gloucester
Cos. VII, VIII (Fox); Swedesboro VII, 15 (Coll); Clementon VIII, 13,
27 (Vk).
. pennsylvanica Beauv. Camden, Gloucester Co, VIII, [IX (Fox); West-
ville (Crn).
NOTOGONIA Costa.
- argentata Beauv. G. d. south of Piedmont Plain V-—VIII, not rare.
ANCISTROMA Fox.
. distincta Smith. Throughout the State VIII, IX, not rare.
TACHYSPHEX Kohl.
. tarsatus Say. Camden, Gloucester Cos. VII, VIII (Fox); Clementon
V, 19 (Vk); Anglesea VI, 25 (Sm).
. dubiosus D. T. (dubius Fox.) Camden Co. VIII, 24 (Fox), the type
locality; N. Woodbury VI (div); DaCosta VII, 28 (Dke).
. punctifrons Fox. Camden Co. IX, 12 (Fox).
. minimus Fox. Camden Co. VII (Fox).
. terminatus Smith. DaCosta VIL, 28, Iona VI, 2, Belleplain IX, 8 (Dke);
Anglesea IX, 4 (Sm).
. quebecensis Prov. New Jersey VIII, 24, 31 (U S N M).
. acutus Patt. N. Woodbury VI, 138, 22, VIII, 1 (Vk).
. tenuipunctus Fox. Clementon V, 14 (Vk); VI, 6 (W. S. Huntington).
. obscurus Cress. Gloucester Co. VII, 15 (Coll).
. similis Rohw. Anglesea VIII, 4 (Coll); type locality.
TACHYTES Panz.
. aurulentus Fab. G. d. south of Piedmont Plain VII, VIII, not rare.
. distinctus Smith. (crassus Patt.) Westville VIII, 1 (Vk).
684 REPORT OF NEW JERSEY STATE MUSEUM.
T. harpax Patt. Essex Co., Lahaway, Ocean Co. (Coll); Camden Co.
(Fox).
. mandibularis Patt. G. d. south of Piedmont Plain VI-VIII.
- calcaratus Fox. With the preceding VI-IX, not rare.
. parvus Fox. Camden Co. VIII (Fox).
mergus Fox. Camden Co. VII (Fox).
. pepticus Say. Ocean Co., Lakewood (Coll); Iona VII, 13 (Dke).
. breviventris Cress. Clementon VIII, 27 (Vk).
. elongatus Cress. Glassboro (GG).
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LYRODA Say.
L. subita Say. Chester VIII, 12, Arlington VIII, 30 (Coll); Camden,
Gloucester Cos. VIII (Fox); Westville VIII, IX (div); Lucaston IX,
3 (Dke).
L. triloba Say. Camden Co. (Fox)
echaatl gaan Mtoe DDD.
MISCOPHUS Jurine.
M. americanus Fox. Camden Co. VII, VIII, the type locality, Gloucester
Co. VII, VIII (Fox); N. Woodbury VIII, 1 (Vk).
PLENOCULUS Fox.
P. foxi Vier. N. Woodbury V, 22, VIII, 1, the type locality (Vk).
. atlanticus Vier. N. Woodbury VI, 13, the type locality (Vk).
P. davisi Fox. N. Woodbury VI (Vk).
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Family TRY POXYLIDA:.
Make cells in pithy plants, separating them by mud partitions, or
make mud cells against walls, storing them with spiders. The wasps.
are slender, without yellow bands on abdomen.
TRYPOXYLON Latr.
T. albopilosum Fox. Throughout the State VI, VII, not common.
T. clavatum Say. With the preceding VII, VIII, more common.
T. carinatum Say. New Jersey (Ashm).
T. frigidum Smith. Greenwood Lake V, 30 (Coll); Trenton V, 26, VII, 10
: (Hk); Lucaston VI, 18 (Dke).
T. pennsylvanicum Sauss. Camden Co. VI, 28 (Fox).
T. politum Say: Caldwell (Cr); Staten Island (Ds); New. Brunswick
VII (Sm); Westville (Crn); Lahaway (Coll).
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THE INSECTS. OF NEW JERSEY. 685
rubrocinctum Pack. Camden VII, 10 (Vk); Westville, Gloucester Co.
VII, VIII (Crn); Manumuskin VI, 21 (Dke).
tridentatum Pack. Recorded from New Jersey (Ashm).
excavatum Smith. Staten Island (Ds); New Brunswick VII (Sm).
bidentatum Fox. New Jersey probably.
albitarse Fab. Del. Water Gap VII, 7 (Jn); Prospertown VI, 1 (Coll);
Clementon VII, 27 (Vk); Iona VII, 13, Manumuskin VIII, 17 (Dke).
johnsoni Fox. Boonton VII (GG); Riverton VII, 15 (Jn), the type
locality.
projectum Fox. Riverton VIII, 13 (Jn); the type locality.
Super-family APOIDEA.
This series contains all the bees, social and solitary, long and short-
tongued. The adults are more or less hairy, the hair is plumose, feath-
ered, twisted or branched; sometimes dense, sometimes very sparse,
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b, Melipona; ec, bumble bee.
a, the honey bee;
686 REPORT OF NEW JERSEY STATE MUSEUM.
sometimes evenly distributed, sometimes massed at one point; but
almost always compound hair indicates a meniber of this super-family.
The tongue, besides varying from short to long, may be hinged or straight
when at rest, but is always formed for lapping. The hind legs are often
modified in the females and workers to serve as pollen carriers, and
sometimes the underside of the breast or of the abdomen is modified to
serve the same purpose.
The larve are apparently legless grubs that live upon pollen or honey
or a mixture of the two. Sometimes this is fed as needed as in the hive
bee, more usually it is stored in a cell in quantity sufficient to bring the
larva from the egg laid in the same cell to maturity.
The bees, on the whole, are decidedly useful, serving as polienizers to
fruits and flowers, some of the former and many of the latter being
completely dependent upon insect aid for their continued existence.
Social bees are those in which workers are developed, and of these
we have very few; solitary bees are those in which only males and
females exist.
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These are solitary bees in so far as there are no developed workers,
but they may occur in colonies, a large number of specimens building in
the same territory. ‘They are usually small in size, have short tongues,
THE INSECTS. OF NEW JERSEY. 687
.and their nesting habits are diverse. Some of them are brilliantly blue
and green in color.
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HALICTUS Latr.
. ligatus Say. (¢ ornatipes Cress., armaticeps Cress., captiosus Sm.)
Throughout the State, everywhere common YV—VIII.
. confusus Smith. New Brunswick VII, 20, Jamesburg VII, 15 (Coll) ;
Camden X, 20 (USM).
. parallelus Say. South Jersey (Fox).
. provancheri D. T. (fasciatus Nyl., flavipes Fab.) Throughout the
State IV, V, VII-X, not rare.
EVYLAUS Rob.
. pectoralis Smith. Middlesex Co. VII, Lakehurst VII (Coll); Camden
Veco s MM).
. helumbonis Rob. Jamesburg VII, 18, Lahaway VI, 28 (Coll); Camden
Ni xe CH ox).
. arcuatus Rob. Clementon IV, 27 (Dke).
. truncatus Rob. /Chester, Newark V (Coll).
. Quadrimaculatus Rob. Lahaway VII, 12 (Coll).
. pectinatus. Rob. Chester (Coll).
LASIOGLOSSUM Curtis.
. fuscipennis Smith. Staten Island VI (Ds); Philadelphia VIII, 29
(Fox).
. similis Smith. Burlington Co. V, Lahaway X, 14 (Coll).
. coriaceus Smith. Staten Island IV (Ds); Prospertown VI, 1 (Coll).
CHLORALICTUS Rob.
. albipennis Rob. New Brunswick VII, 20 (Coll).
. imitatus Smith. Will probably be found in New Jersey (Ashm).
: pilosus Smith. Throughout the State V, VI, X (div).
. inconspicuus Smith. Newark V, Jamesburg VII (Coll); Staten Island
VIL (Ds); Iona VI, Manumuskin IV, 28 (Dke).
. nymphalis Smith. Camden X, 2) (Fox); Prospertown, Ocean Co. VI
(Sm).
. nymphasarum Rob. (palustris Rob.) Throughout the State IV—VII.
.-zephyrus Smith. Newark V, New Brunswick IV, Atlantic Co. V
(Coll); Riverton IV, 5 (DkKe); So. Jersey (Fox).
. levissimus Smith. Staten Island IX (Ds); New Brunswick V, James-
burg VII (Coll).
. vierecki Craw. Throughout the Delaware Valley region IV—VIII; also
Manumuskin VI, 23 (Dke). Type from New Jersey.
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. disparilis Cress. Sandy Hook VIII, Jamesburg (Coll).
. Virginicus Ashm. Jamesburg (Coll). A mss. name.
- marinus Craw. Ocean City VI, 19 (Vk).
- sparsus Rob. Hopatcong VII, Chester VII, IX, New Brunswick VII,
Burlington Co. V (Coll).
. versatus Rob. Lake Hopatcong VII, 6 (Coll).
. czeruleus Rob. Riverton IV, Westville IV (GG); National Park V
(Dke).
. illinoisensis Rob. Lahaway IV, 20 (Coll).
. obscurus Rob. Lahaway IV, 20 (Coll).
. smilacinze Rob. Anglesea VII, 12 (Coll).
AUGOCHLORA Smith.
: auratus Smith. Staten Island IV, V (Ds); Ocean Grove V, Camden
Co. VIII (Fox); Jamesburg, Prospertown VI, Anglesea VII (Coll).
. fervidus Smith. Shouid occur in New Jersey (Ashm).
. humeralis Patton. Lahaway, common; has formed a great colony at
this point, the soil in spots being literally honeycombed with bur-
rows (Sm).
. viridissimus Vier. (viridula Smith.) Newark VII, Orange Mis. VIII,
Clementon V, Lakenurst VII (Coll); Brown’s Mills V, Lucaston X,
Iona VIII, Manumuskin VIII (DkKe).
. cupreus Smith. Newark V, Jamesburg VIII (Coll); Camden Co. VIII
(Fox).
. sumptuosus Sm. New Jersey (U S N MM).
OXYSTOGLOSSA Sm.
. purus Say. Newark V, New Brunswick X, Riverton V, Lahaway LA es
VII (Coll); Riverton V, Merchantville VII (Dke).
: persimilis Vier. (similis Rob.) Orange Mts. (Coll).
AGAPOSTEMON Smith.
. radiatus Say. (pulchra Smith.) Throughout the State V—-VII; com-
mon.
: splendens Lep. DaCcsta V, VII, Penbryn VII, Avalon VII (Dke);
Anglesea V, VI (Coll).
. texanus Cress. Fort Lee VIII, 30 (Dke).
. zruginosus Smith. Camden, Gloucester Co. VIII (Fox).
. virescens Fab. (nigricornis Fab.) Chester VIII, Newark IX, Mon-
mouth Co. VIII (Coll); Caldwell (Cr).
. lerouxi Lep. (parellelus Say.) Chester VII, New Brunswick VII
(Coll); Clementon IV (Dke).
. emarginata Say. Anglesea VII, 12 (Coll).
. pilosus Cress. Woodbury VI, Iona IV, Brown’s Mills V, Manumuskin
V (Dke).
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SPHECODES Latr.
S. arvensis Patt. Camden Co. V, Gloucester Co. VII (Fox); Riverton
VIII, Jamesburg V, Lahaway IV, VI, South Jersey VII (Coll).
S. dichrous Smith. Caldwell (Cr); Staten Island VII (Ds); Camden Co.
V (Fox).
S. clematidis Rob. Riverton VI, 11, Clementon V, 12 (Coll); National
Park VI, 10 (Dke).
S. prosphorus Lovell. Lucaston VIII, 19 (Dke).
S. confertus Say. (falcifer Patt.) Prospertown VII, 11 (Sm); New Jer-
sey (US M).
S. stygica Rob. Laurel Springs VII, 21 (Dke).
S. mandibularis Cress. Camden Co. VI, 15 (Fox). -
S. ranunculi Rob. Clementon V, 30 (Vk).
Family ANDRENID.
These are species of moderate or rather large size, all of them solitary,
most of them diggers, and the majority with short tongues. Some of
them make burrows of considerable extent, and occasionally there are
large colonies in an area particularly adapted to their needs.
ANDRENA Fab.
A. carlini Ckll. (bicolor Fab.) Newark V, Trenton V, Jamesburg V,
Lahaway V, VI (Coll); Great Notch V, Merchantville V, Manumuskin
V (Dke).
A. erigenize Rob. Newark, Jamesburg, Burlington, Atlantic Co. V (Coll).
A. hirticincta Prov. (americana D. T.) Chester EX: Plainfield IX
(Coll); Staten Island VIII, IX (Ds).
A. flavoclypeata Smith. Chester IV, Newark V, Jamesburg V (Coll);
Trenton IV, 29 (Hk); DaCosta V, 18, Brown’s Mills V, 21 (Dke).
A. fragilis Smith. Lake Hopatcong VII, 6 (Coll); Trenton VII, 5 (Hk).
A. hilaris Smith. Trenton VII, Glassboro V (Hk); visits flowers of rasp-
berry (Vk).
. integra Smith. Manumuskin (Dke).
. nuda Rob. Jamesburg, Prospertown, Lahaway VI (Coll).
perplexa Smith. Glassboro V, 19 (Hk).
. placida Smith. Jamesburg V (Coll); Trenton IV, 29 (Dke).
. pruni Rob. Burlington Co. V (Sm).
. nubecula Smith. Trenton LX, 2 (Hk).
. Claytonize Rob. Chester IV, Newark V, New Brunswick IV, James-
burg V (Coll); Clementon V (div).
A. bisalicis Vier. (salicis Rob.) New Jersey (Sm).
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nasoni Rob. Newark, Jamesburg, Burlington Co., all V (Coll).
cressoni Rob. Newark, Burlington Co., Lahaway; all V (Coll); Man-
umuskin IV, 20 (Dke).
hippotes Ckll. Newark-V (Coll); Westville V-,, 8 (Vk).
alienoides Vier. Clementon VI, 2 (Vk); Laurel Springs V, 23 (Dke).
fulvipennis Smith. Lucaston IX (div); Clementon IV, 7 (Vk); Manu-
muskin IX, 15 (DKe).
. forbesii Rob. Orange V (Davis); Trenton IV, 26 (Coll); Riverton V,
Westville V, Clementon V, VI (Vk).
. Spireana Rob. Iona VI, 8 (Dke); V, 16 (Hk).
. rugosa Rob. Newark V (Coll); Clementon V, 16 (Vk).
. deeckii Vier. Clementon V, 6-17 (div); Brown’s Mills V, 138, (Dke).
robertsonii D. T. Trenton VII, 5 (Hk).
arabis Rob. Trenton V, 21 (Hk).
solidaginis Rob. Trenton IX, 2, Clementon X, 4 (Hk).
andrenoides Cress. Clementon V, 3 (Hk).
. thaspis Gren. Clementon V, 3 (Hk).
rehni Vier. Clementon VII, 4 (Hk).
tridens Smith. Milltown IV, 22 (Coll).
bradleyi Vier. Clementon V, 6 (Hk).
winkleyi Vier. Newark V (Coll).
. canadensis D. T. Monmouth Co. X, 1 (Coll).
. bridewellii. Ckll. Glassboro V, 19 (Hk).
. imitatrix Cress. Trenton IV, 26 (Coll).
. asteris Rob. Chester IX, 16, Monmouth Co. X, 1 (Coll); Iona IX, 16
(Hk).
. cratzgi Rob. Trenton VII, 5, Glassboro V, 19 (Hk).
mandibularis Rob. Metuchen V, 15 (Coll).
delawarearum Vier. Clementon V, 3, (Hk).
. viburnella Green. Burlington Co. V (Coll).
. cockerelli Green. Chester IV, 4, 20 (Coll).
mariz var. concolor Rob. Newark V (Coll).
dunningi Ckll. Newark V (Coll).
. miserabilis Cress. Clementon V, 5 (GG).
. milwaukiensis Green. Staten Island IV (Ds).
. ovalis AShm. New Jersey (Ashm); a mSS. name.
. tuberculata AShm. New Jersey (Ashm); a mss. name.
MELITTA Kirby.
. americana Smith. Should occur in New Jersey (Ashm).
THE INSECTS OF NEW JERSEY. 691
Family DUFOUREIDZ.
HALICTOIDES Nyl.
H. noveeanglize Rob. Visits flowers of pickerel weed, “Pontederia cor-
data,” and certain to be found in New Jersey.
Family MACROPIDA®.
MACROPIS: Panz.
M. ciliata Patt. Linden VI, 16 (Coll); visits flowers of “Lysimachia,”’
“Aralia,”’ “Kalmia” and “Solidago.”
M. patellata Patt. Camden Co. VI, 28—-VIII, 12 (Fox); visits flowers of
“Cicuta maculata,” “Rhus glabra” and “Sterionema ciliata.”
Family PANURGID.
f PERDITA Smith.
P. octomaculata Say. (Cockerellia) Camden Co. (Fox); Westville
(Crn); Clementon IX, 4 (CG); on flowers of golden-rod and aster.
P. bradleyi Vier. Clementon V, 24 (Bradley); the type locality.
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monarde Vier. Riverton VIII, 11 (Vk); the type locality; on flowers
of ‘“Monarda punctata” (Vk).
PANURGINUS Nyl.
- P. asteris Rob. Chester IX, 14, Riverton IX, 11 (Coll); Westville IX, 22
(Vk).
P. pauper Cress. Should occur in New Jersey.
CALLIOPSIS Smith.
C. tricolor Ckll. (Panurginus) Gloucester Co. VIII, 16 (Fox); Pemberton
IX, 1 (GG); Winslow VIII, 24, Brown’s Mills IX, 5 (Dke).
C. andreniformis Smith. Canada to Virginia (Ashm).
PROTANDRENA CkIl.
P. cockerelli Dunning. Camden Co. (Fox).
Family NOMADID/.
These are rather small, not very hairy bees, somewhat resembling
wasps in appearance. They are parasites or guests in the nests of other
bees.
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NOMADA Fab.
. articulata Smith. Staten Island (Ds); Camden Co. V, 18 (Fox).
. bisignata Say. Caldwell (Cr); Orange Mts., Burlington Co. V, Laha-
way IV, 20, Prospertown.VI, 1 (Coll).
. lepida Cress. Camden Co. IV, 20 (Fox).
: modesta Cress. Westville (Fox); Merchantville V, 25, Belleplain IX,
16 (Dke); Gloucester Co. VIII, 16, Sea Isle City VII, 22 (Jn).
. pygmzea Cress. Camden Co. IV, 20 (Fox).
. festiva Cress. Described from New Jersey; Jamesburg (Coll).
. cressoni Rob. Great Notch V, 6 (Dke).
. simplex Rob. Hainesport V, 7 (Dke).
. denticulata Rob. Great Notch V, 6 (Dke); Jamesburg V, 16 (Coll).
. Illinoiensis Rob. Burlington Co. V (Coll).
. Sphzerogaster Ckll. Chester IV, 12, 20 (Coll).
GNATHIAS Rob.
. cuneatus Rob. Riverton V, 4, National Park V, 6, Wenonah Vip de
(DKe).
. ovata Rob. Chester (Coll).
. americanus Kirby. Manumuskin V, 21 (Dke).
XANTHIDIUM Rob.
. luteola Lep. Jamesburg IV, 8, 18 (Coll); New Jersey (Crn).
. dentariz Rob. Prospertown VI, 1 (Coll).
. incerta Cress. Burlington Co. V (Coll); Westville IV, 19 (Jn); New .
Jersey (Crn).
HOLONOMADA Rob.
. affabilis Cress. Malaga VI, 1 (Dke); Prospertown VI, 1 (Coll).
. vVincta Say. New Jersey (Cress Coll).
TRIEPEOLUS Rob.
. concavus Cress. (Epeolus) Newark, Ocean Co. (Sm); Gloucester Co.
VII, 15 (Fox).
. donatus Smith. (Epeolus) Westville (Cress, Fox).
. lunatus Say. Newark, Ocean Co. (Coll); Westville (Crn); Merchant-
ville VIII, 19 (Jn); So. Jersey (Fox).
. mercatus Fab. Belleplain IX, 8 (Dke). Mr. Viereck suggests that this
may be the same as ““Nomada cressoni”’ Rob.
. remigatus Fab. Westville (Crn); DaCosta VII, 28 (Dke).
. pectoralis Rob. Trenton VII, 3 (Hk).
Fig. 289.—A plate of bees, etc.: a, Melissodes bimaculata; b, Andrena vicina; c, Celioxys
8-dentata; d, Halictus ligatus; e, Tetralonia atriventris; f, Osmia rustica; g, Andrena
erigeni@; h, Melissodes nigripes; 1, Megachila mendica; k, Xenoglossa pruinosa;
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Tachytes mandibularis; m, Megachila latimanus; more than twice
natural size.
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THE INSECTS OF NEW JERSEY. 693
EPEOLUS Latr.
. bifasciatus Cress. (Pyrrhomelecta fumipennis Say.) Westville, Glou-
cester Co. VII, 15 (Fox).
. pusillus Cress. Westville (Fox); Lucaston IX, 14 (Dke).
. autumnalis Rob. Chester IX, 16 (Coll).
. scutellaris Say. Lakehurst VII, 18, VIII, 23 (Coll).
Family EUCERIDA.
Long tongued solitary bees of moderate size, resembling honey bees in
general appearance and often with dense vestiture.
MELISSODES Latr.
. bimaculata Lep. Staten Island (Ds); New Brunswick VII, Jamesburg
(Sm); Westville VIII (div); Riverton VIII, Merchantville VII (Vk);
' Collingswood vi (GG); Winslow VIII (Dke).
. communis Cress. Gloucester Co. VII, 15 (Coll).
. compta Cress. Westville (Crn); Philadelphia VII, 23 (Fox).
. dentiventris Smith. . Gloucester Co. VIII, 10 (Fox); DaCosta VII, 30,
Vill, 3 @Dke).
. desponsa Smith. Orange Mts. (Coll); Lucaston IX, 9 (Dke); Clem-
enton X, 4 (Hk).
. nigripes Smith. Newark V, New Brunswick V, Jamesburg V, VI,
Lahaway VI, Prospertown VI (Sm); Riverton, Westville (Jn).
. obliqua Say. Camden Co. (Fox).
. olivacea Cress. Camden Co. (Fox).
. pennsylvanica Lep. New Jersey (Bt).
. perplexa Cress. Newark (Sm); Riverton VIII, 17, Manumuskin VIII,
17, Belleplain IX, 9 (Dke).
. rustica Say. Newark (Sm); Trenton IX, 26 (Hk); Westville (Crn);
Mr. Viereck suggests that. this may be the same as “simillima”’ Rob.
. fimbriata Cress. Cape May VI, 14 (Fox).
. atripes Cress. Camden Co. (Fox).
. Caliginosa Cress. GJoucester Co. IX, 5 (Fox).
. atrifrons Sm. Camden Co. (Fox).
» menuacha Cress. Camden Co. (Fox).
. trinodis Rob. Chester IX, 10 (Coll).
TETRALONIA Spin.
. atriventris Smith. (Synhalonia) New Brunswick Jamesburg V, 7
(Sm); Clementon V, 12 (Jn).
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XENCGLOSSA Smith.
X. pruinosa Say. Throughout the State VII-IX; visits flowers of cucur-
bits by preference and is one of the most effective agents in their
pollination. The bees often spend the night in the closed flowers.
Family EMPHORIDZ..
MELITOMA Latr. (ENTECHNIA Patton.)
M. taurea Say. Ft. Lee rare (Bt); Camden Co. VI, 3 (Fox).
EMPHOR Patton.
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: bombiformis Cress. Arlington VIII, 30, digging shallow burrows in
soil (Gr); Gloucester Co. VIII, 16 (Fox); visits flowers of “Ipomea”’
(Ckll), and of marshmallows (Gr).
Family ANTHOPHORID.
ANTHOPHORA Latr.
A. abrupta Say. Caldwell (Cr); Palisades VII, 3 (Dke).
A. bomboides Kirby. Pennsylvania (Ashm) and sure to occur in New
Jersey.
A. floridana Smith. Orange Mts., Jamesburg V, 4, Lahaway VI, 2 (Coll):
Clementon IV, V (div); Manumuskin IV, 11 (Dke).
A. terminalis Cress. Riverton IX, 9 (Hk).
Family PROSOPIDZ.
PROSOPIS Fab.
affinis Smith. Caldwell (Cr); New Brunswick VII, 24, Jamesburg VII,
15 (Coll).
modesta Say. Jamesburg VII, 15 (Coll); Camden Co. VI, 18 (Fox).
This and the preceding are probably the same (Vk).
. antennata Cress. Recorded from New Jersey only.
. confluens Ckll. Camden Co. (CkI]).
pygmeea Ckll. Jamesburg V, VI, Lakehurst VII (Coll); Camden Co.
(Fox). :
sparsa Cress. New Jersey probably (Ashm).
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ziziz Rob. Jamesburg V, 31 (Coll); Ocean Grove (Ckll).
sayi Rob. Crange Mts. VIII, 29, New Brunswick V, Jamesburg V
(Coll).
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Family COLLETID:.
Moderate sized, long-tongued, hairy bees, burrowing in sandy places.
COLLETES Latr.
: armatus Patt. New Jersey (Ashm); Lucaston IX, 9 (Hk); visits flow-
ers of “Composite” (Vk).
. americanus Cress. Camden Co. VII, 3 (Fox); Clementon X, 4 (Hk);
Manumuskin IX, 15 (Dke); Anglesea IX, 3 (Coll).
. compactus Cress. Chester (Dn); Lahaway III-V (Sm); Clementon
IX, 5 (Hk); Lucaston, DaCosta, Manumuskin, all V (DkKe).
. inzequalis Say. (propinqua Cress.) Camden Co., Atco (Fox); Ches-
ter IV, 20, Lahaway III, 26-IV, 20 (Coll); Clementon IV, V (div);
Manumuskin IV, V (DkKe).
. inzequalis ferrugineus Swenk. Hainesport III, 26 (Dke); Riverton
(Vk).
. validus Cress. Staten Island IV (Ds); New Brunswick, Jamesburg IV
(Coll); Camden Co. V, 18 (Fox); Riverton IV, 3 (Dke); Clementon
Wes (Hk).
. brevicornis Rob. North Woodbury (Vk).
. nudus Rob. Anglesea VIII, 8, on white umbellifer (Vk).
. rufithorax Swenk. Westville VI, Clementon V, VI, Manumuskin V,
Ocean City VI, Avalon VI, Anglesea V (Swenk); Prospertown VI
(Coll).
. thoracicus Smith. Clementon VI, 6 (Hk); Brown’s Mills V, 21, Cape
May VI, 7, large numbers on blossoms of holly (Dke).
Family STELIDIDZ.
STELIS Panz.
. foederalis Smith. (Melanostelis nitida Cress.) New Jersey probably
(Ashm).
. lateralis Cress. (Protostelis) Camden Co. V, 18 (Fox).
. australis Cress. Wenonah VII, 22 (Haim).
. foxi Ashm. (Melanostelis) Camden Co. VII, 12 (Fox); a mss. name
and probably the same as “australis” Cress.
Family MEGACHILIDA.
MEGACHILE Latr.
These are leaf-cutter bees that make their nests in burrows, forming
cells of semi-circular pieces of leaves. Thy are solitary, and the pollen
carrying structures are on the under side of the abdomen.
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addenda Cress. (manumuskin Vier.) Clementon VI, 5, DaCosta VII.
Iona VI, 16, Manumuskin VI, 24 (Dke); the type locality is in New
Jersey.
. brevis Say. Caldwell (Cr); Staten Island (Ds); New Brunswick VII,
Jamesburg V, Ocean Co. (Coll); Camden, Gloucester Co. VII, VIII
(Fox); DaCosta VII (Dke).
. exilis Cress. (studiosa Cress.) New Jersey (Cress); Trenton VII,
te (ELLs).
. vidua Smith. (frigida Sm.) Camden Co. VII, Gloucester VIII (Fox);
Westville (Crn).
. generosa Cress. Jona VIII, 25 (Dke).
. mendica Cress. Throughout the State VI-X, common.
. mucida Cress. New Brunswick (Sm).
. optiva Cress. Gloucester Co. VIII, 10 (Fox).
: perbrevis Cress. New Jersey (Cress); Philadelphia IX, 5 (Fox).
. petulans Cress. Philadelphia VII, 25 (Fox).
. pruina Smith. Lahaway VI, 9, Anglesea VIII, 4 (Coll); New Jersey
(Ashm).
. gemula Cress. Philadelphia VII, 10 (Fox).
SAYAPIS Titus.
. pugnata Say. Camden Co. IX, 7 (Fox); New Jersey (Cress Coll).
CYPHOPYGA Rob.
. montivaga Cress. Should occur in New Jersey (Ashm).
XANTHOSARUS Rob.
. latimanus Say. (femorata Sm.) Throughout the State VIII-X.
. melanophzea Smith. Westville (Crn).
. infragilis Cress. New Brunswick VII, 21 (Coll).
GNATHODON Rob.
. georgica Cress. DaCosta VII, 16 (Dke).
CCELIOXYS Latr.
The species of this genus are parasitic in the cells of ‘“Megachile” and
were referred to the family ‘“Stelidide” in the last edition.
C. alternata Say. Should occur in New Jersey (Ashm).
C. dubitata Smith. (rufitarsis Sm.) Riverton IX, 9 (Hk); Gloucester
Co. IX, 21 (Fox).
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THE INSECTS OF NEW JERSEY. 697
modesta Smith. Philadelphia VIII, 17 (Fox); Pemberton IX, 1 (Hk);
not common.
8—dentata Say. Throughout the State VII, VIII.
sayi Rob. Trenton VII, 5 (Hk); New Jersey (Ash).
OSMIA Panz.
These are large-headed, chunky bees, usually blue or green in color,
somewhat metallic.
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atriventris Cress. Riverton V, 4, Iona VI, 2 (Dke); Lahaway V, 3
(Coll).
rustica Cress. (Nothosmia) Camden Co. (Fox).
chalybea Smith. New Brunswick IV, V (Sm); Laurel Springs V, VI
(Dke).
simillima Smith. (cognata Cress.) Caldwell (Cr); Monmouth Co. V,
28 (Fox).
. vicina Cress. Philadelphia V, 28 (Fox).
. lignaria Say. (Ceratosmia) Caldwell (Cr); Lahaway VI, 7, 28 (Coll).
; distincta Cress, (Nothosmia) Camden Co., Philadelphia V, 12 (Fox).
. albiventris Cress. Caldwell (Cr); New Jersey (Crn).
ANDRONICUS Cress.
. producta Cress. (Alcidamea) Caldwell (Cr); New Brunswick VII,
21, Jamesburg VII, 14, Lahaway VI, 1 (Coll); Westville (Fox).
HERIADES Spin.
. carinatum Cress. (Trypetes) Camden Co. VII, 12 (Fox); New Jer-
sey (Cress).
. variolosum Cress. Should occur in New Jersey (Ashm).
DIANTHIDIUM CkIil.
. notatum Latr. (Anthidium) Riverton IX, 2, Pemberton IX, 8 (GG):
Penbryn VIII, 2, Manumuskin VII, 5 (Dke).
. simile Cress. Bamber VII, 18, Lacy VII, 14 (Dke).
Family CERATINIDA.
CERATINA Latr.
. dupla Say. Throughout the State IV, V; a little, naked, blue-green
Species, makes cells in the pith of briars, etec., storing with thick
honey.
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Family XYLOCOPIDA.
XYLOCOPA Latr.
X. virginica Dru. The large carpenter bee; common throughout the
State V, VI, making holes half an inch in diameter in boards or
beams about porches, sheds, etc. Cells made of leaf cuttings.
Family APIDA®.
This contains the true bees, most of them social, with workers or un-
developed females in the colonies, and most of them storing honey to a
greater or less extent.
PSITHRUS Lepel. (APATHUS Newn.)
The species of this genus resemble the bumble bees, but are really para-
sitic, in so far as they develop as unbidden guests in the nests of the
Bombi. The females have no pollen-baskets; the males are not easily
distinguished from bumble bees.
P. ashtoni Cress. Caldwell (Cr).
P. laboriosus Fab. (citrinus Sm.) Caldwell (Cr).
P. variabilis Cress. Jamesburg VII, 18 (Coll).
P. elatus Fab. Jamesburg, Monmouth Co. X, 1, Anglesea (Coll).
BOMBUS Latr.
These are the “bumble bees.’ They are social, make their nests in
cavities in the ground, the female winters and breeds workers only in
early summer. They have a very long tongue, and are the almost ex-
clusive agents in fertilizing red clover.
B. pennsylvanicus DeG. (americanorum Fab.) Throughout the State all
season.
. affinis Cress. Greenwood Lake (Cr); Westville (Fox).
. bimaculatus Cress. Philadelphia VII, 23 (Fox).
. borealis Kirby. New Jersey (Ashm).
consimilis Cress. Throughout the State IV-IX.
. fervidus Fab. Throughout the State V-IX.
ridingsi Cress. Throughout the State IV—VIII.
. ternarius Say. Staten Island VIII (Ds).
vagans Smith. Throughout the State VII-IX.
. impatiens Harr. (virginicus Oliv.) Throughout the State all season.
. perplexus Cress. Brown’s Mills VI, 27 (Dke).
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BOMBIAS Rob.
B. separatus Cress. Caldwell (Cr);
Staten Island (Ds); Westville (Fox).
B. auricomus Rob. Caldwell (Cr); West-
ville (Fox).
B. scutellaris Cress. Lucaston IX, 17,
Brown’s Mills IX, 9 (Dke); Anglesea
VIII, 8 (Vk).
APIS Linn.
A. mellifera Linn. (mellifica) The com-
mon or domesticated honey bee,
found throughout the State all sea-
son.
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Order SIPHONAPTERA.
Contains the fleas which are considered as flies, modified to suit @
parasitic mode of life. They are usually brown in color, transversely
flattened, the edges of the segments set with stiff spines directed back-
ward, and the hind legs enormously developed for leaping. They drop
their eggs in the sleeping quarters of their host, and from these come
slender, white, worm-like larve. These feed on refuse animal or vege-
table debris and the pupz hide in crevices, or in houses between the
boards of floors.
Fig. 292.—-The dog flea, Ctenocephalus canis: a, egg; b, larva in cocoon; c, pupa;
d, adult; e, f, g, details of mouth and antennal structure; all enlarged.
Sometimes a house becomes overrun with fleas, and in such cases the
sleeping place of the dog or cat must first be thoroughly cleaned, so as
to destroy the source of the trouble. All the adult fleas will get upon the
dog or cat at the first opportunity, and these pets, therefore, can be used
as traps, then washed with carbolic soap at short intervals until all the
fleas have been captured and destroyed. A free use of gasoline in the
crevices of the floor will kill all larve and pupe that may be there, and
will at once check breeding.
No systematic collections have been made in New Jersey. I have taken
fleas from moles, rabbits, muskrats, and have seen them in quantities in
nests of field mice. They also occur on rats and on almost every other
hairy animal in the State, but no effort has yet been made to determine
the species.
Those listed here occur practically everywhere. The names are from
the list published by C. F. Baker in 1904, and it is remarkable that at that
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States.
Family PULICIDA:.
PULEX Linn.
P. irritans Linn. The human flea. Not a native of New Jersey, but is
almost cosmopolitan, and specimens are occasionally found, brought
from more southern States.
CTENOCEPHALUS Kol.
C. canis Curt. (Pulex serraticeps) The common cat and dog flea.
CERATOPHYLLUS Curtis.
C. wickhami Baker. (Pulex howardi) One of the squirrel fieas.
CTENOPHTHALMUS Kol.
C. pseudarytes Baker. A parasite on field mice.
Order DIPTERA.
This order contains the flies, always recognizable by having two wings
only, the secondaries being reduced to little knobs or halteres. The
head is separated from the thorax by a distinct, very narrow neck, and
the antenne are either quite long or very short, often aristate. The
mouth parts are formed for scraping or sucking, or both, and never for
chewing, in the adult stage. The larve vary greatly, but are usually
either very slender and elongate, or maggot-like in form. The metamor-
phosis is complete, and the change from larva to adult is more radical
than in any other order.
Since the publication of the previous list our knowledge of the “Dip-
tera” has increased vastly, and collectors are more numerous than ever
before. Mr. Charles W. Johnson, now Curator of the Boston Society of
Natural History, has again prepared the list as a whole, and has added
perhaps the greatest number of species to it. But in the “Cecidomyiide&”
Mr. William Beutenmuller has done this work, and while the list in that
family is still far from complete, it is a much better picture of our fauna
than was the previous one. In the “Culicids” the list is probably almost
complete. In no-other family have collections been so thorough and
systematic, and it is believed that few species will be added in future.
Mr. John A. Grossbeck, one of the assistants in the mosquito investiga-
tion, has written this part of the list. In the ‘“Tabanide” Mr. V. A. E.
Daecke has supplied the mss., and here again his persistent and careful
work, supplemented by that of Mr. Henry S. Harbeck, has left little to
be done. In addition to these gentlemen, Messrs. G. M. Greene and
Chas. T. Greene, of Philadelphia, have added many records, and nearly
all the contributors to the previous edition have helped along the work
on this. .
Mr. Johnson estimated that the 1,200 species listed in the last edition
were about two-thirds of the actual number to be found in the State.
As before, all records not otherwise specifically credited belong to Mr.
Johnson.
Family TIPULIDA.
These are the “Crane-flies,” which resemble exaggerated mosquitoes
in appearance, and derive the common name from their long, ungainly,
slender legs. The head is often prolonged into a sort of blunt snout
at the end of which are the prominent palpi, which are sometimes as
long as the antenne.
The species are most common in low meadows or at the edges of
woodland, and their flight is as uncertain and awkward as their appear-
ance. It is difficult to preserve these insects, because the legs break off
at the least provocation, even when they are alive.
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Fig. 293.—A crane fly, Pachyrhina species.
The larve of most of these flies are slender, cylindrical, worm-like, and
very tough, whence they are known as “wire worms” in England, where
they are often injurious on sod land and to root crops. This type lives
in the soil, and may feed on either living or dead vegetation. A few
feed on ieaves and somewhat resemble caterpillars, but in no case are
they injurious in New Jersey, so far as I have had any knowledge of
them.
GERANOMYIA Haliday.
G. rostrata Say. Lenola, Clementon V, 30 (Jn); Riverton V, 19, VII, 3,
IX, 11 (div), National Park VI, 3 (Dke).
G. canadensis Westw. ‘New Jersey” (A ES), Cape May IX, 21 (Vk).
G. diversa O. S. “New Jersey” (A EF 8).
G. distincta Doane. Mantumuskin VI, 23 (Dke).
RHIPIDIA Meig.
R. maculata Meig. “New Jersey” (A E S8).
R. domestica O. S. Palisades (O S); Clementon V, 16, bred from larve
obtained in fermented sap of “Nyssa sylvatica,’ Riverton VI, 16.
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. fidelis O. S. Chester VIII, 9: (Coll)::
. bryanti Johns. Dover VI, 25.
TROCHOBOLA O. S.
. argus Say. Palisades V’ (Ly).
DICRANOMYIA Steph.
. rara O. S. Dover VI, 238.
. liberta O. S. Jamesburg (Sm); Clementon VI, 3.
. stulta O. S. “New Jersey” (A E S).
. morioides O. S. ‘“‘New Jersey’ (A E 8).
pubipennis O. S. “New Jersey” (Bt).
. simulans Wlk. (defuncta O. S.) Caldwell VI, 8 (Cr).
. heretica O. S. Caldwell (Cr); Jamesburg (Sm).
badia Walk. Forest Hill X (Wdt).
. immodesta O. S. Forest Hill IX (Wdt); Lucaston IX, 28, X, 15 (Dke).
. gladiator O. S. Avon IX, 27 (Hk).
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LIMNOBIA Meig.
. immatura O. S. Boonton VII, 18 (GG); Caldwell (Cr).
. cinctipes Say. Caldwell (Cr).
. triocellata O. S. Dunnfield, Del. Water Gap VII, Asbury Park VIII,
‘16, Westville VI, 6 (Jn); Lucaston IX, 28 (DKe).
. fallax Johns. (solitaria Johns, not O. S.) Dunnfield, Del. Water Gap
Vil, 14.
. tristigma O. 8S. Dunnfield, Del. Water Gap VII, 11.
. sociabilis O. S. Caldwell (Cr).
. indigena O. S. Merchantville VI, 4 (Dke).
TOXORRHINA Loew.
. magna O. S. Type “New Jersey” VII (A ES); Wildwood VIII, 12.
RHAMPHIDIA Meig.
. flavipes Macq.. Riverton VII, 31, VIII, 25, Clementon VI, 3 (Jn);
National Park V, 20 (Dke).
ELEPHANTOMYIA O. S.
. westwoodi O. S. Delaware Water Gap VII, 12.
ATARBA 0. S.
. picticornis O. S. Riverton VI, 18.
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. germana O. S. “New Jersey” (A E S).
. sobrina O. S. New Hope VII,.10 (Hk).
TEUCHOLABIS O. S.
. complexa O. S. Avalon; larva in considerable number under bark
VI, 8; commenced pupating in 4 or 5 days; imagoes VII, 22-27.
CLADURA O. S.
. flavoferruginea O. S. Forest Hill IX (Wdt).
ANTOCHA O. S.
. saxicola O. S. (opalizans O. S.) Dunnfield, Del. Water Gap VII, 10.
RHYPHOLOPHUS Kol.
. innocens O. S. Westville IV, 9 (Jn); Riverton IV, 10 (Dke).
. nubilus O. S. Newark IV (Wdt).
ERIOPTERA Meig.
. chlorophylla O. S. Common; Riverton VI, 19, VII, 3, Westville VII, 2.
. straminea O. S. Riverton VI, 18.
. venusta O. S. Riverton VI, 15, Merchantville V, 26 (Dke); Woodbury
ViZtG
. septemtrionalis O. S. Riverton VII, 3.
. armata O. S. “New Jersey” (A E 8, Bt); Orange Mts. VI.
. chrysocoma O. 8S. Riverton VI, 18, Westville VII, 2.
caloptera Say. Boonton IX, 18 (GG); Riverton VII, 8, Avalon VII, 22.
. dulcis O. S. Del. Water Gap VII, 18, Riverton VI, 16 (Jn).
. parva O. S. Del. Water Gap VII, 13 (Jn); Orange VI (O 8S).
. vespertina O. S. “New Jersey” (A E 8S).
MOLOPHILUS Curtis.
. forcipula O. S. South Orange (O S).
. hirtipennis O. S. Orange (O 8).
. ursinus O. S. Ashland V, 13 (Hk); Clementon V, 14 (Jn).
pubipennis O. 8. Chester VIII, 1 (Coll); Shark River VII, 12.
GONIOMYIA O. S.
. manea O. S. South Orange VI, 30, 1868 (O S).
. blanda O. S. Long Branch VI, 12.
. sulphurella O. S. Riverton V, 28, Asbury Park VIII, 16.
. cognatella O. S. Clementon V, 12.
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HELOBIA St. Farg. (SYMPLECTA Meig.)
. hybrida Meig. (punctipennis Meig.) Riverton IX, 25, Shiloh IX, 1
(Jn); Avon IX, 27, Pemberton V, 20 (Hk).
TRIMICRA O. S.
. anomala O. S. Anglesea V, 30, VII, 9 (Sm).
GNOPHOMYIA O. S.
. tristissima O. S. Del. Water Gap VII, 8, Westville VI, 6 (Jn); New
Hope VII, 10 (Hk).
ULOMORPHA oO. S.
. pilosella O. S. Shark River VII, 12.
TRICHOCERA Meig.
. regelationis Linn. Caldwell V, 5 (Cr); Camden II, 21, Westville IV, 9.
. bimacula Walk. Riverton IX, 3.
. brumalis Fitch. Riverton IX, 3.
i EPIPHRAGMA O. S.
. fascipennis Say. New Hope VIII, 10 (Hk); Newark VI, 16, Riverton
V, 29, Clementon VI, 3, Woodbury VI, 7.
LIMNOPHILA Macq.
. fuscovaria O. S. Jamesburg VII, 4, Westville VI, 6, Clementon VIII, 9.
. luteipennis O. S. Wenonah VI, 23 (Hk); Woodbury VI, 7, Westville
VII, 2, Lenola V, 30.
. tenuipes O. S. Riverton VII, 24.
macrocera Say. Westville VI, 6, Merchantville V, 26, VI, 4 (Dke).
. adusta O.S. “New Jersey” (A ES); Westville V, 18.
recondita ©. S. Long Branch VI, 12, Riverton VII, 24.
. rufibasis O. S. Dover VI, 11 (Jn); Culver’s Lake V, 29 (Coll); Orange
Mts. V (Wat).
. imbecilla O. S. “New Jersey” (A E S).
. toxoneura O. S. “New Jersey” (A E 8).
lenta O. S. Orange Mts.
. contempta O. S. Westville VII, 21 (Jn); Lakehurst VIII, 23 (Coll).
. quadrata O. S. Culver’s Lake V, 29 (Coll).
. irrorata Johns. Riverton VIII, 5.
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. fuliginosa O. S. Orange Mts. VII, 4.
. brachycera O.S. Dunnfield, Del. Water Gap VII, 14 (Jn); Orange Mts.
VI (Wat).
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E. wilsonii O. S. “New Jersey” (A E 8).
E. longicornis Walk. Passaic VI, 8 (Coll); Trenton V, 30 (Hk).
PENTHOPTERA Schiner.
P. albitarsis O. S. Del. Water Gap VII, 11, 12, Shark River VII, 12,
Clementon VIII, 7 (Jn); Trenton VII, 12 (Hk).
AESHNASOMA Johnson.
A. rivertonensis Johns. Riverton VII, 20, 1902.
TRICYPHONA Zett. (AMALOPIS Haliday.)
T. inconstans O. S. Del. Water Gap VII, 11, Woodbury V, 14, Westville
VI, 6, Shiloh IX, 1 (Jn); Riverton V, 19, Wenonah VI, 23 (Hk); Lucas-
ton IX, 22 (DKe).
T. vernalis CO. S. Lucaston IV, 14, IX, 28 (Dke); Clementon V, 5 (Hk).
PEDICIA Latr.
P. albivitta Wlk. Dunnfield, Del..Water Gap VII, 11, 15 (Jn); Caldwell
(Cr); Riverton IX, 10 (Vk).
LIOGMA O. S.
L. nodicornis O. S. “New Jersey” (A E 8).
BITTACOMORPHA Westwood.
B. clavipes Fab. Caldwell (Cr); Westville V, 19, Atco VI, 18 (Jn); Riv-
erton IV, 24, X, 9 (div); Jamesburg V, VI, along ditches, Lahaway
V, 28 (Sm).
B. jonesi Johns. Clementon V, 5 (Hk).
PTYCHOPTERA Meig.
P. rufocincta O. S. Newark VI, 16, Riverton V, 30, Westville VII, 12
(Jn); Clementon VI, 7 (Li); Wenonah VI; 23 (Hk). :
BRACHYPTEMNA O. S.
B. dispellens Walk. Shark River VII, 12, 1897.
OROPEZA Needham. (DOLICHOPEZA Curt.)
O. albipes Johns. Del. Water Gap VII, 21, Dover VI, 17, Riverton VIII, 3.
O. subalbipes Johns. Long Branch VI, 12, Westville VI, 6, Clementon
Wain:
O. obscura Johns. Riverton VIII, 11.
©. sayi Johns. (T. annulata Say not Linn.) Westville VI, 6.
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XIPHURA Brullé.
. frontalis O. S. Palisades V (Ly).
. fumipennis O. S. (Ctenophora) Palisades VI, 6 (Lv).
CTENOPHORA Meig.
. nubecula O. S. Caldwell Wars) Cie),
PACHYRHINA Macq.
. ferruginea Fab. Common; Del. Water Gap VII, £15, New Bruns-
wick, Riverton, Shiloh IX, 1 (Jn); Trenton V, 21 (Hk).
. incurva Loew. Newark VI, 14, New Brunswick VII, 1, Westville VI, 6.
. collaris Say. Westville IV, 9 (Jn); Lucaston IV, 10-14 (Dke).
. virescens Loew. Del. Water Gap VII, 11, 15, Dover VI, 23, Newark
VI, 14, Riverton VI, 19, Westville VII, 21.
. tenuis Loew. Del. Water Gap VII, 10, Newark VI, 14, Westville VI, 6
(Jn); Iona V, 24 (Dke).
. eucera Loew. Passaic VI, 8 (Coll); Ft. Lee VI, 238 (Dke); Long
Branch VI, 12, DaCosta VI, 4.
. unifasciata Loew. Dunnfield, Del. Water Gap VII, 14 (Jn); Trenton
VII, 7 (HK).
. sodalis Loew. Orange Mts. VI, 22, Westville VI, 6 (Jn).
. macrocera Say. Newark VI, 14, Westville VI, 27.
. xanthostigma Loew. Riverton VII, 3.
. punctum Loew. Del. Water Gap VII, 1, Riverton VII, 24.
. polymera Loew. Riverton VI, 14.
STYGEROPIS Loew.
. fuscipennis Loew. “Salt meadow” Newark VI (Wat).
LONGURIO Loew.
. testaceus Loew. Dunnfield, Del. Water Gap VII, 12, 15.
TIPULA Linn.
. abdominalis Say. Boonton IX, 17 (GG); Morris Plains (Jn); Caldwell
(Cr).
. caloptera Loew. Del. Water Gap VII, 15, Dover VI, 17 (Jn); Ocean
County (Sm); Iona V, 24 (Dke).
. trivittata Say. Dunnfield, Del. Water Gap VII, 11, 15, Newark VI, 18
(Jn); National Park VI, 13 (Dke).
» bella Loew. Clementon V, 10, Westville VIII, 21, Riverton IX, 11
(Jn); Wenonah VI, 23 (Hk); Anglesea IX, 12 (Dke).
. longiventris Loew. Dover VI, 17, Newark VI, 12 (Jn); Clementon V,
30 (Hk); Manumuskin V, 10 (Dke).
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fuliginosa Say. Dover VI, 17, Newark VI, 13.
hebes Loew. Caldwell (Cr); Ft. Lee VIII, 30 (Dke); Westville IX, 13.
fasciata Loew. Del. Water Gap VII, 11, Palisades, Jamesburg VII, 4,
Clementon V, 30, VIII, 11 (Jn); Passaic VI, 8 (Coll).
. tricolor Fab. Del. Water Gap VII, 15, Jamesburg VII, 21, Clementon
VIII, 11, Westvile VIII (Jn); Riverton IV, 21 (Hk).
. costalis Say. Caldwell (Cr), Princeton VII, 21, Riverton IX, 9 (Jn);
Lucaston IX, 12 (Dke).
. cunctans Say. Riverton IX, 25, X, 9.
. speciosa Loew. Dover VII, 17, Newark VI, 13.
. submaculata Loew. Del. Water Gap VII, 15 (Jn); Caldwell (Cr);
Laurel Springs VI, 10 (Dke).
. valida Loew. Del. Water Gap VII, 15, Dover VI, 23 (Jn); New Bruns-
wick VI, 9 (Sm).
. dejecta Walk. Orange Mts. (Jn); Riverton IV, 22, Lucaston IV, 10
(Dke); Clementon IV, 15, V, 5 (div).
. tephrocephala Loew. Dunnfield, Del. Water Gap VII, 8 (Jn); Ft. Lee
VII, 4, Stone Harbor VII, 29 (Dke).
. cincta Loew. Riverton IV, 17 (Jn); National Park V, 6, Manumuskin
IV, 27 (Dke).
. Strepens Loew. Newark VI, 31, Riverton V, 30.
. flavicans Fab. Manumuskin X, 21 (Dke).
latipennis Loew. New Brunswick VI, 9, Ocean County (Coll).
. perlongipes Johns. Orange Mts. V, Avalon VI, 30.
. pallida Loew. Dover VI, 17.
. angustipennis Loew. Culver’s Lake VI, 29 (Coll).
. jejuna Johns. Riverton VII, 20.
Family DIXIDZ.
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Small, slender mosquito-like species, wings bare, antenne thick at base,
other joints hair-like, joints indistinctly marked; larve aquatic. Our
species are not of economic importance.
DIXA Meigen.
. notata Loew. Dunnfield, Del. Water Gap VII, 11, 15.
. terna Loew. Dunnfield, Del. Water Gap VII, 11.
Family PSYCHODIDZ.
PSYCHODA Latr.
. alternata Say. Cape May VIII, 20 (Vk); Lucaston IX, 14 (Dke); bred
from water.
. marginalis Banks. Riverton V, 14; National Park V, 6-20 (Dke).
. minuta Banks. Riverton IX, 14. Common on trunk of the button-
wood.
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P. cinerea Banks. Riverton VI, 8.
P. superba Banks, Riverton VII, 29.
P. albitarsis Banks. Del. Water Gap VII, 8, 15.
Family STENOXENIDE.
STENOXENUS Cog.
S. johnsoni Cog. Type of the family and genus was collected at Dunn-
field, Del. Water Gap VII, 11, 1908; very rare, and habits in early
stages unknown.
Family CHIRONOMIDZE.
These flies are indifferently named “gnats,’”’ “midges,” sand-flies”’ or
“punkies,” the latter two names chiefly applied to the few minute forms
with piercing mouth parts. They somewhat resemble mosquitoes in
appearance, but have naked wings, and the thorax is produced so as to
hide the small head from above. The antenne in the male are lengthily
plumcse, and in the female are also furnished with lateral hair. The
insects occur at all seasons, many of them in spring, and they dance in
the early evening in great swarms only a few feet above ground, usually
in a damp locality. The larve live in water on living or dead vegetation,
or on sap of trees, under fallen leaves or decaying vegetable matter.
As a rule, they are harmless, except for the annoyance caused by the
biting tribes, but the larva of one species at least mines the leaves of
water plants, and thus Lecomes injurious in a very limited and special
way.
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C. exilis Coq. Riverton X, 9.
C. fusculus Coq. Riverton IV, 30.
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. transiens Walk. Riverton VIII, 21: (Jn); Manahawkin IX, 5 (Hk).
. piceus Winn. Atlantic Highlands VII, 1 (Lv); Clementon V, 16 (Jn).
CULICOIDES Latr.
. variipennis Cog. Westville VI, 6.
. cinctus Coq. Riverton X, 9.
BEZZIA Kieffer.
. albiventris Loew. Riverton VI, 16.
. elegans Coq. Riverton V, 14.
. expolita Coq. Riverton VI, 3 (In); Glassboro V, 19 (Hk).
. Jjohnsoni Coq. Riverton VI, 3.
media Coq. Riverton VIII, 7..
. pulverea Coq. Riverton Vit, on
. setulosa Loew. Riverton VII, 3.
. smithii Coq. (mundus Cog. not Loew.) Riverton VI, 16.
JOHANNSENIELLA Will.
. albaria Cog. Del. Water Gap, VII, 12, Westville VII, 12.
. argentata Loew. Princeton VII, 21, Westville VII, 29.
. bimaculata Loew. Riverton VI, 6, Westville VII, 21.
. diversa Cog. Riverton VII, 7.
. nebulosa Cog. Riverton VI, 19.
. viridis Coq. Riverton VI, .16.
PALPOMYIA Megerle.
. flavipes Meig. Del. Water Gap VIII, 8, Woodbury V, 14.
. longipennis Loew. Westville VI, 27.
. lineatus Meig. Westville VI, 6.
. rufus Loew. Newark VI, 13, Westville VII, 27, Atco VI, 4 (Jn); Clemen-
ton. Vi, 6 (HE).
. tibialis Meig. Woodbury VI, Te
. trivialis Loew. Culver’s Lake V, 29:(Sm); Princeton VII, 21, Westville
VI, 27, Clementon VI, 3 (Jn); Trenton VII, 5, Brown’s Mills VII, 10
(Hk).
HETEROMYIA Say.
ne Say. Westville VI, .15, VII, 2, eamden VI, 6, Buena Vista VI,
9 (Li), Riverton VI, 16-20.
festiva Loew. “New Jersey” (A-E 8).
plebeja Loew. Westville VII, 21.
basalis Walk. Riverton VII, 12.
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PROCLADIUS Skuse.
. scapularis Loew. Riverton VII, 24.
. thoracicus Loew. Riverton VI, 19, Westville VII, 21.
TANYPUS Meigen.
V, 30 (Dke).
. melanops Meig. Riverton V, 14, Westville VI, 6, Clementon VI, 3.
. pilosellus Loew. Riverton VI, 30.
. johnsoni Cog. Riverton IV, 30, VI, 18.
. dyari Coq. Forest Hill (Wdt); New Brunswick IV, 30 (Sm); Lucaston
monilis Linn. (annulatus Say.) Great Piece Meadow V, 7 (Coll);
Riverton V, 14, IX, 5.
. bifasciatus Coq. Riverton IV, 30.
. pallens Cog. Riverton.
. baltimoreus Macq. Riverton V, 14, VI, 18.
. turpis Zett. Boonton III, 8, 12 (GG).
/ PSILOTANYPUS Kieffer.
. occidentalis Cog. Riverton IX, 14.
PROTENTHES Johannsen.
. culiciformis Linne. Riverton (Jn); Lahaway VI, 10 (Coll).
CHASMATONOTUS Loew.
. bimaculatus O. S. Westville (Vk).
THALASSOMYIA Schiner.
. platypus Coq. Dunnfield, Del. Water Gap VII, 8.
CHIRONOMUS Meigen.
. brunneus Walk. Dover VII, 16.
. cristatus Fab. New Brunswick (Sm); Common, Westville VI,
Clementon V, 10, Riverton III, 20, Shark River VII, 12 (Jn).
. jucundus Walk. Riverton VIII, 21.
. lineola Wied. Common, Westville VI, 6, VII, 4, VIII, 138.
. modestus Say. Westville VFII, 18, Riverton V, 14. -
pedestris Meig. Dunnfield, Del. Water Gap VII, 8, 12.
dispar Meig. Clementon VI, 8, VIII, 11.
. brachialis Coq. Asbury Park VIII, 16, Westville VI, 21.
. pedellus De Geer. Riverton IV, 30, V, 14, Clementon VI, 3.
. fascipennis Zett. Clementon VI, 3.
. tzaniapennis Coq. Dunnfield, Del. Water Gap VII, 8.
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. albipennis Meig. Riverton VI, 7-20, Westville VI, 6.
. tendens Fab. Clementon VI, 3, Riverton IV, 30.
. viridicollis V. d. W. Riverton IV, 30.
. hitidulus Coq. Riverton V, 14.
. tenellus Zett. Del. Water Gap VI, 12.
. fascipes Coq. Riverton VIII, 11.
. festivus Say. . Westville.
ferrugineovittatus Zett. Clementon V, 11 (GG).
aberrans Johans. “New Jersey.”
- higricans Johans. Culver’s Lake V, 29 (Sm); Riverton.
. riparius Meig. “New Jersey.”
. prasinus Meig. Cape May IX, 24 (Sm).
brunneipennis Johans. New Jersey.
. dorsalis Meig. Orange VI, 22 (Coll); Delair VII, 14.
. zonopterus Mitchell. Clementon.
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CAMPTOCLADIUS V. d. Wulp.
€. byssinus Schrank. Riverton IV, 30.
€. aterrimus Meig. “New Jersey” (Johannsen).
ORTHOCLADIUS V. d. Wulp.
O. nivoriundus Fitch. Riverton IV, 15, Shark River VII, 12.
O. par Cog. Riverton VII, 3.
O. politus Cog. Riverton VIII, 17.
CRICOTOPUS V. d. Wulp.
C. sylvestris Fab. Dreer’s water garden, Riverton VI, 9, larve injure
leaves of “Victoria regia’ (Sm); Westville VI, 6 (Jn), Anglesea V,
28 (Sm).
C. geminatus Say. Riverton VI, 16-18.
C. tremulus Linn. Dunnfield, Del. Water Gap VII, 8-12, Riverton V, 14.
METRIOCNEMUS V. d. Wulp.
M. par Johans. “New Jersey.”
EURYCNEMUS V. d. Wulp.
E. scitulus Coq. Riverton IV, 30, VI, 4, VIII, 3.
Family CULICIDA.
These are the mosquitoes, for which New Jersey has a well-established
reputation. Among the biting flies they are distinguished by their slender
body, long slender legs and long slender beak or proboscis. The larve,
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Anopheles and Malaria: a, larva; b, pupa; ¢c, adult; d, the blast
introduced into the blood by the mosquito; e to j, stages through which the
Plasmodium passes in the red blood-corpuscle; k, the spores which enter new
blood-corpuscles; /, m, the microgamete; n, o, the macrogamete: ?, flagelle
forming; g, union of a flagellum with macrogamete; 7, fusion of nuclei; s, the
vermicule; ¢ to y, formation of the zygote in the mosquito stomach; the fully
developed zygote, y, rupturing to »roduce blasts c.
Fig. 295.
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known as wrigglers, live in water, and can develop in water only; but
the conditions under which the different species live vary greatly. Not
all the mosquitoes bite human beings and only a few of them follow him
into his habitation, so that the majority of species are indifferent to the
great bulk of mankind. But some species are either almost unbearable
pests, rendering large areas almost uninhabitable; or are actual carriers
of disease organisms. Destructive methods for the pestiferous species
are now well understood, and the day of their control is almost at hand.
ANOPHELES Meig.
The members of this genus are intermediate hosts for the organism
causing malaria in man, though of the species occurring in New Jersey
only one—*“quadrimaculatus’’—has been actually convicted of that offense.
The adults may be known by their method of holding the body at a nearly
right angle to the plane of the surface upon which they are at rest. The
eggs are laid singly on the surface of the water and the larve fioat on
the surface, parallel with it. They inhabit pools of ground-water, the
edges of overgrown swamps or ponds, the quiet eddies of sluggish
streams and sometimes even lot-pools, pails, buckets or other receptacles
containing stagnant water. They are not so abundant in sewage water.
The adults winter in barns, cellars, hollow trees and similar sheltered
places, only the females living over.
A. punctipennis Say. Occurs throughout the State, but more commonly
in the southern portions. Larve may be found from May to Novem-
ber; but are usually rare until after midsummer; after mid-Septem-
ber only stragglers remain. Breeds in almost any waters except on
salt marshes.
A. quadrimaculatus Say—maculipennis of American authors. This is the
species that has been convicted of transmitting malaria. It occurs
throughout the State, but is rather more common in the northern
counties. The general habits are like those of the preceding, but
the larvee occur also in more shaded areas, and occasionally in the
brackish waters of the salt marshes.
A. crucians Wied. Occurs chiefly along the coast line from Hlizabeth to
Cape May, more common southwardly, and the larve breed chiefly
on the salt marsh or on swampy areas not far inland. The species
does not become obvious until mid-summer and remains until late
fall. The inland points at which single examples have been taken
are Manumuskin X, 21 (Dke), Delair (Seal) and Lahaway X, 8
(Brakeley). ae
A. barberi Cog. Bordentown VIII, 14, 16, adults (Brakeley); Chester
IX, 6-11 larvee (Dn). This species breeds exclusively in the water in
tree holes and never gets far away from its breeding grounds.
PSOROPHORA Desv.
P. ciliata Fabr. Local throughout the State and rarely common as an
adult. This is our largest species and lays its eggs in depressed
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areas likely to be rain-filled. The larve develop in these temporary
pools and feed upon other mosquito wrigglers. They are the giants
of their kind, and if there is not sufficient food for all, they eat each
other. Larve have been found from June to September 25, and
adults from July 2 to September 30.
AEDES Meig.
The species now referred to this genus are those species of what we
have been calling “Culex,” that do not lay their eggs in rafts or boat-
shaped masses. They may be laid singly or in little masses in the mud
of depressed areas, or on the surface of the water, sinking to the bottom
and usually passing the winter in that stage, covered by water or un-
protected in the mud.
A. sayi D. & K. (Janthinosoma musica Say.) Locally common, chiefly
in the northern sections of the State. The larve breed, as a rule,
in heavily shaded woodland pools, and the adults do not leave the
vicinity of their place of birth. They are ferocious biters, and some-
times in the Great Piece Meadow region are locally almost unbear-
able. Larve have been found only from New Brunswick northward,
June to September; adults have been taken also at Spring Lake VI,
30, and Lakehurst VIII, 16.
A. jamaicensis Theob. Locally common, breeding in open lot pools,
though isolated examples of the larve have been taken in woodland
pools. We have only found it at Millburn, Newark, New Brunswick
and Delair in July and August; but undoubtedly it is more generally
distributed. The adult has never been found attacking man, and
though a breeding place is not far from my house, I have never found
examples on my porches.
A. discolor Coq. Delair, VI, 18, VII, 24, VIII, 15. Larve have been
taken only by Mr. Seal in the one place on the dates mentioned, and
we have not found it in any stage elsewhere. It is truly a rare
species.
A. sollicitans Wlk. This is the common, banded-leg salt marsh mos-
quito. It breeds exclusively on the salt marshes in fresh, brackish
or salt water and flies inland long distances, forming the predom-
inating pest within its range—which means more than half the
State—during the entire summer. From Barnegat Bay south larve
begin to hatch in March, and adults are on the wing in April or May,
and thereafter as many as ten broods may develop before November,
when the last stragglers mature. In the more northern marshes
larvee do not usually appear until June, “‘cantator’ replacing it as the
early spring form. The eggs are laid in depressions in the marsh
mud and must dry out before they can hatch. It is in this stage that
the winter is passed.
A. tzeniorhynchus Wied. Has the same habits as the preceding, but is
not nearly so abundant and does not migrate so far. Occasionally
it is quite numerous in the southern part of the State; but in some
seasons it is not seen at all on the more northern marshes.
718 REPORT OF NEW JERSEY STATE MUSEUM.
A. sylvicola Gross. Larve were taken at Paterson in May, at New
Brunswick May and June. Adults were taken also at Westville and
Mount Holly, specimens occurring near New Brunswick until VII, 28.
This is rather a rare species, breeding only in pools in dense wood-
land, whose shelter the adults never leave. There is only a single
spring brood, the late captures representing straggling survivors.
This species was at first identified with “squamiger,’ which later
proved to be different in habits and early stages.
A. niveitarsis Cog. Larvee were found near Paterson, V, 9, 14, in a
rocky, mountain pool, and the adults bred from them are the types
of the species, no other examples of which have been since taken.
A. cantator Cog. Also a salt marsh breeder, occurring along the entire
coast line, but much more abundant in the more northern ranges.
It replaces “‘sollicitans’” north of Barnegat Bay as the early spring
form, and from larve which hatch in March or April the first brood
comes early in May. After mid-summer it is much less numerous
and generally replaced by “sollicitans.” It has the same egg-laying
and migrating habits as the latter species, and like it breeds until
the meadows are frozen—larve being quite generally found under
the ice when the pools freeze in early winter.
A. subcantans Felt. Occurs throughout the northern parts of the State
in woodland pools. There is only a single spring brood, larve ap-
pearing in March and maturing in early May; but the adults linger
until mid-summer. Larve have been actually found at or near
Elizabeth, Newark, Arlington, Cranford, Millburn, Morristown and
in the Great Piece Meadows. This species was at first believed to
be identical with the European ‘‘cantans,’ but has been proved
distinct by careful study.
A. abfitchii Felt. Has the same range as the preceding and much the
same habits. It has been found a little further south, at New Bruns-
wick, and the adults occurred as far north as Lake Hopatcong and
Swartswood Lake. Mr. Grossbeck notes that, for breeding, both this
and the previous species “select swampy woodland areas or hilly
regions scattered over with large pools—small isolated pools being
rarely inhabited by them.” The adults are hard biters, but do not
leave the wcodland. This species was described by Mr. Grossbeck
as “siphonalis” at about the same time that Dr. Felt described his
species, but Dr. Felt’s description was first published.
A. fitchii Felt. Very muck like the preceding in appearance and proba-
bly in habit; but rare in New Jersey. Mr. Brakeley has taken larve
at Lahaway and Mr. Grossbeck in the Great Piece Meadows, both
in April.
A. sylvestris Theob. Occurs throughout the State and throughout the
summer, sometimes in considerable numbers; but rarely attempts to
bite and does not enter houses. Larve appear in woodland pools
early in April, but later occur in more open places—anything from
a lot or even a clean gutter-pool to an overgrown Swamp area serving
to develop them.
THE INSECTS OF NEW JERSEY. 7109
. Signifer Coq. Larve have been taken at Chester, IX, 5, XI, 17, Riv-
erton [X, 8, Delair IX, 20, Lahaway IX. This species breeds normally
in tree holes, though occasionally it resorts to barrels or old tubs;
it has only been taken in late fall.
. atropalpus Coq. This species breeds only in rock-pools. It has been
taken in Maine and in Maryland, but not yet in New Jersey. It is
almost certain that it occurs along the shores of the Delaware River
near the Water Gap.
. canadensis Theob. Throughout the State. The commonest of our
woodland pooi mosquitoes, larve hatching from over-wintering eggs
before the ice is permanently off the surface. There is one heavy
regular spring brood, but larvee may be found in greater or less
abundance throughout the season. Bites readily enough in the
woods, but does not follow into the open and never enters houses.
. dyari Cog. Culver’s Lake V, 29, bred from pupa.
. triseriatus Say. Taken in many localities in the northern half of the
State; but undoubtedly occurs everywhere in it. Breeds normally
in tree holes; but also occasionally in pails or other wooden recep-
tacles. Larve have been found as early as April 18 (Paterson), as
late as November 17 (Chester), and at all periods throughout the
summer. f f
. serratus Theob. Breeds in low, Swampy woodland, and sometimes in
mountain pools. Adults have been taken at Great Piece Meadow
IX, 17, New Brunswick VI, 23, X, 5, Cape May IX, 21. Larve have
been found at Great Piece Meadow IX, 9, Orange Mts. VIII, 6, New
Brunswick VII, 29, VIII, 13, IX, 3, 30.
« dupreei Coq. Occurs in the same pools with the preceding and at the
same time. It is a small, rare species; the adult does not bite humans
and the larva is a bottom feeder that gets its supply of oxygen from
the water itself.
. abserratus Felt. Larve have been taken in the Orange Mts. IV, 20,
and at New Brunswick IV, 16 to V, 2. It is probably the earliest of
the spring species to mature, the larve rarely extending into May,
and not appearing again later in the season. Breeds in low, swampy
woodlands and in mountain pools.
. trivittatus Coq. Quite generally distributed throughout the State;
hardly common, but more abundant in the northern half. Larveze
Pom) Vv, Ss toniViIllL 2s) adults trom Vil, 2 to LX, 3. Breed: in. un-
sheltered pools, associated with “sylvestris.”
. pretans Gross. Larve in the Great Piece Meadow IV, 19-V, 10; adults,
Chester VII, 30, IX, 10, Great Piece Meadow IX, 13, Lake Hopatcong
VII, 21, Trenton VII, 18. Mr. Grossbeck writes: “Taken rarely except
in the Great Piece Meadows, where, in some years, it occurs in count-
less millions.”
. inconspicuous Gross. Larve taken on Garret Mt., Paterson, IX, 29,
which produced adults X, 4, 5. They were found in a rock pool, and
have not been found since.
720 REPORT OF NEW JERSEY STATE MUSEUM.
A. aurifer Coq. Larvee from III, 23-V, 10 at Lahaway, Arlington V, 9,
Great Piece Meadows V. Adults from early May to late August, the
specimens matured in May living throughout the summer and biting
fiercely whenever they get a.chance. They have been found in
troublesome numbers at Lake Hopatcong, Springdale, Culver’s Lake
and Swartswood Lake. Breeds in woodland pools, the larger and
more permanent being .preferred.
wa pallidohirta Gross. Larve taken from a woodland pool on the Orange
Mts.; adults emerged V, 19, 22. Not found since, nor elsewhere.
A. fuscus O. S. Occurs throughout the State rarely, and only in spring.
It is a small species that does not attack man, and the larva occurs
in pools, both woodland and open.
CULEX Linn.
As now restricted, this genus contains those species of mosquitoes that
lay their eggs in boat-shaped rafts on the surface of the water. When at
rest, the body is held parallel to the surface on which the mosquito is
placed—a character shared with the species of “Aedes” in distinction from
the species of ‘‘Anopheles.”
C. pipiens Linn. The “house” or “rain-
barrel’ mosquito. Common through-
out the State throughout the year.
Hibernates as an adult in cellars,
basements, barns and other build-
ings, and begins breeding early in
May. Breeds in pools and puddles of
all kinds and wherever even a cup-
ful of water remains for a week or
ten days. Cisterns and manure pits
offer equal attractions, and sewer
basins in cities are favorite resorts.
In general there is no water in which
this species does not breed, if there
are no natural enemies or adverse
natural conditions. Larva dnd pupa eee meee
C. restuans Theob. Similar in habit and ae
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appearance to the preceding, but less
abundant, and the larva on the whole prefers cleaner water. Never
theless, it does sometimes occur in dirty, or even foul water. |
C. salinarius Coq. Breeds only on the salt marshes from the last days
of May to the end of November. The adult resembles the common
“house mosauito” and has-similar habits.
Cc. territans Wlk. Occurs throughout the State, breeding continuously
from April to October, sparingly at first, more abtindantly later in the
season. The larve are essentially clean water forms, and seem to
THE INSECTS OF NEW JERSEY. 72%
prefer the more permanent bodies of water, but they are occasionally
found in puddles and rarely in rain barrels.
C. saxatilis Gross. Larve occurred in a rock-bottomed pool on the Gar-
ret Mt., Paterson, Aug. 31, and adults emerged the same day and
the one following; it has not been met with since.
C. melanurus Cog. The larve breed and winter in cold spring pools in
Sphagnum swamps, among the bottom material. They have also
been found in early August with the egg boat and may breed all
summer. Thus far found only at Lahaway.
COQUILLETTIDIA Dyar.
Cc. perturbans Wlk. Local throughout the State and sometimes very com-
mon. Adults appear in May and continue into September. Eggs are
laid in rafts in overgrown swamps, and the larve work into the bot-
tom mud, attach themselves to grass roots, and there remain until
the following year. Larval growth is very slow, and the adult is very
long lived and a fierce biter. It comes freely to porches, and is not
backward in entering houses, making it locally a first-class pest.
/ URANOTZENIA Arrib.
U. sapphirina O. S. Local, but probably found throughout the State.
W.
Larvee have been found in the Great Piece Meadows VIII, 10, Irving-
ton IX, 5, Trenton VIII, 5, Metedeconk Neck IX, 23, Lahaway VI, Cape
May. Breeds in open swamp areas well overgrown with floating
vegetation, the eggs laid in boat-shaped masses. The adult is a
small insect marked with metallic blue scales and does not bite.
WYEOMYIA Theob.
smithii Coq. Breeds in the leaves of pitcher plants, “Sarracenia,”
wherever these occur in the State. The adult is a small insect that
does not bite and lays its eggs in the leaves, fastened to the sides
when they have no water, or on the surface when they are full.
Larvee may be found at all times of the year, the winter being passed
in that stage, sometimes active, in mild weather, sometimes frozen
solid. The first adults mature late in May.
Family CORETHRIDA.
The members of this family have until recently been included with the
mosquitoes; but in their light colors and generally weak appearance they
come nearer to the “Chironomide.’’ The mouth parts are not extended,
and are not furnished with lancets, so that they cannot bite. Except in
the genus “Corethrella” the known larve of our species are not depend-
ent upon atmospheric air. They live in the water, maintaining a_ hori-
zontal position some distance below the surface, and are so transparent
as to be almost invisible. They are predatory in habit.
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722 REPORT.OF NEW JERSEY STATE MUSEUM.
SAYOMYIA Cog.
S. albipes Johann. Larve have been taken in the Great Piece Meadows,
at Paterson IV, VII, IX, Arlington V, Newark VIII, Trenton, Delair ©
VII, and the winter is apparently passed in that stage. Breeds in the
more permanent woodland pools, but is also found in more ope
water.
S. punctipennis Say. Chester VIII, 1, Delair IX, 17, Riverton Voxi3:
CORETHRA Meig.
C. cinctipes Cog. Lake Hopatcong VII, 22, Great Piece Meadow FY, aU:
Paterson V, 6, New Brunswick V, 3, Lahaway III, 28-IV, 26—all
larve. This is a common spring species breeding in large woodland
pools, the July specimen being a straggler. The larva is predaceous,
and when food is scarce becomes cannibalistic.
C. lintneri Felt. Larve taken at Millburn in May were not recognized
as distinct from the preceding until the adults emerged a few days
later...
CORETHRELLA Cog.
C. brakeleyi Cog. This is a very rare species which breeds in cold spring
pools and sphagnum swamps. Larve have been taken by Mr.
Brakeley at Lahaway in almost every month of the year, and beside
that it has been taken only at Delair, by Mr. Seal, and at Trenton
by Mr. Grossbeck.
Family MYCETOPHILIDA.
These are fungus-gnats, also resembling mosquitoes or midges, but the
antenne are not verticillate or furnished with whorls of hair. In the
male the abdomen ends in a forceps-like process, and in the female in a
pointed ovipositor. There are other structural differences to characterize
the family, but these are not easily seen except by the student. The
larve are feeders in fungus and in decaying vegetation generally, and
might be considered at worst harmless were it not that they attack culti-
vated mushrooms. The larve are white, slender, have a black head,
and often live in large colonies. Some of them have the curious habit of
forming great rope-like masses when ready to enter the pupal stage,
sometimes travelling considerable distances to find a suitable place.
Where they occur in mushroom beds, fumigating frequently with to-
bacco or pyrethrum to kill the adults inside, and keeping all windows
closely screened to prevent the entrance of specimens from outside, is
the only practical measure known to me.
PLESIASTINA Winn. (SYMMERUS WIk.)
P. annulata Meig. Riverton IV, 19. |
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» montanum Roeder. Dunnfield, Del. Water Gap VII, 11, 15.
CEROPLATUS Bosc.
. clausus Coq. New Brunswick (Sm).
PLATYURA Meig.
. diluta Loew. Dunnfield, Del. Water Gap VII, 11, 15.
» mendosa Loew. Clementon V, 30.
. tzeeniata Winn. Dunnfield, Del. Water Gap VII 12.
. elegans Coq. Orange Mts., Shark River VII, 12.
. inops Coq. Dunnfield, Del. Water Gap VII, 8, 12.
. melasoma Loew. Delaware Water Gap VII, 12.
. subterminalis Say. Riverton VIII, 11 (Jn); Lucaston IX, 2 (Dke);
Trenton VIII, 28 (Hk).
. fascipennis Say. DaCosta VIII, 9 (Dke).
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SCIOPHILA Meigen.
. littoralis Say. Del. Water Gap VII, 8, 13, Dover VI, 17, Merchantville
VI, 28, Westville VIJ, 21, Clementon VI, 3 (Jn); New Brunswick VII,
20 (Sm).
NEOEMPHERIA O. S.
. balioptera Loew. Princeton VII, i Westville VIII, 23.
. nepticula Loew. Merchantville VI, 28.
. didyma Loew. Woodbury VI, 7 (Jn); Lucaston IX, 12 (Dke).
POLYLEPTA Winn.
. tibialis Coq. Dunnfield, Del. Water Gap VII, 8, Westville VI, 6.
ACNEMIA Winn.
. flaveola Coq. Dunnfield, Del. Water Gap VII, 11.
SYNTEMNA Winn.
. polyzona Loew. Clementon VI, 3.
BOLETINA Stzeger.
. tricincta Loew. Dunnfield, Del. Water Gap VII, 15, Dover VII, 17,
Clementon VI, 3.
. groenlandica Stw#g. Forest Hill III, [TV (Wdt); Merchantville II, 18
(Vk).
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LEPTOMORPHUS Curt. %
. parvulus Coq. Dunnfield, Del. Water Gap VII, 12.
. walkeri Curtis. Trenton VIII, 23 (Hk).
EPICYPTA Winn.
. punctum Stann. Dunnfield, Del. Water Gap. VII, 15.
. pulicaria Cog. Riverton IV, 19.
DOCOSIA Winn.
. dichroa Loew. Malaga VI, 1, Iona V, 10 (Dke).
NEOGLAPHYROPTERA O. S.
. bivittata Say. Ft. Lee V (Lv); Princeton VII, 21, Jamesburg VII, 4,
Atco VII, 12 (Jn).
. opima Loew. Dover VI, 17, Merchantville VI, 28.
. sublunata Loew. Merchantville VI, 28.
. ventralis Say. (Leja) Dunnfield, Del. Water Gap VII, 8, 15.
TRICHONTA Winn.
. perspicua V. d. W. Riverton IV, 16.
EXECHIA Winn.
. analis Cog. Dunnfield, Del. Water Gap VII, 8.
MYCETOPHILA Meigen.
. punctata Meig. Riverton III, 20-IV, 8 (Jn); Merchantville IX, 16
(Dke).
. sigmoides Loew. Del. Water Gap VII, 8, Riverton III, 6.
. contigua Walk. Riverton III, 6, IX, 9.
. obscura Walk. Trenton IV, 19 (Hk); Riverton III, 6, Clementon VI,
16.
. vitrea Cog. Dunnfield, Del. Water Gap VII, 12.
. discoidea Say. New Brunswick VI, 11 (Coll).
DYNATOSOMA Winn.
. scalaris Loew. (Mycetophila) Del. Water Gap VII, 8, Riverton III, 6,
Clementon V, 10.
MACROCERA Meig.
. Clara Loew. Dunnfield VII, 8, Clementon VIII, 9 (Jn).
. formosa Loew. Del. Water Gap VII, 12, Merchantville V, 28, Clemen-
ton VIII, 9.
THE INSECTS OF NEW JERSEY. 725
M. nebulosa Cog. Clementon VI, 3, VIII, 9.
. hirsuta Loew. Dunnfield, Del. Water Gap VII, 11.
M. inconcinna Loew. Orange Mts. VIII (Wdt).
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EUGNORISTE Coguillett.
E. occidentalis Cog. Trenton VIII, 3 (Hk).
SCIARA Meigen.
S. fulvicauda Felt. Types, Atlantic Co., from decayed blackberry roots
(Sm).
S. pauciseta Felt. New Brunswick, types from decaying potatoes IX
(Sm).
S. multiseta Felt. New Brunswick, types bred from mushrooms VY, and
this is the common species in mushroom cellars with us (Sm).
S. polita Say. Clementon V, 30.
S. inconstans Fitch. Newark, New Brunswick VIII, 7 (Coll); Riverton
II, 26, Clementon VI, 3.
S. abbreviata Walk. Anglesea VII, 12 (Sm).
S. fuliginosa Fitch.’ Palisades (Lv); N. Woodbury VI, 17, Iona VI, 2
(Dke).
S. femorata Say. Fort Lee IV, V (Lv).
HESPERODES Coquilleit.
H. johnsoni Coq. Delaware Water Gap VII, 12.
Family CECIDOMYIIDA®.
Small, slender, mosquito-like flies with broad wings, long slender an-
tenne with cylindrical or bead-like joints, the males often with whorls
of long hair on the segments, whence they are known as verticillate. On
the whole the insects are fragile in appearance, slow in flight, and they
are popularly known as “gall-gnats” or “gall-midges,’ because the larvsze
of many species produce abnormal growths or galls on a great variety of
vegetation. These larve are small, elongate-oval legless grubs, bluntly
pointed at both ends, often with a chitinous process, known as a breast-
bone, on the under side, near the anterior end.
Some of the species belonging here are among the most destructive of
those in the order, and the injury caused by them is of the most diverse
character. In some cases there is a true, gall-like swelling of the tissue:
in others it is a characteristic crippling or folding of a leaf or of a grow-
ing tip, or even a mere swelling of the tissue. Some species produce no
visible swellings or distortions at all, and some feed in or on seeds,
causing rather a shrivelling than a swelling. Much attention has re-
cently been paid to these insects by Mr. William Beutenmuller, of the
American Museum of Natural History, who has been good enough to pre-
726 REPORT OF NEW JERSEY STATE MUSEUM.
pare the systematic part of this list, and by Dr. E. P. Felt, State Ento-
mologist of New York, and a great many new species have been described,
some of which will undoubtedly be found in New Jersey. Mr. Beuten-.
muller has in general included only actual records, mostly of his own col-
lecting, and the notes on food plants, etc., are his, unless otherwise
credited. In some cases galls have been described, of which the makers
are yet unknown, and these are separately listed. Dr. Felt has kindly
supplied additional notes from his breedings and studies, but I have not
been able to incorporate all his systematic suggestions.
As the species differ so widely in habit, so the methods of dealing with
them are diverse. Insecticides are available in the smallest number of
cases, and usually it is some change in cultural method that must be
relied upon to prevent injury.
LASIOPTERA Meigen.
L. carbonifera Felt. Makes galls on leaves of goldenrod; common and
g.d. (Bt). The gall was first described by Osten Sacken, and the
name is so credited in the last edition.
L. cornicola Beut. Ft. Lee district. Galls on trunks and branches of
dogwood, “‘Cornus stolonifera’ IX—-VI (Bt); Staten Island (Ds).
cylindrigalle Felt. Ft. Lee district IV, V (Bt); Staten Island, gall
elongate on stems of goldenrod IV (Ft).
r
L. farinosa O. S. Throughout the State, locally common, galls on leaves
of blackberry, “Rubus villosus” VilI-X (Bt). See in this connection
“L. nodulosa”’ Beut.
L. humulicaulis Felt. New Jersey district (Bt); gall on stem of hop (Ft).
L. linderze Beut. Ft. Lee district and elsewhere, sometimes common;
galls on branches of spice bush, “Lindera benzoin” X-Vi (Bt); Staten
Island, from irregular sub-cortical gall.
L. lycopi Felt. Plainfield; gall on bugleweed “Lycopus virginicus” IX-V
(Bt).
L. nodulosa Beut. Ft. Lee district; galls on branches of blackberry,
“Rubus villosus’ X-VI (Bt). This is the species referred to in the
last edition as “farinosa.’ I havé found it, locally, from New Bruns-
wick southward: sometimes also on dewberry, but never causing
actual injury in cultivated fields.
L. sambuci Felt. Ft. Lee district; galls on stems of elder, “Sambucus
canadensis” IX-VI (Bt); Staten Island (Ds).
L. solidaginis O. S. New Jersey district; larva probably inquilinous in
galls on Solidago (Bt).
L. tumifica Beut. Ft. Lee district; gall on stalk of golden-rod, “Solidago
rugosa” IX-VI (Bt); Staten Island, from eccentric sub-globular stem
gall (Ft). '
L. vernoniz Beut. Ft. Lee district and elsewhere; galls on leaves of
ironweed, “Vernonia noveboracensis” IX (Bt); Staten Island IX (Ds).
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THE INSECTS OF) NEW JERSEY. 727
. viburnicola Beut. Ft. Lee district; galls on branches of arrowwood,
“Viburnum dentatum” X-VI (Bt); Staten Island (Ft).
. vitinea Felt. Staten Island VI, 15; obpyriform, slightly curved gall on
leaf petiole of grape (Ft).
vitis O. S. Throughout the State, local on grape, V, VI (Sm); makes
swellings on stems and leaf galls of wild grapes (Bt).
CHORISTONEURA Ribs.
. hibisci Felt. Staten Island IV; gall on stem of marshmallow, “Hibis-
cus moschatus” (Ft).
. eupatorii Felt. Staten Island V; oval gall on stem of “Eupatorium”
(Ft).
RHABDOPHAGA Westw.
. batatas Walsh. Montclair, Ft. Lee district; galls on twigs of “Salix
discolor” and allied species of willow (Bt); Staten Island (Ds).
. ramuscula Felt. Staten Island, from willow twigs showing little or no
swelling (Ft).
. brassicoides Walsh. Greenwood Lake, Montclair, Ft. Lee district
VII-IX, galls on branches of willow (Bt).
. rigidze O. S. Montclair, Ft. Lee district, galls on low willows (Bt);
Staten Island (Ds).
. Salicifolia Felt. New Jersey district (Bt); bred from a pouch gall
on “Spireea salicifolia’” VI (Ft).
. strobiloides O. S. Del. Water Gap VI (Jn); Greenwood Lake, Mont-
clair, Orange Mts., Englewood, Ft. Lee and g. d., galls on tip of
branches of low wiliows VIII-V (Bt).
DASYNEURA Rond.
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A gleditschize O. S. Sometimes common locally on leaves of honey
locust, “Gleditschia triacanthos” VI (Bt); New Brunswick (Sm).
- grossularize Fitch. New Jersey district; larva in gooseberries (Bt).
. hirtipes O. S. Ft. Lee district, Carlstadt; gall on fragrant golden-
rod, “Solidago graminifolia” VI, VII (Bt).
leguminicola Lint. The clover-seed midge; more or less common
throughout the State; but scarcely injurious because not much clover-
seed is raised, and the value of the crop for hay is not affected. If
clover-seed is wanted it is necessary to cut an early crop of flowers
for hay and make seed from the later flowers.
. coryli Felt. Reared from corrugated leaves of ‘Corylus” at West
Nyack, N. Y. (Ft).
. rhois Coq. New Jersey district; gall on roots of poison ivy (Bt).
. pseudacaciz Fitch. Ft. Lee district (Bt); New Brunswick, common
on leaves of locust, “Robinia pseudacacia” (Sm).
728 REPORT OF NEW JERSEY STATE MUSEUM.
Fig. 297.—-The Hessian fly, Mayetiola destructor: on the left a healthy stalk of wheat
and on the right one infested at h by the “fly,” showing galls; a, egg; b, larva; c, flax-
seed; d, pupa; all very much enlarged; e, fly ovipositing on leaf, natural size; 7, female; ~
g, male fly, much enlarged; 7, the parasite, Merisus destructor; also much enlarged.
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serrulatze O. S. Montclair, Ft. Lee district, Lakehurst, common
locally, gall on bud of alder, ‘Alnus serrulatus’”’ IX—-VI (Bt); Staten
Island (Ds).
solidaginis Loew. Common throughout the State; gall on goldenrod
(Bt); Clementon VIJI (Jn).
ARNOLDIA Kieffer.
. fraxinifolia Felt. Newfoundland VII, 25, gall on young ash leaflets
(Ft).
vitis Felt. New Jersey district (Bt); from galls of “Lasioptera vitis”’
(Ft).
ASPHONDYLIA Loew.
. azalez Felt. New Jersey district (Bt); galls on buds of azalea (Ft).
. conspicua O. S. New Jersey district; gall on stem of cone-flower,
“Rudbeckia triloba”’ VIII, IX (Bt).
globulus O. S. New Jersey district; gall on stem of sun-flower, “Heli-
anthus gigantea” VIII, IX (Bt).
patens Beut. New Jersey district; gall on aster VIII, IX (Bt).
solidaginis Beut. Montclair, Ft. Lee district, gall on leaf of golden-
rod (Bt).
RHOPALOMYIA Ribs.
. fusiformis Felt. Ft. Lee district; galls on leaves and flowers of
fragrant goldenrod, “Solidago graminifolia” VIII, IX (Bt).
. Capitata Felt. Common at West Nyack, N. Y., just north of the New
Jersey line (Ft).
. Inquisitor Felt. Common at West Nyack, N. Y. (Ft).
major Felt. Staten Island V, 31 (Ft).
anthophila O. S. Staten Island (Ft).
MAYETIOLA Kieffer.
. destructor Say. The “Hessian fly.” Sometimes very destructive
north of the red shale line. The method usually- adopted to avoid
injury is to plant as late as is safe. In the southern counties it may
be delayed until after mid-September and injury is rare; in the
northern counties planting soon after September Ist is usual and
this is dangerous. The flies usually emerge after the early Septem-
ber rains and are in the fields for two weeks thereafter. Sometimes
a scant early seeding is made as a trap, and this is plowed under
about September 10 and the real crop put in.
CONTARINIA Rond.
C. pyrivora Riley. The “pear midge.” Infests pear, preferring the Law-
rence, causes an irregular lumpy growth, the larve eating out the
core in June. This species has been gradually worked out and now
maintains itself only in a few places near New Brunswick and
Newark.
C. tritici Kirby. Locally and seasonally abundant north of the red shale
in wheat kernels. Not really injurious since 1889.
730 REPORT OF NEW JERSEY STATE MUSEUM.
CECIDOMYIA Meigen.
- annulipes Walsh. New Jersey district, inquilinous in galls of “Rhab-
dophaga strobiloides” (Bt).
. anthophila O. S. New Jersey district; gall on golden-rod (Bt).
. atricornis Walsh. New Jersey district; inquilinous in gall of “Rhab-
dophaga strobiloides” (Bt).
bulla Wash. New Jersey district; gall on leaves of wild sunflowers
“Helianthus decapetatus” and “divaricata” VIII, IX (Bt).
. caryz O. S. Ft. Lee district; galls on leaves of hickory (Bt).
. cerasifolia Felt. Newfoundland IX, 4; galls on leaves of choke cherry
(Ft).
. Clavula Beut. Orange Mts., Montclair, Ft. Lee district, common on
the terminal twigs of dogwood, “Cornus florida’ VIII, IX (Bt);
Staten Island (Ds).
. helianthi Brodie. Staten Island VIII, [IX (Ds).
. lysimachiz Beut. Carlstadt, Ft. Lee district and elsewhere; galls in
buds of loosestrife, ““Lysimachia”’ VI (Bt); Jamesburg and through-
out south Jersey about and on cranberry bogs; this seems to be the
species which I believed identical with that infesting cranberry
(Sm).
» meibomize Beut. Staten Island (Ds); galls on tick-trefoil, “Meibomia’”’
sp., VIII, IX (Bt).
- meibomiifolize Beut. Carlstadt; galls locally common VIII, on buds of
“Meibomia canadensis” (Bt).
. myrica Beut. Carltsadt; galls locally common on ‘“Myrica cerifera”’
(Bt).
. nysszecola Beut. Ft. Lee district and elsewhere, sometimes very com-.
mon, galls on the edges of leaves of sour-gum, “Nyssa sylvatica” VI
(Bt).
. orbitalis Walsh. New Jersey district; inquilinous in galls of “Rhab-
dophaga batatas,”’ ‘‘strobiloides” and ‘“‘brassicoides” (Bt).
: pilules Walsh. Common throughout the State; galis on leaves of red,
scarlet, black, scrub, black-jack and pin oak, “Quercus rubra,” “coc-
cinea,” “velutina,”’ ‘nana,’ “marylandica”’ and “palustris” VII-X
(Bt).
. pudibunda O. S. Ft. Lee district; galls on léaves of hornbeam, “Car-
pinus caroliniana”’ VI, VII (Bt).
. resinicola O. S. Lakehurst and the pine barrens generally VIII, IX
(Bt).
. rudbeckize Beut. New Jersey district; galls on flower heads of cone-
flower, ‘“Rudbeckia hirta” VIII (Bt).
. seminivora Beut. Plainfield (Mill); gall is a malformation of the seed
capsule of apetalous or cleistogamous flowers of stemless or acau-
lescent violets, “Viola cucullata,’ ‘“palmata,” “affinis,’ “septen-
trionalis” VI-X (Bt).
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Fig. 299.
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Fig. 300.
Fig. 298.—Pear midge, Contarinia pyrivora: a, female adult; c, pupa, both enlarged;
all other references to structural details.
Fig. 2909.—A sound pear and one infested by the larve of the pear midge.
Fig. 300.—A series of pears infested by the midge, showing distortions caused by larve.
732 REPORT OF NEW JERSEY STATE MUSEUM.
C. thurstoni Brodie. New Jersey district; galls on sunflower, “Helian-
thus divaricata,”’ VIII, IX (Bt).
C. verbenz Beut. Ft. Lee district, locally common; galls on leaves of
nettle-leaved Vervain, “Verbena urticifolia” VI, VII (Bt).
Cc. ulmi Beut. Carlstadt, Ft. Lee district, sometimes common; galls on
leaves of elm, ““Ulmus americana,’ VI, VII (Bt).
C. oxycoccana Johns. (vaccinii Sm., not O. S.) Infests the terminal
growth of the cranberry, throughout South Jersey; locally known as
the “tip-worm” and sometimes injurious (Sm). Dr. Felt says it is a
“Dasyneura.”
CECIDOMYIA) KNOWN BY THEIR GALLS AND LARV ONLY.
C.? angeliczes Beut. Middlesex Co. (Mill); gall on stalk of “Angelica
villosa” IX, X (Bt).
C.? boehmeriz Beut. New Jersey district; gall on stalk of false nettle,
“Boehmeria cylindrica” IX (Bt).
C. brachypteroides O. S. Lakehurst and in the pine barrens generally;
galls on the leaves of scrub pine, “Pinus inops” (Bt).
C. caryzcola O. S. Riverton IX (Jn); common everywhere, galls on
leaves of hickory VIII-X (Bt).
C.? collinsonize Beut. New Jersey district; galls on leaves of horse balm,
“Collinsonia canadensis” VIII, IX (Bt).
Cc. coryloides Walsh. New Jersey; galls on stems of wild grapes, “Vitis
riparia’ and “cordifolia” (Bt).
Cc. citrine O. S. Ft. Lee district; galls on the tips of twigs of basswood,
“Tilia americana,’ VIII, [IX (Bt).
C. cynipsea O. S. New Jersey district; galls on leaves of hickory VIII-X
(Bt).
C. deserta Patt. New Jersey district; galls on hackberry, “Celtis occi-
dentalis” (Bt).
C.? eupatoriflorz Beut. Ft. Lee district; galls in flower heads of “Hupa-
torium ageratoides”’ IX (Bt); Staten Island IX (Ds).
C. erubescens O. S. Ft. Lee district; galls on leaves of red oak, “Quercus
rubra,’ Vi; VirScst):.
C. holotricha O. S. Throughout the State on leaves of hickory (Bt);
Staten Island (Ds); Riverton IX (Jn).
Cc. impatientis O. S. New Jersey; galls on “Impatiens pallida” VIII, IX
(Bt):
C. inopis O. S. Staten Island (Ds); Riverton VII, IX (Jn); throughout
the pine barrens generally; galls on the leaves of scrub pine, “Pinus
inops.”
C. liriodendri O. S. Common throughout the State; galls on the leaves
of tulip tree “Liriodendron tulipifera.”
C. majalis O. S. New Jersey; galls on leaves of pine oak, “Quercus
palustris” (Bt). j
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C. niveipila O. S. Ft. Lee, galls on young leaves of red oak, “Quercus
rubra,’ V, VI (Bt); Staten Island (Ds); Riverton (Jn).
C.. nuicola O. S. New Jersey; in the husks of hickory nuts (Bt).
C. pellex O. S. Ft. Lee district; galls on leaves of ash, “Fraxinus,” V, VI
(Bt).
C. ocellaris O. S. Throughout the State; galls on leaves of red maple,
“Acer rubrum,’ V, VI (Bt); Staten Island VI (Ds).
C. persicoides O. S. Ft. Lee district; galls on the under side of hickory
leaves VIII, IX (Bt); Chimney Rock, Bound Brook, New Brunswick
(Sm).
C. poculum O. S. Common throughout the State; galls on leaves of white
oak, “Quercus alba,’ VIII-X (Bt); the “oak-spangle” of Fitch and a
very characteristic structure.
C. pomum Walsh & Riley. Throughout the State in early summer on
various species of grape, wild and cultivated; a very fleshy and often
reddish discolored gall on vines, leaf-stalks and even tendrils; some-
times single, sometimes with a number of cells. Often attracts atten-
tion, but is rarely injurious and disappears before mid-summer.
.? pustuloides Beut. Ft. Lee, Lakehurst; galls on red, scarlet, black,
scrub and black-jack oak, “‘Quercus rubra,” “coccinea,” “velutina,”
“nana’ and “marylandica,”’ IX (Bt). /
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C.? racemicola O. S. Plainfield (Mill); galls among the racemes of
golden rods, “Solidago canadensis,’ “puberula”’ and ‘“serotina”’ IX
(Bt); Staten Island (Ds).
salicifolis O. S. New Jersey; gall on “Spireea salicifolia’”’ (Bt).
C. sanguinolenta O. S. Ft. Lee district and elsewhere, common; galls on
the leaves of hickory VI, VII (Bt); Staten Island (Ds).
C. serotinzee O. S. Greenwood Lake, Montclair, Ft. Lee district; gall on
twig of wild cherry, “Prunus serotina,’” V, VI (Bt); Staten Island
(Ds).
C.? triadeni Beut. Middlesex Co. (Mill); gall on stalk of marsh St.
John’s-wort, “Triadenum virginicum,” IX (Bt).
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C. tubicola O. S. Common almost everywhere in the State; galls on the
leaves of hickory VIII, IX (Bt); Riverton IX (Jn); Jamesburg, Laha-
way (Sm).
2)
. tulipifera O. S. Short Hills; galls on the ribs of leaves of tulip tree,
“Liriodendron tulipifera,’ VIII, IX (Bt).
Cc. umbellicola O. S. South Orange, from galls among the umbels of
elder, “Sambucus racemosa” (O. §S.); Ft. Lee district, on common
elder, “S. canadensis,’ VI (Bt); Staten Island (Ds).
C. verrucicola O. S. Little Falls, Staten Island (Ds): Ft. Lee district:
galls on leaves of basswood, “Tilia americana,’ VII-IX (Bt); New
Brunswick and frequently elsewhere in the State (Sm).
C.? vaccinii O. S. Dover, Morris Plains, Clementon (Jn); galls on the
underside of leaves of huckleberry, ‘“Vaccineum stramineum,” IX, X
(Bt).
734 REPORT OF NEW JERSEY STATE MUSEUM.
C. viticola O. S. Ft. Lee district; galls on leaves of wild grape (Bt);
Staten island (Ds); Vincentown (U S Ag).
Family BIBIONIDZ.
Loose-jointed, ungainly flies of moderate size, with long, stout legs,
body often clothed with long hair, antenne many jointed but short and
stout, mouth parts a little produced. There is often considerable differ-
- ence between the sexes, and in some cases the females have a ridicu-
lously small head. From the very early appearance of some species
they are called “March flies,’ and sometimes they occur in orchards in
numbers so great as to attract attention.
The larve are cylindrical, footless grubs, and “feed on excremental or
vegetable substances, especially on the roots of grass.” They have not
been, thus far, injurious in New Jersey.
PLECIA Wied.
P, heteroptera Say. Caldwell (Cr); Jamesburg (Sm); Lucaston IX, 4,
Manumuskin X, 21 (Dke).
BIBIO Geoff.
B. albipennis Say. Caldwell (Cr);
Newark (Sm); Westville V, 19,
Clementon V, 30- (Jn); Manu-
muskin V, 21 (Dke).
B. pallipes Say. Husted V, 21
(Coll); Jamesburg VII, 4, Riv-
erton V, 1.
B. femorata Wied. Caldwell (Cr);
Newark V (Sm); Riverton V,
1 -(iny= National eParke Vo..o
(Dke).
B. xanthopus Wied. Caldwell (Cr),
Riverton IV, 30.
B. longipes Loew. Palisades (Ly);
Delair, Riverton, Wenonah, Lu-
caston, common X, XI (Dke). . /
B. slossonze Ckll. (gracilis Walk. Ef EZ
not Unger.) Clementon X, 11 Stay
(Hk).
DILOPHUS Meig. Fig. 301.—Bibio albipennis: a, male; c, its
: : head; b, female; d, her head; all en-
D. breviceps Loew. Toms River V, larzed:..» Other reterenecomee
30 (Dke); Westville V, 19, structural details.
Clementon V, 9, VI, 16.
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D. dimidiatus Loew. Avalon VI, 8 (Jn); Anglesea V (div); Cape May
IX, 21 (Dke).
D. thoracicus Say. Forest Hill IX (Wdt); Blackwood VI, 8 (Jn).
SCATOPSE Geoffroy.
S. notata Linn. Clementon V, 9 (Jn); Glassboro V, 19 (Hk).
S. pygmzea Loew. Riverton VII, 31, IX, 9.
S. atrata Say. Riverton IV, 238.
EUPITENUS Macq.
E. ater Macq. Riverton IV, 9 (CG).
Family SIMULIDAL.
Rather undersized chunky flies, known as “black flies,’ dark in
color, the thorax well developed and somewhat produced forward so as
to partially conceal the small head from above.
Though the head is
small in proportion to the insect, the mouth parts are exceedingly well
developed and furnished with a formidable array of lancets for punctur-
ing and blood-sucking. The wings are
short and broad, the venation obscure
except along the front margin.
These flies are horrible pests local-
ly, not so much in our State as in
some others west and north, the “buf-
falo gnat”’ of the Mississippi Valley
region and “black fly” of the north
woods being excellent examples.
In New Jersey some ‘species are
pests in the Orange Mountains and
northward, getting into the ears of
horses, or even occasionally of man.
The larve are aquatic and live in
running water.
SIMULIUM Latr.
S. venustum Say. “Black fly”; Del.
Water-Gap VII, 11, Clementon V,
30 (Jn); Orange Mts., Caldwell
VII (Cr); Lucaston IX, 3 (Dke).
S. invenustum Walk. Passaic (U §S
Ag); Orange Mts. (Sm), Clemen-
ton IV, 15 (Jn); Manumuskin IV,
28, Iona IV, 20 (Dke).
S. vittatum Zett. Orange Mts. (Sm).
Buffalo-gnat.
Fig. 302
ig. g0-.
S. meridionale Riley. Passaic (U S Ag); Riverton VII, 6, X. 20.
S. bracteatum Coq. Clementon V, 30.
736 REPORT OF NEW JERSEY STATE MUSEUM.
Family RHYPHID.
These are known as “false crane flies,’ differing in the smaller size
and broader, spotted wings. They often come into houses, and the
larve live in water, rotten wood or excrementitious matter. They are
of no economic importance.
RHYPHUS Latr.
R. alternatus Say. Caldwell (Cr); Morris Plains VI, 25, Riverton III, 20,
Clementon V, 30 (Jn); Merchantville VI, 26 (Dke).
R. punctatus Fab. Palisades (Lv); Monmouth County (Sm); Delair X.
5 (Dke); Camden NII, 8 (Kp); Westville (Jn).
R. fenestralis Scop. Camden VIII, 12 (Jn).
Family STRATIOMYIDZ.
Known as “soldier flies” from their yellow bands and stripes. Usually
they are somewhat depressed or even much flattened, especially the
abdomen, over which the wings are laid flat and overlapping each other.
The mouth parts are developed for lapping only, and the adults are
always found among flowers. The antenne vary in shape, and may be
short or of quite moderate length, but always the third joint is compound,
and often has an arista.
The larve vary greatly in habit, from predatory to feeders upon excre-
ment, living or dead vegetable matter, on land or in water; some of them
have been even found in salt or alkaline water.
None are of economic importance.
ALLOGNOSTA O. S.
A. fuscitarsis Say. Caldwell (Cr); Newark VI, 15, Anglesea V, 27 (Jn);
New Brunswick (Sm); Trenton V, 21 (Hk).
A. obscuriventris Loew. Culver’s Lake V, 29 (Coll); Westville VI, 15
(Jn): Ocean Co. V (Sm); Clementon V, 30 (Hk); Anglesea V, 30
(W).
ACTINA Meigen. (BERIS Latr.)
A. viridis Say. New Brunswick, Ocean Co. (Sm); Ashland V, 30, Clemen-
ton V, 30 (Hk).
HERMETIA Latr.
H. illucens Linn. Trenton VII, 7 (Hk).
PTECTICUS Loew.
P. sackeni Will. (testaceus O. S., not Fab.) New Brunswick VIII, 21
(Sm); Dunnfield VII, 15, Riverton VII, 16, Westville VII, 2 (Jn);
Brown’s Mills VIII, 30, bred from fungus (Dke).
P. trivittatus Say. (similis Will.) Dumnnfield VII, 8, Riverton VI, 20, VII,
3. Westville VIII, 8.
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GEOSARGUS Bezzi. (SARGUS Fab.)
. decorus Say. Caldwell (Cr); Palisades (Lv); Newark VI, 14, James-
burg VII, 4 (Jn); Trenton V, 26 (Hk); Riverton VI, 15, Merchant-
ville V, 26 (DkKe).
. elegans Loew. Caldwell (Cr).
. viridis Say. Trenton V, 21 (Hk); Clementon V, 30.
. czeruleifrons Johns. Dunnfield VII, 12 (Jn); Riverton VI, 15 (Dke).
. cuprarius Linn. Over fifty specimens of this Huropean species were
taken along Second River, near Newark VI, 12-14, 1892 (Jn); one
specimen, Caldwell VI, 10, 1892 (Cr).
PEDICELLA Bigot. (MACROSARGUS Bigot.)
. clavis Will. Newark VI (Wadt).
MICROCHRYSA Loew.
. polita Linn. Newark V, Merchantville VII, 19 (Jn); New Brunswick
(Sm).
/ STRATIOMYIA Geoff.
. Meigenii Wied. Westville VII, 5, VIII, 8, Anglesea VII, 19.
. norma Wied. Del. Water Gap VII, 15 (Jn); Caldwell (Cr).
. discalis Loew. Elizabeth V, 17 (Kp); Ashland VI, 21 (Hk); Westville
VI, 15, Cramer Hill V, 23, Clementon V, 16 (Jn).
ODONTOMYIA Meig.
. cincta Oliv. Palisades VI, 7 (Lv); Avalon VI, 9, Anglesea V, 30, VII,
25, Cape May VI, 14 (Jn).
. hieroglyphica Oliv. Morris Plains VI, 25.
. vertebrata Say. Westville VI, 14, Avalon VI, 30, Anglesea V, 30, VII,
19 (Jn); Ashland VII, 16 (Hk).
. virgo Wied. Westville VII, 12, Merchantville VI, 28 (Jn); Trenton VII,
7, Clementon VI, 25 (Hk).
. microstoma Loew. Atlantic City VII, 15, Anglesea VII, 25,.Cape May
VI, 22.
. flavicornis Oliv. Caldwell (Cr); Southern New Jersey (Sm).
. interrupta Oliv. Sandy Hook, Westville IV, 26, Clementon V, 10 (Jn);
Ashland V, 18 (Hk).
. pubescens Say. Sandy Hook.
EUPARYPHUS Gerst.
. tetraspilus Loew. Boonton VI, 14 (GG).
ADOXOMYIA Kertéz. (CLITELLARIA Auct.)
. subulata Loew. Riverton VII, 8.
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738 REPORT OF NEW JERSEY STATE MUSEUM.
NEMOTELUS Geoff.
N. carbonarius Loew. Avalon VI, 8, Anglesea VII, 4, Cape May VI, 14.
N. crassus Loew. Lenola V, 30.
OXYCERA Meigen.
O. maculata Oliv. Merchantville VI, 28, Clementon V, 30, Lenola (Jn);
Egg Harbor VII, 10 (Coll).
PACHYGASTER Meigen.
P. pulcher Loew. Avalon VII, 22.
Family TABANIDZE.
These are moderate or large species, popularly known as “horse-fiies,”
but locally and referring to special types,-also as ‘‘gad-flies,’’ “deer-flies,”
“ear-flies,” “golden-eyed flies,’ “strawberry flies,’ ete. They have short,
broad heads, enormous, often gaily colored eyes, flattened abdomen, and
short though many-jointed antenne. The mouth parts consist of a series
of sharp, pointed lancets, four in the male, six in the female, inclosed in
a soft, fleshy labella or lip. The males live on plant nectar, and do not
“pite,’ but the females attack animals of all kinds and are often a
serious annoyance to stock. They frequent woods or the edges of wood-
land, low meadows or marshy places, and, as Mr. Daecke interestingly
Shows, the species are often present in very limited areas. They are
often troublesome in wood roads, because, with three or four of these
flies buzzing about, horses may be driven almost frantic; and so sharp
and rigid are the mouth structures that blood appears almost as soon as
the insects strike. The species along shore are usually light in color,
the eyes green, whence the term “green-heads” that is applied to them.
The larger species of “Tabanus” do not often attack man, but the species
of ‘“Chrysops” are frequently troublesome in the woods.
In some localities the flies are a serious pest to stock, and in such
places much good can be done by collecting the flies. There are also a
few animals that are especially liable to attack, and from such the flies
can be collected with a small net in such quantities as to materially
reduce the supply. As each female fly may lay from 200 to 500 eggs, the
effect upon the future generations will be decidedly marked. The attack
may be even concentrated on a few gentle animals by treating the others
with fish oil soap, to which a little crude carbolic acid has been added.
The larve are elongated, somewhat flattened creatures, living in the
mud along water courses and in swamps, and they feed upon the organic
material found in such places. Clearing and draining will gradually re-
duce breeding places as the lands are brought under cultivation.
The present list has been prepared by Mr. V. A. E. Daecke, who has
made a special study of the species of this family, and in general, when
not otherwise credited, the records are his, as are also the changes made
in nomenclature from the previous edition.
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PANGONIA Latr.
. pigra O. S. Dunnfield, Del. Water Gap VII, 12 (Jn).
. rasa Loew. New Hope (Hk).
GONIOPS Aldrich.
. chrysocoma O. 8. Dunnfield, Del. Water Gap VII, 11 (Jn).
CHRYSOPS Meigen.
. excitans Wlk. Lakehurst VI, 15 (Ds); Toms River V, 30, Bamber V,
VI, 3 (Dke).
. celer O. S. Common everywhere, mid-May to early July.
. carbonarius Wlk. (fugax O. S.) Newark VI, 18, Buena Vista VI, 11,
Atco VI, 4 (Jn); Clementon V, 30 (CG); Lacy V, 27; DaCosta VI, 15,
common (DkKe).
. mitis O. S. Jamesburg VII, 14 (Hk); Brown’s Mills VI, 25 (Dke).
. cuclux Whitney. Orange Mts. V (Wdt); Trenton VII, 1 (Coll).
niger Macq. Common everywhere, V, 12—-VII, 4 (Dke).
. brimleyi Hine. Throughout the pine barrens V, 20—-VII, 4 (Dke).
» amazon Daecke. Brown’s Mills, end VI, early VII, rare (Dke).
. higrobimbo Whitney. Throughout the pine barrens end VI-IX (Dke).
. plangens Wied. Passaic VI, 8 (Coll); Newark meadows VI (Wdt);
Staten Island VI, 3 (Ds); Atco VI, 4, Avalon VI, Cape May VI, 14
(Jn); Anglesea V, 28 (DkKe).
. fallax O. S. Dunnfield VII, 11, Morris Plains VI, 25, Jamesburg VII,
Atco VI, 15, Buena Vista VI, 11 (Jn); Chester VIII, Millburn VII
(Coll); Wenonah VI, 22; locally common (Dke).
» moechus O. §S. From all sections of the State VI, 28—VIII, 8.
Fig. 303.—Chrysops univittatus; enlarged.
univittatus Macq. Throughout the State VI, 14—VIIT, 28; locally a pest
along the edges of woods (Dke).
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bistellatus Daecke. Birmingham VII, 8 (Hk); Brown’s Mills Dist.,
end VI to mid VII (Dke).
indus O. S.- Trenton VII, 5, Ashland VIL, 22, Wenonah VI, 23 (Hk);
Clementon V, 10-30 (div); Almonesson V, 20 (W); Brown’s Mills
V, 27 (Dke).
. vittatus Wied. From all sections of the State VI, 28-IX, 1.
. striatus O. S. Delair VIII, 7, rare (Dke).
. sequax Will. Ashland VII, Clementon IX, 7 (Hk); Wenonah VII,
Lucaston IX, 8 (Dke).
. lugens Wied. Trenton VII, 15 (Hk).
var. morosus O. S. Trenton VII (div); Newbold VII, 14 (¢) 21 (9),
Bamber VII, 9, Toms River VII, 12 (Dke); Wenonah VI, 23 (Hk);
Lake Hopatcong VIII, 6, Lakehurst VIII, 23 (Coll).
. parvulus Daecke. Jamesburg VII, 4 (Hk); Lakehurst (Ds); Bamber
VII, 9, Toms River VII, 12 (Dke).
. hinei Daecke. Lakehurst IX, 3-16 (Ds); Atlantic Co. VIII, 7 (Coll);
Weymouth VIII, 16, Iona VIII, 25 (Dke).
. obsoletus Wied. Ft. Lee VI, 23, National Park VIII, 13, Wenonah VI,
22 (Dke); Trenton VII, 11 (Hk); Jamesburg VII, 4, Westville VII,
26, Avalon VII, 22 (Jn); Clementon VII, 23 (CG).
. delicatulus O. S. Lakehurst VII, 7 (Coll), Brown’s Mills VI, 25, Toms
River VII, 12, DaCosta VI, 29, Bamber VII, 9 (Dke).
. callidus O. S. Common everywhere, early V to end of VII.
. dimmocki Hine. Iona VI, 2, Anglesea V, 28, Cape May VI, 7 (Dke).
. montanus O. S. Morris Plains VI, 24, Merchantville VI, 28 (Jn);
Trenton VII, 5, 11 (Hk); Clementon VI, 25—VIII, 8 (div).
. sackeni Hine. Paterson VI, 7, Trenton VI, 28 (Coll); Ft. Lee VII, 4,
Brown’s Mills VI, 17, DaCosta VI, 3 (Dke).
. frigidus O. S. Dover VI, 23 (Jn).
. pudicus O. S. Trenton VII, 11 (Hk); Brown’s Mills VI, 27-VIl, 1,
DaCosta VI, 24 (Dke); Atco VI, 18, Anglesea (Jn).
. cursim Whitney. Jamesburg VII, 4, Clementon VI, 24 (Dke); Lake-
hurst VI, 16 (Ds); Brown’s Mills VII, 1, DaCosta VII, 4 (Dke).
. fulvostigma Hine. Lakehurst VII, 27, one specimen (Ds).
. brunneus Hine. Newark meadows VII (Wdt); Cape May VIII, 9
(Dke).
. flavidus Wied. Linden VII, 16 (Coll), Trenton VII, 5 (Hk); and
from all sections south of the Piedmont Plain VI, 29—VIII, 23.
HAEMATOPOTA Meig.
- punctulata Macq. Jamesburg VII, 4 (Jn).
TABANUS Linn. (THERIOPLECTUS Zell.)
. cinctus Fab. Jamesburg VII, 4 (Hk); Lakewood (div); Lakehurst
VII, 4 (Coll); Brown’s Mills VII, 1 (DkKe).
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. lasiophthalmus Macq. Common throughout south Jersey, less abund-
ant on the Piedmont Plain and northwardly V, 28—-VII, 15 (Dke).
. trispilus Wied. Throughout the State VI, 28—-VII, 15.
. epistates O. S. Morris Plains VI, 24 (Jn); Glassboro VI, 18 (CG);
Sea Isle City V (Luccareni); Cape May VI, 7 (Dke); includes the
records under “‘affinis’” Kirby, of last edition.
. hinei Johns. (politus Johns.) Type locality Merchantville VI, 28
(Jn); Jamesburg VII, 4 (div); Malaga VII, 20, Brown’s Mills VI, 17,
25 (Dke); Clementon VI, 24 (Hk).
. recedens Wik. (catenatus O. S.) Caldwell VI, 15 (Cr); New Bruns-
wick IX, 24 (Coll); Jamesburg VII, 4 (Hk); Merchantville VI, 19
(Kp); Lakewood (Lansing); Brown’s Mills VI, 5-21 (Dke); Atlantic
Co. VI, 24 (Sm).
. exul O. S. Caldwell (Cr); Orange Mts., Newark VII, 11, New Bruns-
wick VII, 22, Lahaway VII, 17 (Coll); Merchantville VII, 19 (CG).
. sulcifrons Macq. Dunnfield VII (Jn); Boonton VI, 19 (GG); Manu-
muskin VIII, 26 (DKe).
. astutus O. S. Del. Water Gap VII (Jn); Jamesburg VII, 4 (Hk).
. abdominalis Fab. ‘Caldwell (Cr); Elizabeth VII, 30 (Kp).
. molestus Say. Orange Mts. (Sm).
trimaculatus Say. Caldwell (Cr); Orange Mts., New Brunswick VII,
Lahaway VII, 1 (Coll); Woodbury VI, 4 (Kp).
. melanocerus Wied. Lakewood (Lansing); Brown’s Mills VI, 27, VII,
10 (div); Wenonah VII, 15, Bamber VII, 13, Malaga VII, 27 (Dke).
. coffeatus O. S. Common south of the Piedmont Plain V, 15—VIII, 8.
. orion O. S. Caldwell (Cr); Palisades (Love); College Farm (Coll);
Atco (Kp).
. nivosus O.S. Type in Coll. A E S is from New Jersey; Riverton VII, 4.
vivax O. S. Dunnfield VII, 11, 15 (Jn).
. longus O. S. Weymouth VIII, 8 (Dke).
. gracilis Wied. DaCosta VII, 20, Weymouth VIII, 8 (Dke).
. pumilus Macq. From ali the faunal regions except the maritime VI,
19-VII, 18, locally common.
. sparus Whitney. Common south of the Piedmont Plain V, 25-VII, 26.
. lineola Fab. Throughout the State VI, 6-IX, 6, more or less common
locally; less abundant in the north.
. Nigrovittatus Macq. The common green-head of the seashore; abun-
dant from Sandy Hook to Cape May, VI, 20-IX, 2. Extends inland
sparingly, and is recorded from New Brunswick VIII, 9 (Coll); Glass-
boro VIII, 2 (CG).
. costalis Wied. Throughout the State VII, 4—IX,1.
. conterminus Wlk. Stone Harbor VII, 5 (Dke); 5-mile beach VII, 20
(Hk).
. zonalis Kirby. Greenwood Lake V, 30 (Watson); Prof. Osburn says
this is the southernmost record for this species.
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fulvulus Wied. Clementon VII, 11 (Hk); Lakewood (Lansing);
Malaga VII, 20 (Dke). :
sagax O. S. Boonton VI, 20 (GG); Jamesburg VII, 4 (Hk); Lakewood
(Lansing); Brown’s Mills VI, 24, VII, 10 (div); Bamber VIII, 11,
Lacy VII, 23 (Dke).
. nigrescens Pal. Beauv. Dunnfield VII, 8, 15 (Jn); Caldwell (Cr);
Lahaway VII, 22 (Coll); Brown’s Mills VII, 10 (Hk).
- superjumentarius Whitney. Dunnfield VII, 11 (Jn); Jamesburg VII, 4
(div).
. stygius Say. Boonton VI, 20 (GG); Caldwell (Cr); New Brunswick
VII, 20 (Sm); Jamesburg VII, 4 (Hk); Riverton VII, 14 (Jn); Cam-
den, Merchantville VII, 19 (CG); Manumuskin VI, 21 (Dke).
. atratus Forst. Throughout the State, more or less common VI & VII.
Our largest “horse fiy,”’ blue black in color, with a pruinose coating
when fresh.
Fig. '304.—Tabanus atratus, black horse fly: a, larva;
b, pupa; c, adult.
. americanus Forst. Glassboro VII, 1, VIII, 1 (GG); Lakewood (Lan-
sing); Pt. Pleasant, Atlantic City VIII (Stone); Brown’s Mills VIII,
4, DaCosta VII, 20 (Dke).
- giganteus DeG. Caldwell (Cr); Ft. Lee VIII, 14 (Dke); Palisades (Ly).
- mexicanus Linn. DaCosta VIII (Bland).
. reinwardtii Wied. Dunnfield VII, 11 (Jn); Caldwell (Cr); New Bruns-
wick (Sm).
. typhus Whitney. DaCosta VI, 4 (Dke).
. bicolor Wied. Orange Mts. VII, 4, Clementon V, 30, Buena Vista VI,
11 (Jn); Collingswood VII, 17 (CG); 2-mile beach VII, 12 (Dke).
Family LEPTIDA#.
Termed “snipe flies’ by Prof. Comstock because of the general form of
body in many species. The thorax is rather globular, the abdomen
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pointed, the head moderately large, antennze short, mouth parts pro-
longed into a beak projecting downward and backward, legs rather long
and slender. Some of the species are densely hairy, with contrasting
golden yellow and black or brown markings. They are predatory in
habit, but rather sluggish in motion. The larve are also predatory, and
live under widely-varying conditions.
XYLOPHAGUS Meigen.
X. persequus Walk. Caldwell (Cr); Clementon IV, 22 (Dke).
X. lugens Loew. Caldwell (Cr); Palisades IV, under chestnut bark (Lv);
Riverton IV, 17 (Jn); Woodbury IV, 29 (Kp).
X. abdominalis Loew. Riverton; the larve and pupze were found be-
neath the bark of a dead pine III, 20; imagoes emerged IV, 5 and 8
(Jn); Grenloch V, 6 (W).
XYLOMYIA Rond.
X. pallipes Say. New Brunswick VI, 10, Lahaway VII, 6 (Sm); National
Park VI, 3, Westville VI, 30 (Dke).
X. tenthredinoides V. d. W. Ft. Lee VI, 28 (Dke); Wenonah VI, 23 (Hk).
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DIALYSIS Walker.
D. rufithorax Say. Trenton VII, 3 (Hk); Westville VI, 6, Merchantville
Wil, 28.
D. elongata Say. Dunnfield VII, 12, Jamesburg VII, 4.
LEPTIS Fab.
L. punctipennis Say. Dover VI, 17, Newark VI, 16, Westville VI, 6,
Clementon V, 30.
L. plumbea Say. New Brunswick (Sm).
L. mystacea Macq. Palisades V, 24 (Lv); Dover VI, 18, Woodbury IV, 30,
Clementon V, 30 (Jn); New Brunswick (Sm).
L. hirta Loew. Dunnfield, Del. Water Gap VII, 15.
L. ochracea Loew. Dunnfield, Del. Water Gap VII, 8-15.
L. scapularis Loew. ‘New Jersey” (Bt).
CHRYSOPILA Macq.
C. ornata Say. Dover VI, 18, Newark VI, 16 (Jn); Palisades V, 30 (Lv);
Trenton VII, 9 (Coll).
C. thoracica Fab. Dover VI, 17, Newark VI, 13 (Jn); Orange Mts., Angle-
sea VII, 25 (Sm).
C. fasciata Say. Dunnfield VII, 8, 14, Newark VI, 15, Westville VII, 2
(Jn); Trenton VII,.7( Hk).
C. quadrata Say. Dunnfield VII, 8, 15, Ft. Lee; Atco VII, 12, Riverton
VI, 15, Anglesea VI, 11.
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C. propinqua Walk. Mullica Hill, Clementon V, 30, Anglesea VII, 25.
' C. basilaris Say. Ft. Lee VII, 4 (Dke); Riverton VII, 3, Westville VIII, 18.
. rotundipennis Say. Buena Vista VI (Li); Riverton VI, 19, VII, 3 (Jn);
Egg Harbor VII, 10 (Coll).
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SYMPHOROMYIA Fraun.
S. cinerea Johns. Long Branch VI, 9-12.
Family CYRTIDA.
Called “smali-headed flies” because of the unusually small head com-
pared with the large hump-backed thorax and inflated abdomen. They
are the “Acroceride”’ of previous list, are rare, the larve are parasitic
upon spiders or their egg sacs, and they are of no economic importance.
ONCODES Latr.
O. costatus Loew. ‘“‘New Jersey,” no data.
O. paliidipennis Loew. Trenton VI, 3 (Hk); Anglesea VI, 20 (Sm).
O. incultus O. S. Boonton VI, 16 (GG); Collingswood VI, 11 (Jn).
OPSEBIUS Costa.
O. pterodontinus O. S. Lakehurst VIII, 18 (Coll); parasitic on “‘Agalena
nevia.”
ACROCERA Meigen.
A. fasciata Wied. Philadelphia, bred from “Lycosa stonei,” a spider
which also occurs in New Jersey.
Family BOMBYLIID..
These are the “bee-flies,’ which derive their common name from the
fact that they are more o: less covered with dense, diverging whitish or
yellow hair, giving them a close resemblance to certain bees. Many
occur, hovering over bare places in early spring, others are found on
flowers, often poised in mid-air between or over them. One series
resembles the bumble-bees and has a long pointed proboscis; the other is
more slender, the abdomen tending to become flattened, with a short
proboscis and much less contrasting colors.
‘The larve are parasitic or partly predatory. Some are true parasites
in lepidopterous larve; others feed on the egg-pods of grasshoppers.
while yet others feed in nests of bees, destroying first the bee egg or
larva and then feeding upon the food stored for it.
They are never harmful to growing vegetation, hence may be classed
as, on the whole, beneficial.
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SPOGOSTYLUM Macq.
S. analis Say. Del. Water Gap VII, 10, Sandy Hook, Anglesea IX, 4
(Jn); Malaga IX, 5 (Hk); Lakewood VIII (Lansing); Atco IX, 1
(Kp); Clementon VIII, 9, Sea Isle VII, 22 (Jn).
S. albofasciatum Macq. Westville VIII, 21, Atco VII, 9, Buena Vista VI,
11 (Jn); Clementon VI, VIII (div); Pemberton IX, 1 (Hk); Iona
VI, 2 (Dke).
S. pauper Loew. Del. Water Gap VII, 10, Westville VIII, 14-23 (Jn);
Clementon VI, VIII (div); Pemberton VII, 8 (Hk); Atco IX, 1 (Kp);
Anglesea IX, 8 (Dke).
S. limatula Say. Riverton IX, 5.
S. argyropyga Wied. Dunnfield VII, 11, 15, Riverton VII, 4 (Jn); Tren-
ton VII, 9 (Hk).
S. cedipus Fab. Del. Water Gap VII, 12, Westville V, 18, VI, 27, VIII, 23
(Jn); Chester (Dkn); Caldwell (Cr); Lahaway VII, 1 (Coll).
S. simson Fab. Boonton VIII, 22, IX, 5 (GG); Caldwell (Cr); Sandy
Hook (Bt); Trenton IX, 2, Pemberton IX, 1 (Hk); Westville VIII, 23,
Clementon VIII, 7, Atco VII, 8 (Jn).
S. cephus Fab. Alpine VII, 12 (Engelhardt).
EXOPROSOPA Macq.
E. fascipennis Say. Palisades VII, 26 (Lv); Caldwell (Cr); Westville
VIII, 14-23 (Jn); Lakewood VIII (Lansing); Pemberton IX, i, Lucas.
ton [X, 9 (Hk).
E. emarginata Macq. Lakewood VIII (Lansing); Manumuskin VI, 23,
~ VII, 5 (Dke).
E. fasciata Macq. Boonton VIII, 19 (GG); Caldwell (Cr); Riverton IX,
9, Malaga IX, 15 (Hk); Westville VIII, 28, IX, 10 (Jn); Lakewood
(Lansing); Manumiiskin VIII, 26 (Dke).
ANTHRAX Scop.
A. lateralis Say. Del. Water Gap VII, 11, Jamesburg VII, 4, Westville
VIII, 28, Clementon V, 30, VIII, 9, Anglesea VIII, 15 (Jn); Trenton
VII, 9 (Hk).
var. gracilis Macq. Westville VI, 15 (Jn).
var. arenicola Johns. Riverton IV, 30, Clementon V, 16 (Jn).
A. alternata Say. Caldwell (Cr); Sandy Hook (Sm); Westville VI, 15
VIII, 23 (Jn); Clementon IX, 5, Brown’s Mills VII, 10 (Hk); Manu-
muskin VI, 24—VII, 5 (Dke).
A. hypomelas Macq. Chester (Dkn); Orange Mts. VII, 4, Shiloh IX, 1,
Westville IX, 10; Riverton IX, 2 (GG).
A. fulvohirta Wied. Caldwell (Cr); Riverton VII, 2, IX, 22 (div): West-
ville VIII, 28, Clementon VII, 26 (Jn); Malaga VIII, IX (div); DaCosta
VIT,. 20 (Dke).
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tegminipennis Say. Sandy Hook VIII (Bt).
ceyx Loew. Clementon VIII, 6-IX, 7 (div); Lakewood (Lansing);
Atco VIII, IX, 8 (GG); Manumuskin VIII, 26-IX, 3 (Dke).
- sinuosa Wied. Caldwell (Cr); Jamesburg VII, 4, Riverton VI, VII,
DaCosta VII, 30, Buena Vista VI, 11 (Jn); Pemberton VII, 8, Brown’s
Mills VII, 10 (Hk).
. lepidota O. S. Iona VI, 16 (DkKe).
. faunus Fab. Clementon X, 1 (Hk).
BOMBYLIUS Linn.
. major Linn. Palisades IV, 8 (Lv); Newark V, Westville IV, 9, Clem-
enton IV, 15 (Jn).
: pygmaeus Fab. Caldwell (Cr); Orange Mts., Jamesburg V, 4 (Sm);
South Amboy V, 5 (Kp); Glassboro V, 19 (Hk); Manumuskin IV, 28
(Dke).
. pulchellus Loew. South Amboy V, 5 (Kp); Jamesburg V, Westville V,
6 (Jn); Glassboro V, 19 (Hk); Hainesport V, 7 (Dke).
. subvarius Johns. (lancifer Johns., not O. S.) Morris Plains VI, 25.
. fulvibasis Macq. (atriceps Loew.) Clementon V, 10, 30 (Jn); Manu-
muskin V, 12 (Dke).
. varius Fab. Trenton VII, 3 (Hk); Westville VI, 15, VII, 2, Riverton
VI, 17, VII, 3 (Jn); Buena Vista VI, 8 (Li); Clementon VI, 17 (GG).
. Incanus Johns. (philadelphicus Macq.) Clementon VY, 30, VI, 25, Atco
VI, 18, Jamesburg VII, 4 (Jn); Albion VI, 1 (C); Brown’s Mills Je.
VI, 22, Iona VI, 2 (DKe).
. fraudulentus Johns. Dover VI, 25, Morris Plains VI, 24, Orange Mts.
VII, 4, Jamesburg VII, 4 (Jn); Iona VI, 2 (Dke).
. mexicanus Wied. Clementon V, 30, Riverton VI, 9-16 (Jn); Iona VI, 8,
Brown’s Mills VII, 4 (Dke).
SYSTCECHUS Loew.
. vulgaris Loew. Pemberton IX, 1 (Hk); DaCosta VII, 19, Clementon
VIII, 7-9 (Jn); Lakewood, Burlington Co. (Sm); Iona VIII, 25, Wey-
mouth VIII, 16, Brown’s Mills VII, 10 (Dke).
ONCODOCERA Maca.
. leucoprocta Wied. Clementon V, 30, VI, 25, Atco VI, 18 (Jn); Toms
River (Edwards); Bamber VII, 13, Manumuskin VII, 5, Iona VII, 13
(Dke).
PHTHIRIA Meig.
. sulphurea Loew. Lakewood, Atco VI, 13, 18, Riverton IX, 11 (Jn);
Lucaston VIII, 11, Hammonton IX, 6 (Dke).
. coguilletti Johns. Jamesburg VII, 4, Riverton VII, 4-6.
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- LEPIDOPHORA Westwood.
L. zgeriiformis Westw. Caldwell (Cr); DaCosta VII, 28, Brown’s Mills
‘TX, 15 (Dke).
SPARNOPOLIUS Loew.
S. fulvus Wied. Chester (Dkn); Riverton IX, 11, Westville VIII, 28 (Jn);
Clementon IX, 5 (Hk); Atco IX, 11 (Nell); Belleplain IX, 8, Lucaston
IX, 12 (Dke).
ECLIMUS Loew.
E. niger Macq. Brown’s Mills VI, 15, VI, 23 (Dke).
METACOSMUS Coa.
M. mancipennis Cog. Pemberton VII, 11 (CG).
SYSTROPUS Wied.
S. macer Loew. Caldwell (Cr); Lakewood (Lansing); Clementon VIII,
9 (Jn); Atco IX, 1 (Kp); Lucaston VII, 27 (GG); Anglesea IX, 8
(Dke).
GERON Meig.
G. senilis Fab. Jamesburg VII, 4, Atco VII, 12, Clementon ‘VI, 25, VIII, 7
(Jn); Hammonton IX, 6 (Dke).
G. subauratus Loew. Dunnfield VII, 8, Westville VI, 27 (Jn); DaCosta
VII, 19, Brown’s Mills VI, 24—VII, 21 (Dke).
G. calva Loew. Dunnfield, Del. Water Gap VII, 11-12.
G. capax Coq. Riverton IV, 30 (Jn); Manumuskin IV, 28 (Dke).
TOXOPHORA Meigen.
T. amphitea Walk. Lakehurst VII, 7 (Coll); Buena Vista VI, 11, Atco VI,
18, DaCosta VII, 30 (Jn); Hammonton VIII, 21 Bamber VII, 13, VIII,
11, Manumuskin VI, 23 (Dke).
Family THEREVID-.
Called “stiletto flies’ by Comstock, because of their slender, pointed
abdomen. hey resemble the robber flies, but have longer legs and are
more slightly built. They are also predatory, but the lips are broad and
fleshy, and they are not nearly so active as the “Asilidz.”
The larve are long and slender, the segments constricted so that they
seem doubled in number, and they live in mold, fungi, rotten wood and
vegetable decay generally, feeding sometimes upon the material among
which they are found, sometimes upon such other insects as come in their
way.
They can scarcely be said to be beneficial, for the prey of the adult
does not usually consist of insects that are harmful to the farmer.
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TABUDA Walker.
T. fulvipes Walk. Riverton IV, 17, 30, Westville IV, 16, Clementon IV, 15,
V. 5 (Jn); Lahaway IV, 20 (Sm); Manumuskin IV, 24—-V, 5 (Dke).
PSILOCEPHALA Zett.
P. hzmorrhoidalis Macq. Newark VI, 16, Jamesburg VII, 4, Westville,
VIII, 13, Shiloh IX, 1, Avalon VI, 9, Cape May VI, 14 (Jn); Pemberton
VAT TS x a)
P. morata Coq. Avalon VI, 8, Cape May VI, 14.
P. aldrichii Coq. Jamesvurg VII, 4, Riverton VI, 15, Weymouth VIII, 16
(Dke); Westville VII, 12, Stone Harbor VIII, 3.
P. rufiventris Loew. Clementon V, 30, Pleasantville VI, 13 (Lt); West-
ville VII, 2, Atlantic City VIII, Avalon VI, 9, Anglesea VII, 16.
P. scutellaris Loew. Dunnfield VII, 8, 12, Jamesburg VII, 4.
P. pictipennis Wied. Jamesburg VII, 4 (div);-Riverton Vil, 3, Atco VI,
18, VII, 9 (Jn); Pemberton VII, 8, Clementon V, 30 (Hk).
THEREVA Latr.
T. senex Wlk. Dunnfield VII, 15 (Jn); Boonton VIII, 23 (GG); Caldwell
(Cr): Trenton VIII, 11 (Hk).
T. albifrons Say. Riverton V, 14, Clementon V, 6.
T. sp. Toms River V, 30 (Dke).
Family SCEHNOPINID/:.
The ‘“window-flies’”: small, slight, blue flies, somewhat flattened, and
with yellow or red legs. The larve are slender and worm-like often found
under carpets, where they
feed on “moths” and other
carpet pests.
SCENOPINUS Latr.
S. fenestralis Linn. Caldwell
(Cr); New Brunswick
(Sm); Riverton, Atco
VII, 21 (Jn); Glassboro
VII, 5 (CG); DaCosta
VII, 20 (Dke); Ashland
Va iV A I)
: : Fig. 308.—The window fly, Scenopinus fenestralis:
S. glabrifrons Meig. New pega ma
Jersey (Jn).- "7
THE INSECTS. OF NEW JERSEY. 749
Family MYDAIDA:.
The ‘Midas flies,’ resemble the “Asilidze” in form and are, like them,
predatory. They are much larger, however, with contrasting black and
orange colors, the antennze being long and clubbed at tip. They are
practically unimportant.
MYDAS Fab.
M. clavatus Drury. Ft. Lee (Bt); Caldwell (Cr); Riverton VII, 3, Da-
Costa VII, 30, Anglesea VII, 19 (Jn); Brown’s Mills VII, 10 (Hk);
Manumuskin VI, 22 (Dke).
M. chrysostoma O. 8. (9? fulvifrons Illiger) Stone Harbor VII, 3 (Dke);
Avalon VII, 29, Anglesea VII, 19 (Jn).
Family ASILIDAS.
Head prominent, very hairy, with short, several-jointed antenne and
a short, stout proboscis formed for piercing. The body is robust, hairy,
the abdomen long, slender, cylindrical, tapering very gradually to the
tip. The wings are long and narrow, the legs moderately long and very
powerful, densely clothed with spines, while the tips of the tarsi are
supplied with unusually long, stout claws. The insects are called “rob-
ber-flies” from their habit of pouncing upon, piercing and sucking the
juices of other insects in mid-air while holding them in the grasp of their
powerful legs. Some of the species are brightly colored, but most of
them are of a sober gray with blackish mottlings. These robber-flies,
though predatory, can scarcely be considered of much real value to the
farmer, because they take anything that comes along, useful or other-
wise, and are just as ready to destroy bees as some harmful species.
The larve are also carnivorous so far as known, and live in the ground
or in decaying wood.
LEPTOGASTER Meigen.
L. badius Loew. Dunnfield VII, 8, Jamesburg VII, 4, Riverton VII, 30.
L. flavipes Loew. Dunufield VII, 15, Newark VI, 16° (Jn); Trenton VII,
". CHik).
L. testaceus Loew. Caldwell (Cr); Westville (Jn).
L. incisularis Loew. Delair VIII, 7 (Dke), Riverton VII, 30, Atco.
L. annulatus Say. (histrio Wied.) Princeton VII, 21 (Jn); Trenton
Ni 7 CEs)
L. pictipes Loew. Dunnfield VII, 12, Clementon V, 30, Atco VI, 18 (Jn);
Belleplain IX, 8 (Dke).
L. eudicranus Loew. Pemberton VII, 11 (Hk).
L. favillaceus Loew. Newark IV, 14.
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varipes Loew. Pemberton VII, 11 (Hk); Clementon VIII, 30 (Hk);
DaCosta VII, 4, Baniber VII, 13 (Dke).
carolinensis Schimer (virgatus Coq.) Trenton VII, 7 (Hk).
LAPHYSTIA Loew.
. sexfasciata Say. Avalon VII, 29, VII! 2 (Jn); Stone Harbor VII, 5,
Cape May VII, 15 (DkKe).
CERATURGUS Wied.
. aurulentus Fab. Chester (Coll); Trenton VII, 7 (Hk); Westville
VII, 21 (Jn).
. cruciatus Say. Dunnfieid VII, 8 (Jn); Caldwell (Cr); Dover Vil, 16
(Coll); Great Notch VII, 10 (Dke); Trenton VII, 11.
DIOCTRIA Meigen.
. albius Walk. Dunnfield VII, 14, Newark.
CYRTOPOGON Loew.
. chrysopogon Loew. Clementon V, 16.
» marginalis Loew. Clementon V, 10 (CG); Manumuskin V, 10 (Dke).
LASIOPOGON Loew. (DAULOPOGON Loew.)
. opaculus Loew. New Jersey (A E 8S); Riverton V, 3, Clementon V, 6
(CG).
. terricola Johns. Riverton V, 29, Clementon V, 9, Wenonah V, 14 (Jn);
Hainesport V, 7 (Dke).
. tetragrammus Loew. Clementon V, 9, Albion V, 16 (Dke).
HOLCOCEPHALA Jzenn.
. abdominalis Say. Dunnfield VII, 9, Princeton VII, 21 (Jn): Trenton
VIL, 11 (Hk); Cumberland Co. [X, 1 (Sm)-
. calva Loew. Princeton VII, 21 (Jn); Trenton VIII, 11 (Hk); Cumber-
land Co. IX, 1 (Sm).
HOLOPOGON Loew.
. guttula Wied. Dunnfield VI, 9, Newark VI, 14, Jamesburg VII, 4
(Jn): Clementon V, 30, VI, 25 (div); Brown’s Mills VII, 10 (CG);
Manumuskin VI; 23 (Dke).
STICHOPOGON Loew.
. argenteus Say. High Point VIII, 5 (Hk); Sandy Hook VIII, Anglesea
VI, 22, Avalon VII, 29, VIII, 2 (Jn).
. trifasciatus Say. Caldwell (Cr); Sandy Hook, Jamesburg VII, 4, West-
ville VII, 12, Cumberland Co. IX (Jn); Lahaway IX, 26 (Sm); Pem-
berton IX, 1, Clementon VIII, 15, 5-mile beach VIII, 5 (Hk).
DEROMYIA Philippi.
. discolor Loew. Caldwell (Cr); Merchantville VII, 19 (Kp); Glassboro
VIII (CG).
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. umbrina Loew. Dunnfield, Del. Water Gap VII, 14.
. winthemi Wied. Morristown VII, 18, Lakewood, Atco VII, 12 (Jn);
Atlantic Highlands VII, 11 (Lv); Glassboro VIII, 1 (CG); Lucaston
IX, 9, Malaga IX, 15 (Hk).
TARACTICUS Loew.
. octopunctatus Say. Dunnfield Vibatin(injr Brenton Vials) 5: ii(Eik) ;
Clementon VI, 25 (CG); Buena Vista VII, 10 (Li).
NICOCLES Jznn.
. pictus Loew. Clementon IV, 15.
. politus Say. Riverton IX, 11, Anglesea IX, 4 (Jn); Clementon IX, 5,
X, 4 (Hk); Manumuskin IX, X (Dke).
CEROTAINIA Schiner.
. macrocera Say. Newark VII, 14, Princeton VII, 21 (Jn); Trenton VII,
8 (Hk); Newbold VII, 14 (Dke).
/ ATOMOSIA Macq.
. puella Wied. Caldwell (Cr); Trenton VII, 5 (Hk); Merchantville VI,
Zon v Uh 9: (Jin).
. sayii Johns. New Brunswick VIII, 21 (Sm); Laurel Springs VII, 12.
. glabrata Say. Springfield VIII, 23 (Jn); Trenton VII, 5 (Hk).
POGONOSOMA Rondani.
. melanoptera Wied. Atlantic Co. XI, 24 (Sm); Malaga VIII, 4 (CG).
DASYLECHIA Will. (HYPERECHIA Schiner.)
. atrox Will. New Brunswick VIII, 28( Sm).
LAMPRIA Macq.
. bicolor Wied. Dunnfield VII, 15 (Jn); Caldwell (Cr).
DASYLLIS Loew.
. flavicollis Say. Dunnfield VII, 12, Morris Plains VI, 17, 25, Newark
VI, 4, Jamesburg VII, 4, Atco Vi. 18 (Jn); Brown’s Mills VI, 22 (Dke).
. posticata' Say. Dunnfield VII, 11, Jamesburg VII, 4, Westville V, 17,
Atco VI, 4 (Jn); Laurel Springs V, 23, bred from decaying pine stump,
Manumuskin VI, 24 (Dke).
. thoracica Fab. Dunnfield VII, 11, Morris Plains VI, 25, Newark VI, 14,
Atco VI, 4 (Jn); Trenton VII, 3 (Hk); Westville VI, 6 (CG); Pros-
pertown VI, 7 (Sm).
. grossa Fab. Dunnfield VII, 11 (Jn); Caldwell (Cr); Jamesburg VII,
4 (Coll); Lakewood (Lansing); Glassboro (CG); Brown's Mills VII,
10 (Hk).
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D. melanopogon Wied. (affinis Macq.) Riverton X, 20 (Jn); Malaga 1X,
15 (CG); Hammonton IX, 6, Brown’s Mills IX, 16, Manumuskin X, 21
(DKe). ;
D. analis Macq. (lata Macq.) Atco VI, 18 (Jn).
LAPHRIA Meig.
L. canis Will. Ft. Lee VI (Lv); Dover VI, 18, Newark VI, 12, Merchant-
ville VI, 25, Clementon V, 30 (Jn); Trenton VII, 11 (Hk); .Delair VIII,
14 (Dke).
L. sericea Will. Dunnfield, Del. Water Gap VII, 8-15.
L. zratus Wlk. New Jersey (Jn).
OMMATIUS Illiger.
O. marginellus Fab. (tibialis Say.) Dunnfield VII, 15, Morris Plains VI,
24, Westville VII, 5, Shiloh IX, 1, Avalon VII, 23 (Jn); Trenton VII,
11 (Hk); DaCosta VII, 28 (Dke).
PROCTACANTHUS Macq.
P. philadelphicus Macq. Caldwell (Cr); Lahaway IX, 26 (Sm); Riverton
VII, 31, VIII, 21, Westville VIII, 28, IX, 18 (Jn); Clementon VHII, 15,
Malaga IX, 15 (Hk); Manumskin VI, 22 (DkKe).
P. brevipennis Wied. Clementon VI, 6, VII, 4 (div); Lahaway VIII, 3
(Sm); Atco VII, 12, Anglesea VI, 25, VII, 12 (Jn); Manumuskin VI,
22 (Dke). :
P. rufus Will. Dunnfield VII, 12, Jamesburg VII, 4, Merchantville VI, 26,
Anglesea VII, 19 (Jn); Clementon VII, 9 (Hk); DaCosta VII, 28
(Dke); Avalon VII, 5 (CG).
ERAX Macq.
E. zstuans Linn. (bastardi Macq.) Dunnfield
VII, 14, Orange Mt. VII, 4, Jamesburg VII, 4,
Riverton V, 29 (Jn); Trenton VII, 11 (Hk);
DaCosta VII, 28 (Dke).
E. albibarbis Macq. (cinerascens Bell.) James-
burg VII, 4, Westville VIII, 16, Anglesea VII,
9, VIII, 24 (Jn); Pemberton VII, 8 (Hk);
Atco VI, 21 (CG); DaCosta VII, 16, Iona VI, 2
(Dke).
E. rufibarbis Macq. (zestuans Auct.) Chester
(Dn); “Malaga. XS 15>) (Shilohyeex, -1- jm):
Glassboro, Avalon VIII, 29 (CG); DaCosta VII, Fig. 300.—Erar estuans
28 (Dke). and its pupa.
MALLOPHORA Macq.
M. clausicella Macq. Pemberton IX, 1 (Hk); Atco VII, 9, DaCosta VII,
30 (Jn); Clementon VII, 26 (CG); Avon IX, 14, Lucaston IX,.2 (Dke).
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PROMACHUS Loew.
bastardi Macq. New, Jersey (A E S).
ASILUS Linné,
Fig. 310. Fig. 311.
Fig. 310.—Silky robber fly, Asilus sericeus.
Fig. 311.—Asilid larva.
Fig. 312.—Missouri be¢-killer: Asilus missouriensis.
sericeus Say. Ft. Lee VII, 4 (Dke); Caldwell (Cr); Orange Mts. VII,
4, Merchantville VI, 26, Atco VI, 19 (Jn); Trenton VII, 3 (Hk).
. cacopilogus Hine. Atlantic City VII, 15 (Jn); Anglesea (Hk).
. fuscatus Hine. Newark VI, 13, Jamesburg VII, 4 (Hk); Riverton VI,
VII (div).
. lecythus Walk. Dover VI, 18, Morris Plains VI, 25, Newark VI, 14.
. orphne Walk. (distinctus Will.) Del. Water Gap VII, 8, Dover VI.
17 (Jn); Boonton VI, 8 (GG).
. flavofemoratus Hine. (flavipes Will.) Dover VI, 18, Newark VI, 14,
Jamesburg VII, 4, Riverton V, 30 (Jn); Trenton V, 25 (Hk).
. auricomus Hine. Iona (Dke); Malaga IX, 15 (CG).
. notatus Wied. Del. Water Gap VII, 15, Newark VI, 14, Clementon V.
30, Anglesea VI, 14 (Jn); Ft. Lee VII, 4 (DkKe).
. novze-scotiz Macq. Del. Water Gap VII, 14, Orange Mts., Riverton
VII, $1, Anglesea IX, 3 (Jn); Manumuskin IX, 15 (Dke).
. paropus Walk. Merchantville VI, 28.
. Sadyates Walk. Atco VIII, 9.
. snowii Hine. (annulatus Will.) New Jersey (Hine); Trenton V, 25
(Hk).
. erythrocnemius Hine. New Jersey (Hine).
. maneei Hine. Malaga VIII, 4 (CG).
The subgeneric terms for the species of this genus have been omitted,
for convenience.
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Family DOLICHOPODIDZ.
Small, usually shining green, sometimes black or yellow flies, with
short antenne, plump body and comparatively long legs, which are often
contrasting yellow or brown. The tarsi or feet are unusually long, whence
they are called “long-footed flies,’ and in the male the anterior pair are
often flattened or otherwise modified. In the same sex the abdomen is
frequently furnished with curiously complex claspers, which are bent
down beneath the body. In the female there is usualiy a pointed, flat
ovipositor. They are predatory in habit, feeding chiefiy upon smaller
flies. The larve are long, slender, cylindrical and feed on decaying
vegetation.
PSILOPODOINUS Bigot. (PSILOPUS Meigen.)
P. inermis Loew. Shark River VII, 12, Buena Vista VI, 11, Atlantic City
Vill, 11, Avalon VI,: 30.
P. caucatus Wied. Great Notch IX, 8 (GG); Merchantville VI, 28, Cape
May VI, 14.
P. scobinator Loew. Westville V, 5, Atco VII, 9, Clementon VIII, 6.
P. scaber Loew. Caldwell (Cr); Shark River VII, 12.
P. patibulatus Say. Passaic VI, 8 (Coll); Jamesburg VII, 4, Westville
VII, 26, Anglesea VII, 19.
P. sipho Say. Caldwell (Cr); Merchantville VI, 28, Mullica Hill V, 30
(Jn); Glassboro VII, 20 (CG).
AGONOSOMA Guérin. (GRAMPTOPSILOPUS Aldrich.)
A. unifasciatum Say. (bicolor Loew.) Common, Dunnfield VII, 11,
Jamesburg VII, 4, Riverton VII, 3, Clementon VIII, 8, Atco VII, 9.
. tener Loew. Dunnfield, Del. Water Gap VII, 15.
. scintiflans Loew. Princeton VII, 21, Avalon VI, 30, VII, 29.
. psittacinum Loew. Avalon VI, 30 (Jn); Anglesea VII, 4 (Ly).
. variegatus Loew. Avalon VI, 30, Cape May VI, 22.
Pa
. pallens Wied. New Jersey (Bt).
MESORHAGA Schiner. (APTORTHUS Aldrich.)
M. albiciliata Aldr. Types at Westville VII, 5, 20, 1891.
M. townsendii Aldr. Atlantic City VIII, 11.
DIAPHORUS Meig.
D. mundus Loew. Avalon VII, 22, 29.
P. sodalis Loew. Westville VI, 6.
D. leucostomus Loew. Shark River VII, 12, Riverton IX, 11 (Jn); Angle-
sea V, 28.
D. opacus Loew. Jamesburg VII, 4, Buena Vista VI, 11.
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ASYNDETUS Loew.
. ammophilus Loew. Riverton VII, 30, Westville VIII, 19 (Jn); Egg
Harbor VII, 10 (Coll).
. syntormoides Wheeler. Type taken at Avalon VIII, 22, 94 (Jn); Vine-
land VII, 29 (Coll).
CHRYSOTUS Meigen.
. barbatus Loew. Trenton VIII, 21 (Hk).
. obliquus Loew. Jamesburg, Ocean Co. V, Vineland VII, 2, Anglesea
V, 28 (Coll).
CAMPICNEMUS Halid.
. hirtipes Loew. Manahawkin IX, 5 (Hk).
ARGYRA Macq.
. calcitrans Loew. Westville VI, 6, Clemneton V, 30, VI, 3.
. minuta Loew. Dunnfield, Del. Water Gap VII, 15.
. aldrichi Johns. Long Branch VI, 11.
. albicans Loew. Princeton VII, 21 (Jn); Riverton VI, 15 (Dke).
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LEUCOSTOLA Loew.
. cingulata Loew. Dunnfield VII, 15, Shark River VII, 12, Woodbury
VET.
PORPHYROPS Meig.
. fumipennis Loew. Woodbury V, 14.
. melampus Loew. Westville V, 19, Lenola V, 30.
. nigricoxa Loew. lLenola V, 30.
NEMATOPROTUS Loew.
. venustus Melander. Westville VI, 6.
SYMPYCNUS Loew.
. lineatus Loew. Princeton VII, 21, Avalon VI, 30.
. sp.nov. Riverton V, 20.
NOTHOSYMPYCNUS Wheeler.
. fortunatus Wheeler. Dunnfield, Del. Water Gap VII, 11, 13.
frm spy. miverton) X:, .9:
NEURIGONA Rond.
. carbonifer Loew. (floridula Wheeler.) Type taken at Dover VI, 238,
92, Dunnfield VII, 15, Riverton VI, 20.
. lateralis Say. (Saucropus superbiens Loew.) Riverton VII, 3, IX, 11
(Jn);-Lucaston V, 380 (CG).
. rubella Loew. (Saucropus) “New Jersey” (Bt); Orange Mts.
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THINOPHILUS Wahlb.
T. neglectus Wheeler. Cape May VI, 6.
MEDETERUS Fischer.
M. princeps Wheeler. Types collected at Farmingdale VII, 14, ’97.
M. nigripes Loew. “New Jersey” (A E S).
M. aberrans Wheeler. Avalon VII, 22 (Wheeler).
HYDROPHORUS Fallen.
H. pirata Loew. New Jersey (Bt).
H. glaber Walk. Manahawkin IX, 5 (Hk).
H. viridiflos Walk. Atlantic City V, 6.
H. zstuum Loew. Avalon VIII, 8 (Hk).
LIANCALUS Loew.
L. genualis Loew. “New Jersey” (Bt).
DOLICHOPUS Latr.
D. johnsoni Aldr. Type taken at Jamesburg VII, 4, 1891.
D. gratus Loew. Palisades (O S); Dunnfield VII, 8.
D. calcaratus Aldr. Type at Dover VI, 18, ’92, Dunnfield VIL, 8.
D. setifer Loew. Passaic VI, 8 (Coll); Riverton IX, 9, Westville V, 19,
Clementon V, 16.
D. acuminatus Loew. Westville V, 19, Clementon V, 30.
D. albicoxa Aldr. Clementon V, 30, Anglesea V, 28 (Jn); Burlington and
Ocean Cos. V (Sm).
D. palestricus Loew. Dover VI, 18.
D. scapularis Loew. Iona IX, 12 (CG).
D. tonsus Loew. Clementon V, 30.
D. variabilis Loew. Dunnfield VII, 14, Westville VIII, 14.
D. cuprinus Wied. Dover VI, 16, Jamesburg VII, 4, Merchantville VI, 28.
D. virga Coq. Manahawkin IX, 5 (Hk).
D. longipennis Loew. Dunnfield VII, 11, Merchantville VI, 28.
D. ramifer Loew. Monmouth Co. VII, 31, Avalon VII, 22.
D. pugil Loew. (henshawi Wheeler.) Cape May VI, 23 (Vk).
D. cornutus Loew. Newark VI, 16, Riverton IX, 11, Westville V, 19, VII,
5, Avalon VII, 22, Anglesea V, 25.
D. lobatus Loew. Dunnfield, Del. Water Gap VII, 15.
D. scoparius Loew. Dover VI, 23.
D. quadrilamellatus Loew. Palisades VI (O 8S).
D. funditor Loew. Merchantville VI, 28.
D. incisuralis Loew. Merchantville VI, 28.
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. albiciliatus Loew. Dover VI, 238.
. bifractus Loew. Jamesburg VII, 4, Ocean Co. (Sm); Westville VIII, 18.
. eudactylus Loew. Riverton VII, 3, Woodbury VI, 7.
. vittatus Loew. Princeton VII, 21.
. batillifer Loew. New Jersey (Bt).
. reflectus Ald. Lenola V, 30, Jamesburg VII, 4 (Jn).
. comatus Loew. Trenton VI, 1 (Coll); Jamesburg, Anglesea V, 28.
. myosota O. 8. Trenton VIII, 21 (Hk).
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GYMNOPTERNUS Loew.
. flavus Loew. Dunnfield VII, 8, Dover VII, 16, Westville VII, 21.
. spectabilis Loew. Westville V, 19, Clementon V, 30.
. scotias Loew. Shark River VIi, 12.
. ventralis Loew. Shark River VII, 12.
. debilis Loew. Jamesburg VII, 4, Merchantville VI, 28.
. barbatulus Loew. Westville VI, 18.
exilis Loew. Merchantville VI, 28, Avalon VI, 30.
. lunifer Loew. Ocean Co. V (Sm).
. albiceps Loew. Manahawkin IX, 5 (Hk).
. subdilatatus Loew. Delaware Water Gap VII, 8.
. humilis Loew. Boonton VI, 2 (CG); Ocean Co. (Sm).
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HERCOSTOMUS Loew.
H. vetitus Melander. Clementon V, 30.
TACHYTRECHUS Stannius.
T. vorax Loew. Westville VIII, 18 (Jn); Clementon V, 10 (CG).
T. protervus Melander. Clementon V, 10.
T. binodatus Loew. Durham Pond, Morris Co. VIII, 18 (GG).
T. junctus Cog. Manahawkin IX, 5 (Hk).
PELASTONEURUS Loew.
P, vagans Loew. Princeton VII, 21, Clementon V, 30.
P. lugubris Loew. Cape May VI, 22.
P. lamellatus Loew. Jersey City IX, 18, Brigantine VIII, 3.
P. latus Loew. Trenton VIII, 21 (Hk).
Family EMPID/..
The ‘‘dance-flies,”” so called because of their habit of congregating in
swarms under trees or near shrubs and about brooks, dancing up and
down. The mouth parts are often prolonged into a beak, and they are
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predatory in habit. The larve are predatory, and live under leaves and
other decaying vegetable matter, where their prey occurs.
Bois ener ele rel
PLATYPALPUS Maca.
. equalis Loew. Dunnfield VII, 14, Merchantville VI, 28, Clementon VI,
16 (Jn); Trenton V, 20 (Hk).
. mesogramma Loew. Dunnfield VII, 8, 15, Merchantville VI, 28. West-
ville VII, 21.
. trivialis Loew. Trenton V, 13 (Hk).
. pachycnema Loew. Westville VI, 6, Clementon V, 9, 16.
. lateralis Loew. Trenton VII, 25.
TACHYDROMIA Meig.
. fenestrata Say. Boonton IX, 5, Clementon V, 2 (GG).
. pusilla Loew. Riverton V, 1, Clementon V, 9.
: brachialis Melander. Boonton IX, 9 (CG).
HEMERODROMIA Meig.
. empiformis Say. Dunnfield VII, 11 (Jn); Trenton V, 20 (Hk).
. defecta Loew. Avalon VI, 9.
. capta Coq. Boonton IX, 5-9 (CG).
. Scapularis Loew. Clementon V, 16, 30.
LITANOMYIA Melander.
. elongata Melander. Avalon VI, 9.
CHIROMANTIS Ronda.
. vocatoria Fall. Delaware Water Gap VII, 12.
SYNECHES Walk.
. thoracicus Say. Ft. Lee VII, 4 (Dke); Jamesburg VII, 4, Merchant-
ville VI, 28, Atco VII, 12.
. simplex Walk. Westville VII, 2, Atco VI, 18, Avalon VII, 22 (Jn);
Clementon VI, VIII (div); 5-mile beach (Hk).
. rufus Loew. Ft. Lee VII, 4 (Dke); Atco VII, 9, Avalon VI, 30 (Jn);
Buena Vista VII, 19 (Li).
. hyalinus Coq. Westville VII, 21, Avalon VII, 22 (Jn); Malaga VIII, 4
(GG); Bamber VII, 13 (Dke).
. pusillus Loew. Jamesburg VII, 4 (Jn); Trenton VII, 7, Riverton VI,
2 CE).
SYNDYAS Loew.
. polita Loew. Riverton VII, 18 (CG); Manahawkin IX, 5 (Hk); Buena
Vista VI, 11, Brown’s Mills VI, 25 (Dke).
. dorsalis Loew. ‘Lucaston IX, 3 (Dke).
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HYBOS Meig. (EUHYBUS Cog.)
. triplex Walk. Chester IX, 9 (Coll); Westville V, 30, Clementon V,
22, Mullica Hill, Atlantic City V, 15, Anglesea V, 28 (Jn); Ashland
VII, 15 (Hk).
. subjectus Walk. Jamesburg VII, 4, Riverton IX, 9, Clementon V, 30,
Atco VII, 12, Avalon VII, 22.
. sSlossonze Coq. Del. Water Gap VII, 14, Riverton VIII, 11, Atco VI, 12.
. reversus Walk. Del. Water Gap VII, 12, Jamesburg VII, 4.
OEDALEA Meig.
. ohiensis Melander. (stigmatella?) Newark VI, 13.
LEPTOPEZA Macq.
. flavipes Meig. Dover VI, 18.
. compta Coq. Riverton VI, 20 (Jn); National Park V, 6, Newbold VI,
30 (Dke).
PACHYMERIA Stephens.
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. pudica Loew. Great Notch V, 4 (DkKe).
EMPIS Linn.
. spectabilis Loew. Caldwell (Cr); Riverton V, 1, Wenonah V, 14,
Ciementon IV, 15.
. longipes Loew. “New Jersey” (OS).
. loripedis Coq. Palisades V, 24 (Lv); Clementon V, 9 (Jn).
. tridentata Coq. Woodbury VI, 7.
. humilis Cog. Great Notch V, 4 (Dke).
HILARA Meigen.
. testacea Loew. Clementon V, 9.
. lutea Loew. Clementon V, 10, 30.
. leucoptera Loew. Avalon VI, 9.
. macroptera Loew. Riverton VI, 20 (Hk).
mutabilis Loew. Clementon V, 10, Avalon VI, 9.
. femorata Loew. Pemberton V, 10 (Hk);:Avalon VI, 8.
. tristis Loew. Dover VII, 17.
. umbrosa Loew. Clementon VI, 2.
: gracilis Loew. Dunnfield VII, 12 (Jn); Brown’s Mills VI, 22 (Dke).
. seriata Loew. Clementon V, 26.
. trivittata Loew. Ashland V, 13 (Hk).
GLOMA Meigen.
n. sp. Clementon V, 30.
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RHAMPHOMYIA Meigen.
. longicauda Loew. Dunnfield, Del. Water Gap VII, 12.
. tersa Cog. Prospertown VI, 1 (Sm).
priapulus Loew. Clementon V, 9.
. gracilis Loew. Dunnfield, Del. Water Gap VII, 11.
. glabra Loew. Caldwell (Cr); Newark VI, 16 (Jn); Trenton VII, 7
(Hk).
. compta Coq. Clementon VI, 16.
: basalis Loew. Clementon V, 9.
. nana Loew. Del. Water Gap VII, 10, Clementon V, 10 (Jn); Riverton
IV, 26 (CG).
. pulla Loew. Clementon V, 30 (Jn); Atco VI, 3 (Li); Wenonah V, 30,
Merchantville V, 26 (Dke).
. angustipennis Loew. Trenton V, 20 (Hk); Clementon V, 9, 30 (Jn);
Brown’s Mills V, 21 (Dke).
. vittata Loew. Clementon V, 30.
. luteiventris Loew. Morris Plains VI, 24, Clementon VI, 3 (Jn);
Brown’s Mills V, 21 (Dke).
. minutus Walk. Dover VI, 17.
. limbata Loew. Clementon V, 9, 10.
. candicans Loew. Morris Plains VI, 24, Clementon V, 30, Avalon VI, 9.
- Manca Coq. Riverton VI, 19, VII, 3, Clementon V, 9 (Jn); Brown’s
Mills V, 13 (DkKe); Glassboro V, 19 (Hk).
. pulchra Loew. Westville VI, 6 (Jn); Lahaway VII, 12 (Sm).
. pusio Loew. Riverton V, 1 (Jn); Brown’s Millis V, 12 (DkKe).
. polita Loew. Culver’s Lake V, 29 (Coll); Riverton V, 29.
. vara Loew. Newark V (Sm).
. leucoptera lLoew. Riverton IV, 11; 30 (Jn); Lucaston IV, 10 (DkKe).
. scolopacea Say. Dunnfield, Del. Water Gap VII, 15.
: clauda Coq. Clementon JV, 10.
diversa Coq. Clementcn V, 9, 10.
. macilenta Loew. unnfield VII, 11 (Jn); Lahaway Vil, 5 (Sm).
. irregularis Loew. Riverton IV, 20 (Jn); Iona IV, 21 (DKe).
mutabilis Loew. New Brunswick VI, 7 (Sm); Clementon V, 10, We-
nonah V, 14.
. sordida Loew. Clementon V, 10.
. umbrosa Loew. Boonton VI, 6 (CG).
. brevis Loew. Iona IV, 20 (DKe).
. amplipedis Coq. Brown’s Mills V, 12 (DkKe).
. aperta Loew. Iona [V, 21 (Dke).
. otiosa Coq. Fort Lee VII, 4 (Dke).
. exigua Loew. Iona V, 16 (Hk).
. rustica Loew. Riverton VI, 13 (Hk).
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Family LONCHOPTERIDA.
The “spear-winged” flies, characterized by the pointed wings that in-
duced the common name. They occur near water courses, and little is
known of them or their habits. Only two species have been collected in
New Jersey.
LONCHOPTERA Meig.
L. lutea Panz. New Brunswick VII, 20 (Sm); Westville VII, 4, Anglesea
WATS ALA)
L. riparia Meig. Ocean Co. V (Sm); Manumuskin X, 20 (DkKe).
Family PHORIDA.
Smali, hunch-back flies, with large, broad wings, often observed run-
ning about on fallen leaves, windows, ete. The larve are cylindrical,
thinner in front than behind, and live in dead snails, insects, decaying
fungi, vegetables, etc., and possibly in living insects.
HYPOCERA Lioy.
H. johnsoni Brues. Riverton VIII, 31.
H. clavata Loew. National Park V, 6 (Dke); Clementon X, 3 (CG); Pem-
berton V, 10 (Hk).
APHIOCHZETA Brues (PHORA).
A. rufipes Meig. Del. Water Gap VII, 12, Riverton V, 23 (Jn); Stelton
VI, 21 (Coll).
A. fasciata Fall. Delaware Water Gap VII, 8.
A. picta Schiner. (interrupta Zett). Del. Water Gap VII, 8, 12.
A. nigriceps Loew. Del. Water Gap VII, 12, Shark River VII, 12 (Jn);
Ocean Co. V (Sm).
A. albidihalteris Felt. Types bred from mushrooms, New Brunswick
(Sm).
A. fungicola Coq. Del. Water Gap VII, 12, Clementon V, 9.
A. agarici Lint. Fort Lee (Lv).
A. scalaris Loew. Del. Water Gap VII, 12 (Jn); New Brunswick VIII, 7
(Coll); Lucaston IX, 28 (Dke).
. epeires Brues. Dunnfield VII, 18, Avalon VI, 9.
. flava Fallen. “New Jersey.”
. atlantica Brues. Atco.
. minuta Aldr. Boonton I, 15 (G@).
>> yr D> >
. Microcephala Loew. Trenton IV, 19 (Hk).
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TRINEURA Meig.
T. aterrima Fab. Del. Water Gap VII, 8, Riverton V, 14, Clementon V, 9
CONICERA Meig.
Cc. atra Meig. Dunnfield VII, 8, Newark VI, 14.
GYMNOPHORA Macq.
G. arcuata Meig. New Jersey.
Hamiily 21 Ac Yes, Zea,
Termed “flat-footed” flies because in the males the posterior tarsi are
broad and much flattened. They are smaller than, but resemble a house-
fly, and occur in swarms near water courses, though locally. The larve
live in mushrooms, and are not of economic importance.
AGATHOMYIA Verrall.
A. notata Loew. (Callomyia tenera Loew.) Riverton VII, 23, Westville
VII, 2, 21 (Jn); “New Jersey” IV (A E 8).
PLATYPEZA Meigen.
P. velutina Loew. Dunnfield VII, 11, Riverton VII, 30.
. anthrax Loew. National Park VI, 3 (Dke).
P. tzeeniata Snow. Clementon IX, 9, X 3 (CG).
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Lamily PIPUNCULID/:.
The “big-eyed” flies of Comstock, so called because of their relatively
enormous head, which is made up almost entirely of eyes. The species
are rare, and little is known of the larve, save that they are parasitic on
bugs.
CHALARUS WIk.
C. spurius Fall. Del. Water Gap VII, 12 (Jn); Bamber VII, 13 (Dke).
NEPHROCERUS Zett.
N. deeckei Johns. Forest Hill (Wdt).
PIPUNCULUS Latr.
P. albofasciatus Hough. Westville VII, 2.
. similis Hough. Westville VIII, 13.
P. atlanticus Hough. Newark VI, 14, Riverton VI, 18, Clementon Vi. 1
(Jn); Brown’s Mills VII, 4 (Dke).
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THE INSECTS OF NEW JERSEY. 763
P. subvirescens Loew. Riverton VI, VII (Jn); Delair VIII, 14 (Dke).
P. nigripes Loew. Newark IX (Wdt); Clementon X, 4 (Hk); Buena Vista
VI, 10 (Jn).
P. nitidiventris Loew. Trenton V, 20 (Hk); Riverton IX, 14 (Jn).
P. subopacus Loew. Newark VII (Wdt); Riverton VI, 1, VII, 19 (Jn),
Clementon V, 30 (Hk). —
. pallipes Johns. Trenton VIII, 21 (Hk); Wildwood VIII, 27.
. fuscus Loew. Trenton VII, 7, Wenonah VI, 23 (Hk).
. cingulata Loew. Forest Hill (Wdt).
. houghi Kertéz. Trenton V, 24 (Hk); Brown’s Mills, V, 13.
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Family SYRPHIDA:.
These are “flower-flies,” usually brightly colored and banded with yel-
low on a black, bronze or blue ground. They have very short, aristate
or stylate three-jointed feelers, barrel-shaped bodies, and somwhat flat-
tened abdomen, varying from slender to broadly oval. Sometimes they
are almost bare and resemble wasps in appearance and habits; at others
they are hairy and resemble bees, even in the droning or buzzing noise
that they make. The mouth parts are formed for scraping and lapping
only, and they feed upon honey or pollen.
In larval habits they vary greatly. Some are predatory and feed upon
plant lice; these are usually wrinkled, pointed anteriorly, and live among
their prey upon leaves of plants. Others feed in
plant tissue, being more or less maggot or grub-
like; and yet others are scavengers, the larve
feeding in the foulest excrementitious matter;
these are usually furnished with a long breathing Frigg Ae teal
tube from the anal end, and are known as rat- larva.
tailed larve. Some few species seem to feed
upon pollen, and at least one form occurs between the leaf and stalk
of corn, feeding upon the juices. Yet on the whole the species are
beneficial.
MICRODON Meig.
M. globosus Fab. Riverton IX, 14, Westville VII, 2, IX, 10, Anglesea IX,
4 (Jn); Pemberton VII, 8 (Hk); DaCosta VII, 1-16 (Dke); Cape May
VII, 31 (Vk).
M. megalogaster Snow. Clementon V, 30 (Jn); Wenonah VI, 23 (Hk).
M. tristis Loew. Ft. Lee (Osburn); Dover VI, 17, Newark VI, 14, Clem-
enton V, 9 (Jn); Brown’s Mills VI, 22 (Dke).
M. aurifex Wied. Forked River Mts. VII, 9 (Fenninger).
M. rufipes Macq. Lakehurst VII, 7.
MIXOGASTER Macq.
M. breviventris Kahl. Lucaston VIII, 27, IX, 14 (Dke).
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CALLICERA Meig.
C. johnsoni Hunt. Glassboro IV, 29 (CG); Manumuskin IV, 28 (Dke).
CHRYSOTOXUM Meigen. -
C. laterale Loew. Westville IX, 10 (Jn); Clementon V, 30, X, 4 (Hk).
C. pubescens Loew. Caldwell VI, 15 (Cr); Westfield (Bueno); New
Brunswick (Sm); Woodbury IV, 2 (Jn); Clementon IX, 7 (Hk); Atco
xe 19 (CG):
C. derivatum Walk. Riverton IX, 8, 14.
CHRYSOGASTER Meig.
C. nigripes Loew. Orange (Loew); Morris Plains VI, 25, Riverton V, 10,
Westville VI, 15 (Jn); New Brunswick (Sm); Bridgeport V, 20 (Dke);
Trenton V, 21, Clementon V, 30 (Hk).
C. nitida Wied. Ft. Lee (Osburn); Trenton VII, 3, Clementon IX, 5
(Hk); Jamesburg VII, 15, Westville V, 19. Anglesea VII, 19, Bridge-
port V, 20 (DkKe).
C. pictipennis Loew. Riverton IV, 26 (CG); Clementon V, 9, Lenola V,.
30.
C. pulchella Will. New Brunswick V, 24 (Sm); Jamesburg VII (Jn);
Ashland VII, 16 (Hk).
PSILOTA Meig.
P. buccata Macq. Clementon V, 3 (Hk); Manumuskin IV, 28, Iona IV,
30 (Dke).
PIPIZA Fall.
P. modesta Loew. Delair X, 19 (Dke); Atco VII, 9, Clementon V, 30.
P. radicum Walsh & Riley. (pos-
tica Will.) Newark VI, 14,-
Riverton VIII, 14, Clementon
V, 30 (Jn); Wenonah VI, 23
(Hk).
P. pulchella Will. Trénton V,_ gilda.
26 (Hk):- Lucaston V, 28 ™ we
(Dke); Sandy Hook VIII, 11,
Avalon VI, 9, Wildwood VIII,
12, Cape May VI, 3.
P. calcarata Loew. Dunnfield
VII, 12, Riverton VII, 4.
Fig. 314.—Pipiza radicum; a root-louse Syrphid:
a, larva; b, pupa; c, adult: all enlarged.
PARAGUS Latr.
P. angustifrons Loew. Jamesburg VII, 15, Westville VI, 15, Atco VI, 12,
Anglesea VII, 19 (Jn); Ashland VII, 16 (Hk).
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. bicolor Fab. Ft. Lee (Osburn); Princeton VII, 21 (Jn); Ciementon
X, 4 (Hk).
. tibialis Fall. Ft. Lee (Osburn); Orange Mt. VIII, 29 (Coll); Dover
VI, 23, Jamesburg VII, 4, Clementon VIII, 6, Atco VI, 4 (Jn); Trenton
IX, 12 (Hk).
-CHILOSIA Meig.
. similis Cog. Riverton IX, 20; Lucaston IX, 8, Clementon IX, 8 (Jn);
Iona IX, 12 (CG).
. pallipes Loew. Dunnfield VII, 11, 15, Caldwell VI, 15 (Jn); Paterson
V, 3 (Osburn); Delair VIII, 18 (Decke).
. capillata Loew. Clementon V, 9.
. tristis Loew. Riverton IX, 11 (CG); Clementon IX, 5, X, 4 (Hk);
Hammonton IX, 6, Bamber IX, 9, Manumuskin IX, 15, X, 8 (Dke).
. comosa Loew. Garrett Rock, Paterson V, 3 (Osburn); Clementon IV,
21 (Dke).
MYIOLEPTA Newman.
. varipes Loew. Clementon VI, 2 (Dke).
f BACCHA Fab.
. tarchetius Walk. Riverton IX, 9 (CG); Westville,
Vill, 28 (Jn); Clementon XII (Hk); Weymouth Rare sa Sue
VIII, 16 (DkKe). phus larva eat-
. clavata Fab. Riverton IX, 11, Avalon VI, 9. ing a plant-louse.
. lugens Loew. Manumuskin X, 8 (Dke).
. fascipennis Wied. (aurinota. Harris.) Trenton IX, 3, Riverton IX, 9
(Hk); Ocean Co., Cumberland Co. IX, 1 (Sm).
. cognata Loew. Dunnfield, Del..Water Gap VII, 11.
OCYPTAMUS Macq.
. fuscipennis Say. Trenton VII, 11 (Hk); Westville VII, 4, VIII, 14,
Clementon Vill, 9 (Jn); Lakewood (Lansing).
PYROPHAENA Schr.
. rosarum Fab. Delaware Water Gap VII, 15.
PLATYCHIRUS St. Farg. & Serv.
. quadratus Say. Palisades VII, 10 (Lv); Jamesburg VII, 4, 15. West-
ville V, 19, VIII, 23 (Jn); Trenton VII, 5, Clementon V, 30 (Hk).
» hyperboreus Stzger. Caldwell (Cr); Ft. Lee (Osburn): Elizabeth
V, 6 (Kp); Jamesburg VII, 4 (Jn); Clementon V, 30 (Hk).
. peltatus Meig. Merchantville V, 26 (Dke).
. cheetopodus Will. It. Lee (Osburn).
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MELANOSTOMA Schiner.
. obscurum Say. Caldwell (Cr); Ft. Lee (Osburn); Riverton IV, 26
(CG); Westville VI, 15, IX, 10 (Jn).
mellinum Linn. Caldwell (Cr); Ft. Lee (Osburn); New Brunswick
(Sm); Jamesburg VII, 4, Westville V, 19 (Jn); Trenton’ V, 21, Clemen-
ton V, 30 (Hk).
DIDEA Macq.
. fasciata Macq. (fuscipes Loew.) Jamesburg, Westville VIII, 21,
Clementon V, 16, Ocean Co. V, 18 (Jn); Delair X, 19, Iona IV, 30
(Dke).
SYRPHUS Fab.
. arcuatus Fall. New Brunswick V, 3 (Sm); Camden IX, 14, Westville
IV, 16 (Kp); Clementon X, 1 (Hk).
. perplexus Osburn. New Jersey (Osburn).
. ribesii Linn. Newark VI, 14, Westville VIII, 14, Cumberland Co. IX, 1.
Fig. 316.
Fig. 316.—Syrphus torvus: much enlarged.
Fig. 317..-Larva a and b, pupa c, of Syrphus torvus: much enlarged.
torvus O. S. Caldwell (Cr); Camden V, 26 (CG); Westville IX, 13
(Jn); Prospertown, common in Monmouth and Burlington Cos., feed-
ing on the wheat-louse; the species of this genus are usually feeders
upon plant-lice (Sm).
grossularize Meig. (lesueurii Macq.) Dunnfield VII, 14, Atco VI, 138
(Jn); New Brunswick VII, 9, Prospertown VI, 6 (Sm); Anglesea V,
Silky (Buaay)
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THE INSECTS OF NEW JERSEY. “67
amalopis O. S. Paterson V, 3 (Osburn).
diversipes Macq. Paterson V, 3 (Osburn).
. americanus Wied. Del. Water Gap VII, 12, New Brunswick VI, 1 (Sm);
Trenton V, 21 (Hk); Westville VI, 26, IX, 13, Merchantville VI, 28
(Jn).
. umbellatarum O. S. Riverton VII, 30 (Jn); Pemberton VII, 11 (CG).
abbreviatus Zett. Ft. Lee (Osburn); Clementon V, 11 (CG).
. pyrostri Linn. Garret Rock, Paterson V, 18; the first eastern record
for this Huropean species (Osburn).
. xanthostomus Will. Ft. Lee (Osburn); Westfield (Bno); Lakehurst
(Ds).
ALLOGRAPTA O. S.
obliqua Say. Caldwell (Cr); Highlands VII, 11, Riverton IX, 5, West-
' ville VI, 27, Atlantic City VII, 15 (Jn); Pemberton VII, 8, Clementon
IX, 5 (Hk).
XANTHOGRAMMA Schiner.
. emarginata Say. Riverton IX, 20 (CG); Westville (Jn); Clementon
IX, 5 (Hk); Lakehurst (Ds).
. flavipes Loew. Morris Plains VI, 25, Newark VI, 16 (Jn); Palisades
(Ds); Trenton VII, 5 (Hk).
. equalis Loew. Clementon V, 9, 10 (div); Malaga V, 1 (Hk).
habilis Snow. Clementon IX, 11 (CG); heretofore regarded as western.
MESOGRAMMA Loew.
. polita Say. Caldwell (Cr); Sandy Hook VIII, 17, Riverton IX, 5,
Gloucester VIII, 14 (Jn); Trenton IX, 2, Clementon VII, 5 (Hk); this
species iS sometimes a corn pollen feeder in the larval stage, and
occurred in large numbers in the summer of 1899 between the leaves
and stalk of corn in Atlantic County.
. marginata Say. Common throughout the State VI to X.
. geminata Say. Ft. Lee (Osburn); Riverton IX, 5, Westville VI, 27,
Clementon VIII, 9 (Jn); Ashland V, 13, Clementon IX, 5 (Hk).
. boscii Macq. Avalon VII, 22.
SPHAZEROPHORIA St. Farg. & Serv.
. cylindrica Say. Common throughout the State V to IX.
PELECOCERA Meig.
pergandei Will. Riverton IX, 20 (CG); Lucaston IX, 28 (Dke).
SPHEGINA Meig.
. keeniana Will. Clementon, V, 16, VI, 7.
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V.
lobata Loew. Dunnfield VII, 8, 15, Riverton VI, 19 (Jn); Clementon
Vers0M(CG):
rufiventris Loew. Caldwell (Cr); Lakehurst (Ds).
NEOASCIA Will.
. globosa Walk. Princeton VII, 21, Westville V, 19, Buena Vista VI, 11.
. distincta Will. Ashland V, 13 (Hk); Malaga IV, 3 (CG).
RHINGIA Scopoli.
. nasica Say. Dover VI, 18, Newark VI, 16, Westville VIII, 28, Cumber-
land Co. Ix, 1 (Jn); Clementon V, 30 (Hk).
VOLUCELLA Geoff.
evecta Walk. Dunnfield VII, 12, Orange Mts. VI, 13, Clementon V, 30.
var. sanguinea Will. Clementon VI, 25 (Hk).
V. vesiculosa Fab. Dunnfield VII, 8, Riverton V, 29 (Jn); DaCosta VI, 4,
V.
Manumuskin VI, 23 (Dke).
fasciata Macq. Bred from Cactus (“‘“Opuntia’’), obtained at Clementon;
flies continued to emerge from V, 31 to VI, 16 (Kp); Anglesea VII,
10, Lahaway VII, 17 (Sm); Avalon VI, 8 (Jn); this insect is found
wherever the prickly pear occurs, and there is no outward indica-
tion of its presence, save that it is always associated with the iarva
of the Phycitid, ““Melitara prodenialis.”
SERICOMYIA Meig.
. chrysotoxoides Macq. Ft. Lee (Edwards); Newark VI, 16, Clementon
V, 9 (Jn); Blackwood X, 10 (Vk); Manumuskin IX, 15 (Dke).
ERISTALIS Latr.
. tenax Linn. This is the common “drone” or “chrysanthemum fly,”
which occurs throughout the State until late fall, and is said to
pollenize chrysanthemums. It resembles a honey bee so closely that
most persons decline to handle it, therefore it is also called “drone-
fly.’ Its larva lives in the foulest excrement, and is a typical rat-
tailed maggot.
. zeneus Fab. Boonton IX, 7 (GG); Orange, New Brunswick (Sm);
Jamesburg, Clementon V, 10, Cape May VI, 14 (Jn); Ashland VII, 16,
5-mile beach VII, 20 (Hk).
. dimidiatus Wied. Caldwell (Cr); Orange Mts., Westville VII, 5,
Clementon V, 10 (Jn); Lucaston Ex 9 CEiks)e
. saxorum Wied. Caldwell (Cr); Trenton VII, 3 (Hk); Jamesburg VII,
4, Clementon V, 10 (div); Westville VII, 26, Anglesea VII, 19 (Jn).
. meigenii Wied. Snake Hill IV, 26 (Lv); Westville VII, 5 (Jn); Tren-
ton, VEL (ak). /
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E.
E.
. posticata Fab. Morris Plains VI, 25,
. cimbiciformis Fall. Hewitt, Lakehurst
THE INSECTS OF NEW JERSEY. 769
bastardi Macq. Snake Hill IV, 26 Lv); Newark (Sm); Trenton VII, 7,
Ashland VIII, 16 (Hk); Shark River VII, 12, Westville VII, 9, Angle-
sea VII, 19 (Jn).
flavipes Walk. Boonton VII, 30 (GG); Ft. Lee (Osburn); Sandy Hook
VII, 6 (Bt); Westville IX, 13, Clementon V, 16, Anglesea VII, 19.
var. melanostomus Loew. Trenton IX, 3 (Hk).
transversus Wied. Orange Mts. VII, 4, Westville VII, ie ee tO. CHL) 5
Clementon V, VI, IX, X (div).
TROPIDIA Meig.
. quadrata Say. Caldwell (Cr); Westville VII, 2, VIII, 23, Clementon
V, 10 (Jn); Trenton VII, 11, 5-mile beach VI, 11 (Hk).
*, calcearata Will. Westville V, 19, Woodbury VI, 7.
. albistylum Macq. Gloucester Co. VII, 15 (Sm); Clementon (Hk).
HELOPHILUS Meig.
. latifrons Loew. Caldwell (Cr); Westville IX, 13 (Jn); Burlington
Co. (Sm); Clementon V, 11, 16 (CG).
. similis Macq. Ft. Lee (Osburn); Newark V (Sm); Sandy Hook,
Jamesburg V, 1), Westville IX, 9 (Jn); Clementon X, 1 (Hk).
. lzetus Loew. Ft. Lee (Osburn); Merchantville V, 19, 31 (CG); West-
ville V, 19, VIII, 16 (Jn).
. chrysostomus Wied. Caldwell (Cr); Ft. Lee (Osburn); Jamesburg
VII, 4 (Hk); Riverton V, 19, Westville VII, 2 (Jn); Prospertown Vi,
7 (Sm).
. distinctus Will. Jamesburg VII, 4, Westville V, 19.
. conostomus Will. Et. Lee (Osburn); Cramer Hill V, 30 (CG); West-
ville VII, 2.
. divisus Loew. Westville V, 14.
. integer Loew. Newark VI, 16, Westville VI, 15, VII, 21 (Jn); New
Brunswick VI, 5 (Sm).
. hamatus Loew. Newark V (Sm); Elizabeth V, 15 (Kp).
. flavifacies Bigot. Dunnfield, Del. Water Gap VII, 11.
MALLOTA Meigen.
Clementon V, 16 (Jn); Caldwell
(Cr); New Brunswick VII, 1 (Sm).
(Ds); Trenton VII, 3 (HK); River-
ton VII, 3, Clementon V, 9.
TRIODONTA Macq.
. curvipes Wied. Elizabeth V, 17, 21
(Kp); Anglesea IX, 20, Cape May Fig. 318.—Mallota posticata and _ its
View (In). larva: enlarged.
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TEUCHOCNEMIS O. S.
bacuntius Walk. Palisades (Lv); Ft. Lee (Osburn); Clementon V,
(CG).
lituratus Loew. Great Notch V (Dke); Malaga V, 1 (Hk).
PTERALLASTES Loew.
. thoracicus Loew. Ft. Lee VIII, 30 (Dke); Gloucester Co. (Sm).
SYRITTA St. Farg. & Serv.
pipiens Linn. Common throughout the State, V to IX.
XYLOTA Meigen.
. pigra Fab. Ft. Lee (Osburn); Iona IX, 12 (CG); Shark River VII, 1,
Clementon V, 10, Anglesea VI, 19.
. tuberans Will. Brown’s Mills VI, 5 (Dke).
. bicolor Loew. Hewitt (Ds); Englewood (OS); Clementon V, 30 (CG).
. ejuncida Say. Morris Plains VI, 23, Orange Mts. VII, 4, Clementon V,
16 (Jn); Palisades VI, 28 (Liv); Riverton V, 19, 5-mile beach VI, 11,
VALLI par(Cetks):
. angustiventris Loew. Morris Plains VI, 25, Dunnfield VII, 15 (Jn);
Trenton VII, 5, Anglesea VI, 11 (Hk).
. metailifera Bigot. Ciementon IV, 25 (DKe).
. anthreas Walk. Jamesburg VII, 4, Merchantville VI, 28.
. analis Will. Palisades VI, 7 (Liv); Clementon VI, 3 (Jn); Anglesea
VW, 28h (Ke).
. chalybea Wied. Hewitt (Ds); Ft. Lee (Osburn); Caldwell (Cr);
Clementon V, 14 (CG); DaCosta VI, 3 (Dke).
. fraudulosa Loew. Ft. Lee (Osburn); Clementon IX, 5, Anglesea VI,
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CHRYSOCHLAMYS Rond.
. dives O. S. Westville VI, 15.
BRACHYPALPUS Macq.
. frontosus Loew. Newark V (Sm); Sandy Hook, Riverton Vv" fe
Ateo IV, 2 (Kp); Clementon V, 5 (Hk); Manumuskin V, 5 (Dke).
. rileyi Will. Riverton IV, 14 (CG); Westville IV, 9, Clementon IV, 15.
. sorosis Will. Clementon V, 14, 16; Manumuskin IV, 28 (Dke).
CRIORHINA Hoffm.
. umbratilis Will. So. Amboy V, 10 (Jn); Merchantville V (Kp); Glass-
boro V, 19 (CG); Clementon V, 9-30 (div); Manumuskin V, 10 (Dke).
. analis Macq. Hewitt (Ds); Newark VI, 16 (Jn); Clementon V, 16, 36
(div); Malaga VI, 1 (GG).
THE INSECTS OF NEW JERSEY. ory
C. intersistens Walk. “New Jersey” (Walk); Clementon V, 30 (Hk).
. verbosa Harris. Bergen Co. IV, 28 (Kp); Glassboro III, 28 (CG).
C. decora Macq. Hewitt (Ds); Caldwell (Cr); Newark VI, 14, Clemen-
ton V, 16 (Jn); Trenton VII, 3 (Hk); Manumuskin V, 10 (Dke).
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-MILESIA Latr.
M. virginiensis Drury. (ornata Fab.) Dunnfield VII, 11, 15, Clementon
VIII, 9, Cumberland Co. IX, 1 (Jn); New Brunswick VIII, 7 (Sm);
Clementon IX, 5, Malaga (Hk).
SPILOMYIA Meig.
S. longicornis Loew. Ft. Lee (Osburn); Riverton IX, 5, Westville IX,
13 (Jn); Clementon IX, 5 (Hk); Anglesea IX, 3 (Sm).
S. fusca Loew. Dunnfield VII, 14 (Jn); Hewitt (Ds); Palisades VIII, 14
(Dke).
S. hamifera Loew. Caldwell (Cr); Ft. Lee (Osburn); New Brunswick
VI, 5 (Sm); Trenton VII, 3 (Hk); Clementon V, 30 (CG).
SPHECOMYIA Latr.
S. vittata Wied. Caldwell (Cr); Riverton V, 1, Clementon V, 9, 16 (Jn);
Malaga V, 1 (CG).
TEMNOSTOMA St. Farg.
T. bombylans Fab.. Ft. Lee (Osburn); Long Branch VI, 9 (Jn); River-
ton 1V, 4, Clementon VI, 2 (CG); Trenton VII, 3} (Hk); Merchantville
V, 26 (Dke).
T. alternans Loew. Hewitt (Ds); Orange Mts. (Wdt).
T. trifasciata Robt. Anglesea VI, 11 (Hk).
T. pictula Will. Trenton VII, 3 (HK).
CERIA Fab.
C. abbreviata Loew. Trenton VII, 3 (HK); Merchantville V, 26 (Dke);
Clementon V, 16, 30 (div).
Family CONOPIDA‘.
Medium-sized flies, with a large head, comparatively small, chunky
body and a long abdomen, which is often constricted at base and en-
larged bulb-like at tip, as in certain wasps. They are called “thick-head”
flies, and have rather slender antenne, though long for this series. The
larve are parasites upon bees and grasshoppers.
CONOPS Linn.
C. brachyrhynchus Macq. Del. Water Gap VII, 11, Merchantville VI, 29,
Atco VII, 12 (Jn); Clementon VIII, 15 (Hk).
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Cc.
Cc.
. Marginata Say. Manahawkin IX, 5 (Hk).
bulbirostris Loew. Delair VIII, 5 (Dke); Westville V, 31 (CG); Atco
VEE 42 4in):.
sylvosus Will. Caldwell (Cr); Clementon VI, 15 (Hk); Atco VII, 12
(Jn).
: Xanthopareus Will. Jamesburg VII, 4, Westville VIII, 16, Clementon
V, 30 (Jn); Ocean Co. (Sm).
. excisus Wied. Riverton VII, 3, DaCosta VII, 30.
PHYSOCEPHALA Schiner.
. tibialis Say. Dunnfield VII, 8, Riverton VI, 20, VII, 30,
Westville VII, 5 (Jn); Orange Mts. (Sm); Clementon
VII, 15, Pemberton IX, 1 (Hk).
. Sagittaria Say. Ft. Lee (Bt); Orange Mts., Riverton IX,
11, Clementon VIII, 6, Anglesea VII, 15 (Jn).
. furcillata Will. Dunnfield, Del. Water Gap VII, 14. Conops tibtalis.
Fis.) 310:
ZODION Laitr.
. fulvifrons Say. Morris Plains VI, 25, Westville IX, 10, Clementon VY,
10 (Jn); Prospertown VI, 7 (Sm).
. nanellum Loew. Buena Vista VI, 11, Atco VII, 12 (Jn); Hammonton
VIII, 26 (Dke).
. obliqguefasciatum Macq. Riverton VII, 29, VIII 11.
. pygmzeum Will. Avon IX, 27 (Hk); Iona IX, 12, Clementon VII, 29,
Pemberton VII, 11 (CG).
STYLOGASTER Macq.
. neglecta Will. Dunnfield VII, 11, Riverton VII, 30 (Jn); Wenonah VII,
22 (Dke); Clementon VII, 29 (Hk).
. biannulata Say. New Jersey (Bt).
DALMANNIA Desv.
. nigriceps Loew. Clementon V, 15-VI, 6 (div); Buena Vista VI, 11 (Jn).
ONCOMYIA Loew.
. abbreviata Loew. Delair VIII, 5 (Dke); Woodbury VI, 7, Merchantville
VI, 28, Atco VI, 4 (Jn); Clementon VI, 25.
MYOPA Fab.
. vesiculosa Say. Newark V (Sm); Jamesburg VII, 4, Buena Vista VI,
11 (Jn); Camden V, 18, Lenola IV, 29 (Kp); Riverton IV, 23 (CG).
. Vicaria Walk. Riverton IV, 17 (Vk).
Tae ANSHET SHOP ANEW JERSEY: Fi
Family G4STRIDA.
These are the “bot-flies,” usually of good size, sometimes very large,
and peculiar by having the mouth parts almost entirely aborted. Some
are hairy, yellow, with rather a pointed abdomen; others are very plump,
blue black, with a white bloom, and very formidable in appearance. The
larve live in the nasal passages, in the stomach or beneath the skin of
the animals infested by them, and often cause serious functional disturb-
ance. They also lessen the value of the skins. The ordinary bots attack-
ing horses and cattle lay their eggs on the hair of the animals, where
they are likely to be licked off, and so brought into the mucus-lined
passages; hence it is a good plan, where bots are numerous, to keep
horses cleaned and brushed and to prevent their licking themselves.
Bots beneath the skin should be treated with mercurial ointment, and
after a day or two squeezed out through a sufficient incision. Where they
infest the stomach, or get into the nasal passages, a veterinarian must be
consulted.
GASTROPHILUS Leach.
G. equi Fab. The horse bot-fly, which spends the larval stage in the in-
testines, and is passed naturally when full grown; it pupates under
ground and the eggs are laid on the hair.
G. nasalis Linn. Caldwell (Cr).
HYPODERMA Clark.
The ox bot, Hypoderma lineata: a, eggs attached to hair;
b, fly; ¢, larva.
Fig. 320.
H. lineata Villers. The “Ox Warble’’; occurs rarely throughout the State.
H. bovis De Geer. Atlantic City, Belvidere (U S Ag).
These species live under the skin and form tumors and ulcers.
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CESTRUS Linn.
O. ovis Linn. The sheep-bot.
This species lives in the
nasal and other head pass-
ages of sheep and causes a
disease known as Staggers,
often resulting in death.
CUTEREBRA Clark.
C. buccata Fab. Ocean Co. VI
(Sm); Dunnfield VII, 12. A
species living under the
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skin of rabbits. Fig. 321.—The sheep-bot, Gstrus ovis: 1, 2,
C. horripilum Clark. Riverton Mies) wings (closed aud “oper: ae ae
VIL. 6 4, 5, full grown larve; 6,
. young larva.
Family ‘TACHINID®.
The Tachina flies are almost all parasitic and of the very highest use-
fulness, since they form the chief control of many caterpillars. They
resemble house-flies, flesh-flies, and blue-bottles in appearance, but are
much more bristly; sometimes formidable-looking from the array of
sharp points projecting in every direction.
The bristle on the third antennal joint is
always bare, and this is the best char-
acter for the recognition of the family.
These flies often lay their eggs on the
outside of the caterpillar, usually just back
of the head, where the larve cannot easily
get at them. They are white in color and
quite large enough to be easily seen.
Cut-worms are a common prey of these
flies; sometimes of hundreds of such larve Fig. 422.—Tachinid parasite on
gathered not two per cent. will be free of cut-worms showing larva,
these white eggs. In an army worm year pupa and adult, as well as
the eggs on the anterior
sometimes scarcely one per cent. of the last s¢ements- of» \eneee aie
brood is free. Anywhere from one to 100 ;
grubs may infest a single caterpillar, depending upon the size of the
host.
GYMNOCLYTIA B. & B. (CISTOGASTER.)
G. immaculata Macq. Westville VI, 26 (Jn); Glassboro VII, 8 (CG);
Clementon V, 30, IX, 5 (Hk).
G. occidua Walk. Dover VI, 17, Chester VII, 25, Westville, Atco VII, 12
(Jn); Middlesex Co. VII, 7, Jamesburg VII, 4 (Sm).
GYMNOSOMA Meig.
G. fuliginosa Desv. Caldwell (Cr); Woodbury VI, 7, Clementon VIII, 8,
Buena Vista VI, 11, Anglesea VII, 19 (Jn).
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PHORANTHA Rond.
. occidentis Walk. Trenton V, 5 (Hk); Westville V, 19, Woodbury YI,
7, Atco VII, 9, Buena Vista VI, 11, Clementon V, 10.
. higrens V. d. W. Riverton X, 12, 20.
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ALOPHORA Desv.
. eneoventris Will. Clementon V, 16.
. fumosa Cog. Dunnfield VII, 12, Clementon V, 16.
. subopaca Coq. Type at Woodbury VI, 7, Riverton IX, 11.
. pulverea Coq. Riverton X, 20.
. diversa Coq. Riverton X, 12.
POLISTOMYIA Towns.
. trifasciata Loew. (plumipes Fab.) Caldwell (Cr); Glassboro VII, 19,
VIII, 2 (CG); DaCosta VII, 17 (Lt); Clementon IX, 7 (Hk).
TRICHOPODA Latr.
. pennipes Fab. Cramer Hill VIII, 24, Merchantville VI, 28, Shark
River VII, 12, Anglesea VII, 19, DaCosta VII, 30; a parasite of the
Squash bug, ‘“Anasa tristis” (Jn); Clementon IX, 5 (Hk).
GALACTOMYIA Towns.
. radiata Loew. Del. Water Cap VII, 10, Orange Mts. VII, 4, Westville
VI, 15.
MYIOPHASIA B. and B.
. enea Wied. New Brunswick (Coll); Riverton IX, 20 (CG); Atlantic
City VII, 15, Cape May VI, 22 (Jn); Lucaston IX, 9 (Hk); a parasite
of “Balaninus nasicus,”’ ‘“Conotrachelus juglandis” and “Sphenophor-
us parvulus,” all of which are injurious weevils.
. setigera Town. Avalon VII, 22, Cape May IX, 25.
CRYPTOMEIGENIA Br. and Berg.
. theutis Walk. Caldwell (Cr); New Brunswick V (Sm); Riverton III,
20 (Jn); 5-mile beach VI, 11 (HK); a parasite of “Lachnosterna in-
versa.”
PHASIOCLISTA Town.
. metallica Town. Boonton VIII, 8 (GG); Anglesea IX, 1 (Jn).
CERATOMYIELLA Town.
. conica Town. Westville VII, 2.
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EULASIONA Town.
comstockii Town. Clementon VI, 6 (Hk).
ADMONTIA Br. and Berg.
. demylus Walk. Atlantic Co. VIII; parasite of the pine saw-fly, “Lo-
phyrus abbotii.”
. degeerioides Cog. New Brunswick (Sm); Trenton V, 21 (Hk).
. pergandei Coq. “New Jersey” (A EH 8); Pemberton VII, 8 (Hk).
. polita Coq. Lucaston VI, 27 (Dke).
. hylotomze Coq. Chester IX, 16 (Coll); Newark X (Jn); Trenton VIII,
S= Gals).
. hasoni Cog. Clementon IX, 11 (CG).
CLAUSICELLA Rondani.
. johnsoni Coq. Riverton IX, 14.
ACTIA Desv.
. pilipennis Fallen. Dunnfield VII, 15 (Jn); Trenton V, 21 (Hk).
CELATORIA Coquillett.
. Spinosa Coq. Dunnfiecld, Del. Water Gap VII, 12.
HYPOSTENA Meig.
. dunningii Coq: New Brunswick VI, 18 (Sm); Woodbury V, 14. VI, 7.
. tortricis Coq. Avalon VII, 22.
. Variabilis Cog. Dunniield VII, 8, 15 (Jn); Trenton VII, 3, Clementon
V, 30 (Hk); a parasite of ““Pyrausta penitalis.”
. gilvipes Cog. - Shiloh iX, 1.
. floridensis Town. Trenton VII, 3 (Hk); Riverton IX, 11 (Jn).
. flaveola Coq. Asbury Park VIII, 16.
MACQUARTIA Desv.
. pristis Walk. Dunnfield VII, 8, 15 (Jn); New Brunswick VII, 18
(Sm); Trenton VII, 8 (Hk).
POLIDEA Macq.
. areos Walk. Chester IX, 1 (Coll).
HYPOCHAETA Br. and Berg.
. longicornis Schiner. Dunnfield, Del. Water Gap VII, 15.
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THE INSECTS OF NEW JERSEY. T47
METHYPOSTENA Towns.
barbata Cog. Trenton VII, 17 (Hk).
LESKIA Desv.
. thecata Coq. Riverton VII, 3 (Jn); Clementon VI, 25 (Hk).
. analis Say. Riverton IX, 22 (Hk); Collingswood (CG); Westville
VIII, 14, Clementon VIII, 6, Anglesea V, 28 (Jn).
LESKIOMIMA Br. and Berg.
. tenera Wied. Dunnfieid VII, 9, Riverton VII, 31, Woodbury V, 15
(Jn); Clementon IX, & (Hk).
EUPHYTO Town.
. subopaca Cog. Type taken at Clementon V, 30 (Jn), VIII, 30 (Hk).
LEUCOSTOMA Meig.
. senilis Town. Westville VIII, 13, Woodbury VI, 7.
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SCIASMA Coq.
. nebulosa Coq. Jamesburg VII, 4, Riverton V, 14.
HYALOMYODES Town.
. triangulifera Loew. Culver’s Lake V, 29 (Coll); Riverton IX, 14,
Clementon VI, 25 (Hk); Pemberton V, 10 (CG).
CESTROPHASIA Br. and Berg.
. ochracea Bigot. Orange Mts. (Jn); Lahaway VII, 5 (Sm).
. clausa B & B. Clementon VI, 7 (Li).
. Signifera V. d. Wulp. Clementon VI, 7 (Li); Atco VI, 3 (Jn).
XANTHOMELANODES Town.
. arcuata Say. Clementon VIII, 30, IX, 8, Iona IX, 12 (CG).
. atripennis Say. Hammonton VII, 6 (Dke); Lakehurst VII, 18 (Coll);
Clementon IX, 5 (Hk); Lucaston IX, 8, Iona IX, 12 (CG).
HEMYDA Desv.
. aurata Desv. Trenton VII, 5 (Hk); Woodbury VI, 7, Clementon VII,
29 (CG).
EPIGRYMYIA Town.
. polita Town. Woodbtry VI, 7 (Jn); Clementon V, 30, VI, 25 (Hk).
. floridensis Town. Westville VII, 4 (Jn); Riverton IX, 22. Clementon
Vite CH).
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SIPHONA Meig.
S. geniculata DeGeer. Del. Water Gap VII, 8, Shark River VII, 12,
Lenola V, 30, Ocean Co. V, Avalon VI, 30.
PARAPLAGIA Br. and Berg.
P. spinulosa Bigot. Chester IX, 3 (Coll); Pemberton IX, 1 (Hk); At-
lantic Co. VII, 24 (Sm); Atco VI, 6 (Jn).
CYRTOPHLCEBA Rond.
C. horrida Cog. Westville IV, 19 (Jn); Clementon V, 3 (Hk).
PLAGIA Meig.
P. americana V. d. W. Trenton VIII, 11, Pemberton VII, 8 (Hk); River-
ton VII, 31 (Jn).
SIPHOPLAGIA Town.
S. rigidirostris V. d. W. Riverton IX, 22 (Hk); Westville VIII, 18.
DISTICHONA V. d. W.
DS varia. Ve dW. sAtcos Wii 2.
D. auriceps Cog. Trenton IX, 1, Clementon X, 4 (Hk); Belleplain IX,
8 (Dke).
PACHYOPHTHALMUS Br. and Berg.
P. signatus Meig. Jamesburg VII, 4; a parasite of “Pelopoeus cemen-
tarius.”
P. floridensis Town. Woodbury VI, 7, Clementon V, 16, Atco VI, 18,
Cape May VI, 6; also a parasite of ““Pelopoeus cementarius.”
SENOTAINIA Macq.
S. rubriventris Macq. Riverton IX, 5, Atco VII, 12, Atlantic City VII, 15,
Buena Vista VI, 11 (Jn); Clementon V, 30, Lucaston IX, 9, Ashland
NAS IG GENK)
S. trilineata V. d. W. Trenton VII, 3 (Hk); Farmingdale VII, 14, Atco
VI, 6, Avalon VII, 29 (Jn); Clementon V-—VIII (div); a parasite of
“Sphecius speciosus.”
SIPHOSTURMIA Cog.
S. rostrata Cog. Jona V, 26 (Dke).
TRIACHORA Towns.
T. unifasciata Desv. (Belvosia) | Chester
(Dkn); Trenton VII, 3 (Dke); West-
ville VIII, 23, Clementon VI, X, a para-
site of the army worm “Leucania uni-
puncta.”’
Fig. 323.—Triachora wunifasciata.
. bifasciata Fab. (Belvosia) Palisades VII, 13
5
. ocypterata Town. Jamesburg VII, 4, Clementon
THE INSECTS OF NEW JERSEY 779
LATREILLIMYIA Towns.
(Lv); Westville VII, 26, Clementon VIII, IX,
(Jn); Lakewood (Lansing); bred from “Hacles
imperialis” and also infests “Citheronia regalis”
and “Dryocampa rubicunda.”
APHRIA Desv. Fig. 324.—Latreillimyia
bifasciata.
V, 30 (Hk); Westville VII, 21, Atco VII, 12, DaCosta VII, 30, Buena
Wasta VL. i (ym):
OCYPTERA Latr.
. carolinze Desv. Caldwell (Cr); Westville VI, 26, Atco VI, 18, Atlantic
City VII, 15, Cape May VI, 14 (Jn); Pemberton VII, 8, Ciementon VI,
24, X, 4 (HK); parasite of the army worm, “‘Leucania unipuncta.”’
. argentea Town. Orange Mts. VII, 4, Westville VII, 2.
. dosiades Walk. Dover VI, 25, Westville VI, 26, Atco VII, 12, Atlantic
City VII, 15, Anglesea VII, 19.
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LINNAEMYIA Desv.
. comta Fall. New Brunswick VIII, 11 (Coll); Trenton VII, 11, Pem-
berton IX, 1, Ashland V, 18 (Hk); Farmingdale VII, 14, Westville VI.
Pree Vllewo le (In).
PANZERIA Desv.
. radicum Fab. Riverton V, 3 (GG); Clementon V (div); a parasite of
“Ayphantria cunea.”
. penitalis Cog. Riverton X, 9 (Jn); Clementon VIII, 30 (CG); a para-
site of “Pyrausta penitalis.”’
MACROMEIGENIA Br. and Berg.
. chrysoprocta Wied. Orange Mt. VIII, 29 (Coll); Trenton VII, 7 (Hk);
Pemberton IX, 8 (CG); Lakewood (Lansing).
GYMNOCHAETA Desv.
. alcedo Loew. Newark VI, 16, Jamesburg VII, 4, Woodbury VI, 7,
Riverton IV, 17, IX, 22 (CG); Clementon V, 30, VI, 25 (Hk).
EXORISTOIDES Coq.
. Slossonz Coq. Westville V, 30, Clementon VI, 25, VII, 21.
EUSISYROPA Town.
. blanda O. S. Dunnfield VII, 14, Farmingdale VII, 14 (Jn): New Hope
VII, 10 (Hk); a parasite on “Euclea cippus,” “Nisoniades brizo” and
“Pyrameis cardui” (Coq).
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boarmize Coq. Atlantic Co. VII; bred from the oak tortrix, ‘“Cacccia
fervidana”’ (Sm).
EXORISTA Meig.
E. helvina Cog. Dunnfield VII, 14, New Brunswick, Jamesburg, Anglesea
ES
m
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. ancilla Walk. Dunnfield, Del.
. frenchii Will. New Brunswick
VAT Soe
confinis Fall. Dunnfield VII, 12, Orange Mts. VII, 4, Farmingdale VII,
14, Riverton III, 3, Woodbury V, 14 (Jn); Trenton VIII, 11 (Hk); a
parasite of ‘“‘Lyceena pseudargiolus” and “Thecla calanus.”’
. futilis O. S. Westville V, 19 (Jn); Ashland V, 13 (Hk); a parasite of
‘“Hadena apamiformis” and “Pyrameis atalanta.”’
. griseomicans V. d. W. New Brunswick VIII, 14 (Sm); Anglesea V, 11
(Hk); a parasite of “Orgyia leucostigma.”’
. eudryz Town. Clementon VII, 26; a parasite of ‘“Acronycta hama-
melis,”’ “Agrotis ypsilon,”’ “Hudryas unio,” “Hyperchiria io” and “Pyra-
meis atalanta.” .
. spinipennis Cog. Anglesea IX, 1.
. dorsalis Coq. Riverton VIII, 25.
. pyste Walk. Trenton V, 15 (Coll).
EUPHOROCERA Town.
. claripennis Macq. Throughout the State III-VIII; a parasite of “Ani-
sota senatoria,” “Clisiocampa disstria,’ ‘“Empretia stimulea,” “Orgyia
leucostigma,”’ ‘Vanessa antiopa’” and other Lepidoptera; also of
“Epilachna borealis.”
. cinerea V. d. W. Clementon IV, 21 (DKe).
PHOROCERA Desv.
. rufilabris V. d. W. Newark VI, Jamesburg VII, 4 (Jn); Trenton VIII,
11, Clementon VI, 24 (Hk).
. comstocki Will. Dover VI, 18.
. doryphorze Riley. Parasite on potato beetle.
. leucaniz Coq. Riverton IV, 24
(Hk); Lucaston IV, 14 (DkKe); a
parasite of “Leucania unipuncta.”
FRONTINA Meig.
Water Gap VII, 15.
(Sm); Lucaston IX, 9, Pemberton
IX, 2 (Hk); bred from “Pelea
polyphemus” IV, 10 (Sm); bred Fig. 325.—Phorocera doryphore.
III, 17 from “‘Attacus cecropia”’ by
G. Valentine, of Hammonton; also parasite on “Anisota senatoria,”
“Clisiocampa americana,” “Orgyia leucostigma,” “Papilio turnus,” etc.
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THE INSECTS OF NEW JERSEY. 781
. rubentis Coq. Clementon VIII, 6.
. aletiz Riley. Anglesea VI, 11 (Hk); a parasite of “Halisidota tessel-
lata,’ “Dasylophia anguina” and “Orgyia leucostigma.”
STURMIA Desv.
. albifrons Walk. Burlington Co. VII (Sm); Riverton IX, 5, 22; a para-
site of “Ecpantheria scribonia”’ and ‘“‘Leucarctia acrea.”
. inquinata V.d. W. Newark; bred from “Eacles imperialis’” (Sm); also
a parasite of “Protoparce celeus,”’ “P. carolina,” “Deilephila lineata,”
etc.
. hormula V. d. W. Trenton IX, 7, Clementon V, 30 (Hk).
. higrita Town. New Brunswick V, 27 (Sm); Riverton V, 19 (Hk).
. australis Cog. New Hope VII, 10 (Hk).
MASICERA Maca.
. tenthredinidarum Town. Jamesburg VII, 4, Woodbury VI, 7.
. celer Coq. Dunnfield VII, 8, 14, Westville VI, 27.
. eufitchizce Town. New Brunswick (Sm); Clementon V, 5-30 (Hk); a
parasite of “Hufitchia ribearia,’ and “Hyphantria cunea.”
ACEMYIA Desv.
. dentata Cog. Chester IX, 3 (Coll); Lucaston IX, 9 (Hk).
PSEUDOCHAETA Coa.
. argentifrons Coq. Merchantville VI, 28.
PROSPHERYSA V. d. W.
. emulans V. d. W. Anglesea.
EUTHERA Loew.
. tentatrix Loew. Clementon V, 30 (Hk).
TACHINOMYIA Town.
. robusta Town. (Tachina) Clementon V, VI (Jn); Prospertown YI, l
(Sm); a parasite of “Agrotis ypsilon.”
TACHINA Meigen.
. mella Walk. Newark V (Sm); Riverton IV, 16, Westville IV, 19, VII,
21 (Jn); Clementon X, 4 (Hk); Lakewood (Lansing); a parasite of
“Orgyia leucostigma,” “Pyrrharctia isabella,’ “Leucarctia acrea,” etc.
BLEPHARIPEZA Macq.
. leucophrys Wied. Dunnfield VII, 15 (Jn); Trenton VII, 8 (Hk).
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WINTHEMIA Desv.
W. quadripustulata Fab. Throughout the
State V-X; parasitic on “Attacus ce-
cropia,’ “Telea polyphemus,” ‘“Orgyia
leucostigma,’ ‘“Leucania unipuncta,”
“Halisidota tessellata,’ “Protoparce
celeus,” ete.
PARADIDYMA B. and B.
P. singularis Town. Riverton VII, 3, IX, 25,
Ateo VII, 9 (Jn); Buena Vista VII, 10
(Li).
Fig. 326. — |Winthemia quadri-
pusiulata. :
METACHATA Cog.
M. helymus Walk. Shark River VII, 12, Riverton IV, 17, Westville VII,
21, Clementon V, 16, Buena Vista VI, 11, Anglesea VII, 19.
PHORICHAZETA Rond.
P. sequax Will. Atco VI, 4.
CHAZTOPLAGIA Coa.
C. atripennis Coq. Type taken Westville VII, 2, “92; Riverton VI, 18.
METOPIA Meigen.
s
. leucocephala Rossi. Trenton VII, 3, Clementon V, 30 (Hk); Riverton
Ve as (In). ;
ARABA Desv.
A. tergata Cog. Riverton VI, 16, Shiloh, Cumberland Co. IX, 1.
OPSIDIA Cog.
O. gonioides Coq. Type taken Atlantic City VII, 15, 94; Shark River VII,
12 (Jn); Anglesea VII, 20, VIII, 5 (Hk).
HILARELLA Rond.
H. decens Town. Jamesburg VII, 15 (Sm).
H. fulvicornis Cog. Del. Water Gap VII, 13, Atlantic City VIII, 28, Ava-
lon VI, 29 (Jn); Pemberton VII, 8, Clementon V, 30, Anglesea VI, 11
(Hk).
H. polita Town. Westville V, 19, Woodbury VI, 7 (Jn); Clementon V,
21 (Hk); Atco VI, 21 (CG):
H. siphonina Zett. Clementon (Jn); Lucaston IX, 8 (CG).
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BRACHYCOMA Rond. |
. intermedia Town. Westville VII, 21, Anglesea VII, 16.
. Sarcophagina Town. Shiloh IX, 1.
. sheldoni Coq. Trenton V, 23 (Hk).
GONIA Meig.
. senilis Will. Split Rock Lake V, 28 (GG); Trenton V, 21 (Hk); Buena
Vista VI, 6 (Li); Clementon V, 12, Atco VII, 12.
. capitata DeGeer. Caldwell (Cr); Westville IV, 9, Clementon IV, VI,
Buena Vista VI, 11; a parasite of cut-worms, ““Hadena devastatrix,”
“Peridroma saucia,’”’ etc.
SPALLANZANIA Desv.
. hesperidarum Will. Westville VI, 27, VII, 2, Atco IX, 11, Anglesea VI,
25 (Jn); Clementon VI, 25 (Hk); a parasite of “Kudamus tityrus.”’
GAZDIOPSIS Br. and Berg.
. ocellaris Coq. | Newark VII (Sm); Trenton VII, 7 (Hk).
CHAZTOGAEZDIA Br. and Berg.
. analis V. d. Wulp. Trenton VII, 11 (Hk).
MICROPHTHALMA Macq.
. disjuncta Wied. Boonton VIII, 28 (GG); Dunnfield VII, 15, Riverton
IX, 11, Atco VII, 12, IX, 8; a parasite of ‘““Lachnosterna arcuata.”
TRICHOPHORA Macq.
. ruficauda V. d. W. Caldwell (Cr); Trenton VIII, 11 (Hk); Westville
VII, 24, VIII, 14 (Jn).
CUPHOCERA Macq.
. fucata V. d. W. New Brunswick, Ocean Co. (Sm); Jamesburg VII, 4,
Westville VI, 14, Atco [X, 11 (Jn); Clementon V, 30, VIII, 9 (Hk).
PELETERIA Desv.
. robusta Wied. Boonton VII, 10 (G@); Glassboro VIII, IX, 6 (CG);
Clementon VI, 25, X, 4 (Hk).
ARCHYTAS Jaen.
. hystrix Fab. Caldwell (Cr); Shark River VII, 12, Westville VII, 10,
Clementon VIII, 6 (Jn); Lucaston [X, 9 (Hk); Atco IX, 8 (CG); Ches-
ter. (Dn).
784. REPORT OF NEW JERSEY} SLATE, MUSE UME
A.
A.
aterrima Desv. Throughout the State VI-X; a parasite of ‘““Acronycta
occidentalis,” “Lagoa crispata,”’ etc.
analis Fab. Clementon X, 4 (Hk).
ECHINOMYIA Dumeril.
. decisa Walk. “New Jersey” (Coq).
. florum Walk. Clementon V, 10, X, 4 (div); Atco VI, 4, Buena Vista
AWA a tals
. dakotensis Town. lLucaston VIII, 27 (CG); Atco IX, 11, Buena Vista
VI, 11 (Jn); Clementon IX, 5, X, 4 (Hk); Anglesea (W).
EPALPUS Rond.
. Signiferus Walk. Split Rock Lake IV, 28 (GG); Caldwell (Cr); New
Brunswick (Sm); Riverton IV, 17, Westville IV, 26 (Jn); Atco IV, 2
(Kp).
BOMBYLIOMYIA B. and B.
. abrupta Wied. Dunnfield VII, 4, Morris Plains (Jn); Caldwell (Cr);
Ft. Lee (Bt); Camden IX, 2 (Kp); Trenton (U §S Ag).
Family DEXIIDA.
The “nimble flies’ of Comstock differ from the Tachinids which they
otherwise resemble, in the longer legs and in having the bristle of the
antenne plumose to the tip. They are much less abundant, but are also
parasitic in habit.
MYOCERA Desv.
M. simplex Big. (eremides WI1kK.) Chester IX, 16 (Coll); Westville VI,
21, Woodbury VII, 7, Atco VI, 18, Buena Vista VI, 11.
PARAPROSENA B. and B.
. apicalis Desv. Del. Water Gap VII, 14, Dover VI, 7.
MELANOPHORA Meig.
. roralis Linn. Del. Water Gap VII, 12, Clementon VIII, 6 (Jn); Avalon
Wala Vili Cdiy,)::
DEXIA Meig. (ZELIA Desv.)
. vertebrata Say. Delaware Water Gap VII, 8.
PHASIOPS Coa.
. flava Coq. Caldwell (Cr).
TE INSETS OF NEW JERSEY) 785
PTILODEXIA B. and B.
. tibialis Desv. Del. Water Gap VII, 14, Orange Mts. VII, 4, Riverton V,
29, Clementon V, 16 (Jn).
EUANTHA V. d. Wulp.
. liturata Oliv. DaCosta VII, 30.
CHAETONA V. d. Wulp.
. macroptera V. d. Wulp. Trenton VII, 7 (Hk).
THELAIRODES V. d. Wulp.
. basalis Giglio-Tos. Dover VI, 23, Orange Mts.
' cinereicollis V. d. Wulp. Riverton V, 30.
THELAIRA Desv.
. leucozona Panz. Avalon VII, 22. -
| THERESIA Desv.
. tandrec Desv. Chester (Sm); Malaga VIII, 4 (CG).
Family SARCOPHAGIDA.
These are the “flesh flies,’ so called because they lay their eggs on
exposed meats or other animal matter, these eggs being either ready to
hatch or actually hatched when laid. The antennal bristle is here
plumose at the base and bare at
tip, and as scavengers the insects
are useful, some larve occurring
in
sorts.
(7)
. carnaria Linn. Anglesea VII,
. egra Walk. Westville V, 19,
. georgiana Wied. Common
throughout the State.
. Sarraceniz Riley. New Bruns-
. incerta Walk. Lakehurst IX,
excrement and decay of all
SARCOPHAGA Meig.
19, Cape May VI, 14. This is
the common flesh-fly.
Anglesea VII, 19.
wick VIII, 7 (Coll).
26 (Coll).
Fig. 327.—A flesh-fly, very much enlarged.
50 IN
786, REPORT OF NEW JERSEY STATE MUSEUM:
HELICOBIA Cog.
H. helicis Town. Chester IX, 3, New Brunswick VI, 4 (Coll); Avalon .
VII, 22.
Family MUSCIDA:.
This family contains the common house-fiy, the stable fly, the horn-fly,
the blow-fly and similar well-known insects. All of these have the an-
tennal bristle hairy or plumose to the tip, but have no spines on the
abdomen except at the end, about the anal segments.
The larve of these flies are true maggots, and with few exceptions they
live in decaying material of all kinds, excrement, putrid meat, garbage;
ete. Eggs are laid in masses and hatch in a few hours, the larval life
being often scarcely a week.
As scavengers these insects are useful, but they become a nuisance in
the house and in the stable. While the majority of the flies gain their
living by scraping and lapping liquid or pasty foods, a few of them are
blood-suckers, the mouth being developed for piercing and sucking.
POLLENIA Desv.
P. rudis Fab. Common throughout the State V—VIII; this is a larger fly
than the common house-fly, but is also found on windows, especially
in late summer.
CHRYSOMYIA Desv.
C. macellaria Fab. Common throughout the State VI-VIII; the larva of
this fly, known as the screw-worm, has done great harm in the south-
west, but is not injurious in New Jersey.
CYNOMYIA Desv.
C. cadaverina Desv. Boonton X, 9 (GG); Westville IX, 9, Clementon V.
9 (Jn); Lakehurst IX, 26 (Coll).
CALLIPHORA Desv.
C. erythrocephala Meig. Common throughout the State IV-X.
C. vomitoria Linn. This is the common “blow-fly” which occurs every-
where in the State, all season.
C. viridescens Desv. Westville IV, 9.
LUCILIA Desv.
L. cesar Linn. Common throughout the State IV to XI.
L. sylvarum Meig. Jamesburg, Westville V, 19, Atlantic City, Anglesea
Vill. 0:
THE INSECTS OF NEW JERSEY. 787
. sericata Meig. Atlantic Highlands VII, 11 (Lv); Riverton IX, 9,
Clementon V, 9 (Jn).
PROTOPHORMIA Town.
. terreze-novze Desv. Dover VI, 17, Westville VI, 15 (Jn); Paterson V,
28 (Coll).
PHORMIA Desv.
. regina Meig. Boonton IV, 12 (GG); Caldwell (Cr); New Brunswick
(Sm); Jamesburg VII, 4, Westville V, 15, Avalon VIII, 22 (Jn).
PSEUDOPYRELLIA Girschner.
. cornicina Fab. Riverton IX, 9, Westville.
PROTOCALLIPHORA Hough.
. splendida Macq. Ashland VII, 16 (Hk).
MORELLIA Desv.
- micans Macg. Newark VI, 16, Westville VII, 21, Shiloh IX, 1 (Jn);
New Brunswick (Sm). .
MUSCA Linn.
Fig. 328.—The “house fly,” Musca domestica: larva with details at right; puparium at
left; adult in center: all enlarged.
M. domestica Linn. House or “typhoid fly’; common throughout the
State, all year around in sheltered places. It breeds preferably in
horse manure, but is not averse to other excrementitious matter.
788 REPORT OF NEW JERSEY STATE MUSEUM.
GRAPHOMYIA Desv.
G. maculata Scop. Jamesburg VII, 4, Clementon V, 12, VIII, 8, X, 1 (Jn); |
Riverton VII, 12 (CG).
STOMOXYS Geoff.
S. calcitrans Linn. The “stable-fly,’ common throughout the State; a
great pest to cattle (Sm).
LYPEROSIA Rond. (HAZMATOBIA Desv.)
Fig. 329.—The horn fly, Lyperosia irritans: a, egg; b, fly; c, d,
head and mouth parts: much enlarged.
L. irritans Linn. (serrata Desv.) “The horn-fly’; common throughout
the State, but not so abundant as in previous years. Cattle may be
protected from its attacks by sponging lightly with fish oil, to which
a little crude carbolic acid has been added.
MUSCINA Desv.
M. stabulans Fall. New Brunswick VI, VII (Sm); Riverton IX, 20 (CG);
Shark River VII, 9, Westville VII, 5.
M. assimilis Fall. New Brunswick, Monmouth County VII (Sm); West-
ville IV, 9 (Jn).
MYOSPILA Rond.
M. meditabunda Fab. Westville VII, 21, Clementon V, 10.
Family ANTHOMYIDZ..
The flies of this family so closely resemble those of the preceding that,
to the ordinary observer, they seem to be alike. Some of the species
TBE INSECTS OF NEW JERSEY. 789
come into houses at times and are not usually noticed as being different
from the common species.
In the larval stages the
habits differ. Many, perhaps
the most, are scavengers, as
are the muscids; a few are
parasitic, as are the Tachi-
nids; quite a number feed in
living vegetation, either in
roots, as the onion and cab-
bage maggot, or mine in
leaves, aS in beets.
The root maggots are diffi-
cult to deal with, and not all
methods are equally useful in
all localities. Tobacco, helle-
bore, kainit, lime with car-
bolic acid or turpentine have
all been used as repellants or
destroyers with more or less Fig. 330.—Head and scraping hooks of a root mag-
18 got, very much enlarged.
success.
Bisulphide of carbon injected into the soil has proved useful in some
cases, and so has a tarred card surrounding a plant and resting on the
surface. The farmer must usually learn by experience the particular
method most useful in his locality.
HYDROTA-A Desv.
H. dentipes Fab. Pemberton V, 10 (Hk).
H. armipes Fall. New Brunswick (Sm); Riverton V, 14, Avalon VII, 22
(Jn); Pemberton V, 10 (CG).
H. impexa Loew. Dunnfield, Del. Water Gap VII.
H. metatarsata Stein. Clementon V, 3 (Hk).
OPHYRA Desv.
O. leucostoma Wied. Boonton VII, 19 (GG); New Brunswick VI, 1 (Sm);
Westville VII, 21 DaCosta VII, 19, Shiloh IX, 1.
HOMALOMYIA Bouché.
H. canicularis Linn. New Brunswick VII, Burlington Co. (Sm); Delair
III, 1, bred from nest of ““Vespa germanica” (Dke).
H. scalaris Fab. Del. Water Gap VII (Jn); New Brunswick (Sm).
H. incisurata Zell. Shark River VII, 12.
H. fasciculata Loew. Delaware Water Gap VII.
790 REPORT OF NEW JERSEY STATE MUSEUM.
H.
H
Se aa
ea pa pg! a FR Hct
manicata Meig. (acra Walk.) Caldwell (Cr); Lucaston IX, 2 (Dke).
fuscula Fall. Forest Hill VIII (Wdt).
HYETODESIA Rond.
- houghii Stein. Del. Water Gap VII, 11, Woodbury VI, 7.
. leucorum Fall. (pylone Walk.) Del. Water Gap VII, 8, Clementon V,
16 (Jn); Merchantville V, 26, VI, 4 (Dke).
. errans Meig. Delaware Water Gap VII, 14.
. serva Meig. Delaware Water Gap VII, 12, 14.
. rufitibia Stein. Cape May IX, 21 (Dke).
: pallidula Coq. Delaware Waiter Gap VII, 12. :
. pruinosa Macg. Woodbury VI, 7 (Jn); Manumuskin X, 8 (Dke).
: umbratica Meig. Forest Hill VI (Wdt).
.» proxima V. d. Wulp. Newark V (Wadt).
. varipes Coq. Iona IX, 12 (CG).
LASIOPS Meig.
: cunctans Meig. Newark V (Wadt).
MYDAZA Desv.
. obscuripennis Stein. Clementon IV, 25 (Hk).
SPILOGASTER Macq.
. pagana Fab. Del. Water Gap VII, 14, Newark VI, 16, Merchantville VI,
21, Westville VII, 21.
. fusca Stein. Atco VI, 6.
. abiens Stein. Delaware Water Gap VII, 11.
. lysinoé Walk. (amoeba Stein.) Riverton V, 29.
. humeralis Zett. Westville VI, 6 (Jn); Merchantville VY, 26 (Dke).
. urbana Meig. Del. Water Gap VII, 4 (Jn); Orange Mts. VII, 1 (Wat).
demigrans Zett. Atco VI, 6.
obscurinervis Stein. New Brunswick VI, 1 (Sm); Brown’s Mills V, 21
(Dke).
. socialis Stein. Orange Mts. V (Wdt); Trenton VII, 4 (Hk).
. crepuscularis Stein. Del. Water Gap VII, 8, Westville VIII, 14.
. diruta Stein. Princeton VII, 21, Shiloh IX, 1.
. uniseta Stein. Malaga IX, 15 (Hk).
LIMNOPHORA Desv.
. zquifrons Stein. New Brunswick (Sm).
THE INSECTS OF NEW JERSEY. 791
. narona Walk. (cyrtoneurina Stein.) Toms River IX, 22 (Dke); Sea
Isle City VII,.22 (Jn); Anglesea VII, 12 (Coll).
. arcuata Stein. Riverton IX, 29, Manumuskin X, 8 (Dke).
. discreta Stein. Lucaston IX, 28 (Dke).
ANTHOMYIA Meigen.
. pluvialis Linn. Great Notch V, 5 (Dke); New Brunswick VIII, 5
(Coll); Trenton VIII, 11 (Hk).
. albicincta Fall. Jamesburg, Farmingdale VII, 14, Atco IX, 9.
. radicum Linn. This is the radish maggot, and often decidedly trouble-
some.
- pratincola Panz. Jamesburg VII, 4 (Hk); Atco VII, 9 (Li); Iona V, 24
(Dke); Lahaway VIII, 1 (Sm).
. latitarsis Zett. Del. Water Gap VIII, 15 (Jn); Manumuskin X, 20
(Dke).
HYDROPHORIA Desv.
. ambigua Fall. , Fort Lee VII, 4 (Dke).
. divisa Meig. DaCosta VII, 30 (Dke).
HYLEMYIA Desv.
. lipsia Walk. Del. Water Gap VII, 12, Dover VI, 18 (Jn); Ft. Lee VII,
4 (Dke); Woodbury V, 14, Clementon V, 30, Iona VI, 8, Avalon VII, 29
(Jn).
HAMMOMYIA Rond.
. Unilineata Zett. Trenton IV, 16 (Coll).
EUSTALOMYIA Kow.
. vittipes Zett. Del. Water Gap VII, 8 (Jn); National Park V, 20 (Dke):
Iona IX, 12 (CG).
EREMOMYIA Stein.
. cylindrica Stein. Riverton X, 12 (Jn).
PHORBIA Desv. (CHORTOPHILA Rond.)
. fusciceps Zeit. (cilicrura Rond.) Palisades IV, 4, Highlands VII, 11
(Lv); Jamesburg VII, 4, Riverton IX, 25, Westville VII, 2 (Jn); Bur-
lington Co. V, Cumberland Co. (Sm). A general feeder in roots of
cabbage, raddish, onions, seed corn, ete., ete.
cinerella Fall. Newark V, New Brunswick (Sm).
. laevis Stein. Riverton VII, 24.
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P. brassicze Bouché. The
common cabbage mag-
got; occurs throughout
the State, some seasons
very abundantly.
P. cepetorum Mead. The
imported onion maggot,
often injurious through-
out the State.
P. ceparum Meig. (antiqua
Schiner.) The common
onion maggot; often a
pest.in South Jersey.
P. anane Walk. Newark VI,
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PEGOMYIA Macq. Fig. 331.—The cabbage maggot, Phorbia brassice: a,
larva; 6b, pupa; c¢ adult: vallWenlageed:
P. vicina Lintner. Richfield |
VI, 7 (Coll); Farmingdale VII, 14, Westville VII, 21; this is one of
species mining the leaves of beets in the larval stage.
P. latitarsis Stein. Delaware Water Gap VII, 15.
P. unicolor Stein. Delaware Water Gap VII, 15.
CHIROSIA Rond.
C. capito Coq. Lucaston IX, 28, Hammonton IX, 6, Toms River IX, 22,
Manumuskin X, 21 (Dke).
HOPLOGASTER Rond.
H. nigritarsis Stein. Woodbury V, 14, Clementon V, 30, VIII, 11, Avalon
VII, 29.
TETRACHAETA Stein.
T. unica Stein. Avalon VIII, 8 (CG).
TETRAMERINX Berg.
T unica Stein. Atlantic City VII, 21 (Dke); Ocean City V, 7 (Jn).
PHYLLOGASTER Stein.
P. cordyluroides Stein. Avalon VII, 19 (Hk).
CARICEA Desv.
C. antica Walk. Ocean County V (Sm); Westville VII, 5, Anglesea VII,
19, Sea Isle City VII, 22.
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THE “INSECTS iOF NENW JERSEY. a GOB
CCENOSIA Meigen.
. tibialis Stein. Anglesea IV, 26 (Sm).
. hivea Loew. Del. Water Gap VII, 15, Atco VII, 12, Avalon VII, 29,
Anglesea VII, 19 (Jn); Lucaston IX, 23 (Dke).
. calopyga Loew. Merchantville VI, 28 (Jn); Delair X, 19 (Dke).
. ausoba Walk. (aurifrons Stein.) Passaic VI, 8, Westville V, 24,
Shiloh IX, 1 (Jn); Merchantville V, 26 (DKe).
. lata Walk. (canescens Stein.) Riverton VI, VII (CG); Lucaston V.
28, IX, 12 (Dke); Clementon V, 10, Atlantic City VII, 15, Anglesea
WALLS ASS (ina )e
. nudiseta Stein. Ft. Lee VII, 4, Iona VI, 8 (Dke); Anglesea V, 28 (Sm).
. triseta Stein. Orange Mts. V (Wdt); Jamesburg VII, 4.
. sexnotata Meig. Pemberton V, 10 (Hk).
fuscopunctata Macq. New Brunswick VII (Sm).
flavicoxa Stein. Clementon V, 10 (CG).
. antennalis Stein. Lucaston VIII, 27 (Dke).
. hypopygialis Stein. Culver’s Lake V, 29 (Coll); Delair VIII, 18 (Dke).
. verna Fab. Lycaston V, 28 (Dke).
DEXIAPSIS Pok. (LISPOCEPHALA Stein.)
. lacteipennis Zett. Delaware Water Gap VII, 15.
SCHCENOMYZA Haliday.
. dorsalis Loew. Ocean Co. V, Anglesea V, 28 (Sm); Manumuskin IX,
15 (Dke).
. chrysostoma Loew. Shark River VII, 12, Riverton IV, 30.
LISPA Latr.
. Uuliginosa Fall. Jamesburg VII, 4 (Jn); Pemberton VII, 8 (Hk); Da-
Costa VII, 20 (Dke).
. albitarsis Stein. Trenton VIII, 11, Clementon X, 18 (Hk).
. hispida Walk. Iona VI, 8, Lucaston IX, 28 (Dke).
. consanguinea Loew. Brown’s Mills X, 6 (Dke); Trenton, Clementon
Seis. Cixi)
. tentaculata DeGeer. Riverton XI, 28 (Jn); Trenton, Clementon X, 18
(Hk).
. polita Coq. Clementon X, 18, Trenton (Hk).
. sociabilis Loew. Trenton VIII, 5 (Hk).
: palposa Walk. Trenton VIII, 21, Avalon VIII, 8 (Hk).
FUCELLIA Desv.
. fucorum Fall. New Brunswick III, 27, Anglesea IV, 11 (Coll); River-
ton V, 1, Hainesport III, 26 (Dke); Clementon IV, 15 (Jn).
794 REPORT OF NEW JERSEY STATE MUSEUM.
Family SCATOPHAGIDA.
Resembles the Borboride and differentiated from it by characters
obvious to the specialist only. The larval habits are various, a number
occurring in stems of “Rumex,” but they are not at any time economically
important. ;
CORDYLURA Fall.
. confusa Loew. Newark VI (Wdt); Seaside Park V, 16 (Vk).
. adusta Loew. Ft. Lee VII, 4 (Dke).
carbonaria Walk. Ashland V, 13 (Hk).
. latifrons Loew. Shark River VII, 12, Westville V, Riverton VI, 19.
. setosa Loew. “New Jersey” (A E S).
- pleuritica Loew. Newark VI, 6, Clementon V, 12.
. przeusta Loew. Westville VI, 12, Clementon V, 30.
. gracilipes Loew. Del. Water Gap VII, 12, Woodbury V, 14, Clementon
V, 9 (Jn); Boonton VI, 2 (GG); Ashland V, 13 (Hk).
. gilvipes Loew. Manumuskin IV, 2, National Park V, 6 (Dke).
) &) GG a @ ©) @
2)
PARALLELOMMA Becker.
P. varipes Walk. (bimaculata Loew.) Westville VII, 2, Clementon V, 30,
Buena Vista VI, 7.
PSELAPHEPHILA Becker.
P. similis Cog. Glassboro V, 19 (Hk).
HYDROMYZA Fallen.
H. confluens Loew. Boonton VIII (GG).
SCATOPHAGA Meig.
S. stercoraria Linn. Newark VI, 17, Avalon VI, 30, Anglesea V, 28 (Jn);
Camden IV, 18 (Kp).
S. furcata Say. New Brunswick IV, 20, Jamesburg IV, 8, Vv, 14 (Sm);
Camden IV, 18 (Kp).
S. pallida Wlk. Delaware Water Gap VII, 14.
S. cerea Cog. Orange Mts. V (Wadt).
Family HETERONEURIDZ.
Small flies, with a large hemispherical head, the front broad and
bristly to the base of the antenne, which are short. Abdomen elongate,
narrow, somewhat compressed, wings broad and long, legs long. The
larvee are slender, cylindrical, and live in decaying wood, under bark of ©
trees, etc. ;
cL St cee
THE CINGEE VSIORINEW JERSEY 7Q5
HETERONEURA Fallen.
. latifrons Loew. Dunnfield VII, 8 (Jn); Jamesburg VII, 15 (Sm).
. albimana Meig. Delaware Water Gap VII, 12.
. pictipes Zett. Riverton V, 14, Westville VI, 6.
. Melanostoma Loew. New Brunswick V, 28 (Sm); bred from decaying
wood, Atco (Dke).
CLUSIA Haliday.
. lateralis Walk. (spectabilis Loew). Palisades, Jamesburg VII, 4
Anglesea V, 28 (Dke).
. flava Meig. Ft. Lee IV (Lv); Jamesburg VII, 15 (Sm).
Family ISUBILOMANCZD ZA,
The species of this family have the abdomen long, broad and more or
less flattened, the male genitalia being somewhat prominent. The wings
are comparatively large and the costa is bristly. The larve live in dung
of bats, rabbits, truffles, decaying wood, ete., and are not in any way
harmful.
Se ees oi aed oa,
HELOMYZA Fallen.
; longipennis Loew. Dunnfield, Del. Water Gap VII, 11.
. plumata Loew. Dunnfield VII, 11 (Jn); Boonton VI, 16 (GG).
. quinquepunctata Say. Boonton VI, 16 (GG); Lucaston IX, 7 (Dke).
-ALLOPHYLA Loew.
. levis Loew. Delaware Water Gap VII, 12.
ANOROSTOMA Loew.
. marginata Loew. Clementon V, 30 (Hk); DaCosta VI, 3, Lucaston V
30, Brown’s Mills VII, 4 (Dke).
TEPHROCHLAMYS Loew.
. rufiventris Meig. Orange Mts. VII (Wdt).
LERIA Desv.
. pectinata Loew. Merchantville VII, 15 (Dke); Sea Isle City VII, 22.
pubescens Loew. Forest Hill IV (Wdt); Clementon V.
. tristis Loew. Newark VI.
. defessa.O. S. Forest Hill TV (Wat).
. helvola Loew. (Scoliocentra) Dunnfield VII, 14, Newark VI, 13 (Jn);
Boonton VI, 16 (GQ).
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Family BORBORID.
Medium to small black, brown or yellowish flies, having a short. quick
flight. They are almost invariably found about decompesing organic
matter, and often hover in clouds about dung or sewage, where their
larve live.
LIMOSINA Macg.
L. limosa Meig. Culver’s Lake V, 29, New Brunswick VII, Ocean Co. V
(Coll).
BORBORUS Meigen.
B. equinus Fall. Culver’s Lake V, 29 (Coll); Newark VI, 16, Westville
V, 19 (Jn); Riverton {fV, 8 (Dke).
B. geniculatus Meig. Boonton III, 3 (CG); Merchantville XT, 16 (Dke).
SPHAZROCERA Latr.
S. subsultans Fab. Culver’s Lake V, 30, Newark (Coll); Woodbury V,
14 (Jn).
Family SCIOMYZIDZ.
Head rounded, short, as bread or broader than the thorax. face retreat-
ing, abdomen long and narrow. Legs and wings long, the latter exceed-
ing the adpdomen. The flies occur along the banks of streams in which
the larve live, ard the wings are often ornamented. None are harmful
in any way.
SCIOMYZA Fallen.
S. nana Fallen. Trenton VIII, 21 (Hk); Riverton IX, 1, Camden VIII, 24
(Jn); Cape May IX, 21 (Dke).
S. obtusa Fallen. Trenton VIII, 21 (Hk); Westville V, 19.
S. pubera Loew. Trenton VIII, 21 (Hk); Riverton IX, 29.
S. apicata Loew. Trenton V, 24 (Hk). |
S. humilis Loew. Trenton VIII, 19 (Hk).
DRYOMYZA Fallen.
D. simplex Loew. Dunnfield VII, 14, Dover VI, 18.
NEUROCTENA Rond.
N. anilis Fall. Dunnfield, Del. Water Gap VII, 12.
TETANOCERA Latr.
T. arcuata Loew. Chester VIII, 7 (Coll); Dover VI, 18, Merchantville VI,
28.
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T. flavescens Loew. Del. Water Gap VII, 8, 15, Morris Plains VI, 25.
Westville VII, 12 (Jn); Merchantville VI, 26 (Dke).
T. combinata Loew. Elizabeth VII, 24 (Kp); Westville V, 19, Lenola V,
30, Woodbury VI, 7 (Jn); Pemberton VII, 18 (Hk); Anglesea VY, 28%
(Dke).
T. lineata Say. Newark, salt meadow IX (Wdt), X, 30 (Sm).
T. sparsa Loew. Dunnfield, Del. Water Gap VII, 15.
1. pallida Loew. Dunnfield VII, 8, Atco VII, 9 (Jn); Chester VIII, 7
(Coll); Camden VI, 6 (Kp).
T. umbrarum Loew. (pictipes Loew.) Dunnfield V4lI, 15, Westville V,
19, Lenola V, 30 (Jn); Pemberton VII, 8 (Hk); Cape May IX, 21
(Dke).
T. saratogensis Fitch. Chester IX, 1, Paterson VI, 7 (Coll}; Pemberton
VII, 8 (Hk); Atco VII, 9, Mullica Hill V, 30, Anglesea VII, 25.
T. clara Loew. New Hope VII, 10 (Hk); Dunnfield VII, 8, Merchant-
ville VI, 28, Atco VI, 17, Clementon VIII, 9.
T. plebeja Loew. Boonton VI, 19 (GG); Culver’s Lake V, 29 (Sm);
Dunnfield VII, 8, Westville VIII, 28, Woodbury VI, 7.
T. plumosa Loew. Jamesburg VIII, 10 (Sm); Trenton IX, 7, Ashland VI,
22 (Hk); Lenola V, 30, Atlantic City VIII (Jn).
T. canadensis Macq. Ashland VI, 22 (Hk).
SEPEDON Latr.
S. armipes Loew. Westville V, 19, Lenola V, 30 (Jn); Pemberton VII, 8
(Hk).
S. pusillus Loew. Westville V, 19, VII, 21 (Jn); Ashland VII, 16, Pem-
berton IX, 7 (Hk).
S. fuscipennis Loew. Trenton VII, 5 (Hk); Westville IV, 19, V, 19, VIII,
23 (Jn); DaCosta VII, 17 (Dke); Clementon V, 1 (CG).
Family SAPROMYZID:.
Small species, the head as broad or broader than the thorax, antenn2
short and porrect, legs never elongate. The ovipositor is not horny but
ends tube-like. The larve are slender and live in decaying vegetation.
LONCHAEA Fallen.
L. rufitarsis Macq. Palisades VI (Lv); larve and pupe at Riverton in
decayed wood IV, 3, imagoes IV, 16, Atco VII, 7 (Jn); Lahaway VU,
5 (Sm).
L. polita Say. Clementon X, 10 (CG).
PALLOPTERA Fallen.
P. superba Loew. Forest Hill VII, Orange Mts. VIIT (Wdt?
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CAMPTOPROSOPELLA Hendel.
C. vulgaris Fitch. (Pachycerina verticalis) Chester IX, 2 (Coll); Tren-.
ton IX, 7, Clementon V, 30 (Hk); Jamesburg VII, 4, Merchantville
VI, 28, Anglesea VII, 19.
LAUXANIA Latr.
L. obscura Loew. Culver’s Lake V, 29 (Sm); Dover VI, 17, Jamesburg
VII, 4, Mullica Hill, Clementon V, 30.
L. gracilipes Loew. Palisades VII, 26 (liv); Del. Water Gap VII, 11,
Lenola VIII, 7, Clementon VIII, 11 (Jn).
.
L. cylindricernis Fab. Trenton V, 21 (Hk); Ocean Co. V (Sm); Clem-
enton V, 30. :
L. latipennis Cog. Buena Vista VI, 7 (Li); Egg Harbor VII, 10 (Sm).
L. opaca Loew. Buena Vista VI, 8 (Li); Avalon VI, 9.
L. muscaria Loew. Merchantville VI, 28, Avalon VI, 8.
SAPROMYZA Fallen.
S. decora Loew. Pemberton VIII, 8 (Hk); South Camden VI, 6 (Li).
S. compedita Loew. Jamesburg VII, 4, Atco VI, 4 (Jn); Anglesea V, 28
(Sm). :
S. philadelphica Macq. New Brunswick VII, 20, Jamesburg VII, 15 (Sm);
Cramer Hill VI, 10 (CG); Anglesea V, 28 (W).
S. fraterna Loew. Chester VII, 5 (Coll); Merchantville VI, 28.
S. umbrosa Loew. Lahaway VI, 21 (Sm); Atco VI, 17, Merchantville VI,
28, Anglesea VII, 10.
S. macula Loew. New Brunswick VII, 1 (Sm); Atco VII, 7, Westville V,
19, Cape May VIII, 20.
S. bispina Loew. Trenton VI, 3, Jamesburg VII, Anglesea VII (Coll).
S. quadrilineata Loew. Trenton V, 20, Glassboro V, 19 (Hk); James-
burg VII, 4, Merchantville VI, 28, Clementon V, 30.
S. lupulina Fab. Boonton VI, 6, (GG); Middlesex County VII, 7 (Sm);
Trenton V, 21, Lucaston IX, 9, Ashland V, 13 (Hk); Jamesburg VII,
4, Clementon V, 30 (Jn).
. longipennis Meig. Clementon V, 10.
. Innuba Giglio-Tos. Riverton VI, 20.
houghii Cog. Atco VII, 12, Egg Harbor VII, 10 (Coll).
connexa Say. Merchantville V, 26, National Park VI, 10 (DkKe).
. magna Coq. Anglesea V, 28 (Dke).
. rotundicornis Loew. Malaga VI, 1 (DkKe)}.
DNNNA A DW
Family ORTALIDAL.
Small or medium-sized flies, often with metallic colors, the wings
banded with brown or black. Head of good size, front broad, legs stout
and only moderately long. The larval stages are not well known.
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PYRGOTA Wied.
. undata Wied. Caldwell (Cr); Orange Mts., Woodbury V, 22 (CG);
Atco VI, 19 (Nell); Clementon VI, 5 (Dke).
. valida Harris. Caldwell V, 16 (Cr); Westville V, 18, VII, 12 (div).
AMPHICNEPHES Loew.
. pulla Wied. (pertusus Lw.) Newark VI, 16, Jamesburg VII, 4, Atco
VI, 4, Buena Vista VI, 11, DaCosta VII, 380 (Jn); Wenonah VI, 14
(Dke); Egg Harbor VII, 10 (Coll).
RIVELLIA Desv.
. conjuncta Loew. Jamesburg VII, 4, Atco VII, 12 (Jn); Buena Vista
VI, 14 (Li); Malaga VII, 20, Anglesea V, 28 (W).
. viridulans Desv. Throughout the State V-—VIII, common.
. quadrifasciata Macq. New Brunswick VII, 30 (Sm); Jamesburg VII,
15, Westville VI, 26, Clementon V, 30, VIII, 8 (Jn); Anglesea V, 28
(W).
. flavimana Loew. Westville V, 19 (Jn); Clementon V, 30 (Hk).
: Variabilis Loew. Avalon VII, 29 (Jn); Anglesea V, 28, VII, 19 (div).
. pallida Loew. Boonton VII, 10 (GG); Newark VI, 13 (Jn); Ocean Co.
V (Sm); Anglesea VI, 11 (Hk).
. brevifasciata Johns. Atco VI, 18 (Jn); Lacy VII, 14 (DkKe).
. boscii Desv. Trenton V, 21 (Hk).
TRITOXA Loew.
. flexa Wied. Westville
VIII, 23, Woodbury VI,
eGo Vile LS (5m)!
Malaga IX, 15 (CG);
Lucaston IX, 9 (Hk).
. incurva Loew. Cald-
well (Cr).
CAMPTONEURA Macq.
C. picta Fab. Throughout
Fig. 332.—The onion fly, Tritora flexa and _ its
larva: enlarged.
the State VI-X, com-
mon.
IDANA Loew.
. Marginata Say. ‘New Jersey” (A E S).
TEPHRONOTA Loew.
T. narytia Walk. (humilis Loew.) Jamesburg VII, 4, Atco VII, 9. Buena
Vista VI, 11 (Jn); Belleplain IX, 8, Brown’s Mills VII, 5 (Dke).
800 REPORT OF NEW JERSEY STATE MUSEUM.
TETANOPS Loew.
T. luridipennis Loew. Camden VII, 24 24 (DaCosta VII, 30, Clementon
VII, 8, VIII, 9 (Jn); Glassboro VII, 5 (CG).
CALLOPISTROMYIA Hendel. (CALLOPISTRIA Loew.)
C. annulipes Macq. Boonton VII, 18 (GG); Merchantville VIII, 1 (Dke).~
PSEUDOTEPHRITIS Johns. (STICTOCEPHALA Loew.)
P. vau Say. Boonton VIII, 12 (GG); Westville VII, 21 (Jn); National
Park V, 20 (Dke); Prospertown IX, 25 (Sm).
P. corticalis Loew. New Brunswick V, 18 (Sm); Riverton IV, 22.
CHRYSOMYZA Fallen.
Cc. demandata Fab. Bloomfield IX (Wdt); New Brunswick X, 18 (Sm);
Riverton IX, 9, X, 20 (Jn).
EUXESTA Loew.
E. notata Wied. Riverton V, 29, VIII, 21, Westville VI, 27 (Jn); Glass-
boro V, 19 (CG); Cumberland Co., bred from onions (Sm).
E. scoriacea Loew. Lacy V, 27 (Dke); Sea Isle City VII, 22, Two-Mile
Beach VII, 22 (Jn).
CHAETOPSIS Loew.
C. znea Wied. New Brunswick (Sm); Trenton V, 21 (Hk); Pemberton V,
10 (CG); Lenola V, 30, Anglesea VII, 16, Cape May VI, 14.
C. apicalis Johns. Avalon VI, 9, Sea Isle VII, 22, Anglesea VII, 16.
SEOPTERA Loew.
S. vibrans Linn. Caldweli (Cr); New Brunswick VI, 4, Egg Harbor VII,
10 (Coll); Newbold VI, 30 (Dke).
S. colon Loew. New Jersey.
STENOMYIA Loew.
S. tenuis Loew. Atco VI, 4, 18, Buena Vista VI, 11, DaCosta VII, 30,
Clementon VIII, 6.
EUMETOPIA Macq.
E. rufipes Macq. Trenton VII, 7, Pemberton VII, 8 (Hk); Camden VIII, 24,
Westville VII, 4, 21.
SEPSISOMA Johns.
S. flavescens Johns. Trenton VII, 3 (Hk); Westville VIII, 19 (Jn);
Wenonah VI, 14 (DkKe).
THE INSECTS OF NEW JERSEY. Sor
Family TRYPETIDA.
The “peacock flies,’ so called because of their habit of elevating the
wings and strutting about, peacock like. These wings are often prettily
marked and spotted with black or brown. In the female the abdomen
is often prolonged into a horny ovipositor. The flies are gracefully built,
fly slowly and are noticeable by keeping their wings in constant motion.
Most of the members of the series. feed in plant tissue of some kind,
either in leaves, in stems or in fruits, and a number of them are gall-
makers. The only species of economic importance in this State is the
“Apple maggot,” which injures some of the early summer varieties. The
only remedial measure is the prompt removal and disposal of all fruit
from trees known to be infested.
STRAUSSIA Desv.
S. longipennis Wied. Boonton VII, 24 (GG); Caldwell (Cr); Ft. Lee
(Bt), Orange Mts., Elizabeth V, 21, Camden V, 26 (Kp).
= ACIDIA Desv.
A. fratria Loew. Trenton V, 31 (Hk); Riverton V, 20 (CG).
SPILOGRAPHA Loew.
Z. flavonotata Macq. Glassboro VII 6 (CG).
TRYPETA Loew.
T. palposa Loew. Avalon VI, 8, on thistle (Jn); Anglesea V, 28 (W).
PLAGIOTOMA Loew. .
P. obliqua Say. New Jersey (Bt); Clementon VIII, 6 (Jn).
CEDASPIS Loew.
O. atra Loew. Lucaston IX, 9, Ashland VI, 23 (Hk); Riverton VI, 18,
Avalon VI, 8, Cape May VI, 14 (Jn); Belleplain IX, 16 ‘Dke); Angle-
sea V, VI (div).
O. polita Loew. Generally distributed; forms a gall on Solidago (Bt).
RHAGOLETIS Loew.
R. cingulata Loew. Atl. Highlands VII, 11 (Lv); Long Branch VII (OS).
R. tabellaria Fitch. Caldwell (Cr); Jamesburg VII, 4 (Jn); suena
Vista VII, 10 (Li).
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802 REPORT OF NEW JERSEY STATE MUSEUM.
Fig. 333.—Apple maggot, Rhagoletis pomonella: a, adult; b,
larva; c, spiracle of larva; d, puparium; e, apple,
showing injury by larva: all enlarged.
- pomonella Walsh. Montclair; the apple maggot, locally injurious but
seems confined to a very few varieties (Sm); Weymouth VIII, 8,
DaCosta VIII, 16, bred from huckleberries (Dke).
EUTRETA Loew.
: Ssparsa Loew. Caldwell (Cr); Jamesburg VII (Dke); Trenton VI, 27,
VIII, 26 (Hk).
EUROSTA Loew.
. comma Wied. Chester (Dn); Trenton IX, 7, Clementon IX, 5 (Hk);
Glassboro IX, 19 (CG).
. SOlidaginis Fitch. Ft. Lee (Bt); Trenton V, 21 (Hk); Clementon We
10.
. conspurcata Doane. “New Jersey” (Doane).
NEASPILOTA O. S.
: alba Loew. lLenola VIII, 7, Clementon VIII, 6; on ironweed.
. albidipennis Loew. Ashland VII, 16 (Hk); Lenola VIII, 7, Westville
VIII, 14, Clementon VIII, 6; on ironweed.
. vernonize Loew. Westville VIII, 16, Clementon VIII, 6, Lenola VIII,
7; on ironweed.
. achilleze Johns. Avalon VI, 30; on yarrow “Achillea millefolium.”’
ICTERICA Loew.
. circinata Loew. Trenton VIII, 21 (Hk); Westville VIII, 23, IX, 13.
. seriata Loew. Forest Hill VIII (Wdt); Trenton VII, Clementon VIII,
23 (Hk).
TEPHRITIS Latr.
geminata Loew. Jamesburg VII, 4, Atco VII, 12 (Jn); Riverton VII,
3, Egg Harbor VII, 10 (Coll); Pemberton VII, 11 (CG).
aE INSECTS IOR NEA JERSEY: 803
. picturata Snow. Avalon VII, 8 (Hk).
. albiceps Loew. Caldwell (Cr); “New Jersey” (Bt).
. clathrata Loew. Riverton VII, 19.
. platyptera Loew. Merchantville V, 26 (Dke); Clementon V, 30 (Hk).
. fucata Fab. Wildwood VIII, 12, Cape May VIII, 1 (Vk).
4Haaa
EUARESTA Loew.
E. bella Fitch. Caldwell (Cr); New Brunswick VII, 20 (Sm); James-
burg VII, 4, Atco VII, 9, Clementon VI, 8 (Jn).
E. festiva Loew. Trenton IX, 7 (Hk); Westville VIII, 13, 28.
E. zqualis Loew. Trenton IX, 7 (Hk); Lucaston X, 15 (Dke); West-
ville VIII, 28 on “Ambrosia artemisizfolia,” Anglesea IX, 1.
E. subpura Johns. Wildwood VIII (Jn); Anglesea VIII (Sm;.
URELLIA Desv.
U. abstersa Loew. Riverton VII, 18 (div); Avalon VII, 22 (Jn); Angle-
sea IX, 5 (Dke).
U. mevarna Walk. (solaris Loew.) Penbryn VIII, 2 (Dke); Egg Har-
bor VII, 10 (Coll); Cape May VI, 22.
Family MICROPEZIDAS.
Flies slender or very slender, with large wings and long legs, antenne
variable, face retreating in profile. The larval habits are not definitely
known.
CALOBATA Meigen.
C. antennipes Say. Dunnfield VII, 8, Princeton VII, 21, Jamesburg VII,
4 (Jn); Collingswood VII, 17 (CG).
C. lasciva Fab. Orange Mts. VII (Wdt); Atlantic City VII (In); Angle-
sea (W).
C. univitta Walk. Princeton VII, 21 (Jn); Cramer Hill V, 30 (CG).
C. alesia Walk. New Jersey V (A E 8).
Family SEHPSIDA.
“The flies belonging to this family are usually small, black and
elongated, with the abdomen narrowed at the base, thickened and curved
downward toward the extremity; with transparent, iridescent wing.
usually hyaline, but often with a spot or spots toward the end, and are
usually observed about decaying vegetables, excrement, cheese. ham.
ete., often in swarms. The flies, for the greater part, run about actively,
and are quick in flight. The best known are the species of ‘Piophila,’
the larve of which are known as ‘cheese-mites.’ These larv2 live in
804 REPORT: OF NEW JERSEY STATE MUSEUM.
cheese, in ham or bacon, or, in general, in any fatty material, and often
do much damage, being especially troublesome in pork-packing establish-
ments. From the peculiar power of leaping possessed by the maggots
they are often called ‘skippers’; the act is performed by the larva seiz-
ing with its extended mouth hooklets the edge of the posterior truncature
of the body and then suddenly releasing it while pulling hard.’’—Willis-
ton.
PROCHYLIZA Walk.
P. xanthostoma Walk. Riverton IV, 9, X, 9 (Jn); Cape May IX, 21
(DKe).
SEPSIS Fallen.
S. violacea Meig. New Brunswick VII, 20, Jamesburg VII, 15. Ocean Co.
V (Sm); Trenton VII, 6 (Hk).
NEMOPODA Desv.
N. cylindrica Fab. Dover VI,
72 Morris. Plains Viewer:
Riverton IX, 17, Trenton V,
20 (Hk). }
N. minuta Wied. Chester IX,
2 (Coll); Newark VI, 14,
Riverton VII, 3.
PIOPHILA Fallen.
P. casei Linn. This is -the
cheese mite or skipper, and
occurs evervwhere Piophila casei, parent of ‘‘skippers’’ in cheese,
ete:
P. nigriceps Meig. Pemberton Fig. 334.
Ve 10> (CG):
Family PSILIDZ.
Slender flies of moderate size, with large wings, long legs and at least
moderately long antenne. The larve, so far as known, live in roots or
galls.
LOXOCERA Meigen.
L. cylindrica Say. Del. Water Gap VII, 12, Camden VI, 10, Woodbury
VI, 7, Clementon V, 30, Mullica Hill (Jn); Trenton VII, 11 (Hk).
L. pectoralis Loew. Dunnfield, Del. Water Gap VII, 11.
L. pleuritica Loew. Dunnfield, Del. Water Gap VII, 12.
THE INSECTS OF NEW JERSEY. 80s
CHYLIZA Fallen.
C. notata Loew. Caldwell (Cr).
C. apicalis Loew. Riverton VII, 2 (Jn); Merchantville VI, 4 (Dke).
PSILA Meigen.
P. bivittata Loew. Clementon, Lenola V, 30.
P. collaris Loew. Newark VI, 13, Atco VI, 4 (Jn); Clementon VI, 7
(Li); Brown’s Mills VI, 9 (Dke).
P. lateralis Loew. Trenton V, 20 (Hk); Riverton VI, 20.
Family DIOPSIDZ%.
Our only species belonging to this family is easily recognized by the
two lateral horns or processes from the side of the head upon which
the eyes are situated. lt occurs on skunk cabbage.
SPHYRACEPHALA Say.
S. brevicornis Say. Newark V (Wdt); Riverton IV, 14 (Jn); Clementon
V, 5 (HkK);“Wenonah V, 30 (Dke).
Family KPH Y DRED As.
“The flies of this family are never large, often small or even minute.
The greater number of the species are inhabitants of wet places, about
marshy ground, meadows, etc. They are always thinly nilose or bare
species, and never with bright colors. The exceedingly large head and
mouth of some species are very characteristic, but in others this char-
acter is not so apparent, and there is sometimes difficulty in separating
the genera from those of the ‘Drosophilide.’ The larve of many forms
‘are very peculiar, resembling the rat-tailed larve of the ‘Syrphide&’ in
many cases.’’—Williston.
In New Jersey the species are not notably abundant; but they occur
in countless millions in the great salt lake in Utah, and in other alkaline
lakes and ponds of the northwestern desert region.
DICHAETA Meigen.
D. brevicauda Loew. Clementon V, 5 (CG); Ocean County V (Sm).
D. caudata Fall. Riverton IV, 8 (Dke); Manahawkin IX, 5 (Hk).
NOTIPHILA Fallen.
N. carinata Loew. Cape May VI, 22.
N. scalaris Loew. Shark River VII, 12 (Jn); Clementon V, 30 (Hk);
Bridgeport V, 20 (Dke).
N. vittata Loew. Woodbury VI, 7.
N. bella Loew. Westville VI, 15.
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GoOUTU DU
PARALIMNA Loew.
: appendiculata Loew. Riverton IX, 11, Westville V, 19, Cumberland
Co. IX, 1 (Jn); Ashland V, 13 (Hk).
. decipiens Loew. Trenton VIII, 19 (Hk).
PSILOPA Fallen.
- atrimana Loew. Riverton X, 9.
. scoriacea Loew. Delaware Water Gap VII, 13 (Jn); Trenton VIII, 23
(Hk).
» aciculata Loew. Avalon VIII, 8 (Hk).
: fulvipennis Hine. Cape May VII, 1 (Vk).
. flavida Coq. Avon IX, 27 (Hk).
GASTROPS Will.
. nebulosus Cog. Trenton VIII, 21 (Hk); Clementon V, 5 (CG).
ILYTHEA Haliday.
. Spilota Curtis. Riverton IX, 17.
DISCOCERINA Macq.
. lacteipennis Loew. Cape May VI, 14.
. magna Coq. Riverton VIII, 17.
. parva Loew. Ashland V, 13 (Hk).
. simplex Loew. Trenton VIII, 23, Manahawkin IX, 5 (Hk).
HYDRELLIA Desv.
. scapularis Loew. Trenton VII, 21 (Hk); Riverton IX, 19 (Jn); Man-
ahawkin IDG ay;
. valida Loew. Cape May VI, 4 (Vk).
. hypoleuca Loew. Trenton VIII, 21 (Hk); Avon IX, 27.
. cruralis Cog. Riverton IX, 19 (Hk).
PELINA Haliday.
. brevis Walk. Ashland VI, 22 (Hk).
HYADINA Halid.
. rufipes Meig. Trenton VIII, 23 (Hk).
OCHTHERA Latr.
. mantis DeGeer. Camden VII, 1 (Kp); Clementon V, 30 (Jn); Angle-
sea VIII, 5 (Hk); Cape May IX, 21 (Dke).
THE INSECTS OF NEW JERSEY. 807
BRACHYDEUTERA Loew.
B. argentata Walk. Riverton VIII, 3 (Jn); Cape May VIII, 20 (Vk).
PARYDRA Stenhammer.
P. bituberculata Loew. Dunnfield VII, 15 (Jn); Riverton IV, 26 (CG).
P. pinguis Walk. Shark River VII, 12.
P. quadrituberculata Loew. Manahawkin IX, 5 (Hk); Cape May VI, 4
(VK).
imitans Loew. Near Anglesea Junction VI, 25 (Vk).
P. breviceps Loew. Manahawkin IX, 5 (Hk).
u
EPHYDRA Fallen.
E. subopaca Loew. Long Branch VI, 12, Ocean City V, 7, Wildwood VII,
12 (Jn); Cape May (DkKe).
E. nana Walk. Cramer Hill VIII, 24, Riverton X, 9.
SCATELLA Desv.
S. stagnalis Méig. Newark XII, 7 (Wdt); Trenton VIII, 23 (Hk); Iona
IX, 12 (CG); Avalon VII, 22.
S. flavillacea Loew. Cape May VI, 14.
S. oscitans Walk. Clementon V, 14 (CG).
S. callosicosta Cress. Seaside Park V, 16 (Vk).
S. lugens Loew. Riverton X, 9.
CAZNIA Desv.
S. spinosa Loew. Trenton VIII, 21 (Hk); Ocean Co. V (Sm); Anglesea
VII, 19, Cape May VI, 22.
Cc. fumosa Sten. Cape May IX, 17, at light (Vk).
CANACE Haliday.
C. snodgrassii Coq. Atlantic City V, 6.
LIPOCHAETA Cog.
L. slossonz Coq. Anglesea VII, 19, Cape May VI, 6.
Family OSCINIDA‘.
The “frit flies.’ They are small, bare species, with hemispherical
head, flat front, short antenne, short wings and ovate or elliptical abdo-
men. The legs are short and moderately stout. They are often colored
or banded, and are common in grass and meadow lands. The larv2 live
in the stems of grasses of all kinds, and may become locally injurious.
808 REPORT OF NEW JERSEY STATE MUSEUM.
MEROMYZA Meigen.
M. americana Fitch. In-
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~ CHLOROPS Meigen.
. versicolor Loew. New
fests wheat and other
grasses; common
throughout the State
V-VIII, but thus far
not injurious.
Brunswick, Anglesea
V, 28 (Sm); James-
burg VII, 4, Atco VII,
9 (Jn); Clementon V—_ Fig. 335.—Meromyza americana, the stem maggot fly.
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. higripes Cog. Trenton VIII, 21, Manahawkin IX, 5 (Hk).
- crocota Loew. Newark V (Wdt); Clementon VIII, 6. |
. rufescens Cog. Trenton VIII, 21, Riverton VII, 18 (Hk).
. sulphurea Loew. Trenton V, 20, Ashland VII, 15, Clementon V, 36
(Eke); CAtcor Vie Ville 9:
. confluens Loew. Trenton VIII, 19 (Hk).
- grata Loew. Del. Water Gap VII, 12, Princeton VII, 21.
. assimilis Macq. Newark, Ocean Co. V (Sm); Trenton V, 20, Ashland
V, 13 (Hk); Riverton X, 9, Princeton VII, 21, Clementon V, 9, Angle-
sea VII.
. subnigra Coq. Manahawkin IX, 5 (Hk).
. procera Loew. Del. Water Gap VII, 11, Asbury Park VIII, 16, Clemen-
tom Vint: “8S:
. eucera Loew. Jamesburg VII, 4.
. unicolor Loew. Trenton V, 20 (Hk); Princeton VII, 21, Riverton V,
14, Westville VII, 12, DaCosta VII, 30.
. variceps Loew. Ocean Co. V (Sm).
. Obscuricornis Loew. Atco VI, 4, 18.
. melanecera Loew. Riverton V, 14 (Jn); Ashland V, 13, Clementon V,
30 (Hk).
. proxima Say. Trenton V, 20, Iona V, 16 (Hk); Lucaston V, 28,
Brown’s Mills V, 21 (Dke).
. pulverea Cog. Merchantville V, 26 (DkKe).
HIPPELATES Loew.
. plebejus Loew. DaCosta VI, 4 (Dke); Clementon V, 12, VIII, 8, Ava-
lon VI, 9 (Jn); Anglesea V, 28 (Sm).
. nobilis Loew. Shark River VII, 12, Avalon VI, 9, 30.
. flavipes Loew. Shark River VII, i2, Riverton IX, 11 (Jn); Laurel
Springs VI, 18, Brown’s Mills VII, 1 (Dke).
THE INSECTS OF NEW JERSEY. 809
| H. pusio Loew. Riverton V, 14, X, 9 (Jn); Trenton VIII, 23, Ashland V,
13 (HK).
. plumbellus Wied. Riverton V, 14.
. bicolor Coq. New Brunswick VII (Sm).
. stramineus Loew. Riverton IX, 11 (Jn); Lakehurst VII, 7 (Coll).
. microcentrus Cog. Mt. Holly III, 17, Brown’s Mills VI, 9 (Dke); Ash-
land VI, 22 (Hk); Anglesea V, 28 (div).
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ELACHIPTERA Macq.
. eunota Loew. Trenton VII, 5 (Hk); Avalon VI, 30.
E. nigriceps Loew. Shark River VII, 12, Riverton VII, 3, Clementon V,
30; bred from Lotus infested by “Pyrausta nelumbialis” VII, 13.
E. costata Loew. New Brunswick VII, 20, Ocean Co. V (Sm); Princeton
VII, 21 (Jn); Merchantville XI, 16 (Dke).
E. formosa Loew. Riverton IX, 8.
im
E. longula Loew. Clementon VI, 3.
ae, MOSILLUS Latr.
M. zeneus Fall. Avon IX, 27 (Hk).
SIPHONELLA Macq.
S. cinerea Loew. Riverton X, 9, Cramer Hill VIII, 24 (Jn); Ashland
VII, 15 (Hk); Brown’s Mills IX, 16 (Dke).
S. pumilionis Bjerk. Riverton VII, 3.
S. inquilina Coq. Manumuskin X, 8 (Dke); Clementon X, 2, Iona IX, 12
(CG); Manahawkin IX, 15 (Hk).
OSCINIS Latr.
O. carbonaria Loew. Ocean Co. V (Sm); Avon IX, 27 (Hk).
O. trigramma Loew. Shark River VII, 12 (Jn); Lucaston IX, 15 (Dke);
Anglesea V, 28 (Sm).
O. coxendix Fitch. Riverton X, 9 (Jn); Lucaston IV, 4 (Dke); Avon IX,
27 (Hk).
O. soror Macq. Riverton IV, 8 (Dke): Ocean Co. V (Sm).
Family DROSOPHILID.
The species in this family are small, plump, without pile, the bristles of
the head and legs conspicuous. Abdomen usually short and broad, geni-
talia not prominent, colors tending to yellow. They are often abundant
about decomposing or fermenting fruit, about cider-mills, wine-presses,
ete., whence they are called “pomace flies.’ The larve live in this
pomace and on the surface of the scum of the fermenting fruit juice.
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PHORTICA Schiner.
. Vittata Coq. Del. Water Gap VII, 12, Avalon VI, 8 (Jn); Anglesea V,
28 (Dke).
. leucostoma Loew. wWDunnfield VII, 8, 12, Dover VII, 16 (Jn); Delair
VIII, 18 (Dke).
. humeralis Loew. Riverton VII, 30, Westville VII, 26.
STEGANA Meig.
. coleoptrata Scop. Delaware Water Gap VII, 13.
CURTONOTUM Macq.
. helvum Loew. New Brunswick VII, 7 (Sm); Princeton VII, 21, West-
ville VII, 26, VIII, 23, Atco VII, 9 (Jn); Riverton IX, 26 (CG); Stone
Harbor VIII, 3 (Dke).
DROSOPHILA Fallen.
»- amoena Loew. Westville VII, 21, Glassboro VIII, 28 (GG); Merchant-
ville XI, 16 (Dke).
Pommace fly; Drosophila ampelophila: a, adult; b, larva;
d, @, pupa.
Fig. 336.
. ampelophila Loew. Common “fruit” or “vinegar fly”; everywhere in
the State after midsummer.
. funebris Fab. Riverton VI, 1.
. QUadrimaculata Waik. Del. Water Gap VII, 12, Merchantville VI, 28
(Jn); New Brunswick VII, 20 (Sm).
. graminum Fall. Trenton V, 24, Clementon VII, 4 (Hk); Anglesea V,
28 (W).
. adusta Loew. New Brunswick VII, 20 (Sm).
. confusa Steger. Delaware Water Gap VII, 13.
. colorata Walk. Dunnfield, Del. Water Gap VII, 15.
. punctulata Loew. Glassboro X, 17 (CG).
. maculosa Coq. Riverton IX, 28.
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. inversa Walk. Avalon VI, 8.
. ordinaria Coq. Riverton VIII, 4.
. multipuncta Loew. Cape May IX, 23 (Vk).
. varia Walk. Riverton VI, 15, Newbold VII, 4 (Dke); Lucaston IX, 9
(Hk).
. tripunctata Loew. Newbold VII, 4, Merchantville XI, 16 (Dke).
. QGuinaria Loew. Merchantville XI, 16 (Dke).
. phalerata Meig. Trenton VIII, 21 (Hk).
. valida Wlk. Manahawkin VII, 5 (Hk).
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Family GEOMYZID/.
Small or even minute flles with comparatively large wings. The an-
tenne are short, arista variable, front broad and bristly below the apex.
The larve, so far as known, live in the stems of plants.
DIASTATA Meig.
D. pulchra Loew. “New Jersey” (A E S).
D. nebulosa Fall. Clementon V, 16.
ISCHNOMYIA Loew.
I. albicosta Walk. (vittula Loew.) Dunnfield VII, 12, Princeton VII, 21,
Westville VII, 2.
ANTHOMYZA Fallen.
A. variegata Loew. Del. Water Gap VII, 12 (Jn); New Brunswick VI, l,
Ocean Co. V (Sm).
A. terminalis Loew. Trenton V, 24 (Hk).
SCYPHELLA Desv.
S. flava Linn. New Brunswick (Sm).
Family AGROMYZID/A.
Consists of small or minute flies difficult to separate from the allied
groups. The front is broad, the antenna short, arista absent, or, when
present, bare or only pubescent. The wings are broad, venation re
Sembling that of the ailied families. The larve vary greatly in habits;
some are leaf miners, some feed upon plant lice, others occur in galls in
which their function is not yet well understood.
NAPOMYZA Haliday.
N. chrysanthemi Kowarz. Newbold VII, 4 (Dke). Larva is a leaf-miner
in Chrysanthemum.
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CERATOMYZA Schiner.
dorsaiis Loew. Riverton V, 14, VII, 3, X, 10.
AGROMYZA Fallen.
coronata Loew. Ashland V, 13 (Hk); Avalon VII, 22 (Jn).
melampyga Loew. Jamesburg VII, 4.
Fig. 337.—_Agromyza simplex, from above at left and from side at right.
. simplex Loew. Chester IX, 5 (Coll); Newark VI, 138, Riverton VII,
24, Atco VI, 4 (Jn); Ashland V, 13 (Hk); larva mines in asparagus.
angulata Loew. Del. Water Gap VII, 8, Newark VI, 138.
zeneiventris Fall. Trenton VIII, 11, Pemberton VII, 8 (Hk); West-
ville VII, 21; larva burrows in roots of clover.
dimidiata Walk. Ocean Co. V (Sm); a leaf-miner of cabbage.
magnicornis Loew. Riverton VII, 17; a leaf-miner of Iris.
parvicornis Loew. Trenton V, 20 (Hk); Riverton VI, 20.
jucunda V. d. W.. Riverton IX, 17; larva mines in verbena, aster, etc.
viridula Coq. Naticnal Park V, 6 (DKe).
PHYLLOMYZA Fall.
securicornis Fall. Trenton VIII, 21 (Hk).
DESMOMETOPA Loew.
m-nigrum Zett. New Brunswick VIII, 26 (Sm).
halteralis Coq. Clementon V, 12, Anglesea VII, 19.
. latipes Meig. Chester IX, 3 (Sm); Clementon X, 18 (Hk).
RHICNOESSA Loew.
albula Loew. Wildwood VIII, 27, Avalon VII, 19 (Hk); Stone Harbor
VIII, 3-12 (Dke).
EUSIPHONA Coquillett.
mira Cog. Del. Water Gap VII, 10, Bamber IX, 1 (Dke).
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RHYNCHOMILICHIA Hendel. (LOBIOPTERA Wahlb.)
R. indecora Loew. Atco VI, 6, Woodbury VI, 7, Buena Vista VI, 11, Ava-
lon VI, 9.
MILICHIELLA G-Tos.
M. lacteipennis Loew. Brown’s Mills VI, 22 (Dke); Avalon VI, 9
. bisignata Cog. Riverton VII, 4.
M. arcuata Loew. Riverton VIII, 25, Anglesea IX, 2 (Jn); Lucaston VIII,
10 (DKe).
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TRAGINOPS Cog.
T. irrorata Cog. “New Jersey.”
LEUCOPIS Meig.
L. simplex Loew. Riverton VI, 19, Clementon VIII, 6, Avalon VI, 9, VII,
22.
L. nigricornis Hgger. Del. Water Gap, bred VII, 20, from willow galls
collected VII, 11 (Jn). ‘
OCHTHIPHILA Fallen.
O. polystigma Meig. Newark V (Sm); Trenton V, 20, Ashland VII, 15
(Hk); Westville VII, 21 (Jn); Egg Harbor VII, 10 (Coll).
O. elegans Panzer. Clementon V, 30.
Sub-order PUPIPARA.
The term really explains its own meaning, though perhaps the name
“louse-flies’”” may appeal more strongly to the imagination.
The insects are flattened, adapted to live among wool or feathers, and
infest chiefly birds of prey. Among animals the sheep only is infested by
a “tick,” which is really a degraded, wingless member of this family.
They are termed pupipara because the larva remains in the body of the
mother until it is mature and ready to enter the pupal stage.
Family HIPPOBOSCID.
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Fig. 338.—A bird fly, Olfersia species: enlarged.
Fig. 339.—Bee louse: Braula species: much enlarged.
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O. anchineuria Speiser. (pallida Say.) On the reedbird IX, 2, and red-
winged blackbird VIII, 19, shot by Mr. Chas. Liebeck along the Dela-
ware River. :
OLFERSIA Wied.
CG. americana Leach. On the red-tailed hawk XI, 9, Haddonfield; it also
frequents the great horned owl and screech owl.
O. ardez Macq. On American bittern IX, 15, 21, X, 10, and night heron
X, 15, shot by Mr. Chas. Liebeck along the Delaware River; little
blue heron, Bristol Island, Delaware River (Fowler).
PSEUDOLFERSIA Cog.
P. maculata Coq. Cape May VIII, from a fish hawk
(Sk); Lahaway IV, 1, several specimens from fish
hawk, by J. Turner Brakeley.
MELOPHAGUS Latr. ris
M. ovinus Linn. The “sheep louse-fly’’; infests sheep. tick:” Melophagus
everywhere ovinus: enlarged.
Alphabetical Index to Localities.
Albion, Camden County; Pine Barrens: three and one-half miles west of
Atco. ‘Scrub and pine land, with pine and cedar swamps to the
south.
Allaire, Monmouth County; Pine Barrens: just west of the marshy shore
meadows, north of Lakewood, southeast of Freehold.
Alloway, Salem County; Delaware Valley: good, well-cultivated country,
with scrub pine and other woodland surroundings.
Almonesson, Camden County; southeast of Woodbury, on Almonesson
Creek. Low, somewhat marshy and scrubby land, with a consider-
able pond.
Alpine, Bergen County; Highlands: on the Hudson, abovt four miles
south of the State line. Rocky, wooded country.
Ancora, Camden County; Pine Barrens: about three miles north of
Winslow. Scrub end swamp, with cranberry bogs on the Pump
branch.
Andover, Sussex County, about five miles south of Newton; Appalachian,
just beyond the Highlands: hilly, wooded country, with extremes of
a little over 700 feet. .Small ponds filled by little brooks near by.
Anglesea: see Five-Mite Beach.
Arlington, Piedmont Plains: or Arlington Meadows, Delaware Valley,
Hissex County. A short distance east of Newark, at the edge of the
Hackensack meadows, where most of the collecting was actually
done.
Asbury Park, Monmouth County; Delaware Valley and Maritime: means
generally the ocean front and washed up material; but there is good
collecting zround in the coniferous woodland west of the town.
Ashland, Camden County; Delaware Valiey. Three miles east of Had-
donfield on the Camden and Atlantic R. R.
Atco, Camden County; Pine Barrens. Scrub land; mostly conifers, light
sandy. soil, cedar and cranberry Swamps.
Atlantic City, Atlantic County; Coastal and Maritime. On an island
made up of sand dunes, with reedy grasses rising from the ocean
front to a central tack-bone and dropping off at the west to a broad
marsh which becomes flooded at unusually high water. Much of the
collecting was done along the shore in times past, of material washed
up by the sea, and little has been done of late years.
Atlantic County. Means usually the pine barrens.
Atlantic Highlands, Monmouth County: Delaware Valley. A high ridge
at the land end of Sandy Hook, overlooking the ocean and Raritan
Bay. Rolling scrub land with little high wood and much bush, merg-
ing into swampy meadows back of the ridge and along shore.
Atsion, Burlington County; Pine Barrens. Surrounded by cranberry and
cedar swamps, on Atsion Creek.
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Avalon, Cape May County. On the ocean front, south of Sea Isle City,
and much like it in character.
Avon, Monmouth County, Delaware Valley. Between Belmar and Brad-
ley Beach. Very lixe Asbury Park.
Bamber, Ocean County; Pine Barrens. Mr. Daecke has taken many in-
teresting species nere.
Bargaintown, Atlantic County; Pine Barrens. On the pond at the head
of Patcong Creek, which empties into Great Egg Harbor near Somers
Point. Scrub and swamp land.
Barnegat, Ocean County. Situated on a strip of the Delaware Valley
region between the Maritime and the pine barrens.
Barnegat Bay Dist. Includes all that region on both sides of Barnegat
Bay from Bay Head to Barnegat Bay Junction. It is largely in the
Coastal Strip but small areas of Delaware Valley formation are on
the sand bars to the east of the Bay, and the mainland to the west
of the marsh is also of this formation. Where cited it usually means
Barnegat, Manahawkin or the sand bar between Barnegat City
and the Junction.
Barnegat City, Ocean Connty. On the sand bar just south of Barnegat
Inlet; a small ridge of Delaware Valley formation with salt marsh
and sand on either side.
Basking Ridge, Somerset County: Piedmont Plain. Good farming coun-
try, little deciduous forest.
Bayside, Cape May County: Coastal Strip. On the Delaware Bay side of
the Cape May peninsula, southwest of Cape May Court House. Pine
and oak scrub lanc; beaches sand, gravel or mud.
Beach Haven, Ocean County. On Long Beach, fronting the ocean. A
narrow, sandy island backed by tide marsh to Little Heg Harbor.
Beesley’s Point, Cape May County: Coastal region. On the south shore
of Great Egg Harbor opposite Somers Point. A low sand spit with
tide marsh on either side.
Belleplain, Cape May County; Pine Barrens. Mostly typical scrub land
with an admixture of cedar and cranberry swamps.
Belleville, Essex County; Piedmont Plain. At the junction of the Passaic
and Second River, just north of Newark, on rising land.
Bellport, Long Island. A few species, chiefly saw-flies, are cited from
this and other localities on Long Island by Dr. Dyar, where the food
plant occurs in similar situations in New Jersey.
Belmar, Monmouth County: Coastal and Delaware Valley regions. On
the coast, with the usual scrub back of the ocean at this region.
Belvidere, Warren County; Appalachian. Hilly land with deciduous
forests.
Bergen, Hudson County; Delaware Valley. A section of Jersey City
lying to the northwest, and at present almost entirely in city lots.
Bergen Hill, Middlesex County, about one mile from South Amboy in the
brick and clay beds. The chances are that Bergen Point, in Hudson
County, was intended by Hagen in his citations of this locality.
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Bergen Point, Hudson County; Delaware Valley. On the southern point
of the Bayonne Peninsula, just opposite Staten Island.
Berkeley Heights, Union County; on the edge of the Piedmont Plain bor-
dering the Watchung range. Rolling and somewhat hiily with decid-
uous woodland and small streams.
Berlin and West Berlin, Camden County; Pine Barrens. About two and
one-half miles northwest of Atco, at the edge of the pine and scrub
land.
Beverly, Burlington County; Delaware Valley. Well cultivated diversi-
fied, somewhat rolling, light soils, with patches of deciduous wood-
land.
Big Timber Creek, Camden County. Originates in the Pine Barrens near
Sicklerville, flows through Delaware Valley formation, emptying in
the Delaware River south of Gloucester.
Blackwood, Camden County; Delaware Valley close to Pine Barrens. On
big Timber Creek, in swamp and pine land.
Bloomfield, Essex County; Highlands. In the rolling country at base of
first ridge of Orange Mountains; well cultivated and most of the
collecting done along the roads on the wooded slopes or in a few
neglected fields.
Boonton, Morris- County: Highlands at edge of Piedmont Plain. On the
Rockaway River, in a hilly country varying from 400 to 900 feet
elevation.
Bordentown, Burlington County: Delaware Valley. On the Delaware
where there are Swampy meadows along shore, rising rather abrupt-
ly; the country well settled and cultivated, with little, mostly decid-
uous, woodland.
Bound Brook, Somerset County: Piedmont Plain. On the Raritan River,
at the base of rising ground, over rolling fields, through which the
brook and one or twe other little streams find their way into the
river. Not much woodland.
Branchville, Sussex County: Appalachian. Rough, hilly country, with
deciduous woodland near rapid streams, locally forming ponds.
Brigantine Beach, Atlantic County: Coastal and Maritime. A few miles
north of Atlantic City and similar in character. Has a stretch of
marshy meadow to the west and the usual sand dunes with reedy
grasses toward the sea. Practically all the citations from this point
are by the late Dr. John Hamilton.
Brigantine Mainland, Atlantic County; Delaware Valley. Means the nar-
row strip of highland at the edge of the salt marsh just west of
Brigantine Beach.
Bridgeport, Gloucester County; Delaware Valley. Situated on Raccoon
Creek about two miles from the Delaware River.
Bridgeton, Cumberland County; Delaware Valley on the edge of the Pine
Barrens. On Cohansey Creek, where there is marsh and swamp,
bordered by a level, well cultivated country about which is consid-
erable scrub and woodland. <A good collecting ground.
Bristol Island, Delaware Valley. A small island in the Delaware River,
between Bristol and Burlington.
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Bronx Park, New York City. A few species are cited from this locality,
mainly by Dr. Dyar, where the food plants occur in similar situations
in New Jersey.
Brookhaven, Long Islard. See Bellport.
Brookville, Ocean County: Pine Barrens. Near Hast Plains, and much
the same sort of territory.
Brown’s Mills or Brown’s Mills Junction, Burlington County; Pine Bar-
rens. Typical scrub land, rising from the junction to the Mill, where
there is a stream between gravelly hills of the Delaware Valley type.
Budd’s Lake, Morris County; Highlands. About one by one and one-half
miles at extremes, four miles northeast of Hackettstown.
Buena Vista, Cumberland County: Delaware Valley. Pine harrens, with
scrub oak ridges and sphagnum swamps. Mr. Liebeck has been the
chief collector here so far as records go. About five and one-half
miles north of Vineland.
Burlington, Burlington Ccunty: Delaware Valley. Varies from swampy
meadows along the river and creek, to alluvial levels, well cultivated
and with only scattered patches of deciduous woodland.
Burlington County. Rather indefinite, but usually means the pine bar-
rens.
Caldwell, Essex County: Piedmont Plain. West of Montclair beyond the
second ridge of the Orange Mountains, in a broken, hilly country,
with considerable woodland of deciduous trees.
Camden, Camden County: Delaware Valley. Most of the species so cited
came from the marshes or lowlands along the Delaware River and
Cooper’s Creek.
Camden County. Covers a great range of territory from the river valley
to the pine barrens. Most of the species so cited are OS eae
nearer to Atco than to Camden.
Cape May, Cape May County: Coastal region with Maritime on the south
and Delaware Valley on the west. Seashore, marsh, mud flats and
sand dunes, with a backing of scrub, sweet bay, beach plum and the
like.
Cape May County. Low lying territory with pine region in the north,
an arm of which extends southward into the peninsula. A strip of
Delaware Valley formation extends on both sides of the pines and
runs down to the end of the cape bordered on each side by a broad
strip of coastal region and finally the Maritime.
Cape May Court House, Cape May County: Pine Barrens. Pine and scrub
land with dense thorny underbrush and some swamp land.
Carlstadt, Bergen County: Piedmont Plain at edge of Delaware Valley.
At the edge of the Hackensack meadows, about two miles southeast
of Passaic.
Cedar Grove, Ocean County: Pine Barrens. On east branch of Wading
River, close to both the east and west plains; cedar swamp and pine
land. .
Cedar Lake, Warren County; Appalachian. About one mile from Blairs-
town at an elevation of about 350 feet.
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Central Park, New York City: see Bronx Park.
Chester, Morris County: Highlands. A hilly country with deciduous
woodland and rapid brooks: Schooley’s Mountain a few miles west.
Chews Landing, Camden County; Delaware Valiey. About four and one-
half miles east of Woodbury.
Chimney Rock, Somerset County: Highlands. An abrupt cliff, about 400
feet, overlooking Middle Brook, three miles east of Somerville.
Clayton, Gloucester County: Pine Barrens. About three miles south of
Glassboro; in the pine and scrub oak country.
Clementon, Camden County; Pine Barrens, twelve miles southwest of
Camden.
Clifton, Passaic County; Piedmont Plain; between Paterson and Passaic.
Meadow with little clumps of woodland, most of the collecting done
along Weasel Brook. Now almost all built over.
Cold Spring, Cape May County; Pine Barrens. A few miles north of
Cape May City.
Collingswood, Camden County: Delaware Valley. About four miles
southeast from Camden. Well cultivated, with scattered, deciduous
woodland.
Cologne, Atlantic County: Pine Barrens. A few miles southeast of Egg
Harbor. Serub land, with cedar swamps.
Communipaw, Hudson County; Delaware Valley. Southern end of Jersey
City.
Corson’s Inlet, Cape May County; Coastal strip. At the north point of
the narrow island on which Sea Isle City is located and much the
same country.
Cramer Hill, Camden County, near Camden City; Delaware Valley: De-
ciduous woodland to the river bank meadows.
Cranberry Bogs. Species so cited were, with rare exceptions, taken by
me, late in May, when the bogs were reflowed, forcing the insects
out of their retreats, the wind driving them into one corner, where
they were collected in great numbers.
Canford, Union County; Piedmont Plain. Well settled region with cul-
tivated fields and deciduous woodland. |
Culver’s Pond, Sussex County; Appalachian. Northwest of Branchville,
at base of Kittatinny Mountains, elevation 850 feet.
Cumberland County; means generally the pine barren region.
DaCosta, Atlantic County: Pine Barrens. Light sandy soil, with scrub
oak land and coniferous woods, much ravaged by fire.
Delair, Camden County; Delaware Valley. Much swamp land backed by
open deciduous woodland.
Delaware Water Gap, Warren County; Appalachian. This means the
shore of the Delaware, opposite the Pennsylvania town of that name,
extending along the base of the mountains on the New Jersey side
and along the carriage and railroad in both directions. The country
is rocky and broken, with plenty of water in ordinary seasons and
numerous flowers, Ceanothus, Spires, etc. Several collectors have
cited the place, but more species have been taken by Mr. C. W.
Johnson than anyone else.
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Dennisville, Cape May County: Delaware Valley. An old town on the
narrow ridge between the pines and the salt marshes on the banks
of the Dennis River.
Denville, Morris County; Highlands. Hilly, rocky country, covered
almost entirely by deciduous woodland.
Dover, Morris County: Highlands. Hilly with wooded slopes, and val-
leys with more or less rapid brooks. Good collecting country.
Dunellen, Union County: Piedmont Plain. At base of the Orange Moun-
tains, west of Plainfield; good rolling country, rising to the north,
with swamp, brooks and woodland in the vicinity.
Dunker Pond, Passaic County; Highlands. About six miles southeast of
Franklin; elevation a little over 1,000 feet.
Dunnfield, Warren County; Appalachian. Generally cited with the Dela-
ware Water Gap. The collecting here was all done along the line of
Dunnfield Creek and on the sides of Mt. Tammany, in the open glades
and along the rocky banks and bed of the creek. Mr. Johnson has
given most of the citations here.
Dunnfield Creek, — Dunnfield.
Eagle Rock: Highlands. A prominent point on the first ridge of the
Orange Mountains, west of Montclair, Essex County; well wooded.
East Plains, Ocean County; Pine Barrens. A few miles west of Barne-
' gat: serub land.
Echo Lake, Passaic County — Macopin Lake: q. v.
Edgewater Park, Burlington County: Delaware Valley. Well cultivated
land in truck and orchards.
Egg Harbor, — Egg Harbor City.
Egg Harbor City, Atlantic County: Pine Barrens. Gravelly and a little
rolling to the north, sandy and more level to the south; much fruit
and vineyards; but also much pine and scrub land, with the usual
admixture of swamp vegetation.
Eldora, Cape May County: Pine Barrens. Ten miles northwest from
Cape May C. H.; at the edge of the pines, tending toward the Bay
Shore marshes.
Elizabeth, Union County: Piedmont Plain at edge of Delaware Valley.
Marshy meadowland toward the shore and along it; cultivated
ridges to the north and west; with some low, mostly deciduous
woodland.
Englewood, Bergen County: Highlands. On the west slope of the Pali-
sades. Small creeks in the vicinity, forming ponds.
English Creek, Atlantic County: Pine Barrens. A small creek entering
the Great Ege Harbor River north of Mays Landing.
Englishtown, Monmouth County: Delaware Valley. Four miles north-
west of Freehold; rather hilly or rolling, with deciducus and some
coniferous woodland.
Fairmount Cemetery, in the City of Newark.
Farmingdale, Monmouth County: Delaware Valley. About seven miles
southeast of Freehold: flat, scrubby country, with two small streams
along which are cranberry bogs.
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Five-Mile Beach, Cape May County. Includes Anglesea at the north,
Wildwood and Holly Beach at the south. On the shore strip, an
island varying from one-quarter to three-quarters of a mile in width,
with a backbone of Delaware Valley formation and a fringe of
holly, beach plum and marine flora. There is every range from oak
to pine and from salt marsh to cedar, and Sphagnum swamp. The
flora is varied and the insect fauna correspondingly rich. Improve-
ments, filling and draining, are rapidly destroying the characteristic
fauna. Has been one of the most prolific collecting grounds in the
- State.
Flatbush, Long Island; several times cited for species whose occurrence
in New Jersey is practically certain.
Florence, Burlington County; Delaware Valley. Fertile rolling country
along the Delaware River.
Formosa Bog, Cape May County; Pine Barrens. Three miles south of
Tuckahoe, on a branch of the Cedar Swamp Creek.
Forest Hill, Essex County: Piedmont Plain. On the Second River, just
north of Newark. Hemlocks with a sprinkling of oak, chestnut and
beech. 5
Fort Lee, Bergen County: Highlands. Means usually the base or wooded
slopes of the Palisades at that point. The country is rough and
stony, the forests are deciduous.
Fort Lee District; Highlands. Means usually the Palisades from Gut-
tenberg northward to Coytesville.
Franklin Furnace, Sussex County. On the border between the Highlands
and the Appalachian region. Rough, stony country with deciduous
woodland and clear streams.
Freehold, Monmouth County: Delaware Valley. A rich, well cultivated
country; some deciduous and coniferous woodland to the west.
Frenchtown, Hunterdon County: Piedmont Plain. On the Delaware River,
the land rising to elevations of 400 feet within a mile or two east.
Garrett Mt., Passaic County; Highlands. The northeastern end of the
First Watchung Mountain, covered with deciduous and some hem-
lock forest.
G. D. Generally distributed: means that the species has been found in
so many places and so often that. the conclusion is fair that it
occurs wherever the food conditions are favorable. Cited by a
Philadelphia man it means the lines between Camden and Atlantic
City or those between Camden and Cape May. Cited by a Newark
man it is equivalent to “Newark district.’ To a New York collector
it means the range between Greenville and Fort Lee. Cited by me
it means the State at large.
Gibbs Hill Pond, Salem County: Pine Barrens. Four and one-half miles
southwest of Alloway, in scrub land. Elevation twenty-two feet.
Glassboro, Gloucester County: Pine Barrens. In the pine district, with
scrub oak fields and small swamps, interspersed.
Glen Ridge, Essex County; Highlands. Between Montclair and Bloom-
field, and like them in character.
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Gloucester, Camden County: see introductory remarks.
Good Intent, Gloucester County: Delaware Valley. Just west of Black-
wood, on the south branch of Timber Creek, which widens into
ponds to the south.
Grantwood, Bergen County: Highlands. On the Palisades and similar
to Fort Lee.
Great Cedar Swamp, Cape May County: Pine Barrens. Low scrub land
around the swamp.
Great Egg Harbor, Atlantic County: Coastal Strip. Most of the collec-
tions at the edge of the marsh land.
Great Piece Meadow, Essex County: Piedmont Plain. Low grassy terri-
tory along the Passaic River, interspersed with wooded sections.
Greenville, Hudson County: Delaware Valley. On the narrow neck of
highland just south of Jersey City, between Newark and New York
Bays. Almost all laid out in building lots at present.
Greenwich, Cumberland County: Delaware Valley. On Cohansey Creek:
mostly low land, which becomes marshy along the creeks and brooks.
Greenwood Lake, Passaic County: Highlands. A long narrow sheet of
water between two parallel ridges, extending into New York State.
The ground is rough and broken, the sides of the hills well wooded in
most places.
Grenloch, Camden County, at edge of Pine Barrens. Two miles south of
Blackwood.
Guttenberg, Hudson County: Highlands. On the Palisades, about three
miles north of Hoboken. Most of the collecting was done along the
banks of the Hudson or on the wooded slopes.
Hackensack, Bergen Cunty: Piedmont Plain. On the Hackensack River
about fifteen miles from its mouth. Low, level country with some
marshy woodland and with open fields largely under cultivation.
Hackensack Meadows, Hudson and Bergen Counties. A great stretch of
marsh land between the Palisades and the rising ground separating
the Hackensack from the Passaic River. Gay in fall with acres of
mallow.
Hackettstown, Warren County: Highlands. On the Musconetcong River
at an elevation of avout 500 feet, rising within a mile or two to 1,000
feet or more; slopes with deciduous woodland.
Haddonfield, Camden County: Delaware Valley. A rich, well cultivated
district, with little, mostly deciduous, woodland, usually well ele-
vated.
Hainesport, Burlington County: Delaware Valley. About three miles
west of Mount Holly and in similar territory.
Haledon, Passaic County: Highlands. At the base of the Second Wat-
chung Mountains. - Hilly, rocky country covered with a deciduous
woodland. In the valleys is'a low shrubby growth with scattered
trees and a little swampy territory.
Hamilton, Somerset County: Piedmont Plain. On the P. & R. R. R.,
about two miles west of Millstone. Level or rolling, well cultivated
country.
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Hammonton, Atlantic County: Pine Barrens. Large area in fruits, large
and small, scrub land surrounding the cultivated area. Woodland
both ‘deciduous and coniferous of considerable extent, and swamps
giving rise to small streams. Some territory in cranbervies.
Harris, Burlington County: Pine Barrens. A flag station on C. R. R. of
N. J., a few miles south of Chatsworth: pine scrub only.
Harris Hill Pond, Cumberland County: Pine Barrens. Six miles north-
west of Bridgeton in pine and scrub land. WHlevation fifty feet.
Hasbrouck Heights, Bergen County: Piedmont Plain. At the edge of the
Hackensack Meadow. Low gravelly country with a few deciduous
trees and much shrubbery.
Helmetta, Middlesex County: Pine Barrens. About two miles north of
Jamesburg. The forests are not strictly pine woods, for there is con-
siderable deciduous woodland with swampy territory covered by a
low growth.
Hemlock Falls, Essex County: Highlands. Lies west of South Orange,
beyond the crest of the first ridge. The country is rough; well
wooded, a small stream forming rapids in a rather deep gully: some
swampy ground in the hollows. A favorite collecting ground for the
_ Newark entomologists.
Hewitt, Passaie@ County: Highlands. About two miles east of the southern
end of Greenwood Lake, and of the same rocky country which char-
acterizes the borders of that lake.
High Bridge, Hunterdon County: Highlands. On the south branch of
Passaic River, rising to elevations above 400 feet; slopes wooded.
Highlands, see Atlantic Highlands.
High Point, Ocean County: Coastal Strip and Maritime, with an island of
Delaware Valley formation. Situated on the sand bar between Bar-
negat City and Harvey Cedars.
Hightstown, Mercer County: Delaware Valley. Light soil, well cultivated,
with scattered deciduous and some coniferous woodland: looks toward
the pines.
Hoboken, Hudson County: Delaware Valley. Collecting grounds are west
of the city in marsh or swamp, and at the base of the high ground
on which part of the city is built: this locality and Jersey City Heights
merge into each other. ;
Holly Beach: see 5-mile beach.
Homestead, Hudson County: Delaware Valley. At the edge of the low
meadow west of West Hoboken.
Hopatcong, Morris County: Highlands: also cited as Lake Hopatcong.
Between Sparta and Green Pond Mountains, elevation over 900 feet.
A rough, stony, more or less wooded country, in whieh several ento-
mologists have collected.
Hudson County. Rather indefinite, but means mostly the base of the
high ground back of Jersey City and Hoboken and about Snake Hill.
This term is used mostly by Mr. Linell, and may extend north to
Weehawken.
824 REPORT OF NEW JERSEY STATE MUSEUM.
Hunterdon County: Piedmont Plain and Highlands. A rolling or hilly,
sometimes rocky country, fairly well watered, with deciduous wood-
land and occasional groves of coniferous trees: rarely cited.
Husted, Cumberland County: Delaware Valley. Five miles north of
Bridgeton at the edge of the Pine Barrens. Good farming country and
quite generally under cultivation to the east.
Indian Creek, Atlantic County: Pine Barrens. About four miles north of
Egg Harbor City, in pine and scrub land.
iona, Cumberland County: Pine Barrens. Seven miles south of Glassboro
and in the same general region.
Irvington, Essex County: Piedmont Plain. On the rising ground south-
west of Newark, country mostly under cultivation.
Jamesburg, Monmouth County: Pine Barrens at the edge of the Delaware
Valley formation. The collecting ground is on the line of the rail-
road to Old Bridge, around a series of cranberry bogs covering about
1°00 acres. There are groves of conifers as well as deciduous trees
and much swamp land above and below the bogs. Ditches of con-
siderable size regulate the water supply for the bogs. This is a meet-
ing ground for the entomologists of New York, Newark and Phila-
delphia, so most of the contributors to the list include species from
F Jamesburg.
Jersey City Heights, Hudson County: Delaware Valley. Refers to the
west slope of the ridge back of Jersey City and Hoboken, extending
down to the meadows.
Kirkwood, Camden County: Delaware Valley. Four miles southeast of
Haddonfield, on Cooper’s Creek, with a considerable pond close by.
At the edge of the scrub land.
Lacy, Ocean County: Pine Barrens. On the line of the Tuckerton Rail-
road about two miles southwest of Bamber.
Lahaway, Ocean County: Delaware Valley Island in the Pine Barrens. At
the head of Lahaway Creek. The collecting ground is a basin, some
thirty acres of which is in cranberries, ground rising on three sides.
Surface soil sandy, mixed with clay. Pines on all- sides, many
deciduous trees. Huckleberry swamp partly edging bogs, in which
are many magnolias. Flora very rich. Have taken a very large num-
ber of species of all orders, and many more have been taken by my
good friend J. Turner Brakeley.
Lakehurst, Ocean County: Pine Barrens. Hight miles southwest of Lake-
wood, somewhat rolling, without great elevations. Much swamp land,
some of it in cranberry bogs. Scrub oaks and pines predominate and
the soil is mostly sandy. Has become a favorite collecting ground of
late years, the remarkably rich flora being associated with an equally
rich entomological fauna. Formerly known as Manchester. ©
Lakewood, Ocean County: Pine Barrens. In the pine district, but with
more old open forest and less scrub land than usual. The ordinary
THE INSECTS OF NEW JERSEY. Sos
South Jersey sand is here, and a small lake gives variety to the land-
scape.
Landisville, Cumberland County: Pine Barens. Five miles northeast of
Vineland.
Laurel Springs, Camden County: Delaware Valley. About five miles south
of Haddonfield: low wood and shrub land.
Lawnside, Camden County: Delaware Valley. A suburban settlement
similar to Collingswood, six miles out of Camden.
Lenola, Burlington County, about one and one-half miles west of Moores-
town, in similar country.
Linden, Union County: Piedmont Plain. Between Elizabeth and Rah-
way, on the Pennsylvania Railroad. Rolling country witb low, de-
ciduous woodland, stretching to salt marshes along the Arthur Kill.
Lindenwold, Camden County: Delaware Valley at edge of Pine Barrens.
About five miles southeast of Haddonfield: similar to Berlin.
Linwood, Atlantic County. About four miles south of Pleasantville and
situated on a narrow strip of the Delaware Valley region between
the Pine Barrens and the Coastal Strip.
Little Falls, Passaic County: Piedmont Plain. About one and one-half
miles southeast of Paterson, on the Passaic River.
Little Silver, Monmouth County: Delaware Valley. Near the shore, a
‘level sandy country with little, low, mostly deciduous woodland.
Long Branch, Monmouth County: Delaware Valley. A narrow gravelly
and sandy beach, backed by an abrupt highland, behind which is a
good, well cultivated country: a little deciduous woodland.
Long Isiand. Some species are so cited, where the territory in which
they were collected resembles that on the Jersey coast.
Longport, Atlantic County: Coastal Strip. On Absecon Island, south of
and similar to Atlantic City.
Lucaston, Camden County: Pine Barrens. Seven miles southeast from
Haddonfield, on the W. J. and Seashore R. R.: similar to Berlin.
Lyons Farms, Union County: Piedmont Plain. Between Newark and
Hlizabeth: a well-farmed country with swamp and some deciduous
woodland.
Macopin Lake, Passaic County: Highlands. Ten miles north of Boonton,
at western base of Kanouse Mt., 893 feet above sea level.
Madison, Morris County: Piedmont Plain. Hilly, well wooded locally,
much under cultivation. Trees mainly deciduous.
Malaga, Gloucester County: Pine Barrens. On Scotland Run: has an
admixture of deciduous trees among the oak and pine scrub.
Manahawkin, Ocean County: Delaware Valley at edge of Coastal Strip.
Belongs to the maritime district, with swamp and scrub land back
from the highland bordering the salt marsh.
Manasquan, Monmouth County: Delaware Valley. On the coast at the
junction of pine barren and maritime district.
Manchester—now known as Lakehurst, q. v.
Manumuskin, Cumberland County: Pine Barrens. Typical scrub-land;
but varied in character with very rich flora and insect fauna.
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Maplewood, Essex County; Highlands. About four miles west of New-
ark, cn the south branch of the Rockaway River, elevation about 200
feet and rising in wooded slopes to the north.
Marlton, Burlington County: Delaware Valley; six miles east of Haddon-
field. Among gravel and marl beds, with scrubby deciduous and
coniferous woodland.
Masonviile, Burlington County: Delaware Valley. Four and one-half
miles west of Mt. Holly. Level to the lowlands of Mason’s Creek,
‘on which is a pond of considerable size: low deciduous and conifer-
ous wocdland.
Mauricetown, Cumberland County: Delaware Valley. On the Maurice
River at edge of Coastal Strip; low, scrubby and swampy area.
Mays Landing, Atlantic County: Pine Barrens. Scrub, sand and swamps;
an excellent collecting ground.
Medford, Burlington County: Delaware Valley. Well cultivated, level,
fertile land.
Merchantville, Camden County: Delaware Valley. Four miles west of
Camden. Deciduous woodland, somewhat rolling, with well culti-
vated farms and much fruit close by.
Middlesex County. Indefinite and rarely cited: it means usually the
country a litile to the south of New Brunswick.
Milford, Hunterdon County: Delaware Valley: four miles northwest of
Frenchtown, on the Delaware River. Hills with slopes of deciduous
woods to the north and east.
Miliburn, Essex County: Highlands. At the terminal moraine: rocky,
hilly country, well wooded and with some swampy territory.
Millstone, Somerset County: Piedmont Plain. On the Millstone River,
rising to a genily rolling plain, well cultivated and with scattered
deciduous wocdland.
Milltown, Middlesex County: Piedmont Plain. About two miles south of
New Brunswick, at the edge of the Pine Barrens, but with consid-
erable deciduous and scrubby woodland.
Millville, Cumberland County: Pine Barrens. Scrub oak and pine with
low meadows along the Maurice River.
Monmouth County. Rarely cited, and may mean anything from seashore
to pine barrens. ;
Monmouth Junction, Middlesex County: Delaware Valley close to Pied-
mont Plain. Swampy woods and low meadow: trees mostly decidu-
ous but also many conifers.
Montclair, Highlands. Rocky, hilly country covered by deciduous wood-
land.
Moorestown, Burlington County: Delaware Valley. On a fertile ridge,
with low plains north and south, well cultivated country, with scat-
tered patches of mostiy deciduous woodland.
Morgan, Middlesex County: Delaware Valley. On the Raritan Bay one
mile south of South Amboy. Rolling country, wooded or with a low
scrubby growth, backed by salt marsh.
Morris County: Highlands and Piedmont Plain. Rarely cited: hilly or
mountains, often rough, well watered country, with deciduous and
Some coniferous forest.
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Morris Plains, Morris County: Piedmont Plain bordering the Highlands.
About two miles north of Morristown. A plateau of about 425 feet
rising to the north, east and west to hills of 600 feet or over. Slopes
with deciduous woods.
Morristown, Morris County: Piedmont Plain. Low hills with wooded
slopes and running streams; well cultivated, with considerable de-
ciduous woodland.
Mountain View, Passaic County: Piedmont Plain. Five miles west of
Paterson: rolling country, wooded and with swamps covered with
brush and trees.
Mount Holly, Burlington County: Delaware Valley. On Rancocas Creek:
ranging from low meadows to a considerable hill—the highest land
in this part of the State. Generally cultivated, with some deciduous
and coniferous woodland.
Mt. Pleasant, Cape May County: Pine Barrens: five miles south of Tucka-
hoe; elevation thirty feet; scrub land.
Mullica Hill, Gloucester County: Delaware Valley. Well cultivated,
though light, rolling land with low, mostly deciduous woodland; some
swamp along the course of Raccoon Creek.
National Park; = Red Bank, Gloucester County.
Navesink Highlands, — Atlantic Highlands.
Netherwood, Union County: Piedmont Plain. About one mile northeast
of Plainfield and similar in character.
Newark, Essex County: Piedmont Plain bordering Delaware Valley. An
unsatisfactory locality, including as it does the range from marsh
forms at the south and east, to hill types at the north and west. This
term means nothing uniform or definite except the geographical dis-
trict.
Newark District. When this term is used it means that the species occurs
in all the various kinds of localities about Newark.
Newbold, — Westville.
New Brunswick, Middlesex County: Piedmont Plain. At the edge of the
red shale, which dips below the sand and clay a little to the south.
4 Most of the species cited were collected by me in the immediate
vicinity of the city. A very little collecting has been done on the
banks of the Raritan.
Newfoundland, Morris County: Highlands. In the hills between Green
Pond and Macopin Lake, elevation about 750 feet; nine miles south-
east of Franklin Furnace.
“New Jersey.’”’ Some species are so cited because the specimens are so
marked in the collections. They are relics of the period when State
labels were considered all-sufficient, and usually they are rare forms.
Occasionally, also, the actual locality becomes a little uncertain,
though it is positive that the insect has been taken in the State.
New Lisbon, Burlington County: Pine Barrens. Just at the edge of the
Delaware Valley; level, fairly cultivated country, with little water
and low scrubby growth.
Newton, Sussex County: Appalachian. Mountainous country with decidu-
ous woodland on the slopes.
828 REPORT OF NEW JERSEY STATE MUSEUM.
Newtonville, Atlantic County: Pine Barrens. Wild scrub land, about eight
miles south of Winslow, with two cedar swamp streams that empty
into Egg Harbor River. é
Normanock, Sussex County: Appalachian. At Culver’s Gap, in the Kitta-
tinny Mts., three miles northwest of Branchville.
North Jersey. A general term applying to all that area north of the Dela-
ware Valley region. :
Nutley, Essex County: Piedmont Plain. On the Erie R. R., between New-
ark and Paterson, west side of Passaic River.
Nyack, New York. Just north of the New Jersey line, on the Hudson.
The fauna is the same for several miles north and south of this point,
and specimens taken here are almost sure to occur in New Jersey
Highlands.
Oak Ridge, Passaic County: Highlands. Two and one-half miles west of
Newfoundland and similar in character.
Ocean Beach, Monmouth County: Delaware Valley. On the shore, one
mile north of Spring Lake: the usual maritime conditions on the
beach, pine land to the west.
Ocean City, Atlantic County. On the seacoast, with the usual salt
marshes toward Egg Harbor Bay.
Ocean County. Rather an indefinite locality, but means usually either
Lakewood or Lahaway; both of them in the pines, so that the general
character of the territory is the same.
Ocean Grove, Monmouth County: Delaware Valley. Adjoining and similar
to Asbury Park, save that it has more woodland.
Ocean View, Cape May County: Delaware Valley. On the mainland, three
miles northwest of Sea Isle City, just above the marsh land and at
the beginning of the pine barrens.
Orange, Essex County: Highlands. A somewhat indefinite locality, as
generally used, but means usually the rising ground at the base of
the first ridge of the Orange Mts., where there is vegetation in great
variety and much cultivated land, but also a few wooded patches and
slopes. The forest trees are deciduous.
Orange Mts., — Watchung Mts.: Highlands. A somewhat indefinite term,
but means generally the first range of hills back of South Orange and
extending toward Montclair. The country is hilly, broken, quite well
wooded and with many small brooks and streams. All the Newark
collectors range in this territory.
Overbrock, Essex County: Highlands. Near Caldwell and much the same
sort of territory.
Palisades: Highlands. Refers usually to the vicinity of Fort Lee, north
and south.
Palmyra, Burlington County: Delaware Valley. Less than one mile south
of Riverton and like it in character. j
Pamrapo, Hudson County: Delaware Valley. On the New York Bay slope
of the narrow peninsula, three miles south of Jersey City.
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Passaic, Passaic County: Piedmont Plain. At the edge of the meadows,
with marsh and swamp land; rising ground to the north.
Passaic Valley. An indefinite and unsatisfactory term: in the northern
portion of the Piedmont Plain, extending on both sides of the
Watchung Mountains, and greatly constricted at the Passaic Falls,
Paterson, where it divides the first from the second Watchung Moun-
tain range. ,
Patcong Creek, Atlantic County. About five miles long, runs south and
west from a little pond into Great Egg Harbor just west of Somers
Point, through pine and swamp land.
Paterson, Passaic County: Piedmont Plain. At the falls of the Passaic
| River, a broken, rocky country, with some deciduous woodland and
rocky river shores with occasional sand banks.
Peermont, Cape May County; a Delaware Valley strip with coastal region
each side. South of Sea Isle City and much like it.
Pelham Manor—see Bronx Park.
Pemberton, Burlington County: Delaware Valley near the edge of the
Pine Barrens. Level, largely cultivated, with little woodland.
Penbryn, Camden County; Delaware Valley. On the Reading Railroad
about nine miles south of Camden.
Penns Grove, Salem County: Delaware Valley. On the Delaware River,
opposite Wilmington. Marshy along the river, cultivated, level land
to the east.
Perth Amboy, Middlesex County: Delaware Valley. At the head of
Raritan Bay. Sand and clay, rising somewhat to the north; swampy
flats along the river, scrub land with little larger timber, conifers
and deciduous, to the south and west.
Petersburg, Cape May County: Pine Barrens. Three miles southeast of
Tuckahoe near Cedar Swamp Creek: scrub land.
Philadelphia. Some species collected near this city are cited where their
general distribution is such that their occurrence in the Delaware
River Valley is almost certain.
Philadelphia Neck. The low marshy meadows near the Delaware, south
of the city. The species collected here will almost certainly occur
in similar situations on the New Jersey side.
Pitman Grove, Gloucester County: Delaware Valley near edge of Pine
Barrens. Level, well wooded with little water.
Plainfield, Union County; Piedmont Plain. On the rolling plain at base
of Orange Mts., rising to the north and becoming stony and wooded
at the hills, between which are small streams.
Pleasant Mills, Atlantic County: Pine Barrens. Eight miles north of
Egg Harbor City, on the Mullica River, among a network of creeks
and ponds.
Pleasantville, Atlantic County: Delaware Valley with Pine Barrens to
the west. On the mainland, five miles northwest of Atlantic City,
at the edge of the broad marsh separating it from the shore.
Point Breeze, given by Say as the type locality for “Bellamira scalaris.”
The nearest approach to this locality is “Sea Breeze,” Salem County,
on Delaware Bay, four and a half miles south of Greenwich.
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‘Point Pleasant, Ocean County: Coastal Strip. At the mouth of the Man-
asquan River, with the usual salt marsh, sand dunes and other mari-
time characters.
Port Norris, Cumberland County; Delaware Valley on the edge of Coastal
Strip, near the mouth of the Maurice River; between the pine bar-
rens and the coast marshes.
Port Republic, Atlantic County: Pine Barrens. Six miles east of Hgg
Harbor City, on Naccte Creek, which widens here into considerable
ponds. Scrub and swamp land.
Pottersvilie, Somerset County: Piedmont Plain close to the Highlands.
Hilly country with deciduous woodland.
Preakness Mountain, Passaic County: Highlands. That part of the Second
Watchung range extending from just west of Paterson to beyond
Totowa. Rocky territory with deciduous and some evergreen trees.
Princeton, Mercer County: Piedmont Plain. Land well cultivated, with
considerable low, deciduous woodland in the vicinity.
Prospertown, Monmouth County: Pine Barrens. Five and a half miles
northeast of New Egypt, just across the Ocean County line.
Quick Pond, Sussex County: Appalachian : among the mountains, five and
a half miles west of Branchville, at an elevation of 950 feet.
Quinton, Salem County: Delaware Valley: three miles,west of Alloway
on the Alloway River. Good, cultivated, level land with little, de-
ciduous wood.
Raccoon Creek, Gloucester County: Delaware Valley. Empties into the
Delaware about eighteen miles below Camden. Swedesboro and
Mullica Hill are on it.
Rahway, Union County: Piedmont Plain. Level or rolling country. with
much low brush and trees. 5
Ramapo, N. Y. Just over the border line and less than two miles from
Suffern. The fauna of these places is identical with that just across
the line in New Jersey.
Ramapo Mts., Passaic County: Highlands. About three miles east of
Ringwood, extending into New York, elevation about 1,100 feet.
Slopes well wooded.
Ramsey, Bergen County: Highlands. About nine miles north of Pater-
son, on the line of the Erie Railroad. Hilly, somewhat rolling country,
with considerable marsh land.
Rancocas, Burlington County: Delaware Valley. About five miles south
of Beverly; marshy meadows along Rancocas Creek, rising abruptly
to wooded upland: a well cultivated country.
Red Bank, Gloucester County: Delaware Valley. On the banks of the
Delaware River about six miles south of Camden. Mr. Daecke cites
this same locality as National Park.
Red Bank, Monmouth County: Delaware Valley. On the bank of the
Shrewsbury River in a level fertile country, well farmed.
Ridgewood, Bergen County: Piedmont Plain close to Highlands: three
miles northeast of Paterson. A hilly and rolling country with much
woodland and rapid brooks in the rocky valleys and gullies.
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River Edge, Bergen County: Piedmont Plain, at the edge of the Hacken-
sack River, about three miles north of Hackensack. Hilly on each
side, rising to 300 feet on the west; deciduous woodland.
Riverside, Burlington County: Delaware Valley. On Rancocas Creek, at
its junction with the Delaware. Low ground along the creek, with
the usual low meadows, scrub and woodland to the west and south.
Riverside Drive, New York City. Along the edge of the Hudson: sloping
country similar to the Palisades in New Jersey.
Riverton, Burlington County: Delaware Valley. Nine miles southeast
from Camden, on the Delaware. Diversified by swamp, low and high
ground, with patches of hard wood interspersed with groves of pine.
Rocky Hill, Somerset County: Piedmont Plain. Rough, hilly land with
deciduous woods. :
Roselle or Roselle Park, Union County: Piedmont Plain. A few miles
northwest of Plizabeth, in a rolling, partly wooded country, with
deciduous trees and running brooks.
Rutherford, Passaic County; Piedmont Plain. On the Passaic River, just
south of Passaic, at theefoot of the ridge between the river and the
Hackensack meadows.
Salem, Salem County: Delaware Valley. On Salem Creek, near the Dela-
ware River. There is much mud and marsh along the creek, rising
only slightly into an alluvial plain, on which is a little deciduous wood-
land.
Sandy Hook, Monmouth County: Delaware Valley island surrounded by
coastal strip. A narrow tongue of sand separating the ocean from
direct Sweep into Raritan Bay. Was an excellent collecting ground
some years ago, but now shut off by the U. S. Government, which has
fortified it.
Schooley’s Mountain: Highlands. At the western border of Morris
County; a chain about twelve miles in length of peaks of from 1,000
to 1,200 feet: with much deciduous woodland and plenty of water.
Schwartswood Lake — Swartswood Lake: q. v.
Sea Cliff, Long Island: See Bellport.
Sea Girt, Monmouth County: Delaware Valley; about a mile south of
Spring Lake. The usual level meadow back of the strictly shore
formation. .
Sea Isle City, Cape May County: Delaware Valley and coastal regions.
On the coast, a sandy beach with the usual dunes supported by a
central ridge referable to the Delaware Valley region, and backed by
the usual salt marsh and mud flats of considerable extent.
Seashore: a general term that may mean any point between Sandy Hook
and Cape May and may mean them all: in most instances, perhaps,
Atlantic City and southward is intended.
Seaville, Cape May County: Delaware Valley. On the main land three
and one-half miles north of Sea Isle City, at the junction of the pine
barrens with the lowland merging into the salt marsh.
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Seven Mile Beach, Cape May County: Delaware Valley, Coastal Strip and
Maritime. A long, narrow island fronting the ocean, between those
on which Sea Isle City and Holly Beach are situated.
Shark River, Monmouth County: Delaware Valley. Forms a large lake,
which opens into the ocean by a narrow inlet at Belmar, rising on
each side to meadow and woodland.
Shiloh, Cumberland County: Delaware Valley. Four miles northwest of
Bridgeton; level, light soil, with partly deciduous, though scrubby
woodland.
Short Hills, Essex County: Highlands. Seven miles west of Newark,
among low hills, with deciduous woodland and small stony brooks.
Shrewsbury, Monmouth County: Delaware Valley. Two miles south of
Red Bank; low meadows and flat, deciduous and coniferous wood-
land. :
Somers Point, Atlantic County, on Hgg Harbor Bay: Delaware Valley on
the edge of the Coastal strip. The usual maritime character, backed
by scrub and pine land. p
Singac, Passaic County: Piedmont Plain. About five miles southwest of
Paterson: rather level, rolling country with much low growth and
small wooded sections.
Smithville, Burlington County: Delaware Valley. Two miles east of Mt.
Holly, on Rancocas Creek. Good cultivated land above the marshy
meadows.
Snake Hill, Hudson County: Delaware Valley. A rather large wooded hill
rising abruptly from the midst of the Hackensack meadows west of
Hoboken. The base of this hill is a refuge for great numbers of
Swamp inhabitants that hibernate there, and many collectors from
New York, Jersey City and Newark have filled their boxes and bottles
in early spring from the material gathered beneath the stones and
among the rubbish.
South Amboy, Middlesex County: Pine Barrens at edge of Delaware Val-
ley. Marsh and scrub-land sandy, but with gravelly hills wooded with
evergreen and deciduous, low, scrub-like trees and bushes. Offers
quite diverse collecting grounds. :
So. Camden: like Camden.
Southern New Jersey: same as South Jersey.
South Jersey. Means usually the pine barrens and maritime region, em
bracing roughly the territory south of the West Jersey and Seashore
Railroad.
South River, Middlesex County: Pine Barrens. Means the territory be-
tween Milltown and South River along the line of the trolley, and
usually the swampy woodland.
Sparta, Sussex County: Highlands. On the Wallkill River, elevation about
650 feet, rising on all sides; four miles northeast from the head of
Lake Hopatcong.
Speedwell, Burlington County: Pine Barrens. About fifteen miles south-
east of Whitings and similar in character.
Split Rock Lake, Morris County: Highlands. Five miles northwest of
Boonton.
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Spotswood, Middlesex County: Pine Barrens. A little northeast of James-
burg and much like it in general character, except that there is not
so much woodland.
Springdale, Sussex County: Appalachian. About two and one-half miles
n. w. of Andover. Hilly, with considerable marsh land in the s. w.
portion.
Springfield, Union County: Highlands. One mile south of Millburn:
slightly hilly, well cultivated, well watered country.
Spring Lake, Monmouth County: Delaware Valley. Belongs to the mari-
time district; diversified with swamp, lake, marsh and scrub land;
some pine and deciduous trees.
Stafford’s Forge, Ocean County: Pine Barrens. Three miles north of
West Creek; large cranberry bogs at edge of pine barrens, close to
coastal strip.
Staten Island, Richmond County, New York. Belongs geographically to
New Jersey, forming the northern and western shores of Raritan
Bay. The country is varied, mostly Delaware Valley formation, and
the locality as cited gives no clue as to the character of the surround-
ings where the species was taken. A patch of pine barrens is at the
southern’ end of the island.
Stelton, Middlesex County: Piedmont Plain. Level country, largely under
cultivation, with low woodland and shrubby growth.
Stone Harbor, Cape May County: Coastal Strip. Seashore to marsh, with
a low ridge of scrub.
Suffern, New York. Just across the State line on the Erie R. R. A hilly,
stony country, with wooded slopes and rapid streams in the valleys.
Some of the New York entomologists have collected here, their ex-
cursions not infrequently extending across the State boundary, where
the fauna is exactly similar.
Summit, Union County: Highlands at edge of Piedmont Plain. Well up in
the Orange Mountains, with deciduous woodland and plenty of small
streams in the valleys and gullies.
Swartswood Lake, Sussex County: Appalachian. Four miles westerly
from Newton. Elevation 480, rising from all sides in slopes covered
with wood land and cut with rocky streams.
Swedesboro, Gloucester County: Delaware Valley. Well cultivated truck
and fruit land, level or slightly rolling, with a little swamp to the
northwest and a little deciduous woodland.
Swinefield Bridge, Morris County: Piedmont Plain. On the Passaic River
at the edge of the Hatfield Swamp, about ten miles northwest from
Newark.
Taunton, Burlington County: Pine Barrens, near the Delaware Valley
region. Four miles southwest of Marlton.
Tenafly, Bergen County: Highlands. On the west slope of the Palisades
about two miles north of Englewood.
Three States Point: Appalachian. At the end of a narrow spit of land
extending into the Delaware just south of Port Jervis: practically
the junction of N. Y., N. J. and Penna.
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Timber Creek, empties into the Delaware about five miles south of Cam-
den and forms part of the division between Camden and Gloucester
Counties; mostly with low, marshy banks.
Toms River, Ocean County: Delaware River at edge of Pine Barrens. A
short distance west from Barnegat Bay. Sand and serub land with
occasional taller wood land, marshy along the river course, locally
swampy, some land in cranberries, increasing toward Island Heights.
Ideal country for dragon flies and the mosquitoes that they feed upon.
Trenton, Mercer County: Delaware Valley. On the Delaware. Ranges
from the muddy river bank to river marshes, which are of con-
siderable extent, and to higher, level, cultivated upland.
Tuckahoe, Cape May County: Pine Barrens. On the Tuckahoe River at
the point where the pine and scrub land begins to merge into salt
marsh.
Tuckerton, Ocean County: Delaware Valley, between the Pine Barrens
and the Coastal Strip. At the head of Tuckerton Creek, across which
is Burlington County. A mixture of bog, swamp, pine barrens and
salt marshes within a short distance.
Vailsburg, Essex County: Piedmont Plain. Between Newark and Irving-
ton and like them in character.
Van Cortland Park, New York City.
Verona, Essex County: Piedmont Plain, close to Highlands. About one
and one-half miles northwest of Montclair, on the first ridge of the
Orange Mts., about 500 feet; quite some deciduous woodland.
Vincentown, Burlington County: Delaware Valley. About five miles south-
east of Mi. Holly, at the head of the south branch of Rancocas Creek,
with quite a large pond: good, level cultivated land.
Vineland, Cumberland County: Pine Barrens. A level, fairly well cul-
tivated district, with surrounding rather tall scrub-iand and pine
groves. Hardly in but near to the pine barren type.
Waretown, Ocean County: Delaware Valley at the edge of Coastal Strip.
About ten miles south of Toms River.
Watchung Mts.: see Orange Mts.
Waverly, Essex County, Piedmont Plain. A small place just south of
Newark and bordering on a coastal strip of the Delaware Valley
region.
Weehawken, Hudson County: Highlands. On the Hudson, at the base of
the Palisades above Hoboken. Once an excellent and much fre-
quented locality.
Wenonah, Gloucester County: Delaware Valley. Three miles south of
Woodbury, and much like it in character.
West Bergen, Hudson County: Delaware Valley: Means the Newark Bay
side of Bergen Point, a. v.
West Berlin, see Berlin.
West Creek, Ocean County: Delaware Valley between the Pine Barrens
and the Coastal Strip. Three miles n. e. of Tuckerton and like it in
character.
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West Creek Pond: Delaware Valley. About three miles northeast of
Tuckerton and very similar in character of surroundings.
Westfield, Union County: Piedmont Plain. On the line of the Central
R. R., about two miles west of Cranford.
West Hoboken, Hudson County: Highlands on the border of Delaware
- Valley.
Westville, Gloucester County: Delaware Valley: between Gloucester and
Woodbury. Diversified by swamp, low and high land, with patches of
hard wood interspersed with groves of pine. Now known as Newbold.
Westwood, Bergen County: Piedmont Plain. About seven miles north of
Hackensack, and more hilly.
Weymouth, Atlantic County: Pine Barrens. In a swampy district about
seven miles south of DaCosta.
White Horse, Burlington County: Pine Barrens. About 3 miles west of
Chatsworth: large natural meadow with pineland on all sides.
Whitings, Ocean County. Pine Barrens. Scrub-oak, sphagnum and cedar
swamps.
Wildwood: see Five-Mile Beach.
Williamstown, Gloucester County: Pine Barrens. Pine and scrub land,
with swamp and bogs along the creeks to the east and south.
Woodbine, Cape May County: Pine Barrens. Five miles southeast of
Tuckahoe: scrub land, sandy barrens and swamps: withal a rich col-
lecting ground.
Woodbridge, Middlesex County: Delaware Valley at the edge of the Pied-
mont Plain. About three miles north of Perth Amboy, almost at the
edge of the clay and sand formations.
Woodbury, Camden County: Delaware Valley. Good, well cultivated land,
with a little swamp and scattered patches of deciduous woodland.
Woodland Cemetery, Essex County: Piedmont Plain. A field of under-
brush of willow, cherry, oak, beech and hickory: no trees. Within
Newark city limits.
Woodside, Essex County: Piedmont Plain. On the south side of Second
River at its junction with the Passaic: is practically the northeast
section of Newark City.
Woodstown, Salem County: Delaware Valley. A light but good soil, the
district well cultivated and only occasional patches of mixed de-
ciduous and coniferous woodland.
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Aaron, Eugene M. Lepidopterist and student in the butterflies: cited
from published records.
A. E. S.. American Entomological Society: tenijadelplia: This means
that New Jersey specimens are in the society collection, usually with
a State label only. The society now possesses, among others, the
collections of the late Dr..George H. Horn and of the late Messrs.
Wilt and Martindale. The collection of Mr. EH. T. Cresson is also
stored in its rooms, and there is much material from older sources, in-
cluding quite a number of types. I have looked carefully over the
collections in “Hymenoptera,” and Dr. Calvert cites those in “Odo-
nata.”
Ang. Angleman, John B., Newark. Collects “Macro-lepidoptera,”’ and
has furnished some of the records credited to the Newark Society.
Mr. Angleman’s collections have been largely made within a few
miles of Newark.
Angell, George W. J., New York City. Collector of “Coleoptera” chiefly,
but occasionally cited in other orders.
Ashm. or Ash. Ashmead, Dr. William H., late of Washington, D. C. Dr.
Ashmead was Assistant Curator of insects in the United States Na-
tional Museum, and, until the time of his death, the leading authority
in the “Hymenoptera.” In the old catalogue that order was compiled
by him from data furnished by collectors and contributors generally,
from material in his own collection and from the collections in the
U. S. Nat. Mus. He also made many determinations in “Hemiptera”
for me.
Banks, Nathan, Falls Church, Virginia; Assistant in the Division of Ento-
mology, U. S. Dept. of Agric. Is a specialist in the “Neuropterous”
orders, and has determined not only my material, but that of other
collectors who sent him their New Jersey specimens. I have used
Mr. Banks’ Catalog of Neuroptera as a guide in this list, but have
given the divisions ordinal rather than family rank.
Beyer, G., New York City. Coleopterist; has sent me records chiefly
Bf.
from the northern section of the State.
Bischoff, E. A., Newark. An enthusiastic collector of “Coleoptera,”
and his records are numerous. ‘His collecting grounds are chiefly
the environs of Newark, but this embraces the marshy districts lying
east and south, and the hilly country lying west and north along the
first ridge of the Orange Mountains. The locality “Orange Mts.,” in
Mr. Bischoff’s records, usually means the ridge west of South Orange,
the vicinity of Hemlock Falls and in the direction of Eagle Rock.
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Bird, Henry, Rye, New York. A lepidopterist who makes a special study
of boring larvee and has added much to our knowledge of “Hydreecia”
and allies, in which his records are cited.
Bland, James H., Philadelphia. One of our oldest coleopterists, and, in
olden days, a great collector in southern New Jersey.
Bno. Bueno, J. R. de la Torre, New York City. Hemipterist, and
specializes in the “Heteroptera.” An earnest student of the younger
generation, who has supplied the arrangement in his specialty and
many of the records as well.
Brn. Boerner, Chas. R., Philadelphia. A coleopterist whe has taken
many good species in New Jersey. South Jersey is his stamping
ground, and his material has been named by Mr. Wenzel, Mr. Liebeck,
Prof. Fall and other authorities.*
Brakeley, J. Turner, Bordentown. An enthusiastic amateur and owner
of the Lahaway Cranberry plantations, whence I have received a very
large number of specimens from him. He is the originator of the
plaster cast method of studying underground insects, and has oo
much to our knowledge of mosquito habits.
Brb. Barber, H. G., Roselle, N. J. Secretary of the New York Ent. Soc.,
and an Hemipterist who has furnished many records in that order.
He has also looked over the manuscript of the “Heteroptera” and
has made many useful suggestions.
Br. Brehme, H. H., Newark. Assistant in the mosquito work in the
State, and has taken many of the species cited as from “Coli.” Also
collects and breeds “Lepidoptera,” mainly butterflies, sphinges and
larger bombyces. To Mr. Brehme I owe a very useful list of food
plants and dates of the occurrence of the early stages as well as the
number of broods noted.
Bruner, Lawrence, Lincoln, Nebraska; Professor at the State University:
specialist in the “Orthroptera.” Prof. Bruner has determined much
of the material collected by me, and revised the manuscript of the
previous list in the “Orthoptera.”’
Bsk. Busck, August, Washington, D. C. An assistant in the Entomo-
logical division of the U. 8S. Dept. of Agyic., a student of the “Micro-
lepidoptera” and a specialist in the “Tineid”’ families. His records
are largely cited by Mr. Kearfott.
Bt. Beutenmuller, William, New York City. Associate Curator for ““Lepi-
doptera” in the American Museum of Natural History. Mr. Beuten-
muller has supplied records in several orders, and in “Coleoptera”
and “Lepidoptera” has supplied many data concerning early stages,
food habits, ete. {fn the “Cynipidee”’ and “Cecidomyiide” he is au-
thority for the present list. He has published several lists of species
found near New York, and these have been freely used. His chief
collecting ground in New Jersey has been the district near Fort Lee,
along the foot of the Palisades, on their wooded slopes and often on
their summit. Greenwood Lake and Lake Hopatcong have also been
visited by him on entomological excursions.
* His collection is now at New Brunswick.
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Buckman, Fred, Newark. Coleopterist and member of the Newark So-
ciety.
Bwl. Broadwell, Wm. H., Newark; Lepidopterist. Of late years has paid
especial attention to the “Geometride,” in which family most of his
records appear.
Bz. Buchholz, Otto, Hlizabeth. A lepidopterist and good collector whose
material has been taken chiefly in Elizabeth and its environs.
C. Calvert, Dr. Philip P., Philadelphia. Professor in the University of
Pennsylvania and specialist in the order “Odonata.” Dr. Calvert has
not only prepared the list in that order, but has furnished a large per-
centage of the records. Furthermore, he has determined most of the
material taken in New Jersey by others, so that in this order the list
is unusually complete and accurate.
Carney, John P. R., Camden. A collector in diurnal “Lepidoptera” who
has sent me a list of his captures in Camden and Burlington Counties
between 1867 and 1899.
Castle, Dr. D. M., Philadelphia. Coleopterist; has furnished a number of
good records, many of them of species not found in recent years.
C G., Greene, Charles T., Philadelphia. A general collector, especially
interested m “Diptera,’ who has taken many good things in North as
well as South Jersey.
Ch. Chittenden, F. H., Assistant in the Division of Entomology, U. S.
Dept. Agric. A coleopterist, specially interested in life habits and
development. Mr. Chittenden has collected at Orange and has a few
records from other localities, but his most important contributions to
the list are the notes on food habits chiefly in the “Phytophaga” and
in those series containing species that attack stored products.
Ckll. Cockerell, T. D. A., Boulder, Colorado. Professor Cockerell has
contributed notes on some of the bees sent him from New Jersey, and
also on certain groups of scale insects.
Clem. Clemens, Brackenridge. A writer on ‘‘Micro-lepidoptera,” cited
from published records only.
Coll. This indicates that the record was taken from the Department col-
lections at New Brunswick and the specimens may have been sent in
by correspondents, bred or taken by Messrs. Dickerson, Grossbeck,
Brehme or myself.
Cr. Crane, Marcus §S., late of Caldwell. Mr. Crane was a general collector
who had accumulated a large lot of material of all orders. He him-
self worked up some of his material in the better-known orders, but
much of it was also submitted to specialists. Mr. Crane’s records are
of unusual value from the fact that in some orders no one else has
collected in that general district.
Cress. Cresson, Ezra T., Philadelphia. Well known as an authority in
“Hymenoptera.” His collection, including many types, in the rooms
of the American Entomological Society, contains many New Jersey
Specimens, usually with a State label only. These are credited to
“Cress Coll.” Mr. Cresson has published a catalogue of the “Hymen-
optera,” giving, among other things, the geographical distribution,
and to this list reference is had when only “Cress” follows a record.
840 REPORT OF NEW JERSEY STATE, MUSEUM.
Crn. Cresson, George B., Philadelphia. Son of E. T. Cresson, and also
interested in “Hymenoptera.” All the records credited to him were
made for the first edition, and his collecting was largely done in Cam-
den and Gloucester Counties.
Cc. V. R., see Riley.
Davis, G. C., Pasadena, California. Mr. Davis is cited as authority for the
New Jersey habitat of ceriain parasitic “Hymenopiera,’ and these
records come from his published papers.
Dietz, Ottomar, late of New York City, a coleopterist whose collection
contained some interesting species from North Jersey.
Dietz, Dr. William G., Hazelton, Penna. “Lepidoptera” and especially the
“Tineoidea.” Dr. Dietz prepared the list in this super-family in the
previous edition, and is authority for many of the species listed. He
has been good enough to determine much maierial sent him by New
Jersey collectors, and also not a few “Toriricids” and “Pyralids.” In
the “Coleoptera” Dr. Dietz’s papers in the “Rhynchophora”’ have been
followed in the groups treated by him.
Div., Divers. This means that the record cited has been handed in by
more than one, and usuaily more than two colleciors.
Dke. Daecke, V. A. E., Harrisburg, Pa. An excellent general collector
whose expeditions into South Jersey have produced a large number
of most useful records in almost all orders. The determinations are
almost invariably by specialists and reliable. In the “Tabanide” Mr.
Daecke himself is authority and has furnished the data for this list.
Dkn. or Dn. Dickerson, Edgar L., Newark. Assistant in the N, J. Exper.
Sita. Specializes in “Coleoptera.” but collects generally. Many of
the Chester records from the “Coll” are due to him.
Doll, Jacob, Brooklyn, N. Y. A collector and breeder of “Lepidoptera”
who has few eauals in the skill with which he prepares his specimens.
Dow, Robert P., Brooklyn. Collects generally, but chiefly in “Coleoptera.”
Has also specialized somewhat in “Thysanura”’ and is authority for
the list in that order.
Ds. Davis, Wm. T., Staten Island. One of the few really good general
collectors. He has made it an object to thoroughly explore the fauna
of Staten Island, and his material, so far as he has not felt competent
to work it up himself, has been identified by specialists: so the
records may be considered entirely reliable. He has also collected at
Lakewood, in Ocean County, Newfoundland, in Morris County, and,
to a less extent, at Spring Lake, Passaic County. and other localities.
Dyar, Dr. Harrison G., Washington, D. C., in charge of the “Lepidoptera”
in the U. S. National Museum. Dr. Dyar has made a specialty of
classification based upon larval siructures. He has supplied many
notes of food plants of “Lepidoptera,” and has also added much to
the list of saw flies among the “Hymenoptera.” In a few instances
the facts with which his name are associated were obtained from
his published papers, but as a rule they are original notes made for
the previous edition of this work.
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Edw. Edwards, Henry, late of New York City. Was a Lepidopterist of
recognized authority, and published a list of the descriptions of early
stages, from which some of the references to food plants are taken.
Engelhardt, George P., of the Children’s Museum, Brooklyn. He is inter-
ested chiefly in “Lepidoptera,” but gives some attention to other
orders. His records are principally in the “Sesiide,” to which family
he has devoted much study.
Fenninger, Carl W.., Philadelphia. A general collector who has taken
some good things in South Jersey with Mr. Daecke, who gives his
records.
Fernald, Dr. C. H., Amherst, Mass., Professor of Entomology at the Agri-
cultural College. Is a special student in the “Tortricoidea’ and
“Pyralidoidea.” He has kindly looked over and determined much of
my material in the super-families mentioned, and has also deter-
mined many species for other collectors.
Fitch, Asa. For some years State Entomologist of New York; all records
credited to him are from his published writings.
Fox, Dr. Harry, Ursinus College. Collected “Orthoptera”’ one year for
Mr. Rehn, and cited as “H. Fox” in that order only. .
Fox, William J. Philadelphia. Assistant Librarian in the Academy of
Natural Sciences and special student in the aculeate “Hymenoptera.”
Mr. Fox has collected largely in Camden and Gloucester Counties, and
his records add largely to the list. He has also determined much of
the material collected by others, including myself, and this has made
possible the incorporation of many records that would otherwise have
been unavailable.
Franck, George, Brooklyn. Manager of the American Entomological Co.,
Lepidopterist; chiefly interested in the butterflies and larger moths.
Fulda, Dr. Carl, Brooklyn. Has collected in Staten Island, and his records
are given by Mr. Davis.
GG. Greene, George M., Philadelphia. Collects generally and has added
many useful records, especially in “Coleoptera,” “Diptera” and ‘“‘Hy-
menoptera.”’
Gr. Grossbeck, John A., New Brunswick. Assistant in the mosquito work
in New Jersey.* Specialist in the lepidopterous super-family ‘““Geome-
troidea,’” and authority for the arrangement of the list in that group.
Has also written the list in the “Culicide” and “Cicadide,’ and has
collected some of the material cited from the “Coll.”
H. Hornig, H., Philadelphia. An amateur whose records in the “Odo-
nata”’ are cited by Dr. Calvert.
Hagen, H. A. Late of Cambridge, Mass., and during his lifetime the
leading authority in the “neuropterous” orders. Cited here from his
published writings only.
‘Haim. Haimbach, Frank, Philadelphia. Collects in all orders, but
especially in the “Lepidoptera” and particularly in the “Micros.”
Recently he has given much attention to the “Pyralidx.” His col-
lections on shore points are especially valuable.
* Now of the Am. Mus. N. H.,, in N. Y. City.
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Hardenberg, C. B., Philadelphia. An amateur whose records in “Orthop-
tera” are cited by Mr. Rehn.
Hayw. Hayward, Roland. Entomologist to the Alabama Experiment Sta-
tion. Cited from published records.
Hebard, Morgan, Philadelphia. An amateur whose records in “Orthoptera”
are cited by Mr. Rehn.
Heidemann, Otto, Washington, D. C., collector and student in the “Hemip-
tera-Heteroptera” and especially “Capside.”’ Mr. Heidemann has
hamed much of my material and has revised the list in the family
“Capside,” adding considerably to the number of species and bring-
ing the arrangement into accord with the present knowledge of the
family. .
Henshaw or Hw., Samuel. Curator of the Agassiz Museum at Cambridge,
Mass. Is a Coleopterist and especially interested in the literature of
the order. His check-list forms the basis for the arrangement used
in this work, and names of quite a number of species recorded from
New Jersey were sent me by Mr. Henshaw.
Herring, Mrs. F. M., Plainfield. Collector of “Lepidoptera” and chiefly of
butterflies.
Hess, J., late of Newark. A Coleopterist who furnished many records for
the first edition.
Hk. Harbeck, H. S., Philadelphia. A general collector, but especially in-
terested in the ““Hymenoptera” and “Diptera,” in which he has sup-
plied many records. His collections at Trenton are especially im-
portant because so little work has been done there.
Hn. Hamilton, Dr. John, late of Pittsburg, Pa. Dr. Hamilton spent a
short period in September for several years at Brigantine Beach, and
his New Jersey collections were all made at that place and time. Dr.
Hamilton was a thorough collector and a good student, his publica-
tions on “Coleoptera” and his faunal lists marking him as both re-
liable and accurate.
Hnt. See Huntington.
Hopkins (sometimes Hpks.), A. D. Assistant in the Division of Ento-
mology, U. 8. Dept. Agric. Makes a specialty of the “Scolytids,’” and
has sent me many notes on food habits, ete. Much of my collection
has been looked over by Dr. Hopkins, who has also made some sug-
géstions as to the synonymy or general relation of species to each
other.
Horn, Dr. George H., late of Philadelphia. Dr. Horn was the leading
American Coleopterist at the time of his death, and determined a
great. many species for me in the more obscure families. His col-
lections were always open to me, and practically all of my larger
material has been directly compared with his specimens. Dr. Horn
also named much of the material taken in New Jersey by the Phila-
delphia collectors, and in his material were a number of rare forms-
from our State. The collection is now in the possession of the Ameri-
can Entomological Society.
Horv. Horvath, Dr. G. Cited from published records.
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Hulst, Dr. George D., late of Brooklyn, N. Y. Was a “Lepidopterist” and
specialized in the “Geometride” and certain families of “Pyrali-
doidea.” Dr. Hulst was my predecessor as Entomologist to the Ex-
periment Station, and his collection is now in New Brunswick as the
property of Rutgers College. Dr. Hulst determined a large portion of
the “Geometrids” and some of the “Pyralids” for the last edition, and
his papers in the groups revised by him are here followed.
Huntington, William S., Philadelphia. A collector of “Coleoptera” and
“Lepidoptera,” whose records were sent me by Mr. Johnson.
Hw. — Henshaw, which see.
Jl. or Jtl. Joutel, Louis H., New York City. Collects generally, but more
particularly in “Coleoptera.” Has sent me many useful records and
notes on food habits, largely from the Fort Lee district and from Lake-
hurst.
Jn. Johnson, Charles W., Curator of the Boston Society of Natural His-
tory, Boston, Mass. Is a specialist in “Diptera,” but collects also in
other orders. He has furnished useful records in nearly all, and the
list of ““Diptera’”’ has been almost entirely prepared by him. This list
and its editor is much indebted to him, therefore, for material aid.
Mr. Johnson has collected at several points in New Jersey, but mainly
of late years at Delaware Water Gap, on the east side of the river,
at Riverton, Burlington Co., and at other points readily accessible to
Philadelphia.
Jones, F. M., Wilmington, Delaware. A Lepidopterist who has done some
special work in New Jersey.
Julich, William, late of New York City. Was a Coleopterist of many
years’ standing, especially interested in “Rhynchophora.”’ In that
series his notes were furnished for the first edition, and they have
lost none of their value since. His collection is now with Mr. C. H.
Roberts.
Jul.
Kf. Kearfott, W. D., Montclair. Specialist in the ‘“Microlepidoptera,”
who has written the list in several of these families. To his energetic
and tireless labors the large additions to the list of species in these
families is almost entirely due.
Keller, Géorge J., Newark. Is interested in the “Macrolepidoptera,”’ and
his records are mostly of local collections.
Klages, E. A., Pittsburg, Pa. A Coleopterist who sent me a list of some
interesting captures made in New Jersey.
Kp. Kemp, Stanley T., late of Elizabeth, formerly of Camden. Collects
“Lepidoptera,” but has also collected “Coleoptera” and supplied some
good records. The determinations in the moths have been largely
made by myself, and in the Micros many species have been submitted
to Dr. C. H. Fernald and Dr. Wm. G. Dietz.
Kr. Kircher, George, Jersey City Heights. Lepidopterist. Most of his
material has been collected near his home, and nearly all of it has
been looked over or determined by me.
844 REPORT OF NEW JERSEY STATE MUSEUM.
Lansing, Harmon, New Brunswick. An amateur, general collector who
has taken some very good species at Lakewood.
Lg. Leng, Chas. W., Staten Island. Mr. Leng is a Coleopterist and a
recognized authority in several families. He has added many species
to the list from Staten Island and a few from Newfoundland, Lake-
hurst and other parts of the State. His collecting trips have been
largely in company with Mr. Wm. T. Davis.
Li. Liebeck, Charles, Philadelphia. An excellent Coleopterist whose
records in the list of beetles may be relied upon; he has also named
material for several other collectors. As he has free access to the
Horn collection for comparison and study, and is himself an in-
defatigable collector, his records are especially valuable. His col-
lecting has been chiefly in Camden, Gloucester and Atlantic Counties.
LI. lLinell, Martin L., late of the Department of Insects, U. S. National
Museum. An excellent Coleopterist, who collected carefully through-
out Hudson County, largely in the marshes, but also along the Pali-
sades and a little in the Orange Mountains. His determinations were
earefully made and may generally be relied upon.
Loeffler, Jacob, late of Newark. Coleopterist, from whom many records
were obtained for the first edition.
Long, Bayard. Botanist, student in the University of Pennsylvania; col-
lected “Orthoptera” for Mr. Rehn.
Lt. Laurent, Philip, Philadelphia. Collects generally, yet chiefly “Coleop-
tera” and “Lepidoptera,” specializing in the latter. Mr. Laurent’s
records have been largely in the micros, where his material has
been named by good authority. His collections have been mostly in
Camden, Gloucester, Atlantic and Cape May Counties.
Lv. Love, Dr. E. G., New York City. Collects generally, but chiefly
“Coleoptera,” and in that order his records are especially useful,
because of the dates. He has collected at a number of points in the
State, but mostly along the Palisades, north and south from Fort Lee.
His material has been generally determined by specialists, hence the
records are to be relied upon.
N. Nell, Philip, Philadelphia. Collects generally, and his records are
cited by several contributors.
Neum. Neumoegen, Berthold, late of New York City. Was a Lepidop-
terist who had accumulated during his lifetime one of the largest
collections in the United States. This collection is now in the
Museum of the Brooklyn Institute of Arts and Sciences.
O. S. Osten-Sacken, Baron R. von. One of the eminent early writers on
American Diptera. Published records of his captures are cited by
Mr. Johnson.
Osborn, Prof. Herbert, Ohio State Univ., Columbus, Ohio. “Hemiptera”
and especially “Homoptera.” Has furnished the information for the
list in “Mallophaga” and has done much to bring the list in “Homop-
tera’ to its present state of completeness.
THE INSECTS OF NEW JERSEY. S45
Osburn, Raymond C., New York City. Professor in Columbia University.
Dipterist, especially interested in “Syrphide,” in which his records
add important information.
Pears. Pearsall, R. F., Brooklyn. Lepidopterist, specializing in “Geome-
tride,’’ in which family most of his records will be found.
Peck, George W., late of -Roselle. General collector, but his records
largely confined to “Lepidoptera” and “Hemiptera.”
Pergande, Theo. W., Washington, D. C. Assistant in the division of Ento-
mology, U. S. Dept. Agric. Specializes in “Thysanoptera” and “Aphi-
dide,’ and has furnished much of the information in the lists of these
series.
Pm. Palm, Charles, New York City. A collector of “Coleoptera” and
“Lepidoptera” who has spent much time in the region about Lake
Hopatcong, with which locality his name is most generally associated
in this list.
Pr. Paulmier, Dr. Fred C., late of Madison, New Jersey. Collected
“Coleoptera” and “Hemiptera,” his records in this latter order being
of especial value.
Rehn, James A. G., Academy of Natural Sciences, Philadelphia. Special
student in “Orthoptera.” Has collected largely in South Jersey, has
named much of the material recently collected in the State and has
prepared the mss. for the present list in his specialty.
Reinick, William R., Philadelphia, at one time much interested in “Coleop-
tera.” Many of Mr. Reineck’s records came to me from Mr. Johnson,
but he has also sent me a very good list of “Staphylinidse”’ from
specimens determined for him by Mr. E. A. Schwarz.
R. Rhoads, Samuel N., Philadelphia. A Zoologist with a special interest
for insects, particularly dragon flies. In 1899 he made a bicycle
journey through South Jersey during the latter part of the season
and captured a considerable lot of “Odonata,” which Dr. Calvert
determined.
Riederer, L. A collector of Dragon flies, whose records are cited by Dr.
Calvert.
Riley, Dr. C. V., also C. V. R., late of Washington, D. C. All records are
from published data and mostly relate to early stages or food-plants.
Rk. Reinick, Wm. R.,-q. v.
Rob. Roberts, Chris. H., New York City. A Coleopterist who specializes
in aquatic forms, and who has collected at various points in New
Jersey. He has been good enough to work over, critically, the list
of water beetles and has added greatly to the accuracy of the records
in these families.
Say, Thomas. One of the fathers of American Entomology. All records
. eredited to him are from his published writings.
Sb. Seib, Simon, late of Jersey City. Lepidopterist who has bred many
species, making notes of dates and food plants. I have looked over
his collection of moths and determined most of the smaller species.
Mr. Seib’s chief collecting grounds have been the environs of Jersey
City Heights, Newark and the Oranges.
846 REPORT OF NEW JERSEY STATE MUSEUM.
Schlecksor, A., Irvington. A Coleopterist, member of the Newark So-
ciety, who has furnished a few records.
Sf. Schaeffer, C., Brooklyn. Assistant Curator of Insects in the Mus. of
the BklIn. Inst. of Arts and Sciences and a good Coleopterist. Mr.
Schaeffer has collected in New Jersey, chiefly about Snake Hill and
along the Palisades, using the sweep net perhaps more than any other
collecting apparatus. He has added many species to the list that are
not elsewhere reported, and has given me much assistance in deter-
mining species and in arranging the synonymy in some families.
Shoemaker, Ernest, Brooklyn. Member of the Brooklyn Ent. Soc., who
has sent in a few useful records.
Sk. Skinner, Dr: Henry, Philadelphia, Editor of Entomological News and
Curator of the American Entomological Society. Is a Lepidopterist
and confines his studies mainly to the “Papilionides” or butterflies.
His recent catalogue of this super-family has been followed, and Dr.
Skinner has added many dates and localities. South Jersey generally,
but especially Cape May, is his-collecting ground.
Sleight, Chas. E., Ramsey, Bergen Co. An amateur, collects in all orders;
will yet furnish some excellent records from his section. :
Slosson, Annie Trumbull, New York City. An enthusiastic student of
humanity and insects, presenting the results of her studies as inter-
estingly in the one case as in the other. Has collected only a little
in New Jersey.
Sm. Smith, John B. My own collections have been made throughout the
State and in all orders. Jamesburg, Anglesea and Lahaway have
been more systematically explored than any other points, but many
of the species recorded from Lahaway are really the results of the
unselfish labors of Mr. J. Turner Brakeley. It may be added that in
every order except the “Coleoptera” and “Lepidoptera” all the
material collected by me has been submitted to specialists for deter-
mination. Most of the more recent captures are recorded as from the
“Coll,” and some of those specifically credited to me in the previous
editions now appear under the more general head.
Sp. Schaupp, Frank G., late of Brooklyn, New York. A Coleopterist and
specialist in the families “Cicindelide”’ and “Carabide,’ in which
he published faunal lists. His main collecting grounds were along
the base of the heights back of Hoboken and extending northwardly.
Fort Lee, Clifton, Greenville and the banks of the Passaic were also
explored, and his records in the families named are reliable.
Ss. Few-Seiss, C. Philadelphia. Specializes chiefly in “Hemiptera,” in
which he has added many records of importance. South Jersey and
points easily accessible from Philadelphia have been chiefly collected
over by Mr. Seiss.
Stone, Witmer, Philadelphia. Has collected a few species of “Odonata”
and “Orthoptera”’ recorded by Dr. Calvert and Mr. Rehn.
Stortz, George, Newark. A Coleopterist whose collections have been made
chiefly in the Newark district.
Sz. Schwarz, EH. A., Washington, D. C. Assistant to the Entomologist in
the U. S. Dept. Agric. and in charge of the “Coleoptera” in the U. S.
THE INSECTS OF NEW JERSEY. 847
Nat. Mus. Mr. Schwarz is the best Coleopterist at present living in
the United States. He has been good enough to look over the previous
list and to note errors and probable errors. In this way it has been
cleared of most of such species as were erroneously identified. Mr.
Schwarz has determined many New Jersey specimens for others as
well as myself, and, notably, all the “Staphylinids” credited to Mr.
Reinick. He has done little collecting in New Jersey, yet is sole
authority for the occurrence of several good species in our State.
Thompson, J., Staten Island, N. Y. Collects “Coleoptera”; his records
cited by Mr. Davis or Mr. Leng.
U. Ulke, Henry, late of Washington, D. C. With Mr. E. A. Schwarz he
compiled a list of “Coleoptera” in the District of Columbia, with notes
on the food and other habits of the species, and these notes when
used are credited to “U.”
Uhler, Dr. Philip R., Baltimore, Md. Our leading authority in “Hemiptera-
Heteroptera.” The records cited are chiefly from his check list. Dr.
Uhler has also determined much of the material cited by other con-
tributors to this list. His credit is therefore greater than appears
from the actual number of citations made.
U. M.=U.S. N. M.
U. S. Ag. United States Department of Agriculture, Division of Ento-
mology. In this division an index is made of all the species com-
plained of or sent in for information, and the locality from which the
species was sent or complaint was.made is connected with the species.
Dr. L. O. Howard, Entomologist to the Department, was good enough
to have this index looked over for records of species sent in from
New Jersey, and quite a number of useful notes were obtained in this
way. ;
U SNM. United States National Museum, Washington, D. C. This col-
lection is now altogether the largest in the country, though exceeded
by individual collections in almost every order. It contains much
material from New Jersey from my old collection, which was sold to
the Museum in 1887, from the Linell collection of “Coleoptera,” and
from the Fox collection of “Hymenoptera.” There is also some
material from other sources, and I have looked over all the orders
other than ‘Coleoptera,’ “Lepidoptera” and “Diptera’’ for notes as
to localities or other data.
Van D. Van Duzee, E. P., Buffalo, N. Y. Specialist in the ‘‘Hemiptera,”
and chiefly in the “Homoptera.” Has determined much material for
me and for other collectors, and has himself collected at several points
in the State. Without his assistance the lists in the “‘Homopterous”
families would be far less complete. ;
Vk. Viereck, Henry L., Division of Entomology, U. S. Dept. Agric., and
previously of Philadelphia. Specializes in the “Aculeate Hymenop-
tera,” and has collected extensively in New Jersey. Mr. Viereck has
done for the present edition in “Hymenoptera” what Dr. Ashmead did
in the last.
S48 REPORT OF INE AV IRS EY) STA AES ese
W. Wenzel, Henry W., Philadelphia. One of the best collectors of
“Coleoptera” in the country, and possesses the best individual col-
lection in Philadelphia. His collections in New Jersey have been
chiefly made along the line of the Atlantic City R. R., in Camden and
Gloucester Counties, within easy reach of Philadelphia, and at Angle-
sea, Cape May County. This latter point has been a favorite, as
the number of species taken there will testify. He has also collected
at Lake Hopatcong and in the Orange Mts. To Mr. Wenzel the list
of “Coleoptera” owes much of its completeness, and in the families
“Scydmeenide”’ and “Pselaphide”’ he has practically prepared the
entire list. Incidentally he also collects in other orders, the material
gathered being generally turned over to his friends, according to their
specialties.
Watson, Frank E., New York City. A Lepidopterist who gives much atten-
tion to the life histories of diurnals.
WEB. Britton, Dr. W. E., New Haven, Conn., Entomologist to the Ex-
periment Station. Dr. Britton has been good enough to help me out in
the “Aleyrodidee”’ and “Coccide,”’ the list in the first-named being as
prepared by him.
Weigand, Fred, Philadelphia. An amateur whose captures are recorded
by other collectors of that city.
Wadt. Weidt, A. J.. Newark. A Lepidopterist and more recently interested
in “Diptera.” Most of his collecting has been done in the environs
of Newark and in the Orange Mountains, and much of his material
in the “Lepidoptera” has been seen by me.
Wheeler, Dr. William Morton, Harvard Univ., Professor of Entomology.
Specializes in ants and has written the list in that series. Dr.
Wheeler has made many of his studies in New Jersey, and this makes
the records in the “Formicoidea”’ exceptionally complete and satis-
factory. | ; .
Wrms. Wormsbacher, Henry, Jersey City. A Lepidopterist who has col-
lected at various points in the Hackensack Valley. His records are
scattered throughout the order.
Zabriskie, Rev. J. L. Has collected generally, largely at Flatbush, Long
Island, and at Nyack and other points just north of the New Jersey
line. Some of his specimens are in the U. S. Nat. Mus., and these
are credited to him in this list.
A very few names have been omitted, where only cited once or
twice, but I think no contributor of any important record has been over-
looked: none has been intentionally left out, and sincere thanks are given
to all for their contributions. It is only by the contributions of many, 135
in this case, that even an approximately complete survey of the insect
fauna of any State can be obtained.
ILLUSTRATIONS.
an.
The illustrations in this edition are nearly all identical with
those used in the edition of 1900, and there acknowledged in
detail. A very few have been omitted and substituted by better
figures obtained from the United States Department of Agricul-
ture, Division of Entomology. A very few have been drawn for
this work by Mr. John A. Grossbeck, and these in general bear
his initials.
54 IN (849)
SUMMARY.
Three editions of the list have been published. That of 1890 was a
crude affair, hurriedly prepared from scanty data, yet decidedly useful.
That of 1900 was carefully prepared, with the co-operation of all the col-
lectors who had New Jersey material. It could fairly claim rank as a
contribution to science, and the practical features made it of use to
Agriculturists as well. It was the most ambitious undertaking of its
kind, and its usefulness was far greater than anticipated. The edition
has been long since exhausted and the continuing demand for copies is
warrant for a new edition. The following table shows what progress has
been made in our knowledge of the insects of the State:
Edition 1910.
Edition 1890. | Edition 1900. |
Order. | |
Fam. Gen. Species. |Fam. Gen. Species. ‘Bar. Gen. Species.
My GanUras a tearcecia00s 00, 00.| 00, 00, 00.) 2, 18, 41.
Ephemerida, ...:| 00) —00,.. 00.) 1, . 12 25.| 4, ieee
Plecoptera, ....../ 00, 00, ete eta O88 eae 25.
Mallophaga, .....| 00, 00, OOS 12: i 28. A ips ealeiale DOE
isopierass cee ae OU. 00, 00. | ip di: 1) ale de di
Corrodentia, ....| 00, 00, 00.) 2, iiale 26a sie 1% 39
Platyptera, ......| 00, 00, OUant: 3, | cee fie Bate
Neuroptera, .....' 9; GH EAA ee 16, Ayn Ge 22. 41.
Mecoptera, ......' 00, 00, 00) L 4, OSG ie 4, cle
Trichoptera, ....' 00, 00, 002), 6; 25, neta 77. 30, 56.
Odonata, ......4.' 00, 00, 00.| 3, 38, 90.| 3, 43 aula
Thysanoptera, ...| 00, 00, 00:))/ ds 6, 2 eae 6, 12.
Parasitica, ...... 100... 00; OOs st = He sted 3, 13.
Homoptera, ..... [Tk ty ee, a 399.| 11, 149, 479.
Hemiptera, ..... | 26; 173). 318.1 24; ~ 200,°- 340:|- 23. "0s amememes
Dermoptera, .....| 00, 00, 00.) 1, 4, saa al: 5, 5.
Orthoptera, ..... bs. T> B2y LT. | 6p 42 BS. 944. 16
Coleoptera, ......| 71, 815, .2,227.| 7, 975, 2/845. |. 77, gee
Lepidoptera, ->;...4 28: 484, .1,140.|-53,-. 615, 1,570.40 48, yas ee
Hymenoptera, .... 30, 302, 1,074.| 84, 621, 1,718.| 81, 541, 1,980.
Siphonoptera, ... 00, — 00, O0Raade if. Seite 4, 4.
Diptera, Sena BT, 819, Sia) | 53) 448, 11199.| 53) “B@20 eeeae
Totals. ecco 238, 2,307, 6,098./329, 3,181, 8,537./331, 3,486, 10,385.
* Includes ali from the Ephemerida to the Odonata.
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Index to Families and Genera.
Family names are printed in CAPITALS; synonyms are in
italics. Where two pages are referred to, the generic name is
duplicated in different orders.
A. PAC OPUS, parse a: aoe Do en PCI OMIA) ys ee. 776
PMOOOLEDHA, (4.4.5... +, 0,006 | Acordulecera,” 2.093 iAdoneta, ........... 512
PNW APIMERD 3... v0 alsin ong ice OO | NCrAphehy x. 24a ee oo PAG OXOIMYId, ..o0.-.2.hoe
ACC ee O40 PACRIDIID A eee ME GALOIS.) | Sit. ake 2 oe 342
PMDGOStONA, 25.0.5 jc ti<50 ATO WNC TaittS' a) Cee er. MU Nicorniess. - see 236
LN G2) |S / ee aoe BO ACrOpasiSy . \s ese ee DOA PACES. * 4.0, «sno. oe <es 717
AcAllodes,.°. sm... -. BOS ACT OCeta. 4. ae: TAA WR oetias & 2)y.25 oe. 518
PRM DEIS, coi. ns OOO PACTOlEPIA, . a. s.. o<s OA PA ebeS i OL. Somest g<- 2701
ucanthaclisis, ..:...... OZ ACTOLOp US ae sae iO (lh AIS | os os yee cscs 668
Gant ei GO PAGCrOlyia we ene G3lsleAellopos,: 4) 42.4.4. 425
ACANTHIIDA, -...... 166 | Acroneuria, ........ A Adnopless 2 ested 631
memmuaocephala,. ):....146 -Acronycta, ..........44op4uschna, ..52...c..- 78
IcamtNOcerus,. ...0.. 14osActoricnus, .0....:. G30) pzeyShitasOmids. ose 708
ENeamthHOcinus, <..2.. 664|-Actenodes, ....:.... 295|-ASCHNIDA, ....-..., 46
PMCAMMMUMOMETCS i j.c.cs1,3) GOO! |ACtlasy, . i Beco s s,4 776| Asthaloptera, ...... 504
PMEAMENOSCEIIS, ©. 45.0.0 OOO WACHIAS, 666. ages ae eas 2 Agu Agabetes. 2. -.... 42. 221
LIGHUEOSOMO, ...... 1d8Actina, 1.0... 0.4. (AO AmaDUSS | 0 is.8 eee cals 221
PMOAEOIIVODS, o... 2 001 |-ANctinotia, =. .<....4.0- A OeNra lita <3. Ae sade 102
PC OMUV IANO so. is sas. (MM INGombaay wee Meee eh: 233 | Agalliastes, ........ 160
P\SIGIET, Gat sea SOT eAcrydittiniy 4.0 geese 178; Agapostemon, ...... 688
\GrIL SI he ee een Oa ae Qo ACEODIIS. ae os « Sule Z41 | AGARISTIDa, ........ 442
BMOMALOGES, . ajc-ni-a4 ac t0cpacupalpus, ...... ¢.,0clO)Agathidium, . 02. . 930
PMEMOICTOPS, otc ain ono Nciitealis.-) sens 5 Sa Die Race EhaS yy sah pes 609
PNCHOUA, oho ca Sen chica 156 | Acylophorus, ....... 239 | Agathobranchus, ... 618
PMOL CS 1 ais, See OMB oi. «se sa net 253| Agathomyia, ....... 762
PVCMMROWA. os) a 5 ta ulans. 0 DOCH RACel ar. Ac ocie ee a's gu STO AGEN, oo. cone wg 672
PXCIMOPLELUS, 50.04. 105 | Adelocephala, ...... AaBBAOIOSSA, ood sa wad oes 526
MEO ERIS 8 5 autre SAC VANCE LOGGERS, ss stare aus 284} Aglyptus rae: ae 231
Mcmeodera, ....... 293 | Adelognathus, ..... 617| Agnomonia, ........ 478
EMGMNECOPS,’ oo ysiis sei .a' 930| Adelphacoris, ...... 163| Agnopteryx, ....... 561
PNOMOMMIA, 6. oj sndya a0 723.| Adelphagrotis, ..... 52} Agonoderus, ....... 214
PAIGHOP UG nae aes 631.) Aderocharis, ....... 244| Agonosoma, ....... 754
meocephalus, ..... i LOd i Aaialytius, 2.0... aan SUS LASTADANS.. os svaseas 379
PCOUGIEHUS,,. «pics TEN Whe a 595|Agraulis, .......... 408
PXGOMPIOs, eins c canton an AL YC Sa ae ete ee TEIDAGTUNIS. Fo hehe chs 2904
852 INDEX TO FAMILIES AND! GENERA.
NCRION ED AN eo. ee 73| Amaurorhinus, ..... 399; Ancyloxypha,
ING TIONES = sa Nee 287 | Amblycorypha, . 186: Ancyronyx,
Agrouiyza, .. 0. / fe eeie)| Amblyctisy ane ae 365 Andrena, 4.25: sees
AGROMYZIDA, ...... Sli Amblyderus; =. 42 3. ofa | ANDRENIDZ0 2 ee eee
AGTOtS,. .:qadecs Bee 453| Amblyscirtes, ...... AIS | Andticus, eee eee
ACrY PAYS. Learns 284| Amblyteles, ........ 635 | Androchits,. see
VAIS ce ae we 284| Amelectonus, ...... 619 | Andronicuss Seca
Albuna, 2 cotp ence se 519| Amicoplus, ......... 607| Anecphysis, ....
Bileatinoesigy seis on SIT | Amilapis, coc atans oe 502 pAneuntis, .. ese
ALCTA GICs «1. <3 © 5 LOD | SATE IISs ae eke ee 652 |.Ania, =. cee
CIS Reese? eS A S02) Amana lOsayte atte 441! Anisodactylus, .....
ICOGERAS, «5 \. = eae 621 | Ammodonus,. ...-... 360) Anisolabia, 22 seeeeen
aN IS D5 ie ees es oe Naas 107| Ammophila, 22.220... O1TO\AMSCps, 2.2 eee
Aleochara, ooo | Aamnestis: = 2 ece 133 | Amisostictas =e
Pe pIdia.. tee ee: 162, PAmolitass eres ATL | Anisota, ... eac eee
051 CEA OTe Vie ake Ni a ATAU A TmO@F DIAG A eee ae 550;| Antsotomas” =e eee
PMOXCtCE ME ee crank 624; Ampeloglypter, ..... 395| Anisoxya, ..........
PIGVTOGESs pee Tee 119; Ampelophagus, . 426 |\-Anobiume, | {722 seeee
UALEYRODEDAS, ua. 2. 119) Amphagrion, =.2>.. ~ 75) Anomala, = 2ase eee
VANIER AVG het bes methane 2 405, Amphibolips, ....... 600; Anomalagrion, .....
Adiaritus wee) ee 586] Amphicerus, ....... 308 | Anomalon,
iancitas ee: 276 | Amphicnephes, Se 799 | Anomis, MPS eons. -
Alliognathus, ....... 682| Amphicoma, ....... 316:| Anomoca, 2.2 eneeee
PVNOCH EY Sa a vee. pe 61 | AMP NIGEOSSUS, 77... 273 | Anomoglossus,
PNG STOStA, tocar 736 | Amphientomum, : 52 Anopedias, Spee os -
Ailoorappa, 820 fo an COTM Amphiony, .vic.. 2. 425| Anopheles, .-......-
Ao@penlann ns Cseue nce 40| Amphionycha, -..... dot) Anoplius, =. eee
PVlOphylangae. ence 195 | Amphisa, ......... 548 Anorostoma, :
MO pityla xyes, fos se 68| Amphiscepa, ...... 96 Anorthodes, eesti.
Ailoplasta: 42.2") 629| Amputicipa, ....... 676) Anorthosia,
Palapoda: eketeac eee 366 | (AMACATIDSIS, | 6st Jom} Anoura, ~. Ysa
Ailothina, <a... 321|-Anacrabro, .:....... 682)| Anoxus, -. {e.=eeeee
PNM Oiaan es eee: woe OMe WANTIzeCTISe rae ee 30] -ANIOZUS;’ <5 22a
PRM ORa CIS. “set js. cee BOO AnAC OP daar. rae ee SUS Anthaxia, Sosa
IO plOta <scacce oes Hip ANametisss a= 75.200. 378 | Antherophagus, ....
PIphitopius, 92.2... 360 Anaphes, eae 637) AN THICIDZ, 4 scare
Alphitophagus; <...5 0c) Anaphora- -)t.t.0. 511) Anthicus, |: . 2. eee
ZAISOMMtl ay. ecu. ee 495| Anaplodes, ......... 500] Anthidium, ........
Nira ieee Nea gal Wie TAT PN At Sid eee ee 560} Anthocharis, .......
Py pide peeine oe oak: UD) DATEGE Was oe 5c 146; Anthocomus, .......
aN NTIS Ai a ONG Anaspis,. «fon tee 369 | ANTHOCORIDA, .....
EISEN Berge i rok ON Adastatys.ucemta. or 645A nthocoris, (he. a2
PNY SOR ee eee cade OsoiAwatis | secures oe 254| Anthomyia, ........
REN SON UD Ah sete, re OOUNSATICS, geass = iter 78| ANTHOMYIDA, .....
Aqnadtyar oe) seas. 8 54) Anaxipha,. oa.) oe 193) Anthomyza, ite eee
AWMNOPIS. iE seme sc 708; Anchodemus, ..... 385 | Anthonomopsis,
WAR eiias a ety eae 205} Ancistroma, . . Oo5| Anthonomus, ©... 5. =
PATHAPHOS © ihe manor Ve AGG) | PATICYLISMa ee eee 544| Anthophilus, .......
Amaurochrous, ..... 182] Ancylopera, ........ 545| Anthophora, SES. cere
INDEX TO FAMILIES AND! GENERA. 853
ANtTHoPHORIDA, .... 694|/Aporus, ............ 674| ASCALAPHIDH, ..... 63
POMBE AR, os cbs ote lsd We TAS AT ISEMS, <-. o:5,<.< sine Zi iAsclena,. oer as 368
Mairentis;*. ..... 24. 206| Aprocrema, .'.. 20.400) ||Ascogaster, . 422.4% 612
ANTHRIBIDZ, ...... 405| Apsilops, .........- 632| Ascydmus, ......... 232
AaenGIDUlus, 2.5. AVG Apteryeida, 2) -ueenclell|Asemum, 2.2 .1..2 520 324
Aen bUS, 6.25 /eia.e AGI IADEESIS, cc)...» deme Gol ASIUIDAS,, 428468 eabe 749
Antiblemma, ....... 479| Aptorthus, ......... den | AISWIS!. sactoe das nn eehs 753
Painicarsia .. 2.0.40, 419)| Aptorthus, .......uen¢0£| Asphondylia, ......2. 729
Pemtispilas «2.56/28. SOa Ama bay 6. kse e S MOCNWASPUTOEUS g 0. >. + son a 627
PROUCO CMA 7 io0s. noise ovsd 20 706 | Arachnophaga, ..... OAM |AspidiOtus, ~.). 2 os 128
(SA hO0G re DO) PNRADIDA, lo. :s sees HO UILASPIAISCO, 1 ,. 202224. 566
PSOE aps yeirine 608i wie 455| Aradophagus, ...... Oe VN SUA LAs. os) sheverr snes oe .. 683
PCC CASITA: 5,8 60s sie 8) .0s S02) WAG AUS, 1.0520. ee WOO WA STOLUS,. Vi.2. 212 de aude
Apamea, ........... 462) Areecocerus, ........ 406] Asterolecanium, .... 122
Aapamteles, VF i.45.5.% GO Aviaries. yy eee 319| Astiphromma, ...... 618
PeVanbesis,. 22-4. 440 | Archasia, .......... 92) Asyndetus, ......... 755
Awpatelodes, ... 05. .: 485| Archimerus, ....... 145| Asyndulum, ........ 723
Perateviets., ans ane l8t| Arehips, .....000e. DAO PAPETIUS, oh cw axcua ay Rocks 314
Apathus, ..... Pan rase GIS) PATclivitas., eee WScVAtacbay, . ceases ele lo 705
Papatiina pene PAI) Aretian oo... web! 440) Ateleute, ........... 616
PACTS. sats cscs’ 200% AZ ARC TIID AS. (he ee 436| Atethmia, .......... 467
Aphenogaster, ..... Gos} WAT ctoconisay 0 ee ee lGS)|Atheta, o5.... 25 oue 238
pMeenete, 23 so. 20s GilG) |Ardistomis,. 28 sen: ZO2iAGMOUSin eis caeya8 ee 288
Pepiiaiatar chines. s LOS Atrenetta, ca.0c cee 629) Atthiysanus.. ....2sseaeOe
PeMiamisis, oti OOlVAveus, oo. DAS WAGs sje area 329
Apinelimtis,’ 27 vise. GLOW eretis (tee nee ae A26)| Atlanticus, .......... 190
PepMeclonmentia;. . ive 196 Aroia .. os... nee aS Atomacera,.......%e 592
Aphelosetia, ....... HOO PAcoy nis, naan OO) Atomeania ).. . lease ot 264
ApamMm ay, wie sie es INO reser) Gee 755| Atomoscelis, ....... 160
PESPUNGINUS, | 6. ole 624: 605} Argyresthia, ....... od AGOMOSIA, oa ince «2 «= 751 -
ZAPIAGUUS, «os 2s. GOG)WAtrery tla, sar ieee DOU CATHAMUS: oc cniecs ate ceOe
Aphilanthops, ...... 679) Argyrophyes, ...... ADO IAGEOPOS, ¢ <a <<. eet Dele 52
wiphilodychium, |..... d82:|Arhopalus, ......... 828 Afropos, ......./+- 51
Aphiocheta, ....... MOU WAT ast os as satel ISG) 0 cic ee Po 659
MUS, Ga hats)» siacale'’ beau Arpictotelia, =, . os. eel GOONeELAmEMLIS: 1. dese cle 266
ENPNGGIUS, |. svat Keys Slo Amistotelia, “Jkt 0b MOOMATE RIS, . ..c.acnttle Leadon
MMI. sss ye ee joe) Arnoldias ... hoe en: (29 ATTELABIDA, oo. 0s 378
PPMGMUS; yay acts: SAM AT OtESH i. cnet canes 629| Attelabus, ......... 378
EEOMORIStA, ~. 6. d04'ss Zoei|Arphanus, ..ocsaee MAS ATEGVa,. «<x ntl 0UEx 552
PATNEASCUS, | 3), )ecis's ¥ « seo Agohia,” ascot CSUN Eyana. i. .0~ <b 92
BRDOIAG A 46, cisjens 179! Arrhenoplita, ...... 3861| Augochlora, ....... 688
Apwrophora, .y..).06 98] Arsilonche, ........ 446| Aulacaspis, ........ 127
BYPHYEUS) si. sds. GEC sosmtcicscn ede <a el 527| Aulacidea, ......... 603
PP PED AN OY iy ew geiaies GOS TA EECE. cnc canes a nteld 492)| Aulacizes,. ...cce sce) 100
BPIOMEFUS, 0.0/4 «i st Poa |"Atthmius, . <<. .0ks 204] Atlacus, «vests 2687
BBO es Nina athalea ah 380) Arthrolips, ......... Se AIA: 5c craw deed Meee 603
ho SSR So ea ee 699] Arthrolytus, ....... Gaal AUetes, ce. 4c0 Sth 377
24) \ 0G 499} Arthromacra, ...... $64/ Auleutes. 2.00.00. 393
MpScehloy |) casenws 248! Asaphes, .... cc. .00. 289' Aulobaris, ......... 394
854
Amilonnim: cies 261
Aulonothroscus, .... 290
AIMtootapia:. .e eee 469
Automalus, ........ 636
ES Gino a enemy 8, 649
Aximopalpus, . ...--neemcel
AGRTONS os os eRe 255
Azelinay. j.. eee 508
B.
JESZIO NEY, Sanne) Gea aia nN 340
VCASH. oS yous poh CUA 270
AAC CHAS sa Sat eRe 765
BaGtha: it .. . Sete 538
Bacitl Gti.) a... eee 277
BaActiOcenus-+ a eee 581
Ba distensa.,.02 0.5.0 207
Bee OCETAMs co es as ocnele 250
Bee bIShae se ise. Re 38
BeEISCAs cute eee 38
Bagoiste ess Beet 385
Matleyaen. ss oe eh 447
Balanins, 3. :..2ee8e 396
ale iilaa ys Poy 2.8 sa 106
Balsas ease <4 oF Roe 448
NRATIA'S asa aess. ane teneeaes 136
BARCE OPS Siac’: aes 153
Barilepton, 2.2) cin 2399
FANBIS Ns. c lxctanate cee 394
IBARODSIS, Lagan Lees 392
ary COMUS, a ay...) 22% 653
iBarypithes, ae. is ase 380
Baryscapus, 639
Basieeschina, = ;.4eeecse
IBaSsaneuss - iw oka: 340
NSASSUGSS Sotelo. ie eee 622
BOInVCetes, .. 22% 627, 629
Batrachedra,. 2... 2.7004
Batrisodes, 7s... .-iite 234
Baylor ss. - verte 328
Bedelia ast.) 7.25- ahaa: orl
iBellamura, +. fsck 331
Bealtiras |. 225.4 seer 461
Belonochilus, .....: 141
Belonuchus, ..;.....240
Belostoma, 20.51.72 eo
BELOSTOMATIDA, .... 167
BOWOSIG, o.03 os aed 778
| Bibio,
| BIBIONIDA, ...
B erls,
| Berosus,
| Berotha,
| Betarmon,
| BETHYLIDA,
eee eee esc eee ee
Belyta,
BELYTIDA,
Bembecia,
BEMBECIDA,
Bembex,
Bembidium,
Bembidula,
Benacus,
Benta,
Berea,
oer eee eee
eee eee eee
oece eee ee
BEZZ 1a pew eae
eee ee eee ee wo
Biblioplectus,
Bidessus,
Biorhiza, 22sec...
Biosteres,
Bittacomorpha, .....
Bittacus,
Blacus,
Blaps,
Bilapstinits, 2a:
BLASTOBASIDA,
Blastobasis,
Blasturus,
Blatta,
Blattella,
BLATTIDA,,
Blechrus,
Bledius,
Blennocampa,
Blepharida see
Blepharipeza, .:...
Blepharipus,
Blepharomastix, ....
Bleptina,
Blethisa,.
Blissus,
‘Bosbhtis: oe se oa
Bolboceras,
Bolbocerosoma, ....
Boletina, .<....42 oriee
IBOlEtODIS,« alee
Boletophagus,
eee eeo ee eee
eeeeete ee sae ee
eee eer ee eee ew
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@ ©) @-elee 6 21s) 0) «
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oe ec eee eee ee
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INDEX 10: HAMITIES AND:
| Bothynostethus,
| Boyeria,
GENERA.
Boletotherus,
Bolitocnara, | eee
Bombias,
Bombus, >.) ee
BOMBYLIIDA,
Bombyliomyia,
Bombylius, ....
Bomolocha,
BoRBORIDA, .
Borborus,
Boreus,
Boriomyia, wane
Borkhausenia, ......
Boros,
BostTRYCHIDA,
Bostrychus,
Bothrideres,
Bothriocera, \222ee
Bothriothorax,
a\\e) he =
«(ets te! pene:
oe 0 © 2 «9.» «eles
eo eee eee
eeee eee ee ee
Brachiloma, s=eeee
Brachinas; 2. eee
Brachyacantha, eee
Brachybamus,
Brachycentrus,
Brachycis,
Brachycoma, ...
Brachydeutera, .
Brachylobus,
Brachymynmex,, =4:
Brachynemurus, ...
Brachypalpus,
Brachyptemna, .....
Brachyrhynchus, ...
Brachypterus,
Brachys, 2.72.06.
Brachystegus,
Brachystylus,
Brachytarsus,
BGACON, Lee
BRACONIDA:,
Bradycellus
Branchus,
Brenthia,...2.. ieee
BRENTHIDA, «.<..2- 38
BREPHIDA,
Brephos,
Brochymena, ... U2
ere eeeeee
6. wel deere
9) - CNS = eR aetna tye
eee ee eee we
INDEX TO. FAMILIES AND GENERA. 855
MRO iiES; ou Sigs TROL Poa Calida, \ 05) Wisse PAY Catia cea or eat 4]
Brotolomia, ........ Ad) Callidium, -ceascnees 329| Capnochroa, ....... 363
Pepe z, -......25..006| Calliephialtes;.: s200.2 624) Capsida, 0, sacks 159
Bicsomorpha, »/.se2/096,|Calligrapha, 4:2222,79840| Capsus,. .. 244.20%.)2% 164
Bruchophagus, ..... O48) Callihormitis, .. een 613| CARABID, .......-° 198
MRCS) 2)... re soao ml Calliopsis,-. . <i saree Got araS,. vos... 1 eS 199
iSiroinat yer PF Calliphota, .. .sgemked, | Catadtima,” tees fa: 448
MMVI Sh ye a2 sr) be. so .de Ag Callintenusic a eee IG CArcinOps, witeosee 2: 270
Bay epiila, sect .22s AAT.| Callirhytis, 2...) 601} Cardiastethus, ...... 158
Eyepentis, .svs...-240,| Calloides, ........2522.. 328 | Cardiochiles, ....... 607
Mmegulatrix, .: it... 568 | Callomyia, ... 12... 762| Cardiophorus, ...... 284
AT CMOA go oroie 00a!) S08) MO, Gallo pusivud,., .o..4uke BOO Carebata, 2. ..dhar 365
BUPRESTIDA, ....... 250) Callopicts omiyiay wees mow0 Waricea, . 22... .2 42-3 792
BAPRESUIS) 0. 2 ees Zier Callosamia;1.....ememeeoil Cat iteta, . 4.47245 2% 90
MOIS), 4c 2k ots): 2a Calopata, sine 803| Carneades, ......... 455
Beinoscopips, ....° 102) Calocalpe, .wsose... AVG |\Ganipeta,, ..\.'csesee 502
Bytiescopis, au... 102 |Calocarfipa, ; ....2300< 461| Carphoborus, °...... 404
sree b rie).scen «| Calochromus, Jus). aoe \(Carpocapsay son wnenrose
erase Ls. PRs scone |ACAlOCOris, sc.) Seles: 163) (Carpophilisy9oee. > Dit
PP ALGtISe. ., «0 es 200 |\Calophya, so. cnara: LOS @artoderea 14.4. .shsk 275
Calopteronyssaereer 296) CatrynOus,... sete we: 91
C. Coloptenyax, wearer ais|| Casnotita, ne. ee se ene
Calosoma, ia. eae LOS @assidave es sees 355
WAberodes, j2ofizaci008| Caloteleia, .. 2:01. G59 |'Gatabenta) .. 1. 285e2)- 447
@accobaphes, .:....4 165| Calothysamia, ...:.. 498 Cataclysta, ...0..... 526
‘CUGI CIC rr wae 049 | Calothysanis;) Apes: 498) -Cathartts,’ 20 s.2228. 262
Meacoplia, cls. d@nls 0% Doo MOAI; .. 2. . aueeeee een les AGO Catocala.. oo .un ene AT5
WaGahrOpa,s osfoiacs: eae) p@allysnia, 5. eeensen: 466| Catogenus, ......... 262
@rceilius,. .. 206 a AC ally tts eee eee 607 Gatogly pts, ) Js ath 624
CC re 297 \‘Campicnemtus, secs: 759} Catolaccus, ........ 643
MGretianih iy. 3, Jil 2 Ayes ,, 807\Campodea, ..2.2..... 34) Catopomorphus, -.... 230
rcwiella, Facil tte 4200 Camponotus, ovess.14.003 | Catopsilia,. -..ac2.~- 418
“BOUTIN RO REET ew Boeampoplex,.. -.eeaamole WCatapyrtha, ..-.ecs. 502
(CESTAVOYC? hg ee 307 \Campsoceracoris, ... 163|\Catonia, ......0...- 95
MEFEMOCOFSE, ..vi:/asidhs). 361| Camptobrochis, ..... 164; Catorama, ......... 307
Wrenniteia.: on. .gke 474| Camptocladius, ......714|Cebrio, ............ 290
METIS, .. . eslelsitertye’ 135| Camptoneura, ...... 799} Ceprionmpa, ....... 290
PRIS ok cai, REE 241| Camptonotus, ...... 190] Cecidomyia, ........ 730
CALAMOCERATIDA, .. 69!Camptoprosopella, .. 798 | CECIDOMYIIDE, ..... 725
fealandta,.. . 4 ioujons 398| Campylenchia, ..... PP IOCAUS, - << pene as Call 236
CALANDRID&, RIS MOO ABIES nos ose inw cable S07 | RiO aia. doe sok Syed 435
alathws,,..trdaddes BOP @anarsia,. . . ene 535! Celatoria, ......4... 776
@alephelis,, .s. exsiuewi4ild Canifa,. ......sk uses ano Celetes,. .. .. cructediuc 296
PAHOA, ow cas ss afk DeeiGanthon, 2a waAawe 812} Geliptera, ..... 500. 479
Calledapteryx, ..:... 509| Canthophorus, ..... Pee) Welina: . a. cu’ SENT 219
Gallibetis,. .. ceed o8|:Canthydrus, .......: 218] Celithemis, .......... 81
allicena,. oo ac. etl MOP MGADIS: . wis ss ce Maier 484) Cenocalius, ..... 607, 616
ROBIGlISisy. oo. oaauidl 625| CAPITONTIDa, .. ... 4.616] Cenopis, ........... 548
Malligonixa, .... ,ij/4e69' Capitonius,. ...eb.. 616' Centeterus,
856 INDEX TO FAMILIES AND GENERA.
Centistes, (cn... ee 607 | Ceuthophilus, ...... 190 | Chlenogramma, .... 429
Centrinus qe 2! 395 | Ceutorhynchus, 393 | Chlamydatus. anes 160 -
Centrodera,, ..4.. 228 330) Chzetocnemas «0:2 doo |-Chlamys,. .oy sae 340
Centruchoides, ..... 94) Chetogedia, ....... (83 | Chicealtis, (iaeoeeeee 180
Geoplayllus; 2c sume 230) Chetona, |. aak-ieee 485 | Chloralictus#eeaeeee 687
Geplinietay oc. .a eae 581 | Cheetoplagia, ....... 782| Chloridea, .... usee AGT
CEPEPALOIDA, ace. 5eu e080 | Chietopsis,, ... «ase ae 8001 Chiorion,) =.) 22 seen 677
Cephalonomia, ..... 668) Chetopterygopsis, .. 69|Chlorochlamys, ..... 499
Cephaloon, .:¢:..:<. 368|-Chaitophorus, ....:- 116 | Chlorochroa, 134
€ephaloscymmus, 2 aeco0 \Chalarus, .. 22-224: 762| Chloroperla, ....... 40
Cephennium, ....... 232) CHaLcIpIpa, ....... 649) |(Chiorops; -sss.eeeen 808
CEPHap as P0550 ce itee BOA laa CIS.) a5, eho: 649 | Chlorotettix, ....... 106
Ce phiss 26450 mee ees 595| Chalcodermus, ..... 390 | Cheeridium, 313
WELAGIG A here aoc SHO Civaliceelare e.g arance 531 |\Choleva.—. 50 aes 229
CERAMBYCIDH, ..... 323 | Chalcolepidius, ..... 284| Choragus, 925. - eae 406
Ceraphton, ......2.- 604) Chaleophora, ..:. 4.1291) Choreutis, =a 553
CERAPHRONID, G54 | Chalepws, ..2 seeds 320 Chorinzeus, 2 :eeeeeenaee
Cerascopus, 153) Chalybion, .eemeenee 676| Choristoneura, ..... 127
CerastipSocusmeLa ere | Chamiynis,. -.eceeeeee 473| Chorthippus, ....-.. 180
Weratinay voce ee O97) | Charadra.. ja-.--aeee 443 | Chortophaga, ...... 181
CGERATIN IDA ier. eee O87 @haricssa, 4.2 sees 303| Chortophila, ....... 791
CERATOCAMPIDA, .... 4382] Chariesterus, ....... 146) Chramesus, .......- 403
Cefatogastra, «.. ee. 61S | Chariscena, .-- sees a09)|Chremylus, “7sseee 613
Ceratoma,: <5: +o-Ke 529) CGharitopuss . 1. eee 645| Chromagrion, ...... (3)
Ceratomia i... cee 429 | Chauliodes, ........ 56]! CHRYSIDIDAs saan 668
Ceratomyiella,* 201. 775 | Chauliognathus, 07299) \\Chirysis,,.... eee 668
Ceratomyza, oo. cits 812| Chasmatonotus, .... 713) Chrysobothris, ..... 293
Ceratophyllus, ...... 702| Chasmodes, ........ 635| ChrySochlamys, .... 770
Ceratopogon, mess ene 711| Cheiropachys, . 646| Chrysochus, ........ 344
Ceratoscopus, ...... G1 @helonis. naan 612 Chrysodina, ........1344
Ceratosoma, ....... 618| Chelymorpha, ...... 306 | Chrysogaster, ...... 764
Ceratnreuss oo ere Gee 750 | Chermaphis, ....... 114| CHrysoMELIDA, .... 337
Gercenis, 7 eee ee G18) NGICIINES. sre eee 114| Chrysomphalus, .... 129
Celreopelis, nee ee eee 379 | Chevrolatia, . j.. 25k) Chrysomiyia, eee 786
CERCOPIDA: .- emen a i98 | KehilO; cae bal.) Chrysomyza, | senses 800
MeKelses wa. oe cae ee 2A. | Chilocorusta eenee 209) (Ghrysopa, «sce cee 61
Cercyon,r.: . Seer Ban | Chiloneusus, tees. 644| Chrysophanus, ..... 416
Weresa osc eee OO '(Chilosia\a: - Sees 165 | CHRYSOPIDA,. |. ..Seoe
Cpa reer muta Snr dal | Chilostiemay eer recee 69: Chrysopila, j2uaseees 743
Weniias nue pee es so ese 446-‘Chimarrha, 2 <2i4.5. «469 |'}Chirysopora, see
Ceropales, o>. Aes OS, ChitOn,. % eee weiss 326 Chrysops, sume 739
CEROPALIDAS. .. (2st OZhiChionaspis, cel eine 126|Chrysotoxum, ...... 764
_ Cerophytum, 263) (Chiromanitis~ce. see (96: Chirysotus, «.. cakes 755
Geroplatus,. 4: eae 723| CHIRONOMIDA, ..... Od | Chiydiza,: css 55a nee 805
Ceraptres,.. .cor-obs 597 | Chironomus, (13)|\Chytolita; ooeeeeneie 482
Cerotainia, - .) ae aC hitosiay ic. easier: 092; hy tonyx, -..3. eee 447
Ceruchus,!... soos OMA OHI TOLALipS,, -ca.pics eo MOC AMA, erent SEE . 89
Cenunta,. . bows: ce cere ABS AC hitalta..,.: Asta mape r-Fo (8 Gi (OF. 0): aaa A en 88
env lon... ceeteee Abt Chloris, .....-.0uaasiek 243 Cicadula, . ....,- 1s skeen 106
INDEX TO FAMILIES ‘ANDi GENERA. 857
Bsindelay 54.0025 06 196! Cnemodus, ......... 144] Conocephalus, ..... 189
CieiNDELIDA, ........ <7 196) Chesinus, 2.0.60... 404| Condylolomia, ...... 527
MMS) ens SAI HOS COcerpar, (eet erete 120) Conorinm, ....5s226 771
PIPOMES eH oa). oe oss ld 200) Coccidtiiay . 1. anaenee ZO) | GOMOPS © te rerisoveuce's absel> 771
Bear bytes «sR ZA) Coccinella... .miek eke 204) Conorhinus, 4.260%. 154
Witnbex, 4.2... edad. 587 | CoccINELLIDA, ...... 2592| Conosoma, 246
(COE i a 159) Coccophagis. eee 641) Conotelus, ......... 272
Gingaphia, <. ties ike HAAN @OCCUS,) yacisineactenele 125| Conotrachelus, ..... 389
meta cig OS 505|Cochlidion, 1.2.0... ola Contarimtia, \ 1 hile 729
CTE Sa a 498)\Cockerellia, .vsnee rs 69M) Copelatus, .... yes. os 221
MBanaitraey cess 3 Ll als 33 | Coelambus, Nice) | Camidita,, 2.4... .ceeaee 368
Winvias .. os. 2e ea ee Coelihaibleyy) 5400 G5 on de 615 Copidosoma,. . eee: 644
(CTC ISD: a ere oLOi| Cozhiodesiajey. jeeteek ava Capipanolis, sens. 451
incotettiix,. 6. aci74a0 MSZy| CialioG tse soe pene OS | Coppin) .jc\c\.. aeons 313
Wicuophanus,92...; ./468| Celioxys)....... 0.5 69) Coptocyclay, abe: 356
ringed. 64g 465 | Ceelogaster, . 393 | Coptodera, 211
Gimrospilus, 0.030 638) Ccelopisthus, ....... 644| Coptodisca, ........ 566
AG. a oe ae SO Coelostathima.aeeeee 548 | Coptotomus, ........ 221
Wiclelatens shin. veces. 363 | Coelostethus, ....... 306)| Coptotrichen) oj 222. 574
Cisnenip Ay... 30a) Coenocalpe, , an ot 497 | Copturodes, 392
(COSC 435, Coenophanes, ....... 614) Coquillettidia, 721
Wistorasten,. sac. Jae. is | Coenosia;. .. +. denen 793 | Cordulegaster, ..... 77
Withenomia,, 4... 1) 400) Colaspis, ..<..eetaas 344 | Cordylura, 794
\ SSIES Sel eee Ga (Colastus) ae Gly CORED AY. oc... 2lidae tas
WO leiceiicwenes ral 8S | COLEMIS. | ices atncl ne dete ZS 0 @orethina, -....0.ee Lise 722
Cladopits: ise. % iG) Coleocentas) me ye. 630)|\Corethrella, ........- 722
Wladotas s,s 4! 3 494 | Coleophora, .... 963 | CORETHRIDA, 721
Cladtina yw. HSE 106 | Coleothrips, ......0: 83! Corimelena, ...3... 138
lems, se ea: Gaile COliass). cn oe nee AND GOntS @iiyk, os. teeaeee 168
Clastoptera, SOCollarias | ieee O24 Comsciuinn ta aches oo 573
Wianisicella, .*. kivac: eo) Collembolasy sae Oa COrISCUSy |... aBee: 149
Clemensia, . 435) Colletes, wit: 695) CorrxiDa, UGRRRD: 168
(Clcoid, ae aes Be) COLLETID A, Sake eaee Ona CO@niaus ec dotseesk 147
CLEONYMIDA, ...... 646;'Gollops) |... sue SO @orpinynay. vc... cats 370
OTe oiigaliiie yu) «0882 REMY 503] Colobopterus, ...... Ga Corrodentiasy ,....tiieh 51
MIRE sci oy nv gic BO2s Colloniy. a’. so. os cele etae POOH Gorthylusy... )s .2 Uae 400
ONCE EC A o0e|'Colophay ds cas eee DUS Goerticaria,. ....Ae ee 275
ROltmemes ys... fies. 144| Colpocephalum, .... 47] Corydalis, ......... 56
OMG, .d..5. 261} Colpognathus, ...... 632 | CorYLoPHID.®, 251
SiIMOGENtTUS). wo! .. 613/ ConypiipsA, .......... 260] Corylophodes, ...... 252
Clinocephalus, ..... PSO Colyvas) cee aie 261) Corymbites, 289
CLINOCORIDA, ....... 159} Colymbetes, ....... 222 Corynocoris, ....... 145
Clitellarta, 0. O6008.% MOM OONCRYLIS. oi i. onlabe 501 | Corythuca, 148
AMET satis OS MY WE 201] Conchylodes, ....... 522| Coscinoptera, ...... 340
Grothilla, . .wviewone: 52'|'Genicera, ... 6s. egts Fea) Cosmia,« ia s. 09g) 465
PRCT vs sl'ne'g x 0 SND 795| ConIoprerYGIp&, ... 62) Cosmoconus, 622
Mivtanthus, 22s. 2k 329] Coniopteryx, 62 | Cosmopepla, ....... 136
Clytochrysus, ...... 681] Connophron, ....... 231 | Cosmopteryx, . 565
Cnemidotus, ....02. 217' Conocephaloides, ... 187 Cossmpa&, 2.2.2.2... 515
8:8 INDEX TO FAMILIES AND
COssonus, .2eeeteree 399); Cryptorama, — ..:/ax. 307
Ossi haao..8e ee 516. Cryptorhopalum, ... 267
Cosymbia.e.4 ae 498 | Cryptorhynchus, .... 391
otal pantech ac. «ep o20|\Gryptothrixz, ~..20s.. 69
Cothonaspis, . 20. Homi Ceyptureus, . seee 404
= Coxelis. aioe eee 2B Eryptus, . ..~sabe bee 630
Crabro;icncas aeeee OSIENCTEnISCUS, ~. 22seee 624
CRABRONIDAS, UP eee): 681 | Ctenocephalus, ..... 702
Crambidias.> eee ts 434| Ctenoschira, ....... 625
Cranthodes;. 4. .areer 447; Ctenopelma, ....... 623
Crambusy ac. cae 528| Ctenophora, ........ 709
Ceaponiis; eee ceet: 392| Ctenophthalmus, ... 702
Cratacanthus, «loss: ZA @renucha, 7.5. see A34
CiratomiusSecisce 26. che 641 | Cucuyipz, 261
Sipatoparis,.. ss. AVG Cie 11S yer. vee 263
CLALOSPIGs won eee Ot) Gueulliay -) see 461
@ratotrechus, weer Gael Cues, —. ose eee 720
@reoia, + 7. A eere eae 204) Curicipat,. ; ieee: (at
Ccemastobombycia.eno nl) Culicoides, > ser) eae (a2
Cremastochilus; 2.1 322)) Cupes, 2... .- sagiesenod9
Cremastogaster, Oat) CUPESIDA. .. eke 309
Cremastus, oe teeer Gla Cuphoceray .... asee 783
CrEMNOPS,> 1.6 Rae 609| Cuphopterus, ....... 682
Creniphailius,) >.<: 2 227-| CURCULIONIDA, ..... 380
Creoplilass eres aot GETS... ocd cas ieae Eee Se
@repidadera, ais-ese ao2 | Curtonotum) ..5.5-- 810
Cressonia, ASO: Guterebra, 28sec: 774
ChCOLOpus. . ieee UIA Cy anes... <2 eee 575
@riocephaltis,. 2... [en DAL OyIStek,...'2sl-ac eee 223
CmOcers, sR. eae 339 | Cybocephalus, ...... 274
Goring, le sere PCONGy chiramis, geet: 274
Crocidophora, PHOZOOMCHIUS. ne ee 199
Crocigrapha, . 460| Cyclocephala, ...... 320
@EceSUS «nos Ree neo! Cycloneda, .. J.2-. ac: 254
Crophius;| ... geese 143 -Gycloplasis, Raseescc 566
Grosimus,., .. a. see 264) Cycloptilus, ...2...: 191
CUOSSOCCTUS,~ G87 COCHId, oc eln acest: 44]
Gryphiila, 2... tee 145. Cydiay 1 eee 542
Cry ptancha, esse ee pial Cudnus, scent etoe 133
Cryptobum, 2.0053: 243)| Gylapus,... oe. Jee 161
Cryptocephalus, .... 341| Cylindrocopturus, .. 392
Cry ptocheilusien ..ue Oifon|(Cylistix, os oases 269
Cryptohypnus,.... « .i:+ 2ee/Gyllene,, .2.....2nee. 328
Cryptolechia,x< +44 2 aol! Cyllodes, =. aka: 273
Cryptoleon, ».. 5. saamewoe| Cymatodera, 7. 248s 302
Cryptomeigenia;:..... 775; Cymatophora, ...2.- 501
CRYPTOPHAGIDA, ....../263| Cymbiodyta, .....-. 227.
Cryptophagus,: ;.....:264| Cymindis, .....:...4 212
Cryptopleurum, 2228 ' Cymodemay... 25 2205: 142
GENERA.
@ymolomia, [sees
Cymus,
CYNIPID&,
Cynips,
Cynomyia,
Cyphomimus,
Cyphon,
Cyphopyga,
CRY TID AS, a eee
Cyrtinus,. “2 eee
Cyrtogaster,
Cyrtolobus,
Cyrtomemus,
Cyrtophleeba,
Cyrtophorus,
Cyrtopogon,
Cyrtusa,
Cytilus,
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@: ese; -o: “e; shi olan are
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Dacne,
Dacnochilus,
Dacnusa,
Dalmannia,
Dalmosella,
Danais,
DASCYLLIDA,
Dasylechia,
Dasyllis,
Dasylophia, ~
Dasymutilla,
Dasyneura,
Datana,
Daulopogon,
Debis,
Decarthron,
Decatoma,
Dectes,
Deidamia,
Deilephila,
Deilinea,
Delphastus,
Deltocephalus,
Deltometopus, . eee
Demas,
Dendrocoris,
Dendroctonus, ....
Dendroides, ... 42.2:
Sys = leap ens)
eo. is! fa) is) \e) vernon
©. -s sivepe (uo pe. =
© @)!6, © iajeleviep mim ae)
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Site: w et (elok ee eee
ere e eee ee ee ee
ee ee 2 © © 8 oe
ereee eer eee ae
eee ee ee eae
ee ee wie te ewe
eee eee we
ee eee ee ee ew o.
538
141
597
600
786
380
281
696
. 144
302
641
92
133
778
329
750
230
277
259
244
615
772
233
408
. 280
Tol
Tol
488
665
127
486
750
412
234
647
3304
425
425
500
255
103
282
. 442
136
.. 404
313
INDEX TO FAMILIES AND GENERA. 859
Dendroleon,. ....... 65)| Diastroplius,, .......+- «2 GOAT Dita es dae 710
Dendrophilus, ..... ZOOM Dit inadsta,. /.\\12 ae 526 | Docophorus, ....... 44
Dendrotettix,. .....: Gori Dicthtcd,...-... eee Soy WOCOSIA> 0. 45.06% siete 724
Wepressatia, ....%. SOU Wireaslits:, 1... 2.8 oe DAE | 1B Zo) | 52 | lle ok em 429
JD. 1 ae Rar AOS! DICeiCa, 2. 14. nee DOA Wolertig, i)! i) esc =. 584
Menatapeus,,..... .a2% AAA Cle t a, <ksiecee 4 805 | Dolichoderus, ...... 660
EGCEUIS, 2 <, «lates 483 | Dichelonycha, ...... 316 | Dolichopeza, 708
WMGRIMESteS, owt 266] Dichomeris, ........ 559 | DoLIcHopopIps, .... 754
DERMESTID&, 265| Dichromorpha, ..... 180 | Dolichopus, 756
DERODONTIDA, ant Dichroocytus, «24227 164) Dolopius,....s22 72.5 287
Werodontus, 26.50. 277 | Dicranomyia, ...... MO5t) Wenacia,.... ..d9ic24238
IDS ROMAVAA, , <2... .nVshs 750 | Dicranopselaphus, .. 280|Dorcaschema, ...... 332
WeGomectes, -... .. 1:1. 219] Dicranoptycha, ..... 406) Dorcatomia, 004. +. 307
Wenoskemus,. 9. - 25 27h: CAE Dictyophata, - eee OA Wonctsy asa 5 het. Pwse 311
errata, | cces5.0.65 467 Dicymolomia, 22.72" Bole Worocotdulia, 1 a2.22 79
Decimiay 5... 0.) er p22 Dieyplitip, er. ee HOI DWoryctes, = 12: aes 613
Desmiostoma, ....-. G06) Dided, oes 766 | Dorymyrmex, ...... 660
Desmacerus, i222. a0) Didymops, Sass. 1} Woryvod es, ter ae tats. 471
Desmometopa, ..... 812 | Diedrocephala, ..:.. 100 | Doryopteryx, ....-. 52
Desmopachria,—..... EilSi | Dictochisy.)...sa ere. 643; Dorytomus, ......-. 384
WESMIONIS, . «0. citi. 384! Dilophonota, ....... 428 | Dreculacephala, 101
INGO, TE lee or 209) Wilopitise 2.0. aee (34 Drapetes,. |... 05 2.’ 290
Dele) a Ane 784) Dimorphopteryx, |.. 588| Drasteria, .......... AT4
exTAp SiS). < ..% asia Hi23)|Dineutes,. 42. aes ase 224 | Drasterius, ....::... 286
Dray... ota) 184 | Dinocamptus, ...... SOT repatia, |. 4 ae 493
OTA GORICA, . ... 02 592.0: 348 | Dinocarsis, ...). 00: 645 | DREPANIDA, 493
IACHORISIA, =... . cine: of6)| Dinoderuss as. sec: 309 | Drepanosiphum, 116
PONIES, 5.2 5 hte 322)| Dinopsis, 20.9. ee 239 | Dromeolus, 282
UDTASTICIIS ou 5 os et UM Drochius,s0. akc DAD conus, “a... pesos 211
1 A100) ae oer eset Bou Dioctria, ©. .leearaee 750 | Dromogomphus, 7
MBWTSRAGIIVS,, .) 27 0. 2. Gs G227Dieedes, |... eee S00! Mrosophila, ©. «sess. 810
Mierametna, <2.) va. 107 | Dioleogaster, . 610} DrosopHILips, ..... 809
1D (Coes) REE eee 439) Diommatus, ......%: LOOM Dpymuss . Lehuseeess 144
IBWANE CHICA il oo ow « ste 521 Diemorus, f.0..4.s. 650 | Dryobota, 450
IDI CS Sea ea G21) IDIOPSIDA, »< tht ee 805|Dryocampa, ........ 33
Die 1S Seman (23 Dyoryctriay os cena 533.| Dryoceetes, .. 402
PMV EES sso. cls.n en + 314) Diplochila, .:..,.... 2OGUDryomyza, ... ia 796
Dianthidium, ...... 697:| Diplodus, ..... 028k SEA Dy ator: | en 563
WDiaphania, 20... . 20. 522'| Diplotaxis, ........! 318 | Dryophanta, ....... 599
Diapheromera, ..... LG) Dipteryeia, ........% 450 | Dryophthorus, ..... 399
Diaphnidia,. ..2.02.. 161 | Discocerina, ......: UGH OrvOpsy <4 ite sce wee 278
Draphorus, ....<cbiw 754) Discoderus, ........ 214.) DUFouREID®, 691
Dianous, Pees 242 | Disonycha, 21350 | Dynastes, - 0.6... et. 321
Diaperis, phase aol" Dissosteira,..... ute! 182 | Dynatosoma, 724
POUT. ip awe ea sae 1661! Distenia, «1.1.2 t% 930 '| Dyschirius, 0.00. 201
DrApRupai, 651) Distichona, .... . 778 | Dyscinetus,. 2.0.2... 320
Diaspis, res de) 127) Ditemnus,. icin y 300 | Dysmerus, 263
(DC SUE ee epOhh) Ditoma, -..ee... eBikt 260 | Dysodia, -.....66..5. 515
Diestictis, <0... B0%,!522" Wika, wc ole 2840: Dysphaga, . 4... i 337
860 INDEX TO FAMILIES AND
Dysptenis:, Accor eee AQAN FEMMATATS, | iacictes sees 278
Dyriscipa, 205 AiSH Meonus ook 372
Ty EISCHS As ares acd See POM MST Opiatlay wos sac. skits 526
Bimblethis, 00.0 ceeh 144
_ Melis) 2.0 cede dee 372
; Hes An ee See ek ae 153
Eacles: |. juntas ASN MOTTNeSA, eee 365
BAniInUS ieee O09 mphor Wee ae 694
Bbuntaaon. anes 326;| EMPHORIDA, ....... 694
IDEN DIS yeas) 5 ODP Dranoananvey a5 esa 52 582
Bedytolopha,.. 7.200046) rein at) 2 eae oe (od
Echinomyiasoshaerk NGA}| Emap isn: seme eee am 759
Bchtrichodia,- fiswce 155) JkempOascay ae eeeme 107
WCMMUS, gece ce Re VAGE WD tialilactnas eee 75
Ecpantheria, .2..... aka) MB aehma NOI oooh bo 548
icp nyilSae eed.’ «ceo: 614| Enarmonia, ........ 545
Ectemnius, ......... 681| Enchenopa, ......... 93
Ectopiocerus, ...... 161) Encoptolophus, esi
Ectopivia, .,.cueeenes 280) ney clops) se2e.sene 330
Beeropis ficlke e288 504 | ENcYRTIDA, . 644
Be yguishpremsue ke salon aoe ney Etsy, 4, wae & 644
Bezetiesiss ...2..095e (O23) | JE GEIS es sen toes oe 385
IS1WO; GRY. An2, 2G 502 | Endecatomus, ...... 308
Eiphosoma, .. ine 620| Endelomyia, ....... 584
Flachiptesa, | s..: 258 809 | ENDOMYCHIDA, ..... 258
ENO CHISTCM i. (2c 565| Endomychus, ...... 259
EPNCHIS TMA 8 a.0\ck SOS Man OSIS a. oe cae oe 562
IDIEVORIGECIR . Sees cleus 639° SMTCMMUSH | 20 ees See 275
Biaphidion ae. <7. 326) Enicospilus, ... 620
Eelaplits), eters 200) Ennearthron, ...... 310
BRASMIpal, / ee aici OF nmomos,. & «sae. ae 506
Elasmocerus, ... 302| Entechnia, ..:...... 694
“Blasmopalpus,, Waa. 534) Bntomobryd, 6... ces 30
Elasmosoma, .. 609. Entomophthalmus, . 282
Elasmostethus, MUStoBimnaybiel wee een geese, oe
Blasmuarcha, ... 2.5 ASSH BOIS eee 1 eee 499
Plasmits oes ce 641 Eosphoropteryx, 469
1 ey yore. 1 a a eee 28))| paeore, oan knee 548
BUATERID AS) foi) aisee 283)| Bpalpus, .2.cs.seeee 784
Elephantomyia, N05)| Epelish <.. i545. yee 500
HSU SICH mare 8.58 249) E_peolus.. 4. cee ceen 693
Eiidipterarsscsieoes Got peoluse. «a. aneeile 692
EMIpSGEtS ann S aks 53|Epermenia, .......; 566
| LS Se Rs dene cre eee 666) iphalus,! <2... sebe 360
BiWlemay....8. sc edeks 430 | Ephemera, ......... on
Baleschtis oss Aas 388 | Ephemerella, ...... 38
Felicia :s3 nat eee 490 |\ErpHEMERIDA, ...... Bt.
Balpes so. wedi aoess LONER phestia,: Vi c..seee ae 535
Effychtita,. < ..+.set 297 Mphiestiodes, . us... 535
GENERA.
Ephialtes; .... 2eanen 627
Ephistemus, ........ 264
Ephuta, (... (=e 665
Ephydra, «2 eee 807
EPHYDRIDA, ....... 60 80a
Epicerus, eee 378
Epizeschna, 22... 92a
picallimas. =a eee 562
Epicautay. 2. ace 374
Epicnaptera, aa: eeee 493.
Epicordulia, {23 -2eneane
Epicypta; 2 eee 724
Epidiaspis, 128
Epierus; 3 .eteee 269:
Epiclea, oe esa eee 466
Epigrymy ila, oes TE
Epilachne,, 4 aseee 254
Mpimatty nian aeeeee 578:
Epimecis, - -/AiaeaaeNe 504
Epinotia, eee 543
Epipaschia, —.. ae 532
Epiphiragniawes ee 707
EPIPLEMID2, a. ae 509
Epipeets; 4.5. 259)
Epischnia, se ee 534
Episcopus,). oe eee 160
Episimus, <..- seen 543
Epistenia, “. 7a. 646:
Epithectis: .4. see 556
Epittags, (sans 358.
Epitrix,: 2.:6.. 4a 302
Epizeuxisy |: < eee 481
Epured, 9... PAA
Eipyris, °. 2. 667
Erannis, ee 505:
Erastria, .......40o206
Bias, 20 oe faye
Erchomus,” .2oeeee 246
Erebus, . 480:
Fremocoris, ........ 145.
| Eremomyia, | sceeeee 791
Eremotylus, ........5 620
Eretmocerus, ....... 641
Enocanmpa, ss. eee 583.
Erioteratme cance 707
HPiOcoOcetisn +. 5.eeene 123:
Eriocraniay oo ...4ne 578:
Erioptera,, cccex Gar 706:
Beistalis, foie ee 768
INDEX TO FAMILIES.
iritettix: wsslurit 179
MODIS, ws eee 305
Eriocampa, ...... 584.
0c, ae 297
BROtyLIpat, 2045 2: 259
ISGrOmMe;nus,. i2'..0-): 623
ERYCINIDA, ...... 413
SME US ifsc cscve Riacleets 384
Erythaspides, ...... 591
Erythemis, 82
Erythrodiplax, ... 81
Estigmene, . 439
Euestethus, ae
Euancistrocerus, 670
15) Clete ci ae re 785
BpaResta. his ie Wy! 803
EBtbadizon; |... . 608
DAP EY rest os od. 436
Emicalyptera, sis 471
Eucerceris, ...... 678
HUCERIDA, 007... 693
BCETOS) 6s ..fiu!s2 623
Euchetias, 44]
G@ehaleia, ... 0a). 469
BUCEARIDA, .....0.: 646
yachiicema, - .../s... 507
Behoeea ye) nk). 496
Bueinetis. <i... ..0: 280
BGleaceee sea 2: BEI
Euclemensia, 562
12 UICC Sa eee 474
EUCNEMIDA, ..... 281
12) (SCI 21 a oa a 596
Evitescidia, is 8. sc 596
EMeconnius) «.\wvs: 231
tieosma, .wia. 0% 540
Bmenaday \asiits ates 305
Eucrostis, . 499
Eucymatoge, ..... 496
PMdaAMUsS, wih. ches 424
UAT CIA, cca. «th 576
Eudecatoma, 647
Eudeilinea, .... 493
IMG OMIS, ec. oie. 544
Me MAS seein s wks 538
Biyderces, «2 sicko 329
Buderus, .. ocean’. 641
Budocimus, ... 0c. 383
BTELE iin. . ade 495
ANDi GENERA. 861
Eueretagrotis, AR Bausandalum,. . i2i2. 645
Bufdonta,, . {is SU MEMISEMISEIS, ei iaear os 135
Ee iainip tts; ssa: HAO | EASA PAOLA) 2) lobes ov,Aete 812
Eugnathodus, ...... 106) Eusisyropa, 779
Benoniste, 2 )emeas (Zo) Buspliynits, 22) oa. +. 405
Eugonobapta, ...... 506| Euspongus, ........ 680
Pihennichia,. ane as ATS | ustalomiyia, .<-..- 791
NNO US Ss. 3 ean ia usterinx \...- ieee 616
Eilasioniayn. setae CNOA StICEUS, eeu oxeua taree 163
Bulathrobium, %.%.9. PAA Bustilbus,* <...8222% 251
Mulecaniumy aves OER NES isti may is ares osaeso tte 525
Eulechriops, ....... SOAIMEAISELOMay a 53 Aett 496
SSUES Ta Seaton, op toto Oe 550) Eustrophus,’....-.-- 366
ESDTSSUS) i se. ae AMINOED tie 1s erPiahs old) aes 47]
EULOPHIDA, GSES be ltiss + leeioe oereeton 643
Eumacrocentrus, GOMMEMatetting, »\. pees nei 104
JB Ubastenesyr on octe de GOO rsutherd,y) Wis, <5. coeeed: 781
HUMENIDA, “isis 669| Kuthisanotia, ...... 468
UTE EOP Ia, Waser ake 800} Futhoctha, .......- 145
ume ya IClaa, aki. Dol Euthyatitas. +. 404s. 485
AUIMIGEUS aus ee 232) MS tatochiia,! staan la ioel 361
IE OHNOMOIS, banc neacas GAG NButolypes 24 0025 .aeee 451
EAE DACEUS hn ues e eae 306| Butrapela, ........- 507
PEpeipanychilsyy sy 4.1. ict: AO MED EREtA. a 6 x,81.00% hans 802
Bapanyplitise aeeteer 737 | Eutylistus, 307
ip elimtsjap. eae 645 | Eutyphlus, 23:
PT phORianew see BOAT 2) Gh) a ee aed ee 589
DUphOhoceha, ae ace TOO) EBieEseStal = tik «ata ceeenes. 800
IV LpIVOTULS.5 Vacate eae GOS METROasn Ge vee sedan 455
aytOs\. ve. .pene eae (TC) Huzophera, os 230. 0 535
Seti pune Clamanitersetee AOS WES ARIA ohes Weck woke ee 637
Eupitenus, TSOP VAINEED ZS) «1. wt ceo 636
EWU DIECHUS, awe 233'| Eyarthrus, ......... 205
Expects we katoe 639 | Evergestis, ......... 529
Bunlexiant cence nt 450 | EMID PER an aeovecte"s 556
pO SONIUS,.. «eee. 334 | Evoxystoma, 648
Bupristoceruss sve. 294.) Fvyleeus, «<6... 600. 687
JIU O REN DIS RR cee 396 | Bxrartema, >. 0.2.0... 538
Pei CE myer ante ehae ees 107 | Exechia, 724
Euptoieta, A uae es. AQG WR scemalse es cee sw QtA 340
EKurops, ace | rerenteray bees ons OV 543
EGU POSH sO IUCN 802 | Exenterus, ........ G24
Miuryenemus, .VoeUr 714| Exephanes, ........ 635
IMUnyeyttarcs, hinees a 510 | Exetastes, <sc.cs.e8 618
Eurygaster, TS4 RES Rae ca eee 503
Eurypogon, 280} Exochilum, ........ 620
Prinytomapirnueg! 647 | Exochomus, ....... 255
EURYTOMIDA, ...... 640) Rxochus, SHES. 621
Rurymycter, ....... 105 | Exoprosopa, :...... 745
862 INDEX TO FAMILIES AND
EXOrista,. sss eee 780 (Gargaphia,,..-. <2: - 149
Eixoristoides, . 24+. 179)Gastroidea, ......:: 346
PKA, conn aaeroeeE A772 |}Gastrolobium, ......< 243
IExySton;. -...seeeaee 623 |Gastrophilus, ......~-773
BGasttops;, 4.smeeeees 806
: (Gaurotes, .cee2esens 330
; Gelastocoris, -.44: 2 167
Fabaiand. Go eis. ool W@elechia, cae.. .sse 558
BaAbiOlay aac. es eae 562 (\GELECHHIDA, .cinc2e 554
Fagitana, ....-...-- AGA @eocetis, at aeaaeee 142
Falagria, .......--- 237 |Geodromicus, ....... 249
eal Cadglaae)-c,. spencers A493 GEOMETRIDA, 494
Pieltias pce . 5 Steet 454 |GEOMYZIDH, ...... 811
Feniseca, ANG Geopints, |... .shs 214
Fentonia, Bicheleie lacks toh A89 Geotomus, aE Re eee 133
Fenusa, ool \Geosareus, bss ote 737
Meralias. 1/25. Bae 450 Geotrupes, ies. eas 315
Bidiay, nce setsc S2c) (Geranomyia, s.seee 704
WGOTLES ao 2 eee S90) (Ceron), .. 0.0. sueeee 747
WICKMD AS, oc octsateer S90 (GERRIDE, | canes eee 150
Fiorinia, shereypire cltepencmene 128 Gerris, ou pce Ts a ee I
tenia, 2-40 toasts fopi(G@eshiaws. 2 eee 526
LEVESIOKDISS MEemaneee Ce Sore. Hs0 "Cibbiam, . 2.0 eee 305
Morcimolus....\...94ae 2S) Wetec es eed A66
eo rfiewila.» o.. cesta oe UCONN shane ease eos oe 521
HOREICUEIDE, 2 eeneel i Glanceu a anes 555
Hormicaw sc... .-3e GOO2NGlenan ee) ee 504
MORMICIDA,. ou. casas OoaliGlenunus: . weer 62
HOLNAxS pigs eee 282) Gloma, 20s. «42s 759
Frontina, a ote ceweaaNed 780 Glossonotus, = 2.:b 4: 9]
iecellia, | oe. qiee (OS Glupiisian, --caoee 490
POGORTD AL. be segues Sy: _94| Glyphidocera, ....... 559
Balwitis,:..o 2 eee 162 | Glyphipteryx, ...... 553
Gly phonyx 7 ai2hise2 287
G Giyptase eae oe
; Ciyptina, <.- secre 354
Gaberasa,. ..'. - - Stee 483 |Glyptobaris, ........ 394
Gzediopsis,. |... oqse 783 Clyptomaywe eee 249
Galactomyia, ....... 115 |Glyptomorpha, ..... 615
Calasatiiy c~ cs. Sopa 528 Gly ptoscelis, = saanee 342
Ghlenita, 9.5... oete ZOO enatitas 692
Galerucella, Jan ssate< 347 | Gnathocerus, ....... 360
Galesise mynd s aon mekaks GaliGnathodon: see 696
Galoulas Sarre sche 472 | Gnathodus, ........ 106
Galgulde. 2.) oe: 167 | Gnathotrichus, ...... 40]
Galloulus.. me cael. t es 167 | Gnophomyia, ....... 707
Galleria, - eae 532 | Gnorimoschema, Bo
Ganonemay 22.44 69 \Giroriniis., seas asee 322
GanCanus,.”.> aaececis UGE Ginesya...2 > copeeeerene B02
GENERA.
Gompheschna, ..... 78
Gomphus,. 2 Ui
Gondaspis, . 5:2 aeeee 602
Gofiia, -=.... 2. eee
Goniognathus, -:.... 104
Goniocotes, .{2oetee A6.
Goniomyia, . 22203 706
Gonodontis;, 22. an 507
Gonoides, «24:22 46
|Goniataulius, ...:.... 68
Goniops, “222.2 739
Goniozus,. .. 3 30eeee 667
Gorytes, -...,5eseeee 679
GORY TID AN See 679
Gossyparia,.. +. 4aeee 122
Gracilaria, Eyal
Grammodes, ....... A79
Grammospila, ...... 616
Gramptopsilopus, ... 754
Graphisurus; 2240 ee 304
Graphoderes, ...... 223
Graphomyia, ....5=5 788
Graphops, | 2--eeeeee 343
Grapta,. .. ae eee 410
Grotea; ..... 2 eaeeee 629
GRYLLIDA,, 2 eee 190
Gryllotalpa, 191
Gryllus, . 192
Grypeta,-.. oe 238
Gueneria;. . see 500
Gymnandrosana, 546
Gymnetton, 9--eeeee 389
Gy mnochreetas 22 aeee 779
Gymnoclytia, ....... 774
Gymnonychus, ..... 588
Gymnophora, ...... 762
Gymnopternus, ..... 757
Gymnoscelus, ...... 607
Gymnosoma, ....... 774
Gynandropus, 214
Gy Dona, 2255. .6enee 101
Gypsochrea,,) {ste 497
Gypsonoma, j;24see 543
GYRINIDA, i... nose 223
Gyrinus,...... ee 223
Gyrohypnus, ....... 241
Gyrophena, .......- 237
GYROPIDA,, . .2 SRR 48
GN TODUS, (cc ant 48
INDEX -TO’' FAMILIES’ AND’ GHINERA. 862
H. Heliomata, ....:.... 600| Heterina, 74
AD TIRUS,. |. 0 FDR a Ws G46) Fleliothis, ys.nase1 AGT i Elletzerius, ... + stv 002% 269
Habrobracon, ...... 615} Heliothrips, . 84) Heterachthes; ....... 327
META Sos oc os tate AAO eleliozela, epee 566 | Heterocampa, ...... 488
Hadrobregmus, UO Elelitia, we sayeeyaeae 91| HereRoceRIpDH, ..... 279
Hadrodactylus, 624 |} Helluomorpha, . 212 Heterocerus, 279
iaanoarema, ©...... Lo4\lelobia,, ....0.. ries 707 | Heterogamus, 613
nAghOnOtus, 2... 0. 693 | Helochara, 2101 |'Heterogenea, + i2)1..24 513
Hadrophlebia, 38 | Helocharles, 2... .: 7. 226 | Heterogramma, 483
Hzematobia, 788 | Helocombus, ,-22¢ | Pleteromyia, 224 s03% 712
Meetiatopintis, is... 86 | Elvelocordulia;\. 4s 79| Heteroneura, .... 795
eimatopota,,. 2 <2 (AO MMelodeés,,... .-... ante 280 | HETERONEURIDA, 794
Elzematopsis, «.. 1). AQS | lelomiyza, .. 22208 795| Heteropelma, ....... 619
ieemiontay 87 8. 308 | HELOMYZIDA, ...... 795 | Heterophaga,: ....:- 604
IPaeMIUS, ». .. 2eeeh @oleelelophiltiss amen 769 | Heteroplectron, 69
MESS Stevevcocen.s dove 68 | Helophorus, ..:.... 224 | Heterophleps, 495
HHOMEMETID AL, 5.0). 0 de 686)|fElelops,) ..5. 4 Aare 362 | Heterothops, 239
Halictoides, GOW EIBLORID AS). aa asee 652) Heteroxys, ......... 644
NSMMIIG EIS <n. OS Kelclonus.).<oseeeeee 652 Hetcemis, ....:..... 332
PSRAMUPLIDAS oss)! 4 217 | Helotropha, i4ol frlexagenta, a Sari-se 37
BIAS 5k ae are 27 \eilemadas,, ). easels 646| Hexarthrum, ....... 399
lalisidota, .....<.'...' 441 | Hemantus, TUR ULI NST Ci(e Miaeant age ane CE te 156
Istallenmients, ine. 300) Belem aisl Saya eerie AO Pelalatay oo. anton see 759
Telia: ea 352 | HEMEROBIIDZ, GO} tritlarella,. 2. sy.=<te 782
Halticoptera, 646 | Hemerobius, ....... OUNGR ta ele oe) eae 448
He UIGS) S300. weet arte 161) Hemerocampa, ..... 490} Himatium, . 399
atmo myia,. 0... (OM Velemerodromiaweatia- vloe Wetimella, ..., ...ebede 460
Heleipaehntis; os... tld 103) GElenaleliioays separate 588} Hippelates, ........ 808
Haplandrus, ..........° 308 | Hemicrepidius,..:.. 289] Hippiscus, ......-:. 181
THLE OKCe "aan reas A358) \Elemilleuca,, saaatee 434, Hiproposcip&, ...... 813
IGpLOMCUS,: .. s/s, 272 | HEMILEUCIDA, ...... 4384| Hippodamia, ....... 253
MMO, ... 5... Zoe leniimlene,, 1. caper 546| Hippopsis, ......-.. O30
Hlarimostes, ....6 40. 147| Hemirhipus, ....... OAISTER. esac inet dat 268
WAT PAGtOpus, 6.6. O07 Elemistenus, < si 20: 243 \FISTERIDA, ....s< 00. 267
Harpalus, . 214| Hemitaxonus, OSeseolcaspis,. <.. idee: 600
Harpiphorus, 583 | Hemiteles, . 631] Holcocephala, ...... 750
ilarrisimemna, |... 2). 446) \\Ehemyda:. ois. aan Caomrolcoceta. ........ «dee! 563
[I] hinge ite ee ee ad eee 514| HEPIALIDA,, ........ aS eerolcopelte, ervinewst 641
MEP AUGD VTS. -oocoys « ae dardts 489 | Heptagenia, 38 | Holcostethus, ...... 134
[Cig N50) 52 Hereus, ...o2%ssen: 148| Hololepta, ......... 268
Flecabolus, ........ 618| Hercostomus, ...... 757| Holonomada, ...... 692
HEMET S se 5. 6's Ne Male LOS WEE Rta.“ kkeccrandie O27 Holopogons:: sesh 750
Hedychridium, OOS Milemiades,, < sanx Ware 697 | Holostrophus, .. 366
PeCVCMnUIN, .\anwek 668} Hermetiaj 2... ....0: 736 | Homalium, . 249
Heidemannia, ...... 160 | Herpestomus, ...... 632| Homalomyia, ...... 789
HEMCICOH, oo. cke s SER OS 607| HESPERIDA, ........ 420! Homalotylus, ...... 644
PUCUCOIA,.. ..dswney’ 786 | Hesperobium, ...... Sad MELOMASDISH wii sues 624
Helicopsyche, .»..... 69| Hesperodes, ....... 725 | Homochlodes, . 502
Pleacopteras. ui eo 95| Hesperotettix, ..... 183' Homeemus, ........ 132
864 INDEX TO FAMILIES AND!
Homeeosoma, ...... 630| Hydrophoria, ...... 791
Momogizal >. . 2208 466 | Hydrophorus, 756
Homohadena, 2). 7. 451| Hydroporus, ....... 219
Homolota, .S:essas 237 | Hydropsyche, ...... 7h
Homophoberia, 478| HypropsycHIp#, ... 70
Homophysa,-.302..: anit) Fy drotzea, | iacnene 789
EHomoporus; Si.20: O42 Ely drous,: -.....sese 225
Homoptera, 479| Hydrovatus, ....... 218 |
Homopyralis, ...... 474 | Hyetodesia, ........ 790 |
Promosteia,) .a.4sae = 516| Hygroplitis, ........ 610
EL OW ONE 5. Ae ESS 030 | Hygrotrechus, ...... 151
Hoplandria, BO Uslay laStesa cst gels) sndehee 404
ilo plia, cen... 2s ease DLO trivlemiyia,. cea aees 791
Hioplismenus,: 7) 2): OBO! sslylestniS. i.e ee « 404
UL OPUSUS Mea PR 69s lODIuS:, .< eae. 383
Hoplocampa, .. SSS |ivlotoma, ia es2s- 592
Hoplogaster, M92) Ely IOtEIMpES, |. <5. uele. 325
Orcas, (Ake AS {Gdi|Sehylareops,.) ..6 ee 404
Florismentus, s.2).ent O4n Sehymenancysie «5.2/2 sb
Forstonotus, -o0. 2. 2750) |sbltyamae tia), dy. ays See 522
Mormaphis, agecseea IH Meloy TMeNOTUS:, ce eeesOS
lorimisa,. 12s. ea. a 482 | Hypargyricus, ..... 590
FLOrmM(Scus,> 7+. 49: Ao elyparpax, ... ets 489
ELOTIMOPUS C.. ¢ 2A Aaa! Mchypena yi. 484
Ja Ciliiale > ae eee ts 090 LYPENIDA, 2) e502, 480
ieyachinage en: ¢ Paes EN G06) VElky penta, eetaeeear 483
ely aliodesia. <. wx.trn GL aly perseschiray oh estes A87
Hyalomyodes, ..... KUL Ely peraspis, of 000en. 256
lyalopteris;, 2605: fal/6} Viel percha cers 432
ely anita; eee ee ANA Ely pereclias, .2 222.02 tol
Ey DOS! ys... se abe oo) fEly peretcss Seema ee 52
iy Droma, “<.22 29 Ghee DUO Mayne; 65 4ac58 a5 506
iby datieus; ti .2h Nccallbely perp latys wees 334
fydnocetay eee BUS rly phanttiia, Menetent 439
iiyidicenay ie. ae Zod) slaleypaTONG 11S, 6 iets 285
Eividrellia:, fia opee S06 tlypocala, sees A78
ley clits, is..o. se AQO Milky poceral Me tL. 761
Hydriomena, ... A907 | Hypochzeta; 2000 2% 776
Hydrobius, . i227 ely pocceltis™ seers 282
Hydrocampa, 522525 |. Elypocrabroy -..28es 681
Hydrocanthus, ..... 218} Hypoderma, ....... 773
Hydrocharis, .. 226| Hypolampsis, ...... 349
iydrochissi ian 8. Zar |tely pophleetis 1..a9ekee S02
Ply di cecia,: Ae w 462 | Hypomicrogaster, .. 610
Hydrometra, 152 |\ypoprepias avs: 435
Ey droniyzanieees 794) Hypopteromalus, ... 643
HyYDROPHILIDA, ..... 224| Hypostena, ........ 776
-Hydrophilus,. ....... 225) Hypotaxonus, 2. 08d
Hydrophilus, ....... 226! Hypothenemus, .... 401
3 Ichneutes,
| GENERA.
Hyppa,
Hypsopygia,
| Hyposoropha,
Hyptis,
| Hypulus,
ee eeeee
ee se ee esee eee
cee ere ees ee
| Ibalia,
IBALIIDA,
| Ichnea,
‘Ichneumon,
| ICHNEUMONIDA, ....
eee eee eee ee oe
eee eee ee ee
ele © fel wt ehe steal»
eee eee ee
'Icterica,
Idana,
'Idiocerus,
Idiolispa,
_Idiostethus,
‘Hlice,
Ilnacora,
_Ilybiosoma,
| Ilybius,
Ilythea,
Incurvania, see
| Inga,
| Ingura,
| Iodia,
| Iphiaulax,
‘Ipimorpha,
Ips,
Ischalia,
‘Ischnaspis,
Ischnodemus,
| Ischnomyia,
_Ischnoptera,
Ischnorhynchus,
Ischnura,
Ischyrus,
| Isia,
| Isochzetes; .:.. See
Isocorypha,
Isocratus,
Tsocybus,
Tsodontia,
Isodromas,
Isodyctium,
Isogenus,
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cece e eres eee ee
o @ 0 © © eo) sr0 (ee
eee ee eee
@ cele Jol a\"e re
© .0: 0, eo) le! jeseire! tetlelcelnem
syelege we lelend Spe tel enema
oe
o abe “effe:ei's) to satelite
eevee eces
eee eceecoeee
2 0 « © © oe) oi fee) ws st ein
ocee eevee
coe eee ee eee
aw fel (ome Sé:fe) eh eae
er ee eee ey
eceec er reese
INDEX TO FAMILIES AND
GENERA. 86:
Mee Ona... toes ay AAR Ne aid Atay 3,21, unaeete 209 Veptobyrsa, |. a2 2.2 148
TFORLAT YH). 6 abs AQ Wanithapesys.... ahaa goat eprocella, <6: «2% rs 70
HSOiay lea ee es HAS Wagdamitars. . .4\: ; 534 | LEPTOCERIDA:, 70
LS S10 a rr Fora) El abel eee 430 |Leptocerus, ........ 70
Mo peh lays ics. Sih AOU Sap ately ae ee es es ee 752.| Leptochilus, ........ 671
Ifaymlasttis;” ... 1.2.08. DAO Wapiiy otis... Aes 451|Leptogaster, ....... 749
HMO LIA 0..°5.<)5 Ss8208 Fo. Sap My Stiaa tes ee) ee 750 | Leptoglossus, 146
Itamoplezx, GSO ap puss teehee Oils | Weptouniss 2 elavite 242
MGMWCOL US Sus. d's. es Selb) ed ict eat SE nents ee ey 5 140| Leptomeris, ........ 499
“| Wagicobitis 12.5.) 4a ee oo A epramorplitts, Midts.t 724
Maier aoa elias 683 | Leptopeza, teh OO
ve WARREN AY |: i. snee 683 | Leptophlebia, .... 37
Jalysus, 148 | LASIOCAMPIDA, . 492 | Leptopygas, ........ 617
eomeIsSa Pass, Wa ASS) easioder ina, saa 306} Leptorhaptus, ...... 651
J ZnS: i ree 094 | Lasioglossum, ...... GSi Weptostyla,. .... .sters 149
PASSIDIEY, ow 103 ' Lasiopogon, . 750.| Leptostylus, 333
29S 05 325 aan MOS BASIONS) aaa 790 | LepLOLEKNG,, ..ceaasae 163
Johannseniella, ..... (Aeedlbasiopteray santas @26') Weptotherax, 3.1... 659
iemmeniane ts... Ate Wasius, .. 661 Leptotrachelus, 209
_ Laspeyresia, moe | Wentoypla,.... nica 149
=~ | atrentiimyia, )2 sere. Mio Weptiirdy Ais 4./ sexta 331
ivachirobrella:) ceyeener: JAA Weptirressss.. seers: 334
Keliofentisa, ......: 59 Wathroblonaia, aaa DAA Wepyronias |... o> 98
Kaliosyphinga, ..... HOM athcolye uma seni DAS eileen Us TS ke orstelebes 795
G2s1¢ 3 a 122 Lathrobium, ...:... PAL Wealsiae” |. ale 717
Rota yaa. uhyrun lOO} Wathcopus) 0) 1. s6ek 263 | Leskiomima, ....... 777
UROWORUIG, 6. PESO HOS Watlirotascise sane. ae 244 | Westesn7e von, se Ree C4
ACRE DAS eee eee. ee esteya en ae . \ienae 249
L mV aGr 1Chit Shu casa ee 275 | Lethocerus, ... acc. 168
( auxania,. a eGese COs MbemGamitas sc... Cake: 458
yet, Ph sarod Ley G20) Eavernd,....... eae. 566 | Leuce, Se. chien eh 595
1. DUG an aa HERS Bia ina cise coerce RNR 210) Leucodesmia, ...... 639
Mabidometa, eects. Bre echiri@pery ai: veimeels 392 | Leucophthalmia, 498
ACC OMMUS He wos 10 Res tiar 226 | Leiphron, .....0..s- 607 | Leucophthalmia, 498
Waccoplulus, ‘p00el%.. 218 | IE Ginal irs dere saree Cee OOO TEEUCOPIS,) oo eee ses 813
Lachnocrepis, 213 | Lepidocyrtus, ...... 30 | Letcorhinia, ....... 81
Lachnosterna, .. 318 | Lepidophora, STAR Sticospis:« ixdedenes 649
MMOS): are wiahgs List 115 Lepidosaphis, . 129|Leucostola, ........ 755
IWetacoma i) is 509 | Lepidostoma, ...... 69} Léucostoma, ....... 777
WMAcosomipa,! ..%)0 02509 Wepinotusy 66. cuit Se PMBUICHTAS be. Seghvest 41
Lemophleus, ...... 263|Lepipolys, .......-. Aoi itamcalts,; 5. psuwet 756
IeSTMOS ACCS) v1!) SOO |e MiStriay | tis sue ee oer pestbeliwlar orn: 5 \ccew 80
ILO UE Sea 535 | Leptacinodes, ...... 242 | LIBELLULIDA, ...... 78
Lagium, TAGSa! GRP MIDAS pcre ial CLA (42) Giiornia, .. \codav 97
BRAG RETD AAS 0) 6 el ule, S04 EP HMG! Moc ccc ki 440) Eibytheay. .... «bes. 413
Lamenia, PHICERPTINIDA,. .agleinke 228: LIBYTHEIDA, ....... 413
emp iia, MMO MU SH ULNUS nt oe, 8 amie 228 Ligyrocoris, ....... 143
Lampronota, ....... 629 | Leptinotarsa, ....... 845 Ligyrus, ........... 320
LAMPYRIDH, .. SOS O eptis, 10. cc contre imacodes: |. cided 512
55 IN
866
LIMACODIDA, ..
WWinvenittts). ee ao ee
Limnebius,
LIMNEPHILIDA, ...
Limnephilus, .
Limnerium,
Limnichus,
Limnobaris,
Limnobia,
Limnophila,
‘e) fe” (6/10) [ewe
ei fev elem =nie
Cr
Mmmnopioray . .0 00s
Limnoporus, .
Limnotrechus,
Limonius,
Limosina,
Limothrips,
Limulodes,
Lina,
Lindenius,
Linnemyia,
Linolathra,
Lioderma,
Liodes,
Liogma,
Liolyda,
Liopus,
LIoTHEID,
Liotropis,
Gc
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tPO ON) OC
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SO.0O0.0 0
a} 6 6 temere
er © eee
WOFG SO CIS
eee eee
o}iul (pl) 7s) fet s
fe) eee) (ima
eee eee
LIPARIDA, .....
Lipeurus,
Lipocheta,
Lipocosma,
Tnpolesis, ae.
iptitra:
Lispa,
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eee
eee eee
ee ee eee
Iispintse \. geen
oF ef ele js ©
eer eee
ely altey ‘sje 'e
Lispocephala, .....
Lissonota,
eee
cece eee
Fissonnoptens,. ee
Listotrophus,
PAStEONOLUS;...0 ace eee
Litanomyia, ..
Litargus,
Lithacodes,
Lithacodia,
Lithocelletis,
Lithocharis,
Lithochrus,
elpeiel Te
a fere'je!e? 6's! ©
Pr
itholathray.. aaa 244
Litholomia, .
ARCH OSTD AT ety 1 aces
Livia,
Lixus,
Loberus,
Lobioptera, .
Lobophora, .
| Lobopoda,
LocustTIpz, .
| Loderus,
Lomamyia, .
Lomanaltes, .
OO Go
Lomatopleura,
Lomechusa, .
Lonchza,
| Lonchoptera,
elie) 0) 6) ooh te
ve) <=) /eleene
| LONCHOPTERIDA, ....
'Longistigma,
Longitarsus,
opidcar sean:
Lopus,
Boxandiisse:
Moxaulus,, seen
co ee ee ee
Woncutio. 25a
'Lopheros,
_Lophoderus, .
| Lophodonta,
| Lophopteryx,
| Lophyrus,
ey
oc ee ee
Oeo Oo Oso Oo
ee eee ee
eee ee ee eee ew
Loxocephalus, .
Loxocera,
Loxostege,
'Lucanus,
Lucidota,
Laucilia,
Ludius,
| Luperaltica,
Luperina,
Luperodes, .
| Luteva,
Lycena,
LYCHNIDA, .
Lycia,
Lycoperdina,
Lycostomus,
Lyctocoris,.
Lyctus,
see
oicnenieme)
se eee
SOS 0 0
Lexotropa, 2..
[FOCAN TDA at aee
eo ee eee
ee ee eee
eee ee ee
ee ee eee
fp) a) elecetslio=«! =.
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INDEX TO FAMILIES AND
’!| Lyroda,
| Lysiphlebus,
| Lytrosis,
'Macaria,
| Machilis,
| Macquartia,
| Macratria,
|Macremphytus, ...
_Macrobasis,
| Lycogaster,
| Lymexylon,
CINEREA
Lycomorpha,
Ecc Epa.
| LYDIDAz:,
| LycaIpz,
'Lygocerus, .
| Lygrantheeeia, ....
Lygus,
Lygus,
LYMEXYLIDA,
Lymnecia,
Lyonetia,
Lyperosia,
Lysitermus,
i i ey
© 0 (©) wiwhe: mre saa
eecsee ee ee
Macrocentrus, .....
Mactocéetay eee
| Macrocoleus, .....~
| Macrodactylus, .
Macrodyctium, .....
Macromeigenia, ....
Macromia,
Macronema,
Macronoctua,
Macronychus,
Macrophya,
MacropPip#, .......
Macropis,
Macrops,
Macrorileya,
Macrosargus,
Macrotelia,
Macrotelus,
Macroxyela,
Macrurocampa,
see ee ee ee
sie serie olga te
os fe © eqe
ee ee?
eee ee eee
| Madarellus:” 22:3eae
Magdalis,
eee eee te eee
394
386
INDEX TO FAMILIES :
1. 3°50 (SE rn 451
VEE ACEHLID AS,» 1s i)ei%. 3). 301
WEIGCOCOYIS, .. 6.0.6.4 160
Malacomyza, 62
Malacosoma, 492
Mallophora, ... 752
IMO os. ,4,5 200 2abe!s 769
WEANNOLUS, ns)... 328): 371
UNMUBNUAITS,. cs. «\ sti d LS 300
Malthodes, 300
IVIAIMICSEGA, <6 oie. see 456
MUA Aah) a sees)
JM incor 60
MANTISPIDA, 60
AWAURMD TAD os sca gehen os 300
WWNGHOCOWOG, ~... 6.65. 63
Meatsasimalus, .......2. ATI
Wrineatonia, ..... 22: 522
MEGREAVONIA, . 2.55: 522
WWitiemietias 2. se. os 3 573
WMariyrinea, <>... .. 060
WieMmanmiba, ses. 8%. 430
WieIsiGeha, ok. 8 781
Mastogenius, ....... 294
MA ee 221
IWaetiOla), 07 2% 729
Mle.” acre 576
Mecopeltus, age
Mecoptera, ..... 65
Mecostethus, 181
ileciiee se 523
MCN aA 523
Miceyimotarsus, ...... 372
Medeterus, ...... 756
Megachile, Hist O99
MEGACHILIDA, ...... 695
Mégacelum, ....... 163
Megalocoleus, 160
Miegalodacne, 2.2... 259
Miesalopyge: ....2.. 514
MEGALOPYGIDA, ..... 513
Megamelanus, ...... 97
Megamelus, 97
Miegapenthes, .:...: 286
Megarhyssa, ....... 627
Mewarthrus, ...0 ake 249
Megastigmus, ...... 650
Megastilicus, 245
SS Eee 253
AND GENERA. 867
Megischus, .. 604 | Merisus, 642
Melalopha, AB OIIVNCE ITIL 9: osc. cat Denne 325
Wiclanactes, yaeriacn POO Mertita, os 000.2104 179
Melanethus, ....... l3o).Merocorine,. . 2.23 145
Melandtya, 0.20% 365} Meromyza, .. 808
MELANDRYIDH, ..... ous | Meronera,. ...2302- 237
Melanobracon, ..... 615 | INNEO DG, peksca 2 s2.2'1 66
Melanocoryphus, ... 140 Meroptera, . oD
Melanolophia, 504 Mesamia, ....-0/.-: 103
Wielanolestes, eis war LOAN ESHE CS. 1.2 3 2 -Peet hes 399
Melanomma, ATA | Mesitus, ........... 667
Melanophila, 292 | Mesochorus, ....... 618
Melanophora, ...... 784 | Mesocrina, 616
Melanophthalma, 275: Mesogramma, 767
Melanoplus, .. Ss Mesoleis,. i ..cee ss 622
Melanorhopala; 149 | IMEsolepitisne tee + 624
Melanostelis, 695| Mesoleuca, ..... 497
Melanostoma, 766 | IMresolomia. sete: 464
NielanOtis asa 287 | Mesopsocus, ....... 53
Melanoxanthus, .... 116; Mesorhaga, ........ 754
IWISTASIS a .eikc<r = nee 281 | Mesostenus, + ie ee aN
IMielasomiasy.-)-/eeie 346 | Mesothenus, ....... 82
Mie Un ats ap inuit sts eee 233 | Mesovelia, ......... 152
Melteethes, 2.70. < et Zhe Nietabletis, .......: 211
WA GUI TOR OF en ole 1GMiNWetachszeta, «.< +. ak 782
Mielipotisy. «can -eeier 475 | Metachroma, LiStS
IMISSO GES) wleeas sea ee 693} Metaccelus, ........ 621
IMM ise aa) ce ace cas cee 409 Metacosmus, TAT
Mite Mnrait also saat 3 = ap Hs 534) Metagea, 646
NV CUT EE Ay aoa inc settee et GOONAMPetallttS) « c).% 2. mwe 591
Melittia, PEAS BOE wey 516 Mietanema, ..d.e% 0. 507
Mechitomal,) ..@iattlo0 OO) Metapelma,: itn. 645
Melittobia, 640 Metathorasa, 473
MELLiNIDA, 680|‘Meteorus, .......... 608
Miehlamuiss .~ - zt seaoe 680) Methoca, .......... 663
Mellisopus, ........ 546 | Methypostena, ..... 117
Meloborus, Beary oases 619 Metriocnemus. T14
INTEC Fis cclorabans re oe 374 Metopia, 782
IETS OUD) bi sicieue oaee ale IVE CEO DOR. ies fo 2 ays 6438
Melophagus, ...-.... ohaiMetoponia;.. 1+... 473
MEMBRACIDA, ...... 90 | Metrobates, ........ 151
Memythrus, 517 Metrocampa, 505
WIMMEMECLES, .. «-. a8 lah 1386 | Metzneria. ......... 554
Menesta,, ..... Jogy Mezira, sso. fiver 139
Meniscus, Unie acres 627| Mezium, ........... 305
INFERONOM,...< sicve sxe SAMINGIS TUS: \ 5.05 v eccuneile 389
Mertacantha, ... << 362 | Micracis. .....cecee 103
NPOTOPOFUS,. ess ot ol 643 Micrarge, 592
EVTGR INES, a ain w Sapien 308 | Microbembex, ..... 679
868 INDEX TO FAMILIES AND!
Mircroecentrum,.-. ce 187 | Monocrepidius, . 285
Microcentrus, ...... 94| Monoctenus, ...... 588 |
Miregochinysa, 222. 737 | Monohammus, ..... 332]
Mieroccelian me. aeisers 447| Monoleuca, ....... 512
Macroclytusy 4 «.ac28 329; Monomorium, ...... 656!
Miterodoniy:.. 2 ask 763| Monophadnoides, ... 591)
= Minierodltisnie = 4 caceioe 609 | Monophadnus, ..... 590
Microgaster. .: s53ee GRO MonOpiss —anehen: 514,
Mierolathna, 2.22 298 ZAM ENVonosoimia,, cake ae 583 |
Micromelus, . 642); Monotoma, . 2s.) 277 |:
MiGromise ge.) 6.2: 61) MonortomMIDz, seal
Micropeplus, 249|Monoxia, ........: 348
MICROPEZIDA, ...... 803 | Mononychus, ....... 392 |
Microphthalma, .... 783, MoRDELLIDAY, ...... 368 |
Mifcgoplitis.\ ce.-.,04. GLO Miordelilay 23.2 si a6 369.
MicropreryGip#, ... 578|Mordellistena, ...... 369)
Microrhopala, ..... oss Morelia seers 187 |
Microrrhagus, ...... 282} Mormidea, Pe lls)
Mecroscapha. saeee-se00 | Momnisonta: 5.658 ADT |
Mactotonus, --. 233675608 Miosilltis,-. 40n2.2e 809 |
Microvelia, ........ 150|Murgantia, ....... 136 |
Mierlesiapieang ne) 2: agate. 0 (71 | Miniseanuneae 2h. tae 787 |
Milichiella, ...-.... SiS MoSemay ss... 786 |
Miniyalguaes 2. ened LOAN KGS ee sa.) arte 788 |
Mimeolay $25... eae Hap Miiiilbeyry gs. so. 3.8 664
IN etSy) ec oe eee 137 Vino TDs. od Se 664 |
Mioery lis: 2... ake UO2RM byes tie ao oie, ahs ae: 204 |
IMROERODIS® ce 4aeae OSOiEMiyeetceaNnes. 22... 258 |
Niree ee ae 612| Mycetina, ......... 258
HV UTR a sees Spee 159| Mycetochara, ..... 368 |
Mies ier dh os ah nee 163| MycetopHacIpa, ... 264)
MiScCOGASTERIDA, ... 646] Mycetophagus, ..... 264
Miscopliis: 2s anser 684] Mycetophila, ...... 124 |
Masogada, ...... 403 488| MyceToPHILIDA, .... 722
Mixogaster, 1Oa|-Mycetoporius, ....- 247 |
Molanna,,, = ..custeced 70 | Mycotretus, . 260)
Molophilus, WO: Mivetenuse is... 52a 367 |
Nholorehtse. 2a). 5.8 BVT LINC een | 5 ows aera 790 |
Wotan ae ethan. deh 447 | MypaAma, ........ 749 |
Wienaphay aioe. see bl Mydestben cc. 28h 749 |
Monachus, 342 | Myiocephalus, ..... 609 |
Miomachise © nce s. 164 Miyioleptay 5.225156 765
Monalocoris, 165 | Myiophasia, ........ 775
Menactheumy 9 2... AQ ite WW itelidee malar es, 3... 238
Monecphora, 98 | MyMARID&, 637
Miomwedulan ce. 5 8 OE) IM iSaalaknie. al 0s Aer 96
Micivel tien ct i ieee 116 | Viv Oceranmren ers: 784
Mime bp tag oy 25. 2 - op aeye 669 | Myodites, 376
Monoblastus, ...... 623 | Myodocha, 1438
GENERA.
Mayopai.. ae 772
Myopsocnemia, ... 52
Miyopsocus, —aeeeee 33
Miyospila,.. -.aaeee 788
Mayrmecina, S2aeeeee 656
MyRMELEONIDA, .... 62
Miycmica, eae eee 658
Miynmosa, yas 665
MyrMosip&, 665
Mystacides, 70
Miyzinias 0s uh. eee 666
MYZINIDAS) . 42 case 666
Miyzust'i5 ae eee 118
N.
NABID@S, 54.0: 149
Nacerdes) 22> aeeee 367
Nacopheray eee 504
Nadata,. .chcneee eee A87
N #0GEID&, 152
Neogeus, 2.) sa5eeee 152
Nannia, | ..<s. eee 495
Nannothemis, ...2.. 81
Nanops, 6...) eee 388
Napomyza, 22caseeanome
Nat viesus) Sie 154
Naso... eee 96
Natada,-. [ce eee 512
NAUCORIDA, Palo
Nausibus, 262
Neaspilotay ieee nae 802
Nebtia,9 2a 200
iWNiecrobial:; isa aeaeeee 304
Necrophorus, -s9eee 229
Nectarophora, . 118
Nehalennia, 75
Neéides, :.0:...2boee 148
Nematoproctus, .... 100
Nenatuss\.)2 sae 590.
| Nemobius, 2. 191
| Nemognatha, ....... 374
| Nemopoda, ©..da:s8 804
WNemorian).<. cere 499
KN emrosoma,s\. .cieeen 276
INemioteliiss #4. ane ae 738
INEniotinas “nae hae ene 41
INGoasCiay (ae Aa 768
IN COBDOTUS Ress et eee 164
INDEX TO FAMILIES AND GENERA. 869
Mecocatalaccus) 0%. GARTEN) 2h. oe ee Aan OCyPLeray,. IPA. 779
MMCOCIy EUS, 3 cisions 2) SOM OLA Use Shao eee 436 Ocypus, . 240
Neoccelidia, MO GHEINOMID AST)... oc. Ase woo Odonteus; 2s 315
iMeoempleriay) .y2.). (ZS Nomada, i sakmane 692 Odontobracon, ..... 614
Neoglaphyroptera, 724| NOMADIDA, ........ 691 Odontomerus, 625
Neoharmonia, 254| Nomizphagus, ..... 665 Odontomyia, 73
iMicomastix: cise d: DOOMMNVOMMTLSs) sec. MAeh Mane 202 Odontonyx, 280
Neoniysia. 2. vaca: 204 Nomophila, a soeue 523 Odontophyes, ...... 80)
Neonympha, ...:... 412) Nomotettix, 178. Odontosia, 444 487
INEOperlay. 24) .c¥) os ANNI Onae tia, Lis oon 461) Odynerus,. ...... 669, 670
MEO, . okeak eas Sd) NOLLOtta), Wa... see eee GOOUNGEDATUS Wine Sr ae 135
Neoscleroderma, 668 | NosopENDRIDA, ..... 278 Ccanthus, 192
IMeOpettixe 8.0.3 eas 178 Nosodendron, PIZNOPACE Cebina:. sates Kas. 70
INeotiglossa, “2... 135 | Nothosympycnus, too hGcetinag, PidiPapie 69
INEOLY PIS, 62. as Coc Nothiisy Nee sto BO TAGE CIA CHS, \...1/ yRete 159
LG) .h a 157 | Notiophilus, ... 200M @celews iv. 2454202) 96
INepitanMes, . ca ek. Zo0N Notipiiila: 2. sees 805 CEcophora, .. 562
Nephelodes, pos Notodotita ie see A87 CH COPHORIDA, ...... 560
iINephopteryx, 2.2... 534 | NoTODONTIDA, ppacolOedaleay 7 neue 759
Nephrocerus, ...... 7162!) Notoglossa, 1 4enss. 682 Cédancala, 143
INES SAT oles, 157 | Notogonia, COSMAS piS. pass 4 2a 801
IMP UICUIG, \iiete ies. 967 | Notonecta, 169 CHDEMERIDZ;, 367
IN(@o 570 502 | NotonEcTIDA, » 169) G@dionychis, ....27: 350
INIEHIECE Ce .. 2s AS (i NOtOpy sis, me aeeen a: 624 Memes i's Hae MIO Lee: 326
NeRiHRIDA, ....... 167 Nototrachys mays. G20 Oenes ea... SES 576
INetinigonay ic. 262..) ho ONMNOLORIS Hay aan ohom@Oestodes;- oss. .c ete: 289
Neurocolpus, NGS IANOLOZUS We Veen: 668 CEstRipa, a coe 773
Neurocordulia, 79 Nidobitise Jencks. 2H strophasia, (eines: 777
INewmoctena, 06s. . MOGIMN VY CIEOLII, Denotes ADOWMEE SEELIS, Ye 05, cee 774
Neuroctenus, 140) Niyetobates;, vs fe: 358! Ogdoconta, ........ A770
Neuronia, OS) MNVctobtan. eee ADVAN @lenes Jo... yak 490
INetroptynx, ©... 26. 63 | Nylanderia, . 661} Olethreutes, 539
Neuroterus, 598 | Ny MPHALIDA, HAUOW@lLersias= . ac aseseeS. 814
Neurotoma, . 081; Nymphula, OeoeOliaruGes «ert ees 95
INeZaitiay . odc SLR PS OMMNGy SULUS,. ss oo See TAT OlIPEUS, « .e wwn scale 251
INNGEREIS SO co. tne Suu Gy SSOnl =) decane 680 | Oligia, 448
INVGEMERUIS,. . 6.4 Seen 395 | NySSONIDA, 680} Oligolochus, ....... 395
INMEOGIES, \.. 05.05 ehleshed 751 Oligomerus, .. 305
NG CEC gene ea 436] 8 Oligosthenus, ...... 650
ON MITINITSS) ) Seve. of & SONI 44 : |Olisthopus, ........ 209
INUIQ2)S- ce Po OMemat meh ver cance ane 336 Olophrum, 249
INtSOniades,. 0:6. a0 BS | ODEMAM Ges acs roe SEEM ATISS Ps nocd. 1 cone 668
NG a): 684) Ocellataria, ..f..... oa) methes,! ....a2ed899
NUH GEE a eee are 272 | OcH’TERID A}, 166 Ommatius, 752
NItipULIDA, UTES Vo) rh eRe NR RS 806 Ommatostola, 6]
INntzSehiia, cowie PGs lentenwsy ex d yaads ik MmeVOmophron, clloec 198
EN@GUU. liw die vata cbevad 453 | Ochthiphila, ....... Bro pOlmosita,. os c.etls 273
INGRINUTDAS,. wee Awl 148 | Octotemnus, $10) Omphalocera, 527
INOdonota, , cM O44 Ocyptamuts, ack Mock 765! Oncerometopus, .... 162
870 INDEX TO FAMILIES AND
Oncerotrachelus, ... 153| Orthaltica, 352
@ncideres (=. tase ays) | ON neva Met eee AEE 5 122
Oncocnemis, 2a. ASMMOTENOCIS,. cu owes 310
Oncodes,. ect 744 | Orthocladius, ...... 714
Oncodoceéera, .....:. 746 | Orthodes, . 460
Oncognathus, ...... GA Orthondoniasweesene 500
Oncometopia, ...... LOOM@nthopelmas: -- asc 618
Oncomyias eases (12) Orthoperus, «lis ...5. +202
@ncopeltus, seer 140| Orthopleura, ....... 304
Oncophorus, +--+ AOMONENOPS., ont eeeeeee 164
OnCOiylus, oe eee COM@PtEHOSia. <0 eee 465
Oneidae ck eee Soa} Orthosoma. see eee 329
Onthophagus, ...... 314) Orthostethus, ...... 287
Onthophilis, 9, riee = 269 | Orthotylus, ....:... 161
Onycliylis se. sane S8|ORYSSIDA, 02... 595
Wodes eae. area 213 | OrnySSus.. .. .akeweraes 595
@parginis eres SU0IK@scrNIDA, 25.1 807
Opheltes, Ieee. GUSI@Scinis, «so. ciae Hee 809
Oplidermay yy ees DSuOsmata,e « : cesses 697
Ophiogomphus, 1O"@smoderma, 250 4.2 322
Ophions 3... sasyeee 621 | Osprynchotus, ...... 630
Ophyra, 2 aeemee: ol 789 | Otidocephalus, ..... 385
Opius, .....-...+.-. 606) @tiocenus, Wee 24 ce: 97
Opisthoneura, . 588) OrlIoRHYNCHIDA, 378
IO pOstegay iar a. ie 568 | Otiorhynchus, ... 379
Opresus, .....-2:-%- Ae Oreacisy, (85... 368
Opsebitis, 23. secre 744) OxyBELID&, . 682
Opsicetus, Naa Oxy pelusy vhs eel. 682
Opsidia, SEs is = tame es 782 Oxycera, Prades, ty eee 738
Orchelimum, 189) Oxycnemus, ....... 273
Wichesellay er 39) Oxylemus, ...:... 261
@rchesia,-. 24-8 see 206)| Oza onmis,. .04os0et. 314
@inchestes,o sc ge ace 383 | Oxypoda, ¢.......-. 238
Orectoderus, = = seeer 169\(Oxyporus,...c se. 247
OR Chae soars sR eR AQ3 EO sayptilss = sao acne 536
Orgilomorpha, ..... 607 | Oxystoglossa, ...... 688
Oreilus: cue aiee O10 Gxyt lush a emer ae 248
Ormenis; one DOMMODATUObIS, Ss ageeee 624
Ormynus, ead eee 650| Ozognathus, ....... 305
Ornithobius, ....... AG | Ozophotay 8505.4. 144
Ornithomyia, ....... 813
Oi ee ca ee 572 p
Orocharis,. 1. weer 193 ;
Ocopezas. ao. ae Gee ROSsPachnactsy, ovens & 379
Ogplilius, - nose ees PGT Pachwobia. ie... 458
Orphalella, easier: 180 | Pachwbrachys: oes a) 341
Opesnlltis 5s ees 1A Pachydiplassmee. ae 82
Ossodachnayieyyasce Bool) Pachyeadsten meres oe 738
ORTALID AN. 798) Pachylobius; 227 .- 383
| Pachyneuron,
| Pachyophthalmus,
| Pachypsylla,
| Pachyrhina, .....
GENERA.
Pachymetiaaasee
Pachynematus,
eeecese
=) tes a) eee
Pachyonychus,
Pachyphanes,
Pachyprotasis,
see ee
o_tey te: in) Toten
| Pachyscelis) -7-a2eee
-Pachyzancla,
| Pamera,
| Panapoda,
| Pandeletejus,
| Pantala,
Packardia,
iRcectes:
Paederillus: faeeeseee
PP @CCYUS sc ee
Pedisca,
Pagasa,
Palamius,
ee eee eee
eo e ee eee ee
ee eee es eee we
Ce ee ee
Paleacrita,
Pallodes,
Palloptera, ARS
Palpomyia, 2 aaa
Palthis,
Paltodora,
Pammegischia,
Pamphila,
Pamphilius,
Panageus,
eee ee eee
ee 2 ee ew ewe
Panchlora,
Panchrysia,
Pandemis,
Pangeus,
see ee een ee
| Pangonia, gees sas
| Panera ptd, yee
| Paniscus,
Panorpa,
Panscopws,. ©... -aee
Panteles,
Panthea,
PANTHEIDZ,
PANURGIDA, 2a
Panireinus, =)4eeeeee
Panzetria,
Paonias,
Papaipema,
eo © © © Ono ea) ton
w ey iee fa) fon
eveeceee cee ee
ee ee ee
INDEX TO FAMILIES AND:
GEINERA.
PR AULOY wutbye-srasay 8d! habe s ANG WE eromyila. tine eile. T92P exithous, Seren
PAPILIONIDA, .... 419) Pelastoneurus, 2... 757 | Peritrechus, .
PA PIGUTISY: pccinseie ce 0 2 35| PELECINIDA, . Godier lan mis ye
Parabolocratus, LOS Meelecimuss.. .seee Gian Rerlestay . areas is
Paracalocoris, 163 'Pelecocera,, .20niy ONGREARRILED Aye LAG Cs), ate
Paraclemensia, ..... 575| Pelocoris, 167 | Peronea,
JE singe valil(alyiann 2 eae 782 | Pelecotoma, ........ 376| Perothops,
HeAGACMS,..y.. 26 U ios 764| Pelenomus, ........ 393 | Peristenus, ..
Paralechia, . JOO PPeleteria, js. seoseee (BN JEGIAN bho ait eee
Paralimna, SOG WEP Cline, isn vs. nn eee 806 Petrophora,
[eZ ca) ih o\cr ae doc eelidnota, ea asamee 320 | Pezomachus,
Feeigileliiay ..... 20%: ANS \Peliopelta, ans daen 142 | Phecasiophora,
Raralleloma, 1/24. . 794| Pelogonus, .. SrloGiPiaaaedon, «1. abe 22
Paramesius, .. Goll Pen pligiste ay eee M4 Phzenonotum, 22)":
PAOMCMCSUS, 50000). 103} Pemphredon, y Oto Pihzeocymia,. J 22092.
Bamanetae tiie ste ou: 323 | PEMPHREDONIDA, 675| Phzogenes, ........
Paranomus, 289 WnentaSOmicd,tass ee Ql} AL ACRIDA, 3). ..3'. :
Paranothyreus, ..... 682| Pentagramma, ..... OSNePnala ceases oe. cv. vs) ce :
JP ire )0) oe eon ro U2 || eran oo oo coe 369 | Phalenostola, .....-
earaplagiay: eo lt. 178| Pentatoma, ........ 4s eee) eriagl = ci... Re.
Paraprosena,—... 784 | PENTATOMIDA, ..... le2isenalonmia: = ..iewsoe.
iRataselandria,! i... 58a sPenthes bmw: sation DUA MaWaneeuS;aage. sees”
Parasierola, OGi« "Penthelispa,wste 261 | Phanerotoma,
aovasteblarie soo). -o80 | Penthima,. «....22.- AOD GR amiiGtis 4. foo
Panastichtisy: ada. se. 465)'Penthoptera: 2s... - 708! Pharmacis, .
aikaterSOMls.«..2....)-002 | Peoria, i...0s. 300. 536 | Phasgonophora,
eimaneMettis,. (1.40... SOs HP EDSISs maa teres epee Ove) enasioclista, | 445)
Paratenodera, 177 | Percnoptilota, AGT WPhasiops, “Ga yos hn:
Paratettix, eS Rerditayl sacs cael es Oty PPELAS MIDAS. . Zit)
eamamnliia, .24....¢1 666) Perbalus, ..< av). 134, Pheidole,.~ .....43 2
Paraxenetus, Goh Meeuiclistaas see eek 591) Phellopsis,
Parectopa, MSA eR ericlistusy ys seceee pve Hehenacoccus:'()) ie:
atharmonia, 2.2). 518) Pericompsus, ...... 204| Phengodes, ........
Parlatoria, HOP eridconniarueetsnerae 454 | Phenolia,
HPARINITDVAS its apd wah sices 278 | Perigaster, age heasia, RU AUICOL.
anOmalus,. . stil, PAO ETS ye hen ote yin ea md a AAORE DION As - cccccncath oes
AOSV Ayiecs cds YR, 185 | Perigenes,-,...)...... 143 Phileenus, aes
EY Gitady es an, PY 4 VG SUM PCr SONne seas a <s ceee 209| Philampelus, .......
Pasimachtis, ....).%. 200 | PERTLAMPIDA, 647 | PHILANTHIDA, .....
Passaloecus, 676 | Perilampus, ONG hilanthus, . 2032S
PASS AITG Ss cts bea x ee SUM POETS ye tore cxee OE 608| Philenome, ......... 575
HeetUMODUIS). ov, kOe ed! 204 | Perilloides, (PSG NePhilbydrus. «Mec pivs
AUG UPIS,, hehe vo, 598 | Perillus, .........-. 13st |'Philhydrus, ©6048. r
PSCIACUS « .. Mtl ANn. 262| Periplaneta, ......:: BOM UOD IS. 9. oe Vike
Pedicella. 3... 34.6% Ma Peripsocus, -s«s<. st 53) Philometra, «Sas ss.
PS CUGT A ic snide nda rene 708 | Perisemus, 667 | Philonthus,
FPEDIGULIDA, i400. 85 Perispasta, 524 Philonyx,
PRCGIGUITS 0. WLI OA 85 | Perissopterus, 640 Philopotamus, ......
PGCHODSIG Gn Coleen 1021 Perithemis, ....:... 82 Philopsia,
a
298
INDEX TO FAMILIES AND!
872 GENERA.
PHILOPTERIDA, ..... Ad memry Monory ren, (1.5 5681 Pityobius,, = acer
Bhilosamia eae AD WetiyAlosceligny tin aa. 95 | Pityophthorus ane
Philothertnts 2. 4: 5) Aol eehy llosctntus, 2s les 193: (Placia. 2 a
Phiprosopus, 472 | Phyllotreta, , do4 | Plagiodera; 2; taieee
Phlegethontius, 428 | Phyllotrox, a \socee 384! Plagiognathus, .....
Ppnleayash .-ssaenee 14D) ey loxenayis.5 dence 113 Plagiomimicus, ....
Phiepsiisien- een 105 | Phylocentropus, 71 | Plagionotus eee
Phiccophagus, .fa-002 399| Phymaphora, ....... 258) Plagiotoma, .
iilocosimiis,. 2 ere 404 Phiyimatargee: «cscs 157 | Plagiotrypes, ....
Philccothrips, 1 .42e- 84) PHyMATIDA, . 157 | Plagodis;, aaa
Pinlccetribus,escer 403 | Phymatocera, ...... 590 | Platagrotis, 3. aaa
hl ceorya.c cemsacere oOo) peinyamatodes: a mee 320) de lateros;, .. 22 ae
inlwectceniay ene 524 Phyrdentis, 24-2 391 Plathemis, (eee
IPhOberias rec see: ARS /Physatochetla, +<.4.- 149| Platylabus, ...:.:..%
i eBhiobetrom.< seme. ON PPI SCUSS |: petewaned ce 640 Plathypena, pe :
Biolisoras «ss snse 423 Physocephala, ...... 772) Platycentropus,
IRROlUS, ie. Seen ee 426 Physocnemum, , (325) |Platyceruss. emer
PWVOV Ghee. 503 (61 Physonota,, 4...-+. 5: doo) Platy chins eane
Phoraatha « (75 Physostegania, ..... 200) Pla tycotis. 22 aeeee
IPANVONR Ove, Wie oA ert: (9) ‘Physostomum,, =): >: AT | Platydema, ......:
Phoricheta, (C82) Se hiytaliiss. ean eae 319| Platygaster, ..
PE ORIDA Ce ky ee 761 Phytocorts, . 163) PLATYGASTERIDA,
Pino tintias =, kde sy ete fel (Piiy fodicetis, aeemed: 629 | Platygerrhus, ......
Phoroceras *.....issensOu) Pe My LOM, hcont ns cipeeatl 327 | Platymetopius, .....
Phorodon, ..-) 2a 18 »Phytonomus,, 9-..:.22 38) 0Platynota, seen
RH OL bICA, ene SHOr sey tOplidea, 4.2: sae 980 |"Platynus, J saeeeae
PiOrinus) 2 Asean: 28) Be hy ecelis soe aoe gee a9 | Platypalpus, Syaeaeee
Photomonplus, ss1re0004 (eiazorhinus, 92h sacs 389 | Platypeza, .........
WOLOpSIS: we. ceee hae G64) WRIaeUrUs,. ooo ee 392 SPLATY PEZIDA. Sasa
Fe OLUTIS,, ae. fe bys 298) JETERTD AN. oe Shere AIT | Platyphylax; ..cie2.
Phoxopteris, .26.. 5: GAAS TRIE TIS!, os sles aiekeeeee AlN Platyptera, tee 08!
PhracmatObiaseee AA) MEME STIs fh la epi 148 | Platypteryx, aoe
Plaryoanea, sas ey: 68 | Piezocorynus, ..» 405)) Platyptilia, <j. e5sseee
PHRYGANEIDA, ..... 68) Piezostethus, =4..:)4 158:\Platypus. “eae
Phthinolophus, ATT | Seteeritta 2 215 eae 562 | Platysenta, ....
; 2 11B abc amie pean oer Wp |seilocrocis,, os... cis 522 | Platysoma, ..
AylaplatieittS 2,01.) eee 85 |Pilophorus, .....-. 162 Platystethus,
ithorinmisea, (45k el. DOW MOPS...) a... see 236 | Platythyris, ........
PPR ate Sosa. Pea hae pe ee AGS etimip la wis eres oe 626 |\Platyuta, .: seeeme
Phyciodes, 409) Pinacodeta, 2 saeeer ahi | Plea, ..c4..
Phygadeuon, G32 \Pinipestis, <2: 900! Plecia,« . 1.5.5 eee
Phylethus, .. i062) Pinnaspis, |. -geieoes 127-1 Plectiscus,: eee
iehiy: lapiaiss) scares lila)! temopliltis. ees. eae 245 Plectronemia, ......
Phy llobzents;) «..4,.417008 |/Biophila,..).. ase 804 Plegaderus, ......-.
Phyllobrotica, 349 | Pipiza, vss.’.-. sees (O4) Plemyria: aaa
Phiyllocnistis, sane: 5ioa| PIPUNCULIDA, \ 225. (62 | Plenoculis, ~ 2. aeee
Phy llodectas. *: tease, 346) Papuncalis.. ..2eeer 762 Pleonectyptera,
Phryllogastets-rj.carcdeel oe WEIssodes, smeree woe 388 | Plesiastina, : » yee
Phyllomyzat . aeeer SIMA SSOMOLI Sin. aaa: OT! Pikestobariss: . aheeee
INDEX TO FAMILIES AND: GENERA. 872
Pleurophorus, Hale | Polypsocus, .. ..i22 Bo PEVOSOPIS, S282 wut) bales 694
Plinthodes, ...... Moo olyspiaincta, esa OO MECOSPAlta,. 2.4 ys ck 640
EN@CAMUS A :. .%.5% Likes 395 | Polystcechotes, ..... 60| Prospherysa, ...... 781
EIGICCEES, us este de ee B89 | Pomplopoed, earns ote | EROSOPIDA, Glin l sss, 594
I@enTONIUS,-...:. 22. 50 211 | Pompihde, .\....4.. 672| Protandrena, ...... 691
PEMA a erst ss o's She Hao Pompiliis,. ...tetmies: 673| Protapanteles, ..... 610
Piceophotay) 8.20%. HOoPOMmpilws, 8... sila OA ABT otenotie. 7. oa. 147
Ret oaniOla. i. wise ve jor ROntaniae = 3. eis eee 869) "Protenthes; -.. 521 713
“2ST a ean AGO WP OMEeRA, 1.5.2 5a 656| Proteoteras, ....... 543
Edusiodontals | a5< 112s: AGS) SE OtI7 Ofly nae ee Oli ee eothal pia... sede 365
JC ae ee ce DA | OLOSAg TORS Wee Ao) Se COtMeCa, .220d son - 307
RminOmMbiS) ses. ISA Porpe, ... 4. .eee doo | Fe goOthiyimiid, 22. 2 ee A472
oaplitla,: 4...) tes: AGG \\Porphy Tops, esse. 759 | Protocalliphora, 787
C/EAIGHICIS eee OBIE OLpliy Loselaaeer : 571] Protophormia, ..... 787
Modabrus, .).. oh. ie: PAS Ml gigeho nae MneMP Ryd oie a thc 606 | rotostelis, .....u.%. 695
Pedapion, /.s:.4. 5% Soil Pe Las OCIS «es een 344 | Protothyreopus, 68]
PAODUSWUS. = Soictis d's ole. LO erenolepisa eae O60) @esallis nea. eee 160
I? OCOD Se aaa eee iy Piet @ Celaya ann 302 | Psammodius, ...... 314
Bedosesiay isis. ot MEMO cyclas spate ae 508] Psammoleon, ...... 62
ProCite. 283 93-10 36 | TPikiona pier ys. jaa): 928) IPsaplidia, ..2s455.5 452
Peecilocapsus; ...... Go | <eronid ws, —2) aa: =: OO CR SECEEA, wl; sn 5,0< hoe 61
eectionta; ...cie..-. 2920; derionocheta,, fury. 229} Pselaphephila, ..... 794
Reeciloseytus, =. sis. 164) Prionocyphon, ..... 280} PsELAPHIDA, 233
eceiostoma,,)::%..). 062 |/Prionomerus, ..:... 389 | Pselaphus, 236
Pectlostomidea,..... 582| Priononyx, ........ Ort RSE, |e ass. ato 675
Pogonocherus, ..... Jo ||P TONOXYStus: —) pie 516 |. Bsenocerus.) 2 4n2.5: 339
Rogenosoma, ..:..; Toll PR riOntisue. woe eee o24)| ‘Psephenus, .......- 278
.E(6/2(0) nh Oca ae real LEON ONES. nn one 588 | Pseudagenia, ...... 672
PE OLETIMNUISS Majin Ware asarss B00 Ser istanlacusauumen sean 637 | Pseudanaphora, 577
GEA sed gocl nae uh G16 SP rictiphoraaea ya 589 | Pseudanthonomus, 388
I CSU a ie OMe Weriskocera- sere se 668 | Pseudanshophilus, 678
Wolistomyla, .....<.. G0o)| tEmistomentis,, a pene 617 | Pseudanthracia, 480
Pollenia, Met OU Me KOOOIWS.\ ton + nee 635 | Pseudebzeus, ....... 301
Polyblastus, Oe aekOCe atin i ene Gon Rseudobaris, 2. ol.) 395
Polycentropus, ..... Give rochyiizawi. ogee S04] Pseudocheta, ...... 781
Polychrosis, SAS ROCA IMS ses nete 713 | Pseudococcus, 124
Polychrysia, . 469} Proctacanthus, .. 152} Pseudocrabro, 681
PSOUVCILCE Sy realty eons 624| Proctotrypes, ...... 652| Pseudogalleria, 540
HIVIGIASIS, 2 + «+. sre aie ave 297 | PRocCTOTRYPIDA, .. 652) Pseudolfersia, ..... S14
Polydrosus, Hae) MEOGENIay <6 oss sus 451} Pseudomedon, 245
TEOIVEREUS, < darn ass GGe | WProdomus, oo ot? | Pseudometagea, 646
Polyenotus,. i... «:,/652| Progomphus,. ...... 77 | Pseudomethoca, 665
Polygrammata, ..... 446) Proleucoptera, . 513| Pseudoperla, ....... 40
Polyhymno, . 50¢| Prolimacodes, ..... 512} Pseudopigritia, ...... 562
Relyleptas 1 gun is (23) Promuachius, 1.002 <8 753 | Pseudopomala, 182
MOlyMitarcy sy yecnes.< Sf) Promethus, .....<.< 622 | Pseudopsis, ........ 247
PME,” sates mak Gar Prometopia,’....... 273 | Pseudopyrellia, T8k7
OU lay. ssa wey tues BLO.) MPMOMMEDB 6: che. <cee ido 77 | Pseudosiobla, ...... 583
PROLVDICUTUS, mre crteanese 358 | Prosacantha, <i... 653! Pseudotephritis, 800
874
Pseudothyatira, .... 485
PSila cele eee 805 |
PSD A eee ee 804 |
Bsilocepliala.-soa0r 748
Psilocera, cater t ne 643
PsilOcOrsis;. Rie ate 561 |
‘GESTIOMCTO, 1.25 tate 596
Esilomostin, ante 636 |
Psilopay ... aes 806 |
Rsvloplinys: ...6e eae 644 |
Psilopodinius, se: 754
SiO DUS. 1. Se eee Tod
| acyl COY be Pema ens es et 764
Fsilotany-pussens se (is
Bisiiidiaivs «eaten 182
ESsitihins, eee sae 698
PS OCI AN ude as es 51
FS OCTIS:, cs = aie eee 53
EP SOMS.. Noes: 392
Rsorophoga,. aces: 716
TEAS 6] UO ee 510
PSYCHID, 510
sycnoda,. 2. he 12 710
PSYCHODIDZ, 710
IP-SSielaloranliely 5 Gee oe 5. al
Psychomorpha,*.... 442
Say ae 5 eee cet 109
PSviiDat, 380. oeie 108
Roviltodess ee est aes 354
Reviloboral. ss 254
isyllopsis; ): Soe! 108 |
IGE CHEUS . 4 eae at 736
Rrenidtuim, - ai esa 250
iBterallastes,.° ites 770
KEnOCO!US,.»/. 2. /-kene 378
imeerodel la, cu yee 52
PTEROMALIDA, ...... 641
IRterormmalius, sasekman 643
Rteronagcyss \.)s 40p4 39
PLCrOnUS. fob Si AM 590
PTEROPHORIDA, ..... 536
Pterophorisi vor... 537
‘Pterophylla, (32308 187
Pterostichps,. «aes: 204
Ptilinius,: eter ene 307
Bebilinna 2 eee 249 |
Ptilodactyla, )).u9). 280
iPivlodexia; «> eee 785
PuNID AS. jal eee 304
(ERE MODIS). > peer ol
Ptinus,
Ptochiomera,
Ptomophagus,
Ptosima,
Ptychoptera,
Publilia,
ieilex:
PULICIDA,
Pulvinaria,
Purpuricenus,
Pycnoderes,
Pycnomerus,
Ry cioplitiswenear see
Pycnopsyche,
Pygzus,
Pygarctia,
Pygolampis,
Pygostolus,
Pyractomena,
PYRALIDA,
Pyralis,
Pyrameis,
Iyrausta,? .cktosie oe
Pyrgota,
Pyrgus,
Pyrochroa,
PyROCHROIDA,
Pyromorpha,
PYROMORPHIDA, ....
Pyrophena,
Pyrophila,
Pyropyga,
Pyrrharctia,
Pyrrhia,
PYRRHOCORIDZA,
Pyrrhomelecta,
Psyche,
PYTHIDA,
Pytho,
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| Quedius,
@, ele « (e's) ‘eliaite! i
Rachela,
Racheospila,
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INDEX TO FAMILIES - AND GENERAL
646 | Ranatra, “..2 eee 157
305 |Raphia, “).. ae 448
144 | Raphiptera, . g2eee 528
930 | Raphitelus, ........ 643
294 | Rasahus, .. 0.21.00: 155
708 | Réctrvaria, 4. ae 596
93 | REDUVIIDA, ~~ Silene 152
702 | Reduviolus, .:..... 149
(02) Reduvius, eee 15
124 | Reichenbachia, 235
326 | Remigia, =S.-ee nae 478
165 |) Renia,.. 2. eee 483
961 |\Resthenia,-...- wae 162
231 | Ret, eee 537
68 | Reuteria, 9) ..aeeneem 160
144 | Reuterscopus, ...... 160
441 | Rhabdiopteryx, AQ
154| Rhabdophaga, ..... 727
607 | Rhabdopterus, ..... 344
298 | Rhaeboscelis, ...... 295
520 |‘ Rhacium, sae 330
o27 |Rhagoletis, ». 22: 0s s0t
4\\l-||Rhagovelia, fees 150
524 | Rhamphidia, ....... 705
799 |Rhamphomyia, ..... 760
423 Rhanis, .. 7 258
3d¢3 | Rhantis, eee 221
. 373 _Rhapmdodemas, .... 505
514) Rheumaptera, ...... 496
514 Rheumatobates, .... 151
765 | Rhexidius, 233
450 |Rhexius, ... een 233
297 | Rhicnoessa, 2. sae 812
440) | Rhimphoctona, ..... 619
404 | (Rhinacloa, “ay eee 160
140 | Rhingia, — 7 ae 768
. 693 | Rhinomacer, -....... 377
510 | RHINOMACERIDA, BTiS
367 | Rihinonens, 7-.eer 393
367 | Rhinopsis, .......-: 676
Rhinosimus, © ieee 367
| RHIPICERIDA, ....... 281
‘Rhipidandrus, . 310
G22" aUneear. =
| Rhipidias*;. ae 704
= | RHIPIPHORIDA, ..... 376
| Rhipiphorus, .0..... 376
| Rhizagrotis, < 222 Sears
AQA RIN ZODIUS oe. oer eee 13
499 |Rhizophagus, ...... 274
INDEX TO FAMILIES AND:
Salpingus,
hodites, .. iio. 603
Rhodobenus, . 397
Riodophotra; ...... 467
Meapeas, |. . io. ky 613
Rinopobota, s.'.0% 547
Rhopalomyia, ..... 729
Rhopalophora, ..... 327
Rhopalosiphum, 118
Rhopalum, . 682
FRMOpUs, 2 heehee: 644
Pinos.) (Thal es. 5 623
Riyacionia,§ si. 1.) Oat
Rhyacophila, 69
RHYACOPHILIDA, 69
Rhynchagrotis, 452
iivimenites,.. 2.330% 378
RHYNCHITIDA, ..... 317
Ry MenOlis, 4... 2: 399
Rhynchomilichia, ... 813
ny PObIns,: Asal! s.se 252
RHYPHIDA, Pr ietiiaenT 36
Rhypholophus, ..... 706
eeliiy DIMI). Leyte sce: 736
BliyS Sain) oo ete iaie ae ns 627
RMVSSAlIIS, oy oe ie 614
Rhyssematus, ....; 390
NMTySSEMAUS, 62). 314
RHyYSsuvipa, ....... 261
Rythmonotus, 619
PRAMS Wa 8 oo aie beste: Spe 647
Telli ae eee 799
ehvailae 2. nal ae e A472
Rocconota, 156
eceliay ly. kalau en 436
PWOMAIEUM, (ic s:bocies O20
IRIS, |S. wap easale & 234
S.
Sabulodes, . 508
PRICUUIN occ s a ww oe 251
BACtOnus, .: . : wetul 614
menissetia, OnKtls 126
RRO: eae w ent 166
SwWidide.. .. evan 166
Sulepria. ..< awk n 534
S21 Es eR se 484
S17 DIGRESS 673
Sandalus,
Sanninoidea,
Samia,
Saperda,
Sapintus,
Sapromyza,
SAPROMYZIDA, ......
Sapyga,
SAPYGIDA,
Sarcephacayumene
SARCOPH AGID AS,
Sargus,
Sarpedon,
Satrothripal, eae
SATYRIDA,,
Satyrus,
SATURNIIDA,
Sayapis,
SiCWETODUS, PeaeeE on ee:
Sayomyia,
Saxinis,
SCAPHIDIIDA, .......
Scapiuiciunmaeeeerer
Scaphinotus,
Scaphisoma,
Scaphoideus,
SCARABAIDA,
Scarites,
Scatella,
Scatophaga,
SCATOPHAGIDA,
Scatopse,
Scelio,
SCELIONIDA, .....
Sceliphromy an. ween
SCENOPINIDA,
Scenopinus,
Scepsis,
Schinia,
Schistocerca,
Schizocerus,
Schizogenius,
Schizoneura,
Schizophilus, .
Schizura,
|| Schoenicus, .
Schoenobius,
Scheenomyza,
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| Sciagraphia,
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Sciapteron, ...
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Sciomyza, ...
| Sclomyzip#,
'Sciophila, 3:
Scirtettica,
Scirtes,
sseee
OOLene eerie
Scolecocampa, .....
Scolia,
SGoLIIDm, ...
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On SCC ty tol ly
Scoliopteryx, ....
Scolobates, .
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Scolopendrella,
Scolopostethus,
Scolops,
ScoLyTIDa, ..
SCOlvitisy er.
Scopzopsis,
Scopus, ...
Scopatias sss
Scopelosoma,
Scorpiorus, .
Scotobates, .
Scotochroa, .
Scraptia, oe. |
| Scudderia, ..
.| SCYDMANIDA,
Scydmeenus,
| Scymnus, ...
| Scyphella, ..
fseythris, \. ;
Secodes, ....
| Sehirus,
| Seira,
Selandtia-. -:
Selenta, .....
Selenophorus,
Seleucus,
Selidosema,
Semasia, ....
Semiophora,
Semioscopsis,
Semiotellus,
Senotainia, .
Senta kak
Seoptera, evs
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Sepsisoma,
Serica,
Sericoderus,
SehicOmiyia, eee
Sericosomus,
SIGHIGOSLOMG, Baetias
SERICOSTOMATIDA,
Derropal pus; see .c es
Sesia,
ESTIMA 45! eae
Setodes,
Setomorpha, <2 5:
SeHOstOrna sae aes
SIALIDA,
Silis,
Silpha,
SILPHIMAy acoso
Silvanus,
SIMULIDA,
Simulium,
Siphoplagia,
SIPMOLIa, Sars. eee
Siphonella,
SIRICIDA,
Sirthenea,
Sitodrepa, orleans
Sitones,
Sitotrogare. ls Ae
SHXCOMGLTS: gs. 2st
SMERINTHIDA, ....
Smerinthus,
SMMiCtat.. 2, eee:
SMUCRON YS, . ae ee
Smilia,
Smodicum,
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Sinophorus, ....5..
SibCOxayKerane oy a aames
Siphocoryne, ......
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Siphosturmia, 2°:
SURES cee Sea ee 2 hae
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INDEX TO FAMILIES AND GENERA.
TOW eSinymthunus, — ) 58 34; Spilosoma, . 439
803| Solenaspis, ....... 596| Spilotus, ........-. 365
NEE S GUAGE Sue 6 aoe ae 681 | Spogostylum, ...... 745
S00\“Solenopsis; ..2...4 607 | SPONDYLIDA, ....... 323
317 | Solenozopheria, 602 | Spongiphora yee 171
Zoe Solubeay..: ace ae 135\| Spragueid, @--eeeeeee A773
768 | Somatochlora, ..... 79)|iSpudastica eee 619
MSO Soromidy so ee 273 | Stachyocnemus, 147
OO epalanciay a sea 641) Stagmatophora, .... 560
69| Spallanzania,...... 783 Stagmomantis, 175
365 | Spangbergiella, . 103 | StrapHYLINIDZ, 236
519) Spanotecnus, ...... 624) Staphylinus, ieee 239
516 Sparganothis, ..... 548) Statira, 4 tee 364
LONSSPALinS, > ...jere Bese 270) Steganay Jaslene 819
574.| Sparnopolius, ..... 747 | Steganoptycha, .. 543
Spa AOpatSiOn,. . Ac AEE 653)) Stelidata> _.=eae 272
Sof opathius, . Mie. oe- 614) Siri eee 695
57| Spermophagus, ..... 356 | Stelis) 25h eee 695
511| Spheridium, ...... 297) Stenammia; sae ysee 658
505| Spherocera, ...... 796 | Stenaspilates, ...... 508
612 | Sphizeroderus.). seer 1O94"Stenelmis, iaae eee 279
299 | Spherophthalma, ... 664! Stenispa, .......... 3990
229, Spherophoria, ..... 767° Stenobothrus, 2.0.7: 180
228 | Spheropyx, ......- 612 | Stenocranus,. 1. .eee8 97
262| Spharagemon, ..... 182 | Stenodeman ae aee 162
(SRE CID AS. Sete: 676 | Stenodynerus, ..... 670
>i Sphecius, = esnees 679} Stenolophus, ...... 2AS
f5(1| SpMecodess -.. 5k 689:)(Stenoma, ee aaa 560
619| Sphecodina, ....... 425 | SrENOMATIDA, ..... 560
3085 Sphecomiyiay nso 771} Stenomesius, ...... * 639
118 | Sphecophaga, ..... 622) Stenomyia, = +. oan 800
PIN Sphesinia. ea) eee 767 | Stenophylax, ....... 68
778| Sphenophorus, ..... 397} Stenopoda, ........ 154
809 | Sphenestethus, .... 324] Stenoscelis, ........ 399.
TIS SONEX; os cs ome: 670 | Stenosphenus, ..... 328
593 Spilocrytius, ..... 630 | Stenotarsus, ....... 258
52 Sipilosoma 4. 439 | Stenotrachelys, 502
593|SPHINDIDA, ....... B11 | Stenotus) eee 164
os) Sphindus, -.- oar 311 | StENOXENIDA, ...... T11
305) | SPHINGIDAL gay hcnee 424| Stenoxenus, ....... 711
380 Sphinx, ..-. dees 498) Steins.) =. see 249,
594| Sphragisticus, ..... 144 | Stephama, ..-...... 151
165 | Sphyracephala,.--.- 805 | STEPHANIDA, ...... 604
A30| Spilochalcis, ...... 649 | Stephanoderus, A02
A30) \Spilogastenr,.. ne 799 Stephanus, ... 23538 604
649 | Spilographa, ...... &01 | Stethaulax; 72 e0aee 132
ao4 | Spllomena, | eeeese- OV Gi Stethonus, ...ken cree Zot
ZOOM opillomuy ia, seeenaciee TUN SthHenOpis;. (cia. Aaee 578
Ba) Splonolaguacnaneces 5AT Cetibadiumye, : 4 jeer A468 .
INDEX TO FAMILIES
Stichopogon,
Stictica,
Stictocephala,
Stictocephala,
Stigmatomma,
Stigmella,
Stigmus,
Stilbosis,
Stilicopsis,
Stilicus,
tilpnus,
StIREUTUS, © we
Stiphrosoma,
STIZIDA,
Stobera,
Stomoxys,
Strangalia,
Strategus,
Strationiyia,
STRATIOM YIDA,
Straussia,
Strigoderma,
Strobisia,
Strongylium,
Strongylicoris,
Strongylogaster,
Strongylogastroidea,
Strongylotus,
Strophosomus,
Sturmia,
Stygeropis,
Stylogaster,
STYLOPIDA,
Stylopyga,
Sunius,
Symmerista,
Symmerus,
Symmorphus,
Sympetrum,
Sympherobius,
Sympherta,
Symphobus,
Symphora,
Symphoromyia,
Symphysa,
Sympiesis,
Svmplectu,
Sympyenus, .
Synchita,
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MOM SNC NOGA 7sc2y 2 0/2 0 4A 499 | Tzeniocampa, 460
GOiSynehtoay a Lae 364 | Tzeniopteryx, ...... 40)
QIU Sivaidiyidisiws .ths.5 eee Mor L anaconda. bee: 54
SOOT Synlieghies, .,.-1..awe 758 Tanymecus, 379
GaGW Saweches! 1... oh 6a lany pus; oh. £75 713
SOG bon Gle dials: (idee see 475|’Tanysphyrus, ...... 385
Oa MnelyS,,* .c..1e. heel ae 498 'Tanystropha, 516
TOO ESV MET US a oh. teen 597 | Taphrocerus, 295
DAS Syietay \o..+ 9+ ee 300i) Dapinomarlsts ss. ss. 660
245! Synhalonia, ....)... 693 | Taracticus, 751
632 | Synoecetes, ........ 627 \ Vaxontisie. .. hele. 582
137 | Synothyreopus, S681 | Pavonus, |). 08 583
LGA ES yntenia, tesa (23h | Claetion Mees bee. s 76
ONES ymtomaspis. -. sane G50 Melamottaye tae. 91
TES YN TOMUDZS, oe AOE MN lea + aii a eee. oe 432
788 | Syntomosphyrum, .. 639} Telenomus, ........ 653
378.0) ASavae Sibley eee 179| Teleonemia, ....... 149
SoM aS yetuitiicies a Valea ieee 770 | Telephanus, ioe A268
TOURS ERP ECD VES cs ae 763| Telephorus, ........ 299
736 | Syrphoctonus, ..... 621 | Telmatophilus, ..... 264
KIL Siqolenbisn We ee T6Giel elplitisaveys.. sees 555
e20)Sysphincta, 2.9000. 656 | Temelucha, ........ 617
JOO VOVSSalita, sane eerie 508 | ’Temnopsophus, 301
202 oy stena,, . 452708 os obs |» Lemimostotnia; *2 a ©. 771
IG 2N I Systioe Class trees eye PAG Demat as Ni 6 See oe 576
084 | Systratiotuss ....... 165: Renebrios 5.0... 722 359
Soa MSvsiropus ume ween La” | Denebtioides,. ~ 1. :2 276
160 | 'TENEBRIONIDA, ..... 357
380 | TEN THREDINIDA, 581
781 Ue | Tenthredo, 585
709 | TAaBANIDA, _ 738 Tenthredopsis, ..... 585
hic Ta pans:) / law owen 740 | Tephritis, 802
STG aybraday ci.) na. wee 748 | Tephrochlamys, 795
LAr tere lial,” ois Sdn 781 Tephroclystia, . 495
245 | TACHINIDA, . 174, Tephronota, 799
Ade! Tachinomyia, 2... POIMhemasy van rccan ees Su DAT
(ee | Glee labhahh (aioe inn ee OAGeninGhr Laine, ool: 119
669 | Mpaehiycellis: os see 216! Termes, .... 49
81) Tachydromia, ...... 758 | TERMITIDA, ........ 49
61) Tachygonus, . 392 | Tetanocera, (96
623 | Tachyporus, ....... 246 Tetanolita, 8&3
624 | Tachypterus, MSSOP PefamOpsy rect cas. oe 800
366 | Tachyptila, iN557)) PetartopeuSyr. «2355 244
744 | Tachysphex, ........ 6838 Tetracheta, (92
Salhi Tachytes,: <o. ess tl. OOF MO etracis, «eee sce. Bes 08
638 | Tachytrechus, ...... 757, Tetraganoderus, 210
CON MT eral! 8 ad ow OEE 203 | Tetragoneuria, 79
MOO LaA@myuSaas ecb pees 238 | Tetralonia, 693
260 | Tacoma, . 584! Tetralopha, ........ 532
878
‘hetramerinxs -ee-e 2 LOPE ya Mita et See
‘Tetramorium, <j OSOMalalang tian Lee facet
Tetraneura, .. 114) Tavatmepz,
J etraneura, 222.5 - Sees elshnaiialuss! Ao... see
etiaepes, ba 6 4a% dol | THYNNIDA,
Tetrastichus, ... 639) THyREOCCORIDA, .
— igthabomias o <cmteic! 304) Ty reOcotis,.. 25.0:
TEEROPS) ee emia cee Sobel dinyneodom, ==. seee
MREULIGCA,. feet ja eOON ML MYTCOPUS, 5 f..0 8
Tettigidea, ODE ENA TDIAE, C e ak. oAciie gs
deeniaeontellas 5. ye 100 | T'hyridopteryx, .....
TErricoNirLiipa, ... 100) Thyris, ......-.-<:-
GH. 21. as eee OO Laysanochemis. sa.
Ai Cinydere 55.5 oie erage 132 | Thysanoes, .
Teuchocnemis, ..... CURL thicena se cee eee
Newcholabis, (2 ce 706 | Ibrillivaeterea tes Bee
“hes cael ee aa mes JOUR Mieimindiacs ee ee ee
dthalassomiuyias » gab. quelle lentes oo a eee
MUOELCSS On ia ae es GAM ing ras f a ee
‘sharnotettixs wesc =. Oot Mideola. a.) ener
ANhanasimius,; [25.4.2 SUN Meimets, a oe ae oad
“whhatleroclenus, sse..- O08 | DINETIIDAS . 0a
ehaROps, meres: PASI bio lkticy eee Aare
Thaumatopsis, ..... Oo LPI neSELMIBVAS. ..otunee hae
Mite clas a nt te ose AV AN Mitotane cee, ow eke
MB CISOA ea he .3 359 Wee SO Oy lb sisofe hye ee ee
div elaitaten as nadeveeys (ee Wiascheria, =» .c0). 24.
‘delairodes, s.aceare WSautelblascalas mas sek het
Abie liate <= stacey race 91|’T'mesiphorus, .
ehiely arias. yes cas 300| Tmetocera, ........
ApMeReSIA, << ts -pheus ake (CoNeLOly Me meres .. eect
‘Gheneva<... 26. seas (AS A Ommanse oe cy ae
THEREVIDE, (AL | Vomaspisy 2.0...)
Waheretta,, so. wave 426 Romicds. 6552-4:
Mhegingd S22. 5 aelces 50S: ML omocenis.. - aes.
Thertoplectus, ...... 740 | Tomoderus,
Dhermobia, ©... .2 2: 34| Tomostethus, ......
(iermonectes. 1.5 44 22d RONMOXI A. Ce Aree
MNetOmia, o.)s.508 ee 626 | TorTRICIDA,
Mhersiochtus, 0.55: GUL Onbricidia aes.
Rea TS) =. 22. rack: Mal WT OERISE,. 2 eae eeteeg ae
ARENAS A tee cs bcs soe 2ST LORVNE WD Aa | 2 arian ee
Sonnet are ae na cel 96 IM Loryintis, aere aenee
ACO phils... c- s.0sKe ToO:lMbesales, liter. aes:
‘Wholeria, tae. sae 929 | VOxigniine = ae saey
"LERUERTD AS, oe ene 83.’ Loxophora,: -sc.8 ary
AMIGA S), 0 eee G4" oxerriinase <2... =
‘EROSCID AS 2 ¥.. nee 29014) Oxotcopisnees e= aay
A aeosens) | 2... ieee 2904/1 OXOEUS,- a4. Son A ae
ee 485, Trachoma,
. 663 Tragidion, |
.. 188, Traginops,
. 403 | Triachora,
. 148) Trichiusa,
She. OO
. 93¢ | Trichopria,
INDEX TO FAMILIES AND GEINERA.
136 | Trachea,
485 Trachelus,
276 | Trachysectus,
138 Tragosoma,
621 | Trama,
681 | Tramea,
515| Trapezonotus, ......
510 Trechus,
515| Tremex, ..,
389 | Trepobates,
et eee eee ee ee
@.78.0;3, (pis Gee) ane
oe” 21, we teh in
© <ovgn gui iey emai
88 | Triachus,
329 | Trizenodes, ....
665 | Tribolium,
579 | Trichacis,
567 | Trichiosoma, .
576 | Trichistus,
149 Trichius,
6, ©)j0 « jo 3) « siiwie
2 @ ») 6) 2 (6) efter
666 Trichobaris,
665 | T'richocera,
709! Trichodectes, .......
703 | TRICHODECTIDA, .
573 | Trichodes,
534 | Trichodesma,
| Trichodezia,
547 | 'Trichogramma, .....
492 | TRICHOGRAMMIDA, .
264 | Tricholita,
98 | Trichonta,
403 Trichopepla,
35| Trichophaga, .......
©; © in \o objets
6) ‘a joy Ss) ia, et
ee eee ee ee
« es) =) pout we
o..9 © © se jem
.. - ot L|trichophora, .aseeee
591| Trichopoda, ....
369 Trichoporus,
o) 0) (ots) fe: alte te
513 | TRICHOPTERYGIDE, .
550 | Trichopteryx,
690: Trichoptilus, .....
650 Trichotaphe,
o2(| Il ticy phoma, same
250; el ridacky lis, sae
747 Tridymus,
705 | T'riepeolus,
405 Triga,
330 | TRIGON ALIDA,
© 0: 0) 0 eo) ela ne
Oe olte\ silo. etn
eo © © 6 © © wie le 50
© .e) (ese) wien
INDEX TO FAMILIES AND GENERA.
879
aha Feces GONa) Wy aAMeS y's i cea 4 ae 5 344 |Xantholinus, ....... 241
: ie ...... 464! Tympanophorus, ... 240) Xantholobus, ....... 93
Pee US... 163) Typhlocyba, ........ 107) Xanthomelanodes, .. 777
rimerotropis, Ce maals2 | Aly pInGe Aw atvar eer ey 265, Xanthonia, . 342
ee Re oe lh yMOCEGUS, «> cuewane apaal _Xanthopastis, ...... 468
imi Be, 3 GENS | Typophorus, ....... 343) Xanthoptera, 473
ae he ae NEES Ene at nahn oP 236 _Xanthorhoe, ....... 497
ee Loe ee - daltons, SE 299 | Xanthosarus, ... 696
en WAL a cL sacryh ol a pera : | Xanthoteras, ....... 598
ey, 0805 | iene We egy
Trioza, eae 110 Ufeus, ............ Psi ae i chs eek ce
- in ee vag) Wlolouche, 4. ABT | ae ee pe
A iocon, ips Moma a ge SOU tae ca eke “iis ae
UPTO BON, ak 6 elses 430 Ulomorpha, a ieite ei ; Ss
one oie iululedes tag ey. 63 | a uae -Punuebe aoe
aitomas®. us... io 2. 260 Ute ca ek Te eae ee ae a
ee Pde hs ise 2h 7ig| Wuew eee, ceca: a eee sie
= Ate NS HOEK A laa sj) SO cece wi
Arechalopoda, ...... 132 CHAOTUSEA 3 auc Jee oe Oe pee te a
fo ee 9. 51s)\Utorealphus a eee a: pe
ee 7o5| Utetheisa. -. 2... f5g)| Sestoeis) Bae —
oe Xiphidium, sae: Nee 189
irorodermas oi... .: 266 Me ee eet ee
ere? hs. Pas OOO) WV alentiniawe — ease 4so0e ee ae . ie
HOPOPMGSHS,.. > 6s <1 ' 9
ee r\Varbuen PA eee =
TROGOSITIDA . 276| Vanessa Ne eee All me oh
Trogus a ies 636 iiensin, ae 496 ee oe ee pe
eespienes ‘gees 405 | Vespa Oe: 671 ne I
eee... 769 ne Sc ey 671 ee bar a
iicopidopria, ~...%..'. 651) Vipio, . | | ; 7 615 ame a i ate a
mee ees Chat ae uae Bees Wie 2 ee = XYLOCOPIDH, ....... 698
ek an a ee ee -
AAV AAMASINA, cs. 6p. a0 556 W. eee ie :
Ie yMehas sin erin s 801 ae =
tee 697 NViolSina ets crate, ¢ 567 oe wales vn (43
TRY PETIA, eat ae aes 801 WE ce 5 ee eae a2 Suet ae oe
oie... 800 \Watnthemiiaee<. yc: 782 | Xylopinus, 359
Peyphon, 2s. es. Fos blige See ot laces is mpc enege -
MEV PODITYS): \ a.» chun 306 ASS CS AR ae eS Bebo ee ys
pee RN | Xyloteres, Nk ee 102
Trypoxylon, ....... 684. X: ae nae 9 ar
Bp yGHea ei cso ch WIS Mabea,: (han aly mee a “ae
PDGMUEUES occa as < 389 | Xanthidium, ...... 692
BO TOIISS f.00 Gece seis’ OMEN antes kek nc wits oc 464 Y.
Shag Ree aN hee 391 | Xanthochroa, ..... 368 | Yponomeuta, ....... 552
ylonotus, 827 | Xanthogramma, T67 | YPONOMEUTID, 52
880 INDEX TO FAMILIES AND: GENERA.
MpSia nected wen: AGS BNC ars pene 606. Zilera,... ./..; eee 365,
Vipsolophus, 25h. 1889 Zelia, 22. cccdle ie 784 | Zodion, .s. eee 772
)Zelleniat ss extsaise 553; Zohantes, _. .uraneee 372
S SIS Ge Ce Ss a apes 155 | Zonitis, «geome 374
(PAetmIOdes ae. st ahece. 624| Zopheroteras, ...... 598
ENIGOLESS a ec ae ST Zemagres< Mepesie lek 608 | Zophodia, _.- taser 534
Pale ly its .3 2 gee ee SNM sre: 8 cb Pa eT eae 669 | Zygogramma, eteee 345,
SOU o>.) tee ree 163'|Zeugophora, . s+ 398 | ZYZOMACTOS, ......- 392
VE, SEA DIRS eo a AD NWZACUZETAd 8.05 Sete e O15) Zyrasy. \s. ae 238
Zanclognatha, 222% 481 |
Index to Popular Names.
Few insects have popular names that are definitely applicable to one species
only. The same insect may be known under different names in different
parts of the State, and the same name is often applied to quite different
insects. Quite usually the food plant is associated with a general term, as
wheat louse, melon louse, apple louse, etc., etc. Any references to popular
terms of this character must necessarily be somewhat indefinite, because
there are half a dozen species of plant lice on apple, two or three dozen
species of galls on oak and so on. Throughout this list I have given the
popular names in general use in this State, and the index gives also a number
of the crop headings with the chief pests infesting them.
=. A. PAGE.
PAGE (OAM Y! WOU ye ea ae a bee ee eee 458
malamtiats silk wom, ........... 431 PATASIC Ree ee hos tse: 778
Ambrosia beetles, ... 0.50. ..0... A000. Asparagus: beetles; 2... .2...4..-- 339
PiMenican > Troctis——marrisina, .. ol4 — Aissassin bugs. .....5.......+ 152
tent, caterpillam 02.4. 492
AMeOUMOIS stain moth, ........ 504 B.
PMMaMaMADNS AIICE? Ol, ss. cs eee ce 43, 86
Anopheles and malaria, ......... Gls, Back eswitimers: = 4. 2... 5.<e 5.8 169
ESTEE. UCTS Es A ee a GORO2M ee MBAS. WORTIS)) Hakeem eee eek oe 510
'LIERI@, HA Oa recat eR ara eae ale Goo veBanks beetless! nee ne va. See 400
TUPLES Se ace nse 49 SIP DEUS tetheo. sot ok eee 325
PROMI) MOMS ae OS Lik cance ak cue e's HOLE Cane LWieeMllel lathe wee octane cnet 356
ope codling moth im, ......... 546 Dlamtrlouse, 2. Lol sok 1a
Hatsnead DOGeinais. ©... aon COAG Ea Sees OKS(G Wind DLL oe pe Rea EE uae ie Ae 159
eaten pler. seine. aa JOEL, MMSE rh eowetes <a oie eee Ne eas or 744
feaiehOpper, oni. wc. ota. 107 QUES Sate erect hay eet coe! cides 813
Mitel OTL vir ganas oes sik Some ee 802 TOGO Sok sitet Wat 532
oyster-shell scale, ......,. MSN OB."* ES ES 1, RCMP Ge ce ieee Gi: a eeaalnc ty a reed O85
Pein te OUMSES Sean satatan us rie. ‘Reet-leatmaccot: «ck os vk wc sen 792
ROUNG-HeAd eHOLeR. sieoooNaaO | eectleSe soe rc. cede cc conn ase wren 195
HENbMCatenpillary vaca. s ue AGEr Weel MmOUNSS porcus ok. Cae eas eee 537
LV HONEDY viet eats Ue Ae US) | ale DEU=DUE icc. ced ce o's wees 154
WOO elOUSG, sue scan sak 115 SVEO MICS rote xa cocun emer ¢ 762
LON cha yar cer ded eee Re GY NON OTL 8) 0121 kt eR Ca 397
vellow-meck Caterpillar <..4600 bird fies; ott... ced a 8138
Arbor vite, bag worm on, ...... 510 NCE niece Peart ae 3) 43
UNTINOFOUUSGHIES. Scat. v Cn vs vee 121 TESS Corte g wtues ee went kk kis 183
56 IN (881)
882 INDEX TO POPULAR NAMES:
PAGE.
Birch. bronze borer <\ 2 ae. 295, Carrion: beetles; 2c... jo eee 228
Bitinevaice, seek on se ee AS: Catalpa sphinx 2... 2 een 429
Black beetles le eee ee ee 174. Case-bearing “moths; {2p eee 063
Blackberry crown borer, ....... 518 fliGS,; | .ttis isis ican -07
gall maleate eee |. - 2945 (Caterpillar hunters, 7.2) eee 200
MIE: a oe 726. . Cattle bots). capa ee eee 773
kate teeall Pe Sec. 603 flies, “2... ae eee eee 738, 788
fOoieal A. sks Bo: 603°. Cécropia, moth, . 2. -2 22a ee 432
. SeetipDOLes, .. Sissace 595, _Cheese-mites).or skippers) eeeeee 804
i BLE Gly ch) Si Gear ae ae Ree ae St Spa (39 - Cherry) louse; 22522 5s See 118
head, on Cranbermyo.% ae. 547 Scale, tisc:.... eign eee 128
PEACH MOUSE. OX peg eee 117 Slug, i\. «fie de a eee eee 585
Blisperspect]]es: hse ony eee aia. - Chestnut, weevils, ~..t:,22 see 396
LOM Raley ga oe eee se ie ee (86). ° Chicken» lice, ,..)..5.4- eee eeeee 45
les —pulterises, 2.02 oe heme AltA. -Chinch, bug,. s:,..2...4 3a 142
OMY MOUSE, cise) oe;. eee 85. Chrysanthemum, fly, ceieeeeeeee 768
BOOk=-lee yl, OS ee eee 2 51. 5 Cigarette: beetle, ...... se eee 306
BOrriiesy ee ee eee 773. Clear-winge moths—Sesuds, =. 5s"0
BrsHieualss Lie aes. ee ee 33. Click beetles,” ..|...< 2222 2eeeeeee 283
Bronzerbrech-borer: <2. Se0¢2 oe 295 Clothes: moths, . 22. ee 575, 576
Biuthal@-enatse \27 5). 2 eee fap Clover butterflies, ...... Soe 419
(NOt Ne tks ee ee 267 Hay-worm, |... {23a 527
tree-hopper oo 8 ae 2 ee 90 leat “beetle, °. 223252 38i
Buss ities te ae ee 131 root>bOret,._.. 4:4 eee AQ4
Bumble-bees. oo. 2s ee eee 698 seed midse, | 2 ae 127
Buryine beetles... au auee ee 228 stem borer, <2) 320 eeeee 259
Butterties-and mots). .2. 2... 407, -Cockroach,. .<... 2.22 =e 174
Codline moth; 2.7.3. eee 546
C. Coppers-butterflies, 4.22 eeeeee 414
Corn: bill-byes, .-....4.4 5 eee =p at
Cahbase butterites, <0. 52.5. s8c AIT chinch-bug,... ..)..2. eee 142
CUCM: ess ee 393 pollen maggot, . .-c eee 767
harlequin bee eee 136 root louse. 2.2. .2- =a 117
lOO Pei ee. areee: «ye ALO root -web-worm, .... = eaeee 530
TS OL Mud ean eee 792 WOU. Oh. ok 407
plant-louses Aaa es: 1:17", Cottons moths =. a A771
pliutella,. 7.2 jehetts cee 553, Cottony maple scale... aaee 124
7 Span-wOmle soa e se ATO! Com louse, .. so Secene ee 46
| paHIP) SOM se cs oo Coe eas ate 83. Crab. louse, 22: ..4<225. 63 46
BEROTATAGS <)> tee eee erg 417 Cranberry berry worm, ........ 533
zebra caterpillar, ...456, 459 caterpillars: eee 547
CadGicemnes:. bos... some we tees 67 fire WwoOfit,- 26. eee 547
Cae I Ares teen) Ae eee a 276 itiit WO, <3. .eeee 533
PHC AMIEL: WVOLMIS a Spt as sists, oe eee 495 girdle wort, .. 22 eas 530
ar penten, ats. real 3a nem eee: 663 laity dids. 0 70a ee 186
DCCA: SAREE 30 Se) oes ne 698 leaf-hoppers, ..... 102, 104
worms=—Cosside, .... 516 MHIGSE; 60.5) ep 2 ee 732
Carpet eetless | + 0a . uae. 265, 267 Saw-Hye sass ae eee 589
INDEX TO POPULAR NAMES.
PAGE.
Cranberry tip-wormy.*...../1.42% 732
WAS = WOT. seen cen 047
(CP Sig =8 CC aa Oso Rn oe 703
(CCRC). Ansa gan tae a aaeesy AS Sear e nena 190
Cankled flannel moth; o6sm..... 513
ScOnomeDUer ieiney . MANN eee 174
Wirelzoor DEES; Hid I eee 668
Cucumber beetles—striped and
SMOtte eee NIL ne 348
EACH: am sca ota ca eave.) 02
Gurciiio—on' plums. Ye... 390
Giana nGeDOher, 15 ladies. Wlaenl Ak 519
NOMS Chines acc araraveie ae Me As ik 118
SpanswoOrm, ) 2) ..8 a. oe 501
Senn Cit @lety, ot ake. « 595
BIDUMOREL shee. «xslt teens se B02
NAA isfy ets MVE AR AIT 590
Sitter mombict yey ie ur is 445
Grmtitia mote... ao. . ete lo 431
D.
PIS eT MOTNS, A eget) « surateeh ee 443
Wraimcernites. ro. Fi abla Eaba 757
Wankeiine; beetles, 22... ve ssa as 307
Wareminte, weedles, "2... kee ese 73
IDS. TEINS sega eae ar ey 37
ND SaVANWHAUCIIN sass wes sac wb ares 52
IDSC Se oe ry ok ec wot cea als acs 738
MeltawamoOtns, b. 6s... ee. 480
Devil’s darning needle, ........ 13
DICER DEES, kbs. ice fee. 689
TIGIS OS a ae ar 656-667
Diwame: beetles, je... cu ee es 218
TRIG OMe. Gveteinlcs sk sicscvars: M8 eo gas 56
AGUS Es wi source anal ase fa 4G cate ape 46
Does head butterfly, \. .. dock en 419
NOAOM TEES Oo. ee hegre ees 13
IBROMIGM NYS, cane < ces So avcverea Wace xr & 768
BOM NUON shaccianne x sate ceoeta a8 510
HBIMOMMOEELIES,. ove wa koa s cxceuls « 312
E.
Rr rae este loon bte te Wergraa lik 738
MUNG URE TAL aciSass cscchans weet. TERR 171
Bight-spotted forester, ......... 442
PyeCtpion light” bulk. octal 1k 167
833
PAGE
Elm four-horned sphinx, ....... 429
Nepean (=\=1 ol rae rae ea Lae? 347
wood leopard moth. 515
Bwomyaas Seale; 22. '1..'.' 2.92. 126
F.
Baivaniives WOGM; isles ee oe. eens 45]
Canker worms Vers... .. ss A95
WED-WOLM, (ic c8edeteutiess 43
ialseverane siies,: 112) 27%! |... 736
HROMEIMES Hs £ hee tcc eters 2 -< 290
worm on cranberry, 547
JEISIa: BUSS eee RS | 56
TAT OL se 9. Nehari nee EAD ee 34
Glee uieisyt (scapes Pate aE: MR oe 139
footed “ies. UST 2. 796
headimbOrersi) \\i5);0eets o 291-295
Pileas SERleS eso vrc\s tte ty sk hes 349-354
EWA ie ac eiettOh OT TREN, OG 701
Filesh=thie Swish. ee note ee 3 ae 785
| SGI, 3 3 CIN I en eM 703
ElOuG=mOthai gee eee... lee 535
Hlower beetles, ... <2 Aaa 301, 302
THES. Bee, GULP ROIE EE FORPENIRE 763
Forest tent caterpillar, ......... 49?
onk=taill caterpillatss ie eomee eo 489
Eour-hormed: sphinx, 200.27 °% - .. 429
IE PATE Ss ewok, Ge ae. RE. 807
Enittilaries—Areynnis, ..2....¢. 409
Er Oomhoppercis «ie. nese eae 98
Prat bank -beetle;, eet. yaa. 403
TI Reye ais Ee SL ROSE OR SM 810
Worm Of Cranberry, =. 2% 533
Fuller’s rose beetle, ............ 319
umeus sisetles.: snes. ms. (> Sune 250
Sasi wn SA Caters «awe 722
G.
Gall fies or: wasps, \ /.aeaewse st 595
Snats or midges, jas4 Hoi 125
Garden web-worm, ............. 523
Ghost moth sonnei iA meee! 2eHs 577
Giant’ root-borer::.. . isc ane Citas 323
WELer Duis 855 User & 167
Grrdlevtorappler <i 3 hh adaied 335
Girdle-worm on cranberry, ..... 4586
884
PAGE.
GlOW=WODKIS 09 yuh aenttey ae ere 296
cra ECan cles Mean eee Mligeneae Roane already 711
COAT OUMS hye Mea ae ee 407
Gold estes Mens Nei te aber 300
uGolden eyed siies amen cr 60, 738
Gooseberry fruit-worm=Zo-
phodia, . . 034
SAW Hla seen mane AEE 588
Spall WO. ee 501
(Cem anole Bien ee ae os Ning 504
NVC VV Onig a. 5 tates Als sence net 527
RVC CWal ie weenie dn Ea ane pA 398
(Cranany, nectles saa. ee seek 262, 360
ACE Villegas eh cna rmee hae eae 398
Giape Ally pla ode N eke abate. 422
Denby ciOtlhs «eu snsgmeme pet: 538
eight-spotted forester, ... 422
Siig ie ira ee eee 342
flea beetles ic co a eae 302
BIAcISIE, Oily gadades ooo 514
IRE AAINOW NS, ao owiaae oo 4 ac 426
leah mabDeetlesen merce err er. 342
HOPPERS 1h ccoeseeaeees 107
phiyjilloxera.s).\. gatas eens 118
DkbiaNs MMOL Bog dincacce ood 536
LOOt- DOTCI pert ier. te 517
FOSE Chia hermoOnninee a eee 317
Vine Charerswni: aeons 320
Vine? WOLMS: 2:3. )5. .acwee 426
Grasshoppers; “persian ieee Ite
(Gray ibacks= "Peer tots) iene 85
Creen=head Miles» ee siden ae 741
CGroumd beetles. «0.5. es: 198
Grouse: lOCMStSigm ee te aetna 178
ASTHeSt MCCS. 8 PP ada emeee, oerrernen A 691
H.
aes rmMOp MiMi = a cgh esi n s+ ‘a suse ate 512
Hair streak butterflies, ......... Al4
iadia vbeetles: We fe AO Ok. nk ee 304
iaiamimerm headWaborers, = oases: 291
arlequmm cabbage bugs) 5-26 ion
Harris louse=scuntyiseale, 22. 127
Tlarvest, HGS: Falak seen eat oe 88
leant OtliSee eye ceieran. ce eran AQA
ieadslousetw ssc) ohh eRe coe ee 85
iellerammite mites Sone ee 56
INDEX TO POPULAR NAMES.
Elessian flys... 1 ee ee 728
Hickory bark beetle, ..:f. 168, p. 403
borer, oo...) eee 328
horned=devil, ees eseeee 433
nut weevil’ eee 396
woolly worm, 591
EROS JOUSE,: a... ks he ee 86
Honey: bees as. eee 699
Elook-tip moths, a) eee 493
FVOp: LOUSE,) 02 ..05..4).rute ene ene 118
Elornets and: nests... eee 671
Hlotn ily, yb dca ee 788
FLOrn WwOrds,,...2..4..5.. 0 425
Forse “bots, “33.2.2 eee eee 773
flies,(.<. ee eee 738
THOUSES TY je sk: i eee 787
(MOSQUITO; \<1 7. eee 720
Humming bird hawk-moths,..... A424
Eunch-backeflles, 3.4 eee 761
I.
lichneumon ties, :). eee 604
Imperiahis moth}: 2-252 eee Gee 432
Inch worms,"<. . 2.2. gee eee 4QA
J.
jJomt=worms) «... ... -. 2a 648
Jumping plant lice, ..seaenaee 108
June bugs; 0.4.2... oe eee 318
K.
Katydids,’ sn. e755)! 3s eee 1&7
Kissing ‘bugs. 2.022.) eee 154
Ls
Lace Duss +. sits. ce: ee eee 148
We: HiT eSacacaedecs ts a reerelaene 60, 61
Lady birds, bugs or beetles, .... 252
Lamellicorn beetles, .........-.. Se
Wamterm fW@S; 4...) or: cic. 94
Wappet caterpillars een. seen 492
Marder .beeties) os. Grh fae - ene 266
INDEX TO POPULAR NAMES.
PAGE.
MMe CEL LES 94). su) irs «solr oandnd ciatelt 337
[DAG orca. Rem Ac sek a a Mean ne cg RE 159
(ADCS ea | bY Xo) Se Oe” 095
ROWERS. (Mitac alate. slvemnn te 99
DUI Ste eLHOUIS, 210, os seater ners as 568
PONIES ECA Aik lea cles a IR 900
GOMES SOM ITFOSEINA on Her. o0% 549
Weativer, «beetless oy mite. et 265, 266
Meomavdy moth, “hischertt. 6... 2 515
lice, bitine and sucking, 22... :43, 85
Prehtmine. Duss, ....01408. 220). 296
@ilac borer—syringse, 6.0... 517
WSIS MOLE bos skin wile Oe HS 328
1 GUC ES CS eel tne 88, 185
Wonemtooted, fltes,.. ...5) neh. aie 754
horned beetles, |. aeiaea «a5 323
tailed ichneumons, ....... 629
tongued solitary bees, .... 693
(@ooper caterpillars, 2... e040. 0. 494
ICIS: 1 SSI aT PU 6 Meer 813
Neo bhi, ehh seat hiee ote). sie bke, o< 432
M.
MEMEO SOW css ences act keto eee ee 8 786
Malatiavand Anopheles,.... 2s. .7 715
Maple; borer—acerni,.....).....25. 519
EOttOmy -Scalem tars. eee 124
PalSeSGa lewis Wis kc ere 123
RCH ATES A eek Me OL 734
Ail Lea i eS AIM arc ere Wea (2) aks ne a EN 15]
IMeVARECTIES ) vcK) cei coud Sete ete 8 318
(DICE RRO EROS, SPs UM Sua Bi 37
Meadow grasshoppers, ......... 185
PYM MAIO UH + & ce ing ales at viata! oem enrans 535
MOMS) 4 22 ok Jeet og, oOU
BNiealsy WOLTERS: 5 oh vais yay. ell in 124
MIG ASUIMINS VOLS, 5. se. ce ewe oN 494
Mediterranean flour moth, ..... 535
Mellor plantwlOtises re. cs... se oeee LNT
IVINS MEITE SCY Kesteraratots wie ee eat ene 749
1h fila eal ESS OPS TOP cca Or 1 Maat bs 711
Milkweed butterfly, .....00. 04% 408
INVOIERCHIGIMET nk Aion pee eee we as 191
Monarch butterfly=Danais, .... 408
IVEOSGUNTORS ew cvs cee casemate Oh 714
WPOSEUMCO-Nawks, und Oe AR 73
Moths and butterflies, ......... 40%
Pigeon tremex,
885
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Mourning cloak butterfly, ...... Al}
Nitid-danbetsivc. 23> 7. le. . be 676
WASP Sica retort crak sells ee oA 672
NMitisetin) beetles. occ «lodis o20 266
Mushroom maggots, ........ 122, 725
N.
INES OMD Ue Samrat te eer 138
INetiinigmeatenpillars: » -snaess . 240 511
INaimtblevehiless a) sey te a ee es 784
INGHEAWVICOVAISS: Sic nn devs cals hes-s ec 396
O.
@akaroaiGn Mi.) ae ten ee sian sa 598
legit smiinet pi ers as oe 570
Pinte TC awe ea, cae ee 326
WOMMISHPr cn Se eee Mane ares 33
Ole beccleswmos sot tos Ceres be 373
Omion yp Min ee ere. ae: 799
MASTOt ws ne ce eee ee 792
[SINTST3U BS pees Set, Se cei cg! 83
Orientalaenoackn 40 se. . eee 174
Oo lettimothoni te ie ee ees 443
OxeP warble ye pre aoe BF ates Oe Tile
meOyctennctell scale acs sm. seo 129
P.
Paper making wasps; was... <> 671
Parasitic, Tiesy” — 5 pater: tute 774
VUASDS: ofthe no epee. Se he 004
Rarsley worm. ebisuetcssks Re 420)
ea losers ics kad Ss. seen 118
Weevil” 2c reed ankd <taea< 356
Peach berer!” riwine ck! hy id beh 518
TOUSESS Acta a Nie a Onk Vee 117
scale—West Indian, ..... 127
SOLU SCRLED Sey . «dee ents 125
PCaruWOner se oan Sania, Vanke eee 295
MISES ccc or vce Cok GRRL bee 729
PSVal aging ties nasi « ACR cea 8 LO9
at | SER gy Sa 128
SUES, on AR ONSIC YS Te 585
Peadlerss a cheater codes x Berk 356
HMeriodical cleagda: teneinic keAS SS
Pernicious scale, 129
yO4
886
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Pall’ - béetlesne ee tiene ste tek ets ont 277
Pinching puss. ye ane all
Pane ssSawellyst co. a. cele AOE 581
Pirate DUeS).\. a. set Re ee 152
Pitcher. plant, mosquito, wer nee 721
AP lambmes. f 245 eee eee 159
MCG ik i i ea ee 110
iron CUnCHIN@:: yarn = eee 390
Sort. "Scales hte ae eeweee eee 125
lame; aMOelis) ores ee ee ee ee 936
Peisonousscaterpillars, =. 4 9... 511
Polyphemitss toting ss. ee A382
Pommncer niGse co. 0e. eas ee 809
Potato beetle, old-fashioned, 339, 373
beetle, ten lined—colorado, 345
HCaseWCCLIES re, leat te 302
hvanwiestmO tll, «ee cre 428
StalikemhOnen = 2-9 ae 395
striped blister beetle, ... 373
three lined beetle, ...... 339
IROtECTS WASDSya.cwe tek oo ee 669
Rromethea pmiothy a... ee ee 432
Prominents=Notodontids, ..... A85
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R.
Radish maceota ew ew 7.2 791
Raspherty, Looteally aes. wee 603
Saw: ifipesente Wee eek ee 591
Rat tailed maggots; «<. 0 tan one 763
Nea pimeeEriS tice.) Fe ee ole 455
Rear-horses=Mantide, 175
TEE GIO DBL eee eee Yr 140
leoeed hamebectle (4 emnee 304
necked blackberry borer, .. 294
Reo ais amiivotlioe ance. ac. eee te 433
IRhinOCEROSMbEEBLE, TL). Pe.= SELINA. 5 SYA
Ruceeweevilvay. os cat haboe ees 398
NGACH CSy kere wees” ENT My. 2 174
Robber shies ss ne eee arise 749
Root WmagteOts, wissen 789, 791
Wiebe, WOLmMS 2 ne... oases 530
Rose: beetle—Fuller’s, .... ...2..- 379
bus: or chakemee.«. .). steer 317
leat. Hopper: aaooae « 2o0tae 107
leat «roller... ,.. hee a2 549
BCgleS c.28 ou ech ee Lee 127
INDEX TO POPULAR NAMES.
Round headed apple borer,
borers,, . cl.
Rove . beetles, . «<<: eee
Ss.
Saddle back caterpillar,
Salt marsh caterpillar,
mosquito,
Sand flies,
San José scale,
Sap beetles,
Saw flies,
Scale insects,
Scorpion, flies,... 22.
Screw worm,
Scurfy scale,
Seventeen-year locust,
Sesiid moths,
Sheep ibot. ween eee
tick or louse-fly,
Shield bugs,
Short-tongue bees,
Silk worms—American,
Silky robber fly,
Silver fish,
Sinuate pear borer,
Skaters=striders,
Skippers—butterflies,
in cheese,
Small-head flies,
Snake-doctor,
Snapping beetles,
Snipe flies,
Snot beetles. -.. =. 0.2 ee
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Secialthees! 1422): (aaa
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Soldier beetles,
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Solitary, Dees, 4 eee
WASP Sin maces eee
Span worms,
Spear-winged flies,
Sphinx moths,
Spider wasps,
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.300, 336
323
413
INDEX TO POPULAR NAMES.
pomiplen tasects,,..... .mkais. ober 98
Spotted cucumber beetle, 348
Romeine: bectless; ii. ses ae... 283
Cane sWOLMS, ads - 504
HAGA ae et tah Rs ean es 30, o4
RAS DOTCE 2 ./.¥o. 2. soar. 516
[DSSS pI emg at laych nee sl Te 146
lady-bird beetle, ....... 254
m@ameckine, sphinx, ».:.. sdustust.. . 430
Ren tly. wu ea llincathes Ae sn 788
Stee \ [Dea Ce ene tan ae 311
Srlienbonre ity. potato, .\....... 395
Stem maggot in wheat, .. 808
SMSO IITES,).— ts Sad oe pts oo aye aes 747
SSE 0 a 147
PMS Sh sk eee Wis rele aes 145
SOME MIRTES iat o's ow ohwlew oa 39
SEGRE RYCTIES, 69.6. be web sw 738
lear roller: 9. ce. ./... 545
POOL LOUSE) Urea: 117
SeRWistdiyiy | aca ea ce eae aa 582
WCC VA may Se coeds 387
WAMIES Mya tie nace at LO)
Striped cucumber beetle, ....... 348
MOtaAtOzbeebles cage ous. OV
PMG MOUICEy ba Sau ess vic ds dn es 85
Smee ample, DOLer.......) 06. .% 328
Smallow-tail buterfly, .......... 419
Sweet-potato cut-worm, ........ 455
tea, beetles... vag es. 303
SO. PUSS) =). anes 355
SO Wally weer seer sas 592
SV FDL ACTS ob (ea 763
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MiGHINna IES: oes kee e acne T74.
smemanieiila Hawke o.,... cance ka ss 673
Meiimcaterpullars,! 4. ol. as wen das 492
Sermrapine Scale) 6s. ela ican ok 125
Mickeshead flies, . 3.0. .00. ose. 771
Miimead=ies buss) oo... (es. ou es 15D
MMM See Cu oe een NUS its 83
MIMETMECLLES Sis «dense varus ce ces 196
MMOH Scare sceciewak caeter hi ts diaihes: {86
‘Tip-worm on cranberry, 732
SEIT OBIE ACUI D patie A a 167
887
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MOWACEO, WCE se shieges-o-s 5-0) deta, 306
CAG oaeape . ORT 353
MOMAtoy LOiuit WOCn, .. af. 8IR.- 467
hawk sMOtare 36: Ui. 428
Tortoise beetles=Cassidex, ..... 355
AGREES DUS vppve eT OL MOT 134
CLICKEES: Warn. oeyAc Mlet, ee 192
OPP EtS 9 wetaeenteens ti ela 90
Trim prominent—concinna, ..... 489
iin sot scale eerie, 20 kes 126
Himble bugsi!.. Ao Tau 312
ANaieey, IOUSEs ose. ocx ete ook « Fetes 45
AassOekemiWOtls, -\.eveye soto k wees: AQ)
T wig-girdler=Oncideres, 335
Mey DOtd ety, ey ie cts... aes. eel 787
V.
WidOremimOtls. 2m 4...45 he sees 490
Niels amtSh. cul aiee 3 airs. re 664
Wine wofm on cranberry, .....-. 547
Waite mai g hymen vce tren Stone eee 810
Vaingin atiger moth; ace << oct = 439
W.
Nalin @acticks: 97. 6.)5 se. eee 177
Wasps: di@oinet race ac, ash. cme. 665
DaVita MIaKEKS. wae ae « 671
SOCIAL Ar ee ee es, oes 671
S@M tay, Lfnse cose ee 669, 675
Watters Beetles 2 site ok eer 217
POAUMEN, F-ck tans tubers ois 168
PUES. Pte a Cee 1a: 150 16s
SGAIVENSErs, is. : cag ee 224
SCOPpiOnSs © vcs; curees 157
skaters or striders, .. 150
TIDES le re ora - “a 218
West India peach scale, ........ 127
Wheat head army worm, {58
joint worm, 648
POUSE) ic wen cheer 118
PICK we ne a Boar noe 729
stem borer, ........ 595
NVIROGH DUIBN¢ herreceos coe cotkyy cute kaa 156
Whirligig beetles, 223
888
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Witte Wants. tates a eee ce! AQ
TODS Bee Litas meta, Aetiens ot Vi 119
STUDS si ay ee 312, 318
SUD [PanasHtesny.eeae. «- 666
marked tussock moth, ...
pinresweevile) weer cine 383
Walllow: Saw: diy... et eee ee O87
Wyitndow: sleStac nee en ee ee 748
Witt e=wOrmssiereice nie eh: oe 283, 704
Woodland butterflies, .......... A412
\Wiood: leopardimoth, se eer 515
INDEX TO POPULAR NAMES.
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Woolly apple louse, ............ 115.
beats, <0. 5 See 436
worms on hickory, ..... 591
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Yellow-heads on cranberry, ....
jackets, .. . 2 eee
neck caterpillars, .
Yucca moths,
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