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BULLETIN 316
1904
Biew York State. Museum
EpuHraimM Porter Feit State Entomologist
Bulletin 76
. ENTOMOLOGY 4
igth Report of the State |
4
INJURIOUS AND OTHER INSECTS
‘ OF THE
STATE OF NEW YORK
7 1903
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: PAGE PAGE
Ant rOUNEHION. ©) ok. wick sates 91 | Notes for the year (continued)
General entomologic features. 91 Shade trees and forest insects. 147
OinconvGrk ese ee hh: 92. Beneficial insects............. 150
Special investigations :....... 92 | Experimental work against San
toleration. (eat Weh, «se es 98 José scale insect............. 151
Collections of insects......... 94 Early spring or winter appli-
Nursery inspection work...... 95 CAUIONS ©) ae tea tie Seen nord oh a 151
Voluntary observers..)....... 96 Summer washes.............. 159
Acknowledgments............ 96 | Diseased and dying trees and in-
Beneficial insects............... 97 sect attack................... 167
Synopsis of certain genera of Voluntary entomologic service.. 173
ithe Ophionini.............. g7 | List of publications of the ento-
Injurious insects............... “495 TIPO OTS UME ye ay scatt teas. ee sete cteanat es 192
Notes for the year..... ent aes 130 || dmseetiexchamge.. 24. nie «i, - 200
Diente tiger Se weet Lays 130 Species received in exchange... 201
Eraitt WisectaT eee. Hxchanceslist; ose iat 207
peta gueects ae Contributions to collection ..... 213
Grapevine pests.............. 142 his
Cede 3 Explanation of plates........... 221
22 Bh ae Sel eed Me os as he face 222
Grain and house pests........ AtOp tinder: Tae ks waco. eon: 223
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EPHRAIM Porter FELT State Entomologist
Bulletin 76
ENTOMOLOGY 21
I9th REPORT OF THE STATE ENTO-
MOLOGIST 1903
To the Kkegents of the University of the State of New York
I have the honor of presenting herewith my report on the injuri-
ous and other insects in the State of New York for the year ending
Oct. 15, 1903.
General entomologic features. The season of 1903 will long be
known on account of the abnormal abundance of plant lice of
various species, which have not only been exceedingly destructive
to fruit trees in particular but the prolongation of their depreda-
‘tions far beyond the usual date was specially injurious to young or
recently set trees. The latter part of the summer the San José
scale, Aspidiotus perniciosus Comst., bred so exces-
sively that many trees were literally covered with half grown scale
insects toward the end of the season. The depredations of the
elm leaf beetle, Galerucella luteola Miill., have con-
tinued in the Hudson river valley though the spraying operations
of recent years have reduced their numbers very largely in Albany
and Troy. An interesting feature of this insect’s history was its
presence in excessive numbers at Saratoga Springs, where it
would undoubtedly have caused severe injury had it not been for
the prompt spraying instituted by the village authorities. The
white marked tussock moth, Notolophus leucostigma
Abb. & Sm., has caused less damage than usual in recent years
92 NEW YORK STATE MUSEUM
though it was generally present at Buffalo on a great many horse-
chestnut trees, partially defoliating thousands. The fall web-
worm, Hyphantria textor Harr., has, as a rule, been less
injurious than in preceding years, except in a few localities.
Office work. The general office work has been conducted as in
preceding years and has been marked by many more demands
for information, indicating an increased interest. The determina-
tions of scale insects for the commissioner of agriculture, in con-
nection with the nursery inspection work of his department, has
made somewhat extensive demands on the time of Assistant C. M.
Walker, who has also had charge of most of the breeding cage
work. Many photographs of living insects or specimens of their
work have been taken and a number of lantern slides added to
the collection, greatly increasing its effectiveness in illustrating
popular lectures. It is gratifying to record that there have been
no changes in the office staff during the past year, and conse-
quently the work has proceeded without interruption from this
cause. Correspondence indicates a continued and healthy interest
in our work, as is evidenced by the following figures : 2035 letters,
784 postals, 490 circular letters and 1109 packages were sent
through the mail during the past year. The reduction from last
year in the number of postals and packages is due to the fact that
but three publications were issued during the present year against
four in 1903, and the last issued was not available for distribu-
tion till very late, consequently a portion of the copies will be sent
out next year. Mailing expenses have also been reduced by send-
ing two or more publications by express, wherever that was
economical, a total of 114 packages being shipped.
Special investigations. The lines of work begun in earlier years
have been continued and considerable progress made. The grape-
vine root worm, Fidia viticida Walsh, has been the sub-
ject of more extended investigations than last year, a large amount
of exceedingly valuable data has been secured and we have demon-
strated that collecting the beetles was a practical, the most
reliable and probably the most economical method of controlling
this pest. The details of this work will appear in a revised and
extended bulletin on this insect. The experiments with insecti-
REPORT OF THE STATE ENTOMOLOGIST 1903 93
cides for controlling the San José scale have been carried on in
the same orchard as in the past three years, and our earlier results
with crude petroleum have been confirmed. Extended experi-
ments with lime-sulfur washes have also been conducted at War-
wick with very gratifying results. An extensive series of experi-
ments with summer washes was made, Mr Walker having direct
charge of the work and being responsible for most of the observa-
tions. A second instalment of the beneficial Chinese ladybeetle,
Chilocorus similis Rossi, which may prove of value in
suppressing this pernicious scale insect, was obtained from the
United States Department of Agriculture last August and estab-
lished in an infested orchard at Kinderhook. It is hoped that
they will survive in this latitude and prove of great value in con-
trolling this dangerous pest. The extended forest fires in the
Adirondacks early in the season offered an excellent opportunity
for investigating the connection between them and insect attack.
The results of this work are given on a subsequent page. Our
general studies of forest and shade tree insects have been con-
tinued and a number of valuable observations made.
The present year has been marked by the appearance of a second
report by Dr Needham on aquatic insects, which consists of a
series of valuable original articles by himself, supplemented by
important papers from Messrs MacGillivray, Johannsen and
Davis. Another report by Dr Needham, is now in preparation
and will be devoted largely to a consideration of the May flies and
midges (Chironomidae) of the State.
Investigations on our native mosquitos have been continued,
resulting in material additions to our knowledge. Collections of
these little insects have been made in different sections of the
State, and it was possible for Assistant D. B. Young to spend two
weeks at Long Island, working in cooperation with the North
Shore Improvement Association, which has become well and favor-
ably known to all interested in this line of effort on account of its
very efficient operations in subduing these pests in the vicinity of
New York city. . |
Publications. he principal publications of the entomologist, to
the number of 70 are listed under the usual head. The more
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important of those issued during the past year are the following:
Grapevine Root Worm (Museum bulletin 59), 78th Report of the
State Entomologist 1902 (Museum bulletin 64) and Aquatic Insects
in New York State (Museum bulletin 68). In addition, the ento-
mologist has contributed an important paper on insects injurious
to pine and oaks, for the seventh report of the Forest, Fish and
Game Commission, and one on insecticides for the report of the
Colorado State Board of Horticulture for 1902.
Other important publications, which are either in the printer’s
hands or practically completed, are as follows: Grapevine Root
Worm, a revised and extended edition of Museum bulletin 59, men-
tioned above. A monograph of the genus Saperda, which includes
some of our most destructive borers, has been prepared by the
entomologist in association with Mr L. H. Joutel of New York
city, and will form a small bulletin of about 80 pages illustrated
by 7 colored plates. Dr Needham’s third report, mentioned in the
preceding paragraph, is practically completed and will be an ex-
tended work about the same size as Museum bulletin 68. There
is also a memoir on insects injurious to forest and shade trees, an
extensive publication illustrated with many halftones and 16
colored plates, treating specially of those forms which are destruc-
tive to shade trees.
Collections of insects. Very large additions have been made to
the state collections during the past season. . They are specially
desirable because a considerable proportion have come from other
sections of the State. Mr Young spent several weeks in the Ad-
irondacks in special work on forest insects, and he has collected
at intervals throughout the season in cooperation with the Vassar
Brothers Institute, at Poughkeepsie, and also at Long Island
while engaged on mosquito investigations. The results have been
large and exceedingly valuable additions to the state collections.
Much progress has been made in arranging insects previously col-
lected. The Lepidoptera, which are in the care of Mr Walker,
have all been referred to the principal groups and many deter-
mined ‘specifically. He has also arranged the Coccidae, now
represented by 98 species and a host of specimens, while Mr Young
has been able to do considerable systematic work on the Tenthre-
REPORT OF THE STATE ENTOMOLOGIST 1903 95
dinidae, Ichneumonidae, Syrphidae, Tachinidae and Capsidae,
besides making material progress in arranging the Coleoptera
which, it is gratifying to state, are already in a fairly satisfactory
condition. The exhibit collection has received valuable additions
from time to time, and in all of our collecting an effort has been
made to secure material desirable for this purpose. The museum
was kindly remembered during the present year and bequeathed
a small collection of insects by Miss Ellen L. Baker of Middle
Granville N. Y.
The past season a system of exchange was inaugurated with
most excellent results. The museum possesses large series of cer-
tain species. Lists were prepared and sent to entomologists in dif-
ferent sections of this and other countries with a request for ex-
changes, and as a result some exceedingly valuable additions have
been made to the collection with practically no cost to the museum.
The details of these exchanges together with a. list of species
available for this purpose will be found under a separate head.
Nursery inspection work. Owing to the Virginia authorities re-
fusing in the fall of 1902 to accept nursery inspection certificates
issued by the State Department of Agriculture, even though
officially indorsed by us, other means had to be devised to aid those
who wished to ship nursery stock into Virginia. The state ento-
mologist of Virginia was willing to accept a certificate based ‘on
inspection by an assistant working under our direction, and as
an accommodation to our nurserymen, it was arranged to send an
assistant to make supplementary inspections of only that stock
which was destined for Virginia, the parties benefited to pay his
traveling expenses. Mr C. M. Walker was detailed for this work,
which occupied nearly two weeks. It is very gratifying to state
that the regular inspectors, in whom we have utmost confidence,
kindly aided Mr Walker in his work. Mr H.C. Peck and Mr J.J.
Barden, in whose territory most of the inspecting was done, were
specially helpful. The following is a list of firms to whom these
nursery certificates were issued between Oct. 21 and Nov. 1,
respectively: Mt Hope Nurseries, Western New York Nursery Co.,
Thomas Bowman & Son, A. L. Wood, Allen Nursery Co., H. S.
Taylor & Co., Charlton Nursery Co., all of Rochester; Sheeren
96 NEW YORK STATE MUSEUM
Wholesale Nurseries, George A. Sweet Nursery Co., Rogers Nur-
tery, all of Dansville; Brown Bros. Co., Chase Bros. Co., First
National Nurseries, Perry Nursery Co., J. B. Nellis & Co., all of
Brighton; Lewis Roesch, T. S. Hubbard Co., G. S. Josselyn Co.,
all of Fredonia; Knight & Bostwick, Emmons & Co., and C. W.
Stuart & Co., all of Newark.
Voluntary observers. The work of the voluntary observers begun
in 1899 has been continued, but owing to an unusually dry spell
in the early part of the season followed by excessive rains, there
has been comparatively little to report except injuries by plant
lice, a group of insects on which the voluntary observers are not
well qualified to report. As a consequence, there are net so many
records as have been made in earlier seasons, though the sum
_total of their observations amounts to a material addition to our
knowledge concerning some very important injurious insects.
Summaries of these reports are published under the usual head.
Acknowledgments. The untimely death of our highly esteemed
and gifted associate, the late Prof. V. H. Lowe of the State
Agricultural Experiment Station at Geneva, is a source of deep
regret and a severe loss to the science he loved so well. The ento-
mologist has been favored by the cooperation of a number of prio-
fessional workers. To Dr L. O. Howard, chief of the division of
entomology, United States Department of Agriculture, and his.
staff, special acknowledgments are due for the determination of
a number of insects and for information regarding different
species. Mr E. P. VanDuzee, of Buffalo, a well known authority
on Hemiptera, has kindly identified all our Pentatomidae and a
number of related forms, and we are indebted to Prof. Mel. T.
Cook, of De Pauw University, Greencastle Ind., for the determina-
tion of many insect galls. The appreciation of our work by the
many friends of the office is a source of pleasure, and the support
given by those in authority is very gratifying.
Respectfully submitted
Eruratim Porter Freier
State Entomologist
Office of the State Entomologist
Albany, Oct. 15, 1903
REPORT OF THE STATH ENTOMOLOGIST 1903 97
BENEFICIAL INSECTS
SYNOPSIS OF CERTAIN GENERA OF THE OPHIONINI
The following account of species belonging to various genera
of this group is the result of a study, extending over some years,
originally begun at Cornell University under the auspices of
Prof. J. H. Comstock, to whom the writer is under deep obliga-
tions for assistance. The original assignment covered the species
placed in this genus by Cresson, and owing to many other matters
demanding attention, we have reluctantly decided to publish our
results without attempting to extend our studies so as to include
all the members of this group, particularly because of lack of
time, and specially since a number of genera are represented
only by foreign species. We also take this opportunity to express
our obligations to Dr W. H. Ashmead, curator of the Hymenop-
tera, United States National Museum, who in recent years has
kindly loaned us specimens and afforded material aid in our sys-
tematic study. :
This group includes some of our larger and more common para-
sites, and to the species comprising it much credit is due for ma-
terial aid in controlling a number of our insect pests. For ex-
ample the long-tailed Ophion, Eremotylus macrurus
Linn. is a common parasite of large cecropia larvae and allied
species. These large caterpillars are rarely abundant enough to
attract attention by their ravages, and one reason for this is un-
doubtedly the activity of their parasites, foremost of which stands
the long-tailed Ophion.
Value as parasites
The other species of this group have been reared from a large
number of hosts, and there is no reason for regarding several of
them as of less value than Hremotylus macrurus Linn.
The following statistics will give some idea of their abundance
and, as the life of the host with its attendant possibilities is de-
stroyed as each develops, they also give some idea of the economic
value of the species. Six trap lanterns were in operation during
the entire season of 1889 at Cornell University for the purpose of
ascertaining the value of lights for destroying insects, and nearly
98 NEW YORK STATE MUSEUM
600 examples of ophionids were taken. Two species were well
represented in this lot. There were none of the long-tailed
Ophions, hence the figures give no idea of the relative abundance
of this parasite or of the other species not represented. The one
by far the most abundant was Ophion bilineatum Say,
the two-lined Ophion, which was represented by 450 examples. The
Species next in abundance was Ophion tityri Pack., which
was represented by 118 examples, while Eniscopilus pur-
gatus Say was represented by but 23 individuals. It will be
noticed that the two species taken most abundantly are not well
represented in most collections and but little is known of their
habits. This record does not in the least reflect on the value of
these two as parasites. It is possible that both are equally effi-
cient in their own fields and it is most probable, seeing that they
are crepuscular or nocturnal in habit, that they breed largely in
larvae which rarely fall into the hands of the collectors. The
two-lined Ophion has been reared mostly from arctians or
noctuids. Though records of this character are still far too
scarce to permit the formation of a positive opinion, it is likely
that this species does material service in keeping larvae belonging
to these two families in check. The observations are even more
meager regarding Ophion tityri. Here is certainly a field
for investigation.
General habits
The different members of this group may usually be seen flying
slowly about shrubbery and in the grass during bright days from
early May till into October. In cloudy and wet weather they
seek some sheltered place—at least this is true of the diurnal
species. The long-tailed and the purged Ophions are the two
taken most commonly in the day, and they are the best repre-
sented in most collections examined. The trap lantern record
would appear to indicate a great preponderance of the two-lined
Ophion. This must be ascribed to the crepuscular or nocturnal
habits of the latter form. The females are the more active and
are more abundant in collections. This might be expected, as
on her devolves the labor of searching out a suitable nidus for
REPORT OF THE STATE ENTOMOLOGIST 1903 99
her eggs. The large proportion of females is well shown in the
trap lantern record, where but 87 males were taken to 485 females.
The great activity of the females and the large number of them
attracted to lights must diminish materially the value of the trap
lantern as a means of destroying insect pests.
Oviposition and larval habits
The females possess a sharp ovipositor which is capable of in-
flicting a slight wound. Its sharpness appears to be mainly for
defensive purposes, as the eggs are deposited usually on the skin
of the host, to which they firmly adhere by means of a cement
or glue extruded at the moment of oviposition. The deposit of
the egg by Eremotylus macrurus has been graphically
described by Trouvelet as follows!: ‘“ When an Ichneumon de-
tects the presence of a worm, she flies around it for a few seconds,
and then rests upon the leaf near her victim ; moving her antennae
very rapidly above the body of the worm, but not touching it, and
bending her abdomen under the breast, she seizes her ovipositor
“with the front legs, and waits for a favorable moment, when she
quickly deposits a little oval white egg upon the skin of the larva.
She is quiet for some time and then deposits another upon the
larva, which only helplessly jerks its body every time an egg is
laid.” Hight to ten eggs are laid in this manner. A few days
later they hatch and the larvae make their way under the skin
of their victim, feeding on the fatty portions of the host at first,
but later most of the tissues are devoured. The miserable victim
of these parasites drags out a weary existence and usually per-
ishes in,the pupal state, rarely before. As a single larva will
provide sustenance for the development of but one or two para-
sites, the weaker.ones perish.
There is on the front tibia of Ophion an articulated, apical
Spine, a structure common to many Hymenoptera, which is pos-
sibly connected with the method of oviposition narrated above.
This articulated spine is curved toward the tarsus near the apex,
and might consequently be used for holding the ovipositor, be-
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cause when apposed to the tarsus the bend is such as to allow
the ovipositor to pass easily through a space between the two.
It is worthy of note in this connection, as showing the method
of depositing eggs by an insect belonging to the same family, that
Thalessa has been seen cvipositing in a similar manner by reliable
observers.t
Pupation and final transformations
The larvaof Eremotylus macrurus usually pupates
within the cocoon of its victim. As this species preys largely on
the saturnians, the larvae of which spin stout cocoons, the grub
of the parasite on emerging from the remains of its victim finds
itself in a well protected cocoon, and consequently has no néed
of looking for a more secure place in which to undergo its final
transformations. The same habit is probably common to other
species infesting hosts spinning a stout cocoon, as, for example,
Krem. arctiae when preying on these moths. The cocoons
of Eniscopilus purgatus are found in the soil or
under shelter near where its host has transformed. From the
lack of evidence to the contrary, it may be presumed that such
is the general habit of all the species infesting larvae that do not
spin stout cocoons before pupation.
Very few notes exist on the duration of the pupa state in this
genus. Riley states that the imagos of Erem. macrurus
commonly emerge in the spring, and rarely come forth in the
autumn. This would apparently indicate that the normal habit
of this insect is to pass the winter in the pupal stage. An example
of Enis. purgatus has been known to pupate a 24, the
imago emerging Sep. 13.
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1862 Packard, A. S. Me. Sci. Sur. Rep’t, p.20 (Comes to pene)
1869 —— Guide Study Ins. p.195 (Brief notice)
1863 Norton, Edward. Wnt. Soc. Phila. Proc. 1:357-58 (Table of species)
1879 Provancher, L’Abbé L. Nat. Can. 11:115 (Generic characters),
p.116-17 (Table of species)
1882 Lintner, J. A. Ins. N. Y. 1st Rep’t, p.103-10 (Parasitic on Nephe-
lodes violans)
1893 —— Ins. N. Y. 8th Rep’t, p.288 (Mention)
11888 Lintner. Ins. N. Y. 4th Rep’t, p.40-41.
REPORT OF THE STATE ENTOMOLOGIST 1903 101
1884 Comstock, J. H. Kingsley’s Stand. Nat. Hist.2:515 (Brief reference)
1895 Manual Study Ins. p.624, fig.750 (Notice)
1885 Jack, J. G. Can. Wnt. 17:30 (Manner of oviposition on Noto-
donta conecinna)
1886 Hnt. Soe. Ont. 16th Rep’t, p.16
1885 Webster, F. M. U.S. Dep’t Agric. Rep’t 1884, p.3889 (Parasitic on
Nematus)
1888 Riley, C. V. Insect Life, 1:171 (An external parasite)
1891 Insect Life, 3:276 (Feeding habits of larvae)
1893 Ent. Soe. Wash. Proc. 2:403 (Oviposition)
1890 Bruner, Lawrence. Neb. Agric. Exp. Sta. Bul. 14, p.62 (Parasitic
on Acronyeta lepuseculina)
1891 Forbes, S. A. Ins. Ill. 17th Rep’t, 1889-90, p.44 (Parasitic on white
grub)
1891 Riley, C. V. & Marlatt, C. L. Insect Life, 4:179 (Ophion? parasitic
on Nematus)
1894 Smith, J. B. N. J. Agric. Exp. Sta. Rep’t, 1893, p.582 (General
notice )
These are references to the genus only, as defined by Cresson in 1887.
Synopsis of genera treated
@ Cubitodiscoidal nervure irregularly thickened, never appendiculate
6 Yellowish chitinous spots in cubitodiscoidal cell..... Mnisecopilus Curtis
bb No such spots in cubitodiscoidal cell.............Hremotylus Forster
aa .Cubitodiscoidal nervure never irregularly thickened, usually appendicu-
late
OMEVACE aM OTM Alc pss share tousc sive dsm ohare oibieeat a ellslesetes s-0 ales Ophion Gravenhorst
Hoe aAcemelon outed tae ae seeeiscicn slates os os wtieerte Genophion Felt
Synopsis of species of Eremotylus
a Cubitodiscoidal vein usually strongly sinuate; hooks of hind wings 13-15;
male clasps rather long, subrectangular, obtusely rounded at the
FDTD ich Gy OORT arere macrurus Linn.
aa Cubitodiscoidal vein nearly arcuate; first and second recurrent ner-
vures nearly equal; hooks of hind wing 7-9; male clasps subrectangu-
Naar GUE ype OUMING CO tle cts vues ace siesovel ale, tat eacecouater ale. sie arctiae Ashm.
glabratus Say*
Eremotylus macrurus Linn.
Long-tailed Ophion
This, the largest American species of the genus, is closely allied
to Erem. arctiae Ashm., which has been confused with it in
collections. The two species are easily separated from the others
of the genus by their considerably larger size; the smallest being
perceptibly larger than the largest of the other species, excepting
See account of this species, p.106.
102 : NEW YORK STATE MUSEUM
Ophion fuliginipennis Felt, which belongs in a dif-
ferent group. Erem. macrurus may be separated from
Krem. arctiae by its larger size, by the fulvous tinge of the
Wings and veins, by the second discoidal nervure being nearly
twice the length of the first, and by there being from 138 to 15
hooks on the hind wings. Other differences are detailed in the
description of Hrem.’ arctiae.
Habits and life history. This species is an active, diurnal insect,
being rarely if ever attracted to lights. It is the one most com-
monly bred from the large saturnians, and is frequently referred
to as a parasite of one or more of them. Its egg-laying habits
and life history, so far as known, have been described in a pre-
ceding paragraph. It has also been recorded as bred from some
of the arctians, but it is probable that some of these records really
pertain to Erem. arctiae. DrcC. M. Weed has recorded an
instance in which 30 out of 50 pupae of Samia columbia
Smith were parasitized by this insect. The unusual abundance of
Callosamia promethea Pr. is recorded in Insect Life,
2 :383, and also the interesting fact that fully two thirds of the
pupae harbored this parasite. The observations of Dr Riley show
that this insect usually emerges in the spring, though occasionally
individuals come forth in the autumn.
This parasite has been reared from the following insects: Isia
isabella Abb. & Sm. Philosamia Cynthia Oru
Callosamia promethea Drury, Samia columbia
Smith, Samia cecropia linn. Telia polyphemus
Cram., Automeris io Fabr.and Apatelodes torre-
facta Abb. & Sm.
Description. Fulvo-ferruginous, stigma almost obsolete; mar-
ginal nervure sinuate, thickened toward the stigma; size large;
body 31 to 88 mm long; wing spread 43 to 56 mm. Head small,
antennae nearly as long as the body; ocelli prominent, black;
head yellowish posteriorly; eyes black, rather small; mandibles
bidentate, tipped with black. Mesothorax convex; scutellum and
postscutellum prominent; anterior portion of metathorax de-
pressed; posterior portion rugose, limited anteriorly by a trans-
verse carina; lateral carinae present. Wings hyaline; marginal
nervure thickened, sinuate near the small stigma; cubitodiscoidal
nervure never appendiculate, usually strongly sinuate; third dis-
REPORT OF THE STATE ENTOMOLOGIST 1903 103
coidal cell considerably wider at apex than base; hooks on hind
wings 13 to 15. Legs long, honey yellow. Abdomen long, strongly
compressed, usually darker at tip. Male claspers rather long,
subrectangular, obtusely rounded at apex.
Described from 10 examples.
Cocoon. The larva leaves the shriveled remains of its victim
when full grown and pupates within the cocoon spun before the
demise of its host. The cocoon is tough, oval, about 32 mm long
and 17 mm broad, and occupies the larger portion of that spun
by its prey. It is composed of silk agglutinated by a dark secre-
tion. Hxteriorly it is a dark brown color, with a faint yellowish
or golden band around the center. The interior is thinly lined
with a transparent substance and possesses a brilliant metallic
luster.
Distribution. The recorded distribution of this insect is from
New England to California and from Canada to Texas, indicating
that the species ranges over practically the whole of the United
States and north into Canada. It has been reported from the
following localities: Canada, New England, New York, New
Jersey, Pennsylvania, District of Columbia, Virginia, Louisiana,
Illinois, Missouri, Nebraska, Colorado, Texas, Nevada and Cali-
fornia.
Specimens have also been examined from the following locali-
ties: Ottawa, Canada [Harrington]; New York city |[Joutel] ;
Dutchess county, N. Y. and Rock Creek park, Washington D. C.
[U.S. Nat. Mus.] and from Malden and Amherst Mass. [Fernald].
Bibliography
1846 Brulle, Auguste. Hist. Nat. Ins. Hymenopt. p.138. (Described as
rugosus)
1862-63 Seudder, 8S. H. Bost. Soc. Nat. Hist. Proc. 9:188-89 (Mentioned as
O. cecropiae)
1863 Norton, Edward. Ent. Soc. Phila. Proc. 1:359
1863 Sanborn, F. G. Mass. State Bd Agric. Rep’t, p.169 (Mentioned as
O. cecropiae)
1863 Trouvelet. Amer. Nat. 1:89-91, fig1 (Method of oviposition, par-
asitic on Telea polyphemus)
1868 Smith. Ent. Soc. Lond. Proce. p.xxxii
1869 Packard, A. S. Guide Study Ins. p.195, fig.27 (Parasitic on Telea
polyphemus)
1870 Riley, ©. V. Am. Ent. 2:100, fig.63, 64
104 NEW YORK STATE MUSEUM
1872 Ins. Mo. 4th Rept, p.107-8, 129, fig.87, 38 (Parasitic on Samia
cecropia, oviposition, habits of larva)
1880 Am, Ent. 3:134, fig.52 (Parasitic on Isia isabella)
1870 Chambers, V. T. Am. Ent. 2:156 (From Telea polyphemus)
1873 Cresson, E. T. Am. Ent. Soc. Trans. 4:169 (Krom Texas)
1875 Geol. and Geog. Sur. Ter. Rep’t. Zool. 5:708 (From eastern
Nevada) i
1874 Saunders, William. Wnt. Soc. Ont. 5th Rep’t. p.25, fig.20, 21 (Para-
sitic on Samia cecropia, oviposition, habits of larva)
1875 7th Rep’t, p.42, fig.29, 42 (Parasitic on Telea poly-
phemus)
1883 —— —— 13th Rep'’t, p.17, fig.11- (Same as preceding)
1882 —— Can. Ent. 14:48, fig.7 (Same as preceding)
1883 Ins. Inj. Fruits. p.78, 175, 212, fig.73, 74 (Habits, parasitic
on Samia cecropia, Telea polyphemus and Auto-
meris i0) : a
1876 Worthington, C. E. Can. HMnt. 8:220 (Parasitic on Telea poly-
phemus)
1879 Provancher, L’Abbé L. Nat. Can. 11:116, 117 (Table of species, de-
scription)
1883 Clarkson, Frederick. Can. Ent. 15:162 (Describes cocoon, parasitic
on Telea polyphemus) 3
1884 Comstock, J. H. Kingsley’s Stand. Nat. Hist. 2:515, fig.643 (Habits,
parasitic on Telea polyphemus)
1884 Weed, C.M. Papilio, 4:112 (Parasite of Samia columbia)
1887 Waterhouse. Ent. Soc. Lond. Proc. p.83 (Parasite of Callo-
samia promethea)
1889 Fallou. Ent. Soc. France Bul. 6, 9 :cxxxii
1889 Coquillett, D. W.. Insect Life, 1:286 (Mention)
1890 Ashmead, W.H. Col. Biol. Ass’n Bul. 1, p.48 (Listed)
Am. Wnt. Soe. Trans. 23:192 (Compared with Eremotylus
aretiae)
1890 Riley, C. V. & Howard, L. 0. Insect Life, 2:3838 (Parasitic on A t-
tacus promethea), 3:154 (Bred from Telea poly-
phemiuls; “Samia (cecropia, | Apatelio dies iro mie ss
facta)
1890 Bruner, Lawrence. Neb. Agric. Hxp. Sta. Bul. 14, p.14, 15, fig.4, 5
(Parasitic on Samia cecropia)
1890 Perkins, G. H. Vt. State Bd Agric. 11th Rep’t, separate, p.10 (Men-
tion)
1890 Smith, J. B. Cat. Ins. N. J. p.25 (Histed)
1893-94 N. J. Agric. Exp. Sta. Rep’t, p.582, fig.167. (Reference)
1896 —— Heo. Ent. p.382, fig.440 (Mention)
1900 Ins. N. J. p.580, fig.273 (Listed)
1891 Lintner, J. A. Ins. N. Y. ‘th Rep’t, p.228 (Parasitic on Isia
isabella)
1891 Harrington, W. W. Wnt. Soc. Ont. 21st Rep’t, p.67, fig.31 (Parasitic
on Telea polyphemus)
1892 Osborn, Herbert. Part. Cat. Animals Ia. p.15 (listed)
1894 Fyles, T. W. Ent. Soc. Ont. 25th Rep’t, p.55, fig.38 (Transforms
within hosts—Saturniidae)
1896 Evand, J. D. Can. Ent. 28:10 (Listed)
REPORT OF THE STATE ENTOMOLOGIST 1903 105
Eremotylus arctiae Ashm.
This species is by no means rare, though not recognized as a
distinct form till 1890 owing to its having been confused with
Erem. macrurus, which it closely resembles. A critical
examination of the material in the state collection, Dr Lintner’s
private collection, and that from Cornell University, lent by Pro-
fessor Comstock, has resulted in the finding of several examples
of this species. Two specimens were taken in the trap lanterns
at Cornell; one Aug. 3 and the other Aug. 22, 1889. Owing to the
kindness of Messrs Howard and Ashmead, we have been per-
mitted to examine a type of this species. -
Hosts. This species is parasitic mostly on some of the arctians,
though it has also been reared from saturnians. The following
hosts are known: Ecpantheria deflorata Fabr.,,
Diacrisia virginica Fabr, Automeris io Fabr.
and Callosamia promethea Drury.
Description. The following is Mr Ashmead’s description:
In Erem. macrurus, the wings have a decided fulvous
tinge and the veins are fulvous; the second recurrent nervure is
about twice as long as the first recurrent nervure, the third
discoidal cell, therefore, is much wider at apex than at base; in
EKrem. arctiae, the wings are entirely without the fulvous
tinge and the basal nervure, tips of median and discal nervures
vary from brown to black, or piceo-black; the second recurrent
nervure is only slightly longer than the first recurrent nervure,
the cubital nervure being arcuate and the third discoidal cell,
therefore, is about as wide at apex as at base; in Erem.
macrurus, the transverse metathoracic carina is always more
or less distinctly sinuated at the middle, in Erem. arctiae
it is straight. In Erem. arctiae the hooks on the hind
wings vary from seven to nine; in Hrem. macrurus they
are from 18 to 15; in the former the claws are pectinate; in the
latter simple.
Male 26 mm long, wing expanse 85 mm; female 20 to 28 mm
long, wing expanse 36 to 40 mm.
Figure 6 on plate 2 represents the wing characters of Erem.
macrurus. In Erem. aretiae the cubitodiscoidal
nervure is arcuate; in the type examined it was a nearly perfect
arc, but in other specimens there was a slight tendency to the
106 NEW YORK STATE MUSEUM
sinuous course usually so marked in Hrem.macrurus. The
form of the third discoidal cell in the type was a little more regu-
lar than in our specimens and the first and second recurrent ner-
vures were more nearly of an equal length. The wings of Hrem.
arctiae appear to be proportionately wider than in Erem.
macrurus. Inastudy of examples of Erem. macrurus,
I find the claws pectinate as wellasin Erem. arctiae. The
claspers of the male in the former species are rather long, sub-
rectangular and obtusely rounded at tip, while in the latter they
are Subtriangular and acutely rounded at tip.
Distribution. This species is probably as widely distributed
over this county as is Erem. macrurus. It isknown to
occur in New York, New Jersey, District of Columbia, Alabama,
Mississippi and California, and specimens ‘are before the writer
from the following localities: Ottawa, Canada [Harrington] ;
Malden and Amherst Mass. [Fernald]; Michigan, Onaga Kan.,
Santa Cruz mountains and bred from Halisidota agas-
8izii by Coquillett, Los Angeles Cal. [U. S. Nat. Mus.] There
is a specimen from Pennsylvania and one from Texas in the
Museum of Comparative Zoology, Cambridge Mass.
Bibliography
1890 Riley, C. V. & Howard, L. 0. Insect Life, 3:155 (Bred from Isia
isabella, Ecpantheria deflorata, Automeris io
from Cal., as O. arctiae Riley M. S.) }
1891 Lintner, J. A. Ins. N. Y. 7th Rep’t, p.228 (Bred from Isia isa-
bella, as O. arctiae Riley M. S.)
1896 Ashmead, W. H. Am. Ent. Soc. Trans. 23:192 (Original descrip-
tion)
Eremotylus glabratus Say
This species is apparently quite closely related to Hrem.
arctiae Ashm. and it is possible that this latter is a synonym
of Say’s species but that can be determined with certainty only
by examining the type, which is apparently not in existence. A
small example of Hrem. arctiae corresponds very well
indeed with the original description of this rare form. There is a
cocoon in the Harris collection in the rooms of the Boston Society
of Natural History, labeled “Ophion glabratum” but no
REPORT OF THE STATE ENTOMOLOGIST 1903 107
adult accompanies it though a specimen of O. bilineatum
Say was in close proximity to the cocoon. There is apparently
nothing in that collection which can be used in the identification
of this species. A specimen in the United States national collec-
tion has been labeled by Dr Ashmead as Eremotylus gla-
bratus Say. It corresponds very closely with the description
of Erem. arctiae. The most apparent differences are in
its small size and the comparatively slender marginal or radial
nervure with no distinct angle or tooth near the stigma, a
character which is usually well marked in both Erem. mac-
murs Linn. and Hrem. arctiae.
This species has undoubtedly been erroneously identified in a
number of collections and the following references, except that of
its original describer, in all probability relate to something else.
Prof. G. C. Davis some years ago informed me that but one in-
dividual of this species was known to be in existence and that was
in his possession. Say’s original description of this insect is
reproduced below :
Honey yellow; a glabrous spot in the large cubital cellule.
Body dull honey yellow; head bright yellow; antennae, mouth
and stemmata honey-yellow; eyes blackish; wings, first cubital
cellule beyond its middle with a longitudinally oval glabrous
space, but destitute of any opaque spot; metathorax transversely
wrinkled near the petiole of the abdomen.
Length about 5 inch.
Bibliography
18385 Say, Thomas. Bost. Jour. Nat. Hist. 1:2839 (Original description ) ;
same in Compl. Wr. LeConte ed. 2:695
1862 Cresson, E. T. Wnt. Soc. Phila. Proce. 1:206 (Listed)
1863 Norton, Edward. Wnt. Soc. Phila. Proc. 1:358
1890 Riley, C. V. & Howard, L. 0. Insect Life, 3:155 (Bred from
Hyphantria cunea)
1890 Smith, J.B. Cat. Ins. N. J. p.25 (Listed)
1899 Ins. N. J. sup. State Bd Agric. 27th Rep’t, p.580 (Listed)
Table for separation of species of Eniscopilus
a Larger chitinous spot in glabrous area of cubitodiscoidal cell, not ap-
TCC UI eee erste sre af weal S72: wate eens oie teis tahoe! on sus) bo ve'eiecoce e purgatus Say
aa Larger chitinous spot in glabrous area of cubitodiscoidal cell, appendicu-
late
108 NEW YORK STATE MUSEUM
b Chitinous process extending from larger chitinous spot along the pos-
terior margin of the glabrous area and partly around its distal por-
tion. Male clasps obtusely rounded arcuatus Felt
bb Chitinous process from the larger spot not extending beyond the mid-
dle of the glabrous area. Smaller chitinous spot nearly circular
and slightly posterior to the center of the glabrous area....
appendiculatus Felt
Eniscopilus purgatus Say
This species is easily recognized by the two opaque, chitinous
The great tenuity and length of
marked, and is fre-
spots in the cubitodiscoidal cell.
the basal two abdominal segments is very
quently of service in identifying the insect, though this is also
ap-
It is the species of this genus most fre-
irue of the much rarer Enis. arcuatus and Enis.
pendiculatus.
quently found in the East while collecting in the daytime and the
one most common in collections.
Life history and habits. The imagos fly from the last of June
till the last of September.
puscular in habit since they are attracted to lights to a certain
They are diurnal and probably cre-
extent, as is shown by the trap lantern experiments conducted at
the Cornell University Agricultural Experiment Station in 1889.
Trap lantern records
1889 1892
JUNE | JULY AUG. SEP. 3 | JULY | AUG. =|
a) = 5
O'} io)
GELE IE 20) a1| 23] 24} 15) 20| 21] 27) 8] 41] 14) 12} 30| 1918
Male ..... Noe ees = Pa Ripe ieee... =
Female..| 1| 1| 21 1 1] 1) 2 Ql. SSeS eee 2) 3
It will be seen by examining the record for 1889, that there
are three distinct periods, separated by a space of about two
weeks, in which this species was taken. Thus none were captured
between July 5 and 18, July 24 and Aug. 15. These two non-
productive periods may have been caused by climatic conditions,
though it is hardly probable that unfavorable weather of any
kind would prevent the species from flying by night for 13 con-
secutive days, to say nothing of the other period of three weeks.
It may be that this periodicity indicates three broods or at least
REPORT OF THE STATE ENTOMOLOGIST 19038 109
periods when the imagos are more abundant, but in the absence of
more data nothing but a surmise can be advanced.
The large number of females taken in the trap lantern reduces
its value as a means of destroying noxious insects. Dr Packard
observed that the bean-shaped egg of this insect was ‘attached to
the skin of the larval host by a pedicle, and that the newly
hatched grub does not entirely leave the eggshell till it has eaten
a hole into the side of its victim. It would therefore appear as
though the sharpness of the oyipositor was largely for defensive
purposes. The females can inflict a slight sting that will smart
for half a minute or more, but the pain is by no means severe.
Hosts. This insect has been most frequently brought to notice
as a parasite of the very destructive army worm, Heliophila
unipuncta Haw. on which it is a very efficient check. The
army worm was abundant in many localities throughout the
country in 1896, when the numerous oblong, silken cocoons of this
parasite attracted Professor Lugger’s attention in Minnesota
fields infested by army worms. ‘This is the best evidence obtain-
able of its value as a parasite. We have reared it from the zebra
caterpillar, Mamestra picta Harr. another injurious
species, the grub emerging from the larva and pupating July 24,
the adult appearing Sep. 13. Records indicate this to be one of
the most valuable species of the genus, since it preys on several
insects of considerable economic importance. It has been reared
in addition to those named above, from Mamestra trifolii
hott, Scoliopteryx libatrix linn. Schizura con-
cinna Abb. & Sm., and 8S. unicornis Abb. & Sm. It has
- also been bred from a dipterous Solidago gall and several uni-
dentified lepidopterous larvae. It probably has a number of other
hosts. We have also seen a specimen reared from the Polyphemus
caterpillar, Telea polyphemus Cram., in the Museum of
Comparative Zoology at Cambridge Mass. |
Description. Fulvo-ferruginous; stigma small; two subtriangu-
lar, opaque chitinous spots in the cubitodiscoidal cell.
Head medium; antennae nearly as long as the body; ocelli
black, about equidistant from each other and the eyes; dorsal and
posterior portions of head yellow; mandibles bidentate and tipped
110 NEW YORK STATE MUSEUM
with black. Thorax sericeous; mesothorax convex ; scutellum and
postscutellum prominent; metathorax slightly depressed anterior
of the transverse carina; lateral carinae distinct. Wings hyaline;
marginal nervure thickened and slightly sinuate near the stigma;
cubitodiscoidal nervure usually strongly sinuate but not appen-
diculate, its bulla scarcely one fourth the width of the third dis-
coidal cell from its apex; two subtriangular opaque spots occur
in the glabrous area of the cubitodiscoidal cell, the larger one
with no arcuate continuation along the margin of the glabrous
area, though a small chitinous line may be seen near the smaller
spot.
Legs honey yellow; abdomen strongly compressed, darker at
the tip; first and second segments remarkably long and slender;
claspers of male subtriangular, obliquely truncate, acute poste-
riorly.
Length about 22 mm, wing spread about 26 mm. Described
from numerous examples.
The cocoon is a silken, brown, tough, oblong oval object.
Distribution. The recorded distribution of this insect is as
follows: New England, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania,
Virginia, Carolinas, Florida, Alabama, Illinois, Indiana, Missouri,
Iowa, Colorado, Arizona, Nevada, California and Canada. Ex-
amples of this species from Georgia, Oregon and Washington, in
addition to some of the states named above, occur in the collection
of the Academy of Natural Sciences at Philadelphia. Specimens
of this species are now before the writer from the following local-
ities: Kansas; California; Virginia; Fox Point, Alaska [| Harri-
man Expedition ’99|; Flatbush N. Y., Victoria Tex., St Louis Mo.,
Durham N. H., and Arizona, all being in the collections of the
United States National Museum. Specimens from Colorado, Las
Vegas N. M., Cheyenne Wy., and Michigan were lent to the
writer by Professor Gillette. Specimens from New York were
received from Mr L. H. Joutel, and Mr W. W. Harrington kindly
sent examples from Grimsby Ont. (taken June 6), Toronto (taken
July 27, Aug. 24 and Sep. 3), Winnipeg (taken in June), Osoyoos
B. C. (taken in May) and from Ottawa, Canada. Specimens
from Malden and Amherst Mass. (taken Aug. 1, 2, 12 and 21)
were lent to us by Prof. C. H. Fernald. The species is doubtless
distributed over the whole of the United States and the larger
portion of Canada.
REPORT OF THE STATE ENTOMOLOGIST 1903 111
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19 :248
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picta; cocoon described)
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Fletcher, James. Cen. Wxp. Farm (Can.) Rep’t, p.29 (Parasite of
Schizura concinna)
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(Parasites of H. unipuncta)
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Smith, J. B. Cat. Ins. N. J. p.25 (listed)
—— Ins. N. J. List, p.580, fig.274 (As HEnicospilus)
Harrington, W. W. Ent. Soc. Ont. 21st Rep’t, p.67 (Parasite of
army worm)
Osborn, Herbert. Part. Cat. Animals Ia. p.15 (Listed)
Evans. Can. Ent. 28:10 (Listed)
Panton. Wnt. Soc. Ont. 27th Rep’t, p.51 (Parasite of army worm)
112 NEW YORK STATE MUSEUM
Eniscopilus arcuatus Felt
This comparatively rare species may be easily separated from
E.purgatus Say, with which it has heretofore been confused,
by the well marked chitinous, usually yellowish, arcuate con-
tinuation of the larger opaque spot in the cubitodiscoidal cell.
This structure extends along the posterior border of the glabrous
area in that cell to a point beyond the smaller opaque spot. It
may also be recognized by the bulla of the cubitodiscoidal cell
being at a distance equal to one half the width of the third dis-
coidal cell from the apex of the same [pl. 1].
This species was described in the February issue of Psyche,
1902, page 307-8, and its characterization is reproduced herewith:
Light fulvo-ferruginous, the larger opaque chitinous spot of the
cubitodiscoidal cell with a distinct arcuate continuation extend-
ing along the hinder margin of the glabrous area and partly
around the smaller chitinous spot.
Head medium, yellowish posteriorly, face yellowish, antennae
slightly longer than the body; ocelli black, equidistant; mandi-
bles bidentate, fuscus apically. Thorax, sericeous; mesothorax,
convex; scutellum and postscutellum, prominent, the former yel-
lowish; metathorax slightly depressed in front of the transverse
carina; lateral carinae distinct. Wings hyaline, having hardly a
trace of the fuscus visible in Ophion (Eniscopilus)
purgatts Say; marginal nervure slightly thickened and sin-
uate near the small stigma; cubitodiscoidal nervure, weakly
sinuate, not appendiculate; its bulla one half the width of the
third discoidal cell from its apex; two subtriangular opaque spots
in the glabrous area of the cubitodiscoidal cell, the larger one
with a chitinous, usually yellowish continuation along the hinder
margin of the glabrous area to a point beyond the smaller
chitinous spot, which latter is anterior and lateral of the center
of the glabrous area. Legs, honey yellow. Abdomen, strongly
compressed, slightly darker at the tip, the first and second seg-
ments being very slender. The claspers of the male are rounded
apically.
Length about 23 mm. Wing spread from 30 to 35 mi.
Habitat, Albany N. Y. May 6, 1876 [W. M. Hill] ; Ithaca N. Y.,
July 16, 1889 [J. M. Stedman]; New York city [L. H. Joutel];
Malden Mass. [C. H. Fernald]; Poughkeepsie N. Y. [ Young, col-
lector]; South Britain Ct. 1884 [G. F. Pierce].
REPORT OF THE STATE ENTOMOLOGIST 1903 le
There are examples of this species from Cambridge Mass. in
the collection of the Museum of Comparative Zoology, and from
Georgia and New Hampshire in the collection of the Academy of
Natural Sciences of Philadelphia. There is a specimen in the col-
lections of the United States National Museum labeled “Coll. C. V.
Riley,” and one in the Bolter Collection at the University of Ili-
nois from Illinois. Types are in the New York State Museum
and also at Cornell University.
Eniscopilus appendiculatus Felt
This form is even rarer than the preceding. It was originally
described from one specimen which came into my possession
through the kindness of Dr J. B. Smith, New Brunswick N. J.
This specimen probably came from New Jersey and is deposited
as a type in the New York State Museum. A study of the collec-
tions of others has revealed two specimens in the collections of the
United States National Museum, one marked ‘“ Collection C. V.
Riley ” and the other “ From Selma, October 1880, W. H. Patton.”
This form is evidently southern in its habitat and it may be sepa-
rated from the preceding species by the following characteristics
which were given in the February issue of Psyche, 1902, page 308:
Light fulvo-ferruginous, larger opaque spot of the cubitodiscoi-
dal cell with a small extension on its posterior angle. The smaller
chitinous spot is nearly circular, light yellow in color and slightly
posterior to the center of the glabrous area [pl. 2, fig. 4].
This species differs in addition to the above characteristics
from the preceding one in having the cubitodiscoidal nervure
slightly angled and not sinuate. It is a smaller form, having a
length of 18 mm and a wing spread of about 27 mm.
Table of species of Ophion
a Wings hyaline
b Body usually strongly compressed, eyes large, extending nearly to the
base of the mandibles ;
ce Medium size, metathorax not areolated, male clasps subtriangu-
LANGA e aerate eae hose e ayern area mus eey cre Ghote ls tot ae Se talace bilineatum Say
ce Small, metathorax usually strongly areolated, male clasps short,
EO UMMA map lCAlliy erie sea) crete: austen elclo olertan, oc ousleels wrelaierecons tityri Pack.
-bb Body stout, not strongly compressed, eyes small, distant from base of
mandibles
114 NEW YORK STATE MUSEUM
e Cubitodiscoidal nervure usually not appendiculate
@ IDACELSTO US) C1 TUNOUSs oo sono sdccooo0s bifoveolatum Brullé
dd Ferruginous varied with black and venter of mesothorax usually
DIAG s. ces die deuce eat ee ene oe Ge nigrovarium Proy.
ce Cubitodiscoidal nervure appendiculate, appendix extending into
Secondediscoidalgcellia same ereee eee abnormum Felt
aa Wings subhyaline é
b Wings distinctly ferruginous ............ ferruginipennis Felt
bb Wings yellowish, fuscous along apical costal margin..costale Cress
Ophion bilineatum Say
Two-lined Ophion
This species, next to the long-tailed and purged Ophions, is the
most abundant in collections and the one most frequently noticed
in entomologic literature. It may be easily separated from the
other more common forms by its medium to large size, strongly
compressed abdomen, by the subtriangular, obliquely truncate
male clasps and the appendiculate cubitodiscoidal nervure.
Life history and habits. Very little is recorded concerning the
life history and habits of this species. Its comparative rarity in
collections is probably explained by its crepuscular or nocturnal
habits, since our trap lantern record indicates that it is one of
the most abundant forms attracted to light.
Trap lantern records
1889
JUNE} JULY AUGUST SEPTEMBER
ey l l
4| 30 sl 1 serloules 26 27{es 20 50 30/31] 1/ al al 4! 45 i: “| stunts 18 Bee 17/18 19
Males |e leet ae. a eet a “fla Qi... aE 4| 2). ice
Female..| 1... 1 1 1 3 1 al 4| 4| E 1 sfi2a0 6 6| i 9} 1) 313) 3 aati a
|
1889 1992
SEPTEMBER OocT, AUG. MAY | JUNE SEPTEMBER
| | | g [er Seer Z
20 ek 22/28 nace 28i29}30| 1] 2] 510} 22} =gol =~ asian it 19 20 23laaloslag!® S
Male.. | 2 2) Hil Sh ea ee Spleens Soe eT | | 2
Female fli ‘ Thi 23) 3| 3l11 9 i ct eh hn ks | co ees je | 2} a} a] aba} al a} ah
REPORT OF THE STATE ENTOMOLOGIST 1903 115
It will be seen by the above, that there is some indication of
periodicity in the captures, though nothing but what might be
caused by more or less favorable weather or the relative abund-
ance of the insects. There is certainly no indication of more than
one brood. It will be noticed that this species flies most
abundantly from about the middle to the last of September, and
may be found on the wing till nearly the middle of October.
Hosts. Very little is known regarding the species on which this
insect preys. The record is so meager that one can only surmise
as to the economic value of this parasite. It has been reared from
Mere ristda “virginica Fabr. Eeltia -gladiaria
Morrison, and Glaea inulta Grote. Dr Howard has re-
corded this species as possibly a parasite infesting Notolo-
phus leucostigma Abb. & Sm. to a limited extent. This
biief record suggests that this species may be parasitic on some of
the arctians and noctuids, and while the former are not of much
economic importance, such is not true of many of the latter, and
in the control of these, this species may play an important part.
Description. ulvo-ferruginous, stigma well developed, medium
size to rather large; length of body about 19 mm; wing spread
about 50 mm.
Head medium, antennae as long or longer than the body;
eyes and ocelli black; lateral ocelli a little distant from the
eyes; dorsal and dorsocaudal aspect of head yellowish; man-
dibles bidentate and tipped with black. Mesothorax convex;
scutellum and postscutellum prominent; metathorax with incon-
stant raised lines. Wings hyaline with a glabrous elliptic spot
near the stigma in the cubitodiscoidal cell; cubitodiscoidal nery-
ure appendiculate [pl.2, fig.3], legs honey yellow. Abdomen
rather strongly compressed, frequently a little darker at the ex-
tremity; male claspers subtriangular, obliquely truncate, and
acute posteriorly.
Described from numerous specimens.
There are some very small representatives of this species from
the Adirondack mountains that approach closely in size and gen-
eral appearance the following form. They may be separated,
however, by the relatively shorter, more compressed abdomen and
by the thorax being as dark as other portions of the body.
Distribution. This insect has a wide distribution over the
United States and the southern portion of Canada, though it has
116 NEW YORK STATE MUSEUM
not been reported from every state in the Union. Its recorded
distribution is as follows: New England, New York, New Jersey,
Virginia, Maryland, District of Columbia, Florida, Louisiana,
Michigan, Iowa, Missouri, Colorado, Texas, Montana, Nevada,
Lake Winnipeg and Sudbury, Ontario. |
Bibliography
1828 Say, Thomas. Macl. Lye. Arts Sci. Contrib. p.75 (Original descrip-
tion)
1835 — Bost. Jour. Nat. Hist. 1:248 (Mention)
1883 —— —— Compl. Wr. LeConte ed. 1:378 (Habitat Indiana)
1862. Cresson, E. T. Ent. Soc. Phila. Proce. 1:206 (Listed )
1873 Am. Ent. Soe. Trans. 4:169 (In Texas)
1875
Geog. and Geol. Sur. Ter. Rep’t Zool. 5:708 (From eastern
Nevada) i. |
1863 Norton, Edward. Ent. Soc. Phila. Proc. 1:358 (Distribution)
1863 Sanborn, F.G. Mass. State Bd. Agric. Rep’t, p.169 (Bile
mentioned )
1871 Riley, C. V. Ins. Mo. 3d Rep’t, p.69 (Parasite of Spulonoe
virginica)
N. Am. Fauna no.7, p.247 (Sonoma county, Cal.)
1879 Provancher, L’AbvE L. Nat. Can. 11:117-18, fig (Table of species,
description )
7 16:34 (Listed)
1882 Packard, A. S. Bost. Soc. Nat. Hist. Proc. 21:19 (O. tityri sepa-
rated from this species)
1883 Saunders, William. Ins. Inj. Fruits, p.278, fig.282 (Parasite of
Spilosoma virginica)
1888 Lintner, J. A. Ins. N. Y. 4th Rep’t, p.205 (At Coeyman N. Y.)
1889 Scudder, §.H. Butterflies of N. Ong. 3: 1880, pl.88, fig¢.8 (O.tityri
supposed to be a variety)
1890 Riley, C. V. & Howard, L.0. Insect Life,3:155 (Bred from Glaea
inulta and Agrotis morrisoniana, habitat)
1890 Ashmead, W. H. Col. Biol. Ass’n Bul. 1, p.43 (Listed )
1890 Perkins, C. H. Vt. State Bd. Agric. 11th Rep’t, separate, p.10
(Mention) ‘
1890 Smith, J. B. Cat. Ins. N. J. p.25 (Not common at Caldwell)
1891 Harrington, W. H. Ent. Soc. Ont. 21st Rep’t, p.67 (Parasite of
white miller moths)
1892 Osborn, Herbert. Part. Cat. Animals Ia. p.15 (Common )
1896 Evans, J.D. Can. Ent. 28:10 (Listed)
1897 Howard, L. 0. U. 8S. Dep’t Agric. Div. Ent. Bul. 5, Tech. Ser. p.30
(Possibly a parasite of Orgyia leucostigma)
Ophion tityri Pack.
This species resembles O. bilineatum Say closely in its
general appearance, and it may be an earlier occurring dimor-
REPORT OF THE STATE ENTOMOLOGIST 1903 inly¢
phic form but we have no evidence of this and for the present it
must be regarded as a distinct species. It may be separated from
the preceding by its smaller size, relatively shorter and flatter
abdomen, and by the difference in the form of the male genitalia.
Life history and habits. Comparatively little is known of the
life history and habits of this insect, since it has been so fre-
quently confused with O. bilineatum. There appears to be
but one published notice of this parasite since its description in
1882, and in that it is not recognized as a distinct form. This
species can hardly be regarded as rare, since over 100 individuals
were taken in the trap lantern experiments at Cornell University
and it has been frequently collected by the writer and also met
with in other collections.
Trap lantern records
1889
MAY
5 | 8} 9) 10) 11) 14) 15 16 17| 18
Male ..... a aie es (cos aaa | ees ietleae wiles csi Flee et
Female... 1| 1) 1) 3] 1 i 3) 1] 9) 4 i 7 Biba seule is
1889
JUNE JULY AUG.
7 i ss Ratt 78 oes
al 3 4 s| el sl xl tal 161 27/9] orl on) ~Sa) al al onl an) a] ol ar
Malew.)a.s|eon- i te |S a 5 ees ae a ca Leek Tah nto ae Se ape eats te
Female ..| 2} 2} 1 3) 2) 1 3) 1 2) 2 1) 4) 2 1 1} 3) 3) af at a)
isso 1892
SEP a |MAY JUNE JULY AUG. ss
ipelectatal ee pea 0 2 pra paed mer eee ese tall ea | =
7} 301 & BA ay ad a
ET aan ee ea | Bolen 2 (|| Sarl Prt ee Sos aa Fee sa Flee a EE ee
“yeu es ec ee | PE a) 3) 3) 4] 4}... a) a) a] | a} a] 6
l }
118 NEW YORK STATE MUSEUM
A glance at the above table will show that this insect has a well
defined period of flight, and one that does not overlap the time
O. bilineatum is abroad, except in the case of scattering
individuals. This species appears early in May, is most abund-
ant the latter part of the month, and occurs somewhat rarely
during June with belated individuals in July, August and Sep-
tember, while O. bilineatum does not occur till August and
then only in scattering numbers till the latter part of the month.
This marked difference in the time of flight between these two
parasites indicates that either they are two broods of the same
insect or else that they are distinct species. The structyral differ-
ence to be described later must be regarded as proofs of. their
distinctness. The large eyes and many individuals taken in the
trap lantern indicate a crepuscular or nocturnal habit.
Hosts. This parasite has been reared from Epargyreus
tityrus Fabr. Prof. G. C. Davis, when at the Michigan Agri-
cultural College Experiment Station, wrote us that he had bred
the insect repeatedly from Halisidota caryae Hatris and
Symmerista albifrons Abb. € Sm. It is probably para-
sitic on a number of other related insects.
Description. Ferruginous or fulvo-ferruginous with frequently
a decidedly fulvous tinge on the thorax, which latter is shorter
and the abdomen considerably shorter than inO. bilineatus.
Face ferruginous, or laterally fulvous; head medium; mandibles
bidentate, tipped with dark brown, clypeal fossae deep, antennae
usually longer than the body; the fossae at their bases not deep;
eyes large, reaching nearly to the base of the mandibles. Ocelli
black, nearly contiguous and the posterior close to the eyes.
Thorax short, ferruginous or fulvo-ferruginous; mesothorax con-
vex; scutellum and postscutellum prominent; metathorax usually
with very prominent carinae inclosing deep, four sided areas, and
the pedicel of the abdomen surrounded by a high carina. Wings
hyaline; cubitodiscoidal nervure strongly appendiculate. First
recurrent nervure only about one third the length of the second;
bulla of the latter close to the cubitodiscoidal nervure, and that
of the latter nearer the second discoidal nervure than the appen-
dix. Legs long, fulvo-ferruginous; abdomen much shorter than in
O. bilineatus, very strongly compressed and the posterior
segments usually darker in color. Clasps of male subtriangular,
obtusely rounded, length 14 mm, wing spread 26 to 30 mm. De-
scribed from numerous specimens of both sexes.
REPORT OF THE STATE ENTOMOLOGIST 1903 119
Distribution. This species is widely and probably generally dis-
tributed in the northern United States and southern Canada. It
was described from Massachusetts, has been met with in numbers
at both Albany and Ithaca N. Y. and was repeatedly reared by
Professor Davis in Michigan. In addition we have specimens be-
fore us from New York city [Joutel]; Ottawa, May 19, 24 and
June 8, Toronto, August 24, Grimsby, June 6, Port Hope, May 5,
and Vancouver Island, May 3, all from Canada through the kind-
ness of Mr W. H. Harrington.
Bibliography
1882 Packard, A. 8S. Bost. Soc. Nat. Hist. Proc. 21:19 (Original descrip-
tion )
1889 Scudder, 8S. H. Butterflies N. Eng. 3:1872, 1880, pl.88, fig.8 (As
O. bilineatum; parasite of Epargyreus tityrus)
Ophion bifoveolatum Brullé
This species is one of the more common forms belonging to the
genus and if one may judge from trap lantern records, it is
largely diurnal and not crepuscular or nocturnal as in the case
of some of its close allies. This conclusion is further borne out
by the reduced size of the eyes, being decidedly smaller than in
related species and distant from the mandibles. This species
occurred in the trap lantern material taken at Ithaca in very
small numbers compared to those of the closely allied Ophion
bilineatum Say. It has a somewhat exceptional host in
white grubs, compared with other members of the genus and so
far as known to us has not been reared from any other species.
Description. Fulvo-ferruginous with small eyes distant from
mouth; costal vein inclined to black; cubitodiscoidal nervure
rarely appendiculate; bulla of the second recurrent nervure
usually close to tip of cubitodiscoidal nervure and abdomen less
compressed than in its close allies.
Head medium; face frequently fulvous laterally, broad; man-
dibles stout with black tips; clypeal fossae deep and usually
black; antennae dark brown, stout and not as long as the body;
ocelli black and equidistant. Thorax sometimes dark brown,
finely punctured and with sutures more or less black; meso-
thorax convex; scutellum and postscutellum prominent, the
former sometimes a light ferruginous; dorsum of metathorax is
usually smooth. Wings hyaline; stigma well developed; costal
120 NEW YORK STATE MUSEUM
and adjacent veins inclined to black; cubitodiscoidal vein usually
smoothly arched and rarely appendiculate; bulla of second re- .
current nervure usually close to tip of cubitodiscoidal nervure
[pl. 2, fig. 2]. Legs uniformly ferruginous; claws pectinate.
Abdomen sometimes slightly darker at.tip and not strongly
compressed but relatively thicker and shorter. Male clasps stout,
rather long, obliquely rounded and rather acute at tip.
Length about 15 mm. Wing spread about 28 mm..
This species occurs abroad during the latter part of May and
very early in June. Specimens are at hand from Ottawa, Canada
taken May 30 and June 6 [Harrington]; Fort Lee N.J. taken May
29 [Joutel] ; Malden Mass. taken May 4 [Fernald]; Belfrage Tex.,
Washington D.C., taken in May [United States National
Museum] besides various New York localities. This species has
been recorded from the following localities: Mt Washington
N.H., New Jersey, New York, Illinois, lowa, Colorado and Texas.
The record of captures in trap lanterns at Ithaca in 1889 and 1892
is given below:
Trap lantern records
1889 1892
MAY JUNE MAY JUNE
3 3
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‘insects. If too much lime is used it is liable to scale off; conse-
quently there is a limit to the amount which can be employed, and
for various practical reasons we are inclined to believe that 25
pounds of lime, 20 pounds of sulfur to 60 gallons of water is a
ay
Y
ing the sulfur and its sulfids (which latter are undoubtedly
ery good proportion. The lime probably aids materially in hold-
among the most valuable constituents of the wash), and thus adds
to the efficiency of the insecticide by preventing to some extent,
leaching of its active ingredients. Our experiments fail to indi-
b
cate the necessity of prolonged boiling insisted on in so many
formulas. In fact, it seems as though active boiling for 30 min-
utes meets every requirement. A wash prepared in this manner
appears to be just as effective as one which has been boiled for a
a“
much longer time. Salt increases the specific gravity of the
| liquid and thus undoubtedly aids in keeping the solids in suspen-
sion, but so far as chemical action and insecticidal properties are
concerned, it appears to have no value, and the same is true of its
effect on the adhesive qualities of the wash. So marked is this
that we have omitted it from the composition of the wash because
of its very problematic value. We are still of the opinion that
Climatic conditions have considerable influence on the effective-
ness of this insecticide, and believe that it should be applied when
the trees are dry or nearly so, and that, in order to obtain satis-
factory results, no large amount of rain should fall within three
or four days after the spraying. This insecticide gives very good
Tesults wherever it can be applied thoroughly and has the advan-
tage of being cheaper than any other winter wash, though it is
decidedly more injurious to apparatus and exceedingly disagree-
able to apply.
The resin solution [see p. 160 for preparation] was added to
“Several of the washes in hopes that it would materially increase
their adhesiveness and likewise their insecticidal properties, be-
“cause such seemed to be the case in some preliminary indoor ex-
Periments. Field tests, however, failed to indicate any great ad-
Vantage resulting from the addition of this material, except
Perhaps in the case of rains immediately following the applica-
158 NEW YORK STATE MUSEUM
tion. It affected the washes by making them more or less flaky,
increasing the amount of sediment, and if much more had been
added it would probably have seriously affected the operation of
the pump. This material, if used, must be thoroughly diluted
with warm water before being added to a cooler lime-sulfur wash,
or it is likely to give trouble by gumming up the apparatus.
Summary. Our experience and experimental work may be sum-
marized briefly, as follows:
A mechanical 20% crude petroleum emulsion is a very effective
insecticide, and if the pump can be relied on to deliver a constant
proportion, there is very little danger of much injury from sev-
eral annual early spring applications. There is, however, some
doubt as to the ultimate result, and the continued use of this
material causes increased thickness and roughness of the bark, if
no other injury.
Early spring applications of whale oil soap solution, even if
only 14 pounds be used to a gallon, will control the insect in a
very satisfactory manner, provided the spraying is thorough. We
are by no means certain that this can be done on large trees, par-
ticularly those with rough bark.
The lime-sulfur combination is steadily gaining favor in the
eastern states, and under certain conditions, at least, is fully as
effective in checking the scale as either crude petroleum or a whale
oil soap solution. Our experiments lead us to believe that 25
pounds of lime and 20 pounds of sulfur to 60 gallons of water, are
equally as effective as larger amounts, and we believe it to be an
advantage to have a little more lime than sulfur. We fail to see
any beneficial results from the use of salt in this combination,
and therefore have omitted it; and in our experience, active boil-
ing for 30 minutes, if the lime is slaked in hot water and the sulfur
added at once, gives just as effective a wash as one which has been
boiled for one and one half or two hours.
In conclusion, the experience of Mr Hart and other up to date
fruit growers, has demonstrated not only the possibility but the
practicability of keeping this insect in control in an ordinary
commercial orchard. Our observations show beyond doubt, that
REPORT OF THE STATE ENTOMOLOGIST 1903 159
this seale insect is a.very serious enemy, and unless efficient
measures are promptly adopted for its suppression, very great
injuries may be caused.
Summer washes
This pernicious insect breeds with such extraordinary rapidity
during the summer, that ordinary applications of whale oil soap
or kerosene emulsion are not entirely satisfactory, since at the
strengths usually employed only the crawling young and smaller
scale insects are killed. It frequently occurs that an infesta-
tion is discovered in midsummer and the owner wishes to do some-
thing at once. The unsatisfactory results with the above named
washes led Mr P. L. Huested, nursery inspector of the Depart-
ment of Agriculture, to experiment with a mechanical 20% crude
petroleum emulsion, which was applied in July with a kerowater
sprayer to peachtrees.
burned |
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Peach Tips =
slightly S
: | | burned a
q
1 25 Ib 20 Ib 4 1b 0 240 gal.j15 min. | 0 Imme- Pear Very good) Slightly 75 & Applied August me
diately burned killed 21, fair and im-
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| Peach Slightly 16%
4 | burned killed
2 “s = ~ 0 (aac 30 min. 0 ~ | Pear | i Slightly | %
| | | | burned killed
| | } —|
| | Peach Slightly | 40%
| burned | killed
| | | |
s 85. Applied Sep. 4
1 25 Ib 20 1b 41b i) 240 g@al.|15 min. 0 ss Old apple Gooa Duned reitiea Wiis warn ina’
fn Me Re peat 0 After 2 hr Oi ad Vi Heavy rains in
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: ‘ None le’ :
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ro “ “ “130 min. 0 Imme- : present \
3 diately “ “ 30 %
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5 Tips slightly
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164 NEW YORK STATE MUSHUM
Series 1. Nine different washes were applied June 22 in this
series, and observations made at intervals from June 26 to Sep.
28. Very small amounts were used and the solutions allowed
to stand two hours. Different results might have been secured
if larger quantities had been employed and applications made
at once. The spraying was done with a fine hand atomizer and
treatment limited to young, badly infested appletrees which bore
all stages of the scale. These trees had been set out only a few
weeks and) consequently made little growth, though the foliage
was in fair condition. The various washes did not injure the
leaves, and it will be noted that washes 1 to 5, which were either
unboiled or very dilute, adhered poorly, while 6, 7 and 9 con-
taining bordeaux were better in this respect, and 8, which was
boiled and also contained bordeaux, was much better. None
could be distinguished on the tree 10 days after application. All
washes killed the majority of the crawling young but did not
prevent the development of established scales or the growth of
young appearing after treatment. There was very little appre-
ciable difference in the various washes, and on Sep. 8 all the
trees were badly infested by all stages, crawling young being
specially abundant.
Series 2. Six washes were applied July 28 in this series, and
observations made from July 30 to Sep. 8. The washes were
prepared in substantially the same manner as indicated above,
and applied to the same lot of trees with the exception of a branch
of a peachtree which was sprayed with 6. The condition of the
foliage and scale infestation was identical with that in series 1,
and the weather conditions were similar. Apple foliage was un-
injured by any of the washes, but peach leaves were slightly
burned at the tips by wash 6. Washes 3 and 4 were boiled 15
minutes, were more adhesive than the others, and Aug. 10 showed
good color but on Sep. 8 no trace remained. The crawling young
only were killed.
Series 3. Washes in this series were applied Aug. i4 and were
similar to those of series 2. Observations were made from Aug.
17 to Sep. 8, and the conditions, preparation, etc., were practi-
cally the same as in series 1. The applications were confined
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to portions of old appletrees except in cases of washes 5 and 6,
which were also applied to peachtrees. The scale infestation was
‘slight and the weather fair immediately following the treatment.
Appletree foliage was injured by wash 3, which caused the leaves
to shrivel and fall off, and 4 burned them slightly. Wash 5
burned tips of peach leaves, and 6 had the same effect. Numbers
8 and 4 adhered very well for three weeks.
Series 4. The two washes used in this experiment were applied
Aug. 21 and observations made from Aug. 27 to Oct. 20. Rela-
tively large amounts were used and the applications made im-
mediately after preparation. The cyclone nozzle used gave a
somewhat coarser spray than the atomizer employed in the first
three series. Pear, plum, peach and mulberry trees were used
in this experiment and most of them were badly infested. The
foliage was in good condition, the weather fair and remained
so for a few days following the spraying. Plum and pear leaves
were injured by wash 1, partictilarly in the case of a pear where
the treatment was specially thorough. This latter dropped its
leaves, while another, which received less of the mixture, did not,
though the foliage was evidently injured. Wash 2 seriously
injured peach leaves and caused slight burning of plum and mul-
berry foliage. Wash 1 adhered very well and was present in
thick layers Sep. 8 and traces of color could be detected Oct. 20.
The same was true to a lesser extent of wash 2. Oct. 20, number
1 had destroyed 757 of the scale on a peartree, and the foliage
was slightly burned. A number of limbs were dying on the
tree, which had dropped its lower foliage and on which the scale
was entirely dead. Only about 15% of the scale had been killed
on the living branches. Wash 2 killed 40¢ of the scale on one
tree and about 857 on the other, which latter was in very bad
condition.
Series 5. Six washes were applied Sep. 4, and observations
made at intervals from Sep. 6 to Oct. 20. Small amounts of
the washes were used and the same nozzle was employed as in
Series 4. Apple foliage was slightly burned by washes 1, 2 and 3,
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and pear leaves with wash 4. Plum foliage was injured very
slightly by wash 5, and number 6 burned tips of peach leaves to
a slight extent but did not injure pear foliage. Washes 1, 2, 3
and 4 adhered well, 5 and 6 more so, 6 in particular being thickly
incrusted on limbs and) foliage. Wash 1 killed 85% of the scale,
and there was a marked contrast between sprayed and unsprayed
branches. Wash 2 had no effect on the scale, while 4 killed 304.
The latter was boiled longer and this may account for its greater
effectiveness. Variaticn in intervals between preparation and
application appeared to have no effect on the adhesive or insecti-
cidal qualities of these washes. phe
Summary. A mechanical 20¢ crude petroleum emulsion was
applied in early July, two seasons in succession, to peachtrees
without causing much injury beyond dropping some of the foliage
where it was the thickest. It undoubtedly destroys a large
amount of scale and seriously checks breeding, yet we hesitate
to do more than state what it has accomplished. It is perhaps
the best thing that can be used where a very bad infestation is
discovered in midsummer,
A whale oil soap solution, 1 pound to 8 or 10 gallons; a kerosene
emulsion (standard formula diluted with 6 to 10 parts of water),
or a 15 or 20% mechanical kerosene emulsion can be used in
midsummer for checking the San José scale, but none of these
materials can be relied on to kill much more than the crawling
young, and breeding is soon almost as bad as before the appli-
cation unless treatments are frequent.
Our experiments with lime-sulfur combinations for a summer
wash have not been as successful as was hoped, though 25 pounds
of lime, 20 pounds of sulfur to 240 gallons of water with a 15
minute boil killed a large percentage of the scales on an old
appletree in early September without materially injuring the
foliage. It is barely possible that a combination of about this
strength can be used with beneficial results, but nothing of the
kind can be recommended till further experiments have tested
its practicability.
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DISEASED AND DYING TREES AND INSECT ATTACK
The connection existing between diseased and dying trees and
insect depredations is not only ‘one of interest, but also of con-
siderable importance, since in some instances at least serious
depredations have origin in a group of diseased or dying trees. It
is well known for example that certain species exhibit a decided
preference for trees in this condition, and when breeding there-
from in very large numbers are liable to attack healthy trees, if
nothing more suitable is within reach. It is very likely for ex-
ample that the more serious injuries by the elm borer, Saperda
tridentata Oliv., and the elm snout beetles, Magdalis
armicollis Sayand M. barbita Say, begin in this manner.
These three insects can at least complete their transformations in
dead tissues and are known to work in those which are living, and
it seems very likely that in some cases they first attack a sickly
limb or tree, and then after becoming abundant are able to kill
others which show no signs of lowered vitality. The same is true
of certain bark borers belonging to the genus Tomicus which oper-
ate exclusively in coniferous trees. Ourlargest species known as the
coarse-writing bark beetle, Tomicus calligraphus Germ.,
usually breeds abundantly in diseased bark and instances have
come under our observation where this species not only ran a few
galleries in living tissues, but evidently took part in a primary
attack on a tree in apparently normal condition. It was assisted
in this work by a smaller pine bark beetle, Tomicus pini Say,
which operates in the thinner bark, about the middle portion of
the trunk and on the larger limbs. This latter species very likely
has more to do in killing trees than the form previously mentioned,
but evidence at hand indicates that the larger as well as the
smaller may have an important part in this destructive work when
conditions are favorable. The destruction of trees by insects
breeding from a few dying ones was well illustrated in the sum-
mers of 1900 and 1901, at which time a number of pines in the
vicinity of Albany began to look unhealthy. Investigation showed
that they were infested with bark borers, and later in the season
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of 1900 and the following many of the borers emerged from these
dying trees and entered others, in which latter they were
presumably the prime cause of death. The evidence at hand
leads us to believe that in this case the bark beetles were primarily
attracted to certain trees because of reduced vitality, possibly as
a result of the excessive drouth of the preceding year, and that all
Subsequent injuries were due to their abnormal abundance; since
they issued from the infested trees in swarms and attacked those
adjacent, and the insects breeding from the latter in turn invaded
others more remote from the center of infestation. The obtaining
of data along these lines is somewhat difficult, since it is dependent
on favorable conditions, and the following account of observations
made during the past season has an important bearing on one
aspect of this subject.
Forest fires and insect attack. The annals of entomology contain
very little regarding the relationship existing between forest fires
and insect attack, and the extended burnings last spring in the
Adirondacks, presented a most favorable opportunity for studying
this question, so far as fires occurring at that time of year are con-
cerned. The principal object was first to secure data on the
rapidity with which insect injury followed fire, and second to
learn if there was a connection between extended fires and serious
damage by insects in adjacent forests. It is very probable that
the time of year when the fire occurs, has considerable bearing on
the lability of insects entering the trees and breeding in large
numbers, and the same is true of the character of the fire. A
forest fire which not only kills but burns trees so badly that there
is a rapid drying of those standing is much less likely to be fol-
lowed by insect attack than one where there is only sufficient burn-
ing at the base to kill, specially if death is not rapid. Ap. 30,
May 15 and June 3 there were somewhat extensive fires in the
vicinity of Big Moose, and investigations by assistant D. B. Young,
July 2, showed that insect attacks had become nicely started in
the burning of May 15, more advanced in that of April 30, while
practically no signs of insect presence were observed in that of
June 3. This would seem to indicate that the trees are not at-
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tacked till from four to six weeks after the initial injury. Mr
Young’s investigations showed that trees entirely killed by the
fire were less subject to attack than those which had been so
severely scorched as to be nearly dead or in a dying condition. An
examination July 3 of a large tract at Big Moose, which was
burned over June 3 and was extinguished on the 18th, failed to
show any insects working on these trees; in fact, within the fire zone
they were scarce, only a few common moths and a lady beetle
being observed; just outside this fire zone, where trees had been
felled to keep the fire from spreading, a few spruce bark beetles,
Polygraphus rufipennis Kirby had begun to attack
the spruce. The trees were attacked in the following order: pine,
spruce, tamarack, birch, hemlock, balsam, beech and maple.
Investigations by Mr Young on Aug. 12 of the area burned
June 3 showed a remarkable scarcity of bark borers (scolytids)
in the fire zone at Big Moose. This may possibly be explained by
the fire occurring at a time when no brood of adults was able to
take advantage of the favorable conditions, and it may also be
that the injured trees were not attractive enough to the insects
for some reason or other. In our own experience, we have come
across several burnings where it would appear as though bark
borers should be abundant, and yet examination has shown them
to be present in very small numbers. The timber on the above
mentioned area has been injured entirely by large buprestids men-
tioned in succeeding paragraphs, which cause comparatively little
injury to the lumber. The section burned Ap. 30 was also ex-
amined, and the principal damage here had evidently been caused
by the ambrosia beetles (mentioned in following paragraphs),
since they operate in sapwood and produce the black pin holes
which seriously affect the commercial value of lumber.
Pine. Investigations July 9 at Lake Clear Junction, where a
fire occurred May 18, showed that the pine bark borer, Tomicus
pini Say, was working in the living tissues of a tree which had
been injured by the fire.
The. work of this species should be followed soon by that of the
sawyer, Monohammus confusor Kirby, or M. scutel-
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latus Say, which begins its operations by depositing eggs in
large slits in the bark. The grubs tunnel the inner tissues of the
bark and in the course of a.short time enter the sapwood and by
winter probably pierce the trunk to a considerable depth, mater-
ally injuring the lumber for other purposes than firewood. Mr
Young’s investigations in both July and August disclosed no
signs of injury by this species. Two specimens of Rhyncolus
brunneus Mann. were taken by him July 9 at Lake Clear
Junction from a pine injured by fire the previous year.
Spruce. This tree was first attacked by the spruce bark beetle,
Polygraphus rufipennis Kirby, and the lined ambro-
sia beetle, Xyloterus lineatus Kirby. The former is a
very common insect in the Adirondacks and undoubtedly causes
a large amount of injury by killing trees, while the latter, working
as it does in the sapwood and producing conspicuous black holes,
seriously affects the merchantable value of considerable lumber.
July 3 almost every spruce in the area burned Ap. 30 at Big Moose
was attacked by these two insects, the first working near the top of
the tree, while the latter operated in the lower portions of the
trunk. Another ambrosia beetle) Gnathotricus materi-
arius Fitch, was also observed in small numbers in the base of
one or two trees. On another section, where the fire occurred
May 14, it was found that the spruce bark beetle, Poly-
graphus rufipennis Kirby, and the lined ambrosia beetle,
Xyloterus lineatus Kirby, had just begun work, and a
species of Chrysobothris was also met with on spruce. Burned
areas in the neighborhood of Lake Placid were also visited, and it
was found that on the section where a very severe fire occurred
April 30, the insects began operations later than on the area
burned over about the same time at Big Moose, where the fire
was not so injurious to the trees. The fire at Lake Placid, ocecur-
ring June 3, was less injurious than the one at Big Moose on the
same date, and on July 9 the scolytids were just beginning to
attack the spruce, indicating that trees which were merely .
scorched, but not so much as to kill them at once, are sooner
attacked by insects.
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Investigations of spruce Aug. 12 on the tract at Big Moose
which was burned June 3 showed that trees giving no evidence of
insect attack on July 3 were infested with the larvae of a bupre-
stid, probably Chrysobothris scabripennis Lap. &
Gory. This record is of interest as showing when -the trees are
likely to be infested by this class of borers, which operate largely
in the sapwood and do not seriously affect the value of the lumber.
This beetle was fairly common on standing but badly burned
spruce. The buprestid showed a decided preference for larger
trees, though those which were badly scorched so that the inner
bark had dried were not infested. Two or three specimens of
Xylotrechus undulatus Say were taken on spruce, and
Phymatodes dimidiatus Kirby was also met with in
sparing numbers. The bark borers noticed above had made con-
siderable progress.
Tamarack. Investigations July 9 of a section burned May 14
at Lake Clear Junction resulted in finding a tamarack infested by
a scolytid, possibly Tomicus pini Say. A specimen of Lep-
tura, L. subhamata Rand., was also taken from a burned
trunk.
Birch. The yellow birches at Big Moose on the tract burned
over Ap. 30 were in early July, in many cases, slightly green
at the top and were being mined by Dryocoetes eich-
hoffi Hopk.; specially was this the case where the trunks
were scorched seriously enough to interfere with the circulation
of sap. The common fiat-headed borer, Chrysobothris
femorata Fabr., was taken on a fallen birch. The pigeon
tremex, T. columba Linn., was observed in small numbers
on birch, but investigations showed that its attack was confined to
more or less decayed trees. This insect was also met with under
the same conditions on maple and beech trees. Birch trees were
relatively free from insect attack in August, probably because
the thin bark permitted rapid evaporation and the consequent
drying was unfavorable for borers, through Dryoccetes had made
considerable progress in the large trees.
Hemlock. The 6-spotted buprestid, Melanophila ful-
voguttata Harr., was numerous at Big Moose July 3 in the
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burning of Ap. 30, on large hemlocks. Though they were some-
what green, none were observed on very small dead trees. ‘A
cerambicid, Xylotrechus undulatus Say, was observed
in some numbers. [Examination of these trees Aug. 10 resulted
in finding some infested which showed no evidence of insect at-
tack July 8, the larvae of Melanophila fulvoguttata
Harr. probably being the principal offender. This is perhaps
to be explained by this buprestid being on the wing mostly dur-
ing July, and consequently there would not be a serious infesta-
tion till after the adults had flown for a period. (
Balsam. Investigations July 2 on an area near, Big Moose,
burned over Ap. 30 resulted in finding several specimens of
Chrysobothris pusilla Lap. & Gory on this tree, while
C. scabripennis Lap. & Gory, were fairly common on the
standing but badly burned balsams. Investigations Aug. 12
showed that the balsam compared with spruce was quite exempt
from attack, probably due to the thinness of the bark and con-
sequently quick drying of the sapwood. The lined ambrosia
beetle, Xyloterus lineatus Kirby, was found in small
numbers in July and its operations had progressed but little in
August. 3
_ Poplar. Examinations July 7 of an area near Big Moose
burned over May 14 resulted in finding a large species of Xyle-
borus in poplar.
Conclusions. Investigations the present season have shown that,
while a number of insects are liable to attack burned trees
within four to six weeks after injury, no very material injury is
likely to result during the summer, except possibly from the
work of ambrosia beetles. The other species either confine their
operations so largely to the bark or else occur in such small
numbers that for the present they may be neglected. The am-
brosia beetles rarely extend their operations to a greater depth
than 2 or 3 inches and as a consequence a considerable propor-
tion of the lumber will be free of injury. This would hardly
prove to be the case if the trees are allowed to remain standing
a second season, at which time they will undoubtedly offer at-
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tractive shelters for a number of other borers, some of which
may penetrate the wood to a considerable depth and damage it
very materially for other than firewood purposes. While prompt
cutting of burned timber is advised wherever practical, the evi-
dence at hand is not sufficient to indicate any very urgent neces-
sity of its being removed prior to the winter following the attack.
The insects now in the burned trees (if the latter are allowed
to remain) will probably appear another spring and be numerous
enough to cause considerable damage at least to weaker trees
_in the vicinity of the burned areas, and their multiplication in
such places may eventually lead to a considerable extension of
the damage. This is particularly liable to be the case with ever-
green trees, and in the vicinity of Albany we have observed
several localities where bark borer attack appeared to start with
one or more infested trees, and the affected area was gradually
increased till a considerable number of pines were destroyed.
It is not only advisable to cut the burned trees so far as pos-
sible during the winter, but they should also be removed from
the land or at least gotten into water, so that the insects now
under the dead bark will be unable to emerge and continue the
attack. The same end may be attained in the case of bark borers,
and they are the ones most likely to injure standing trees, by
peeling the bark from the logs. This will hardly be practised in
this county, even if it were profitable—something requiring
demonstration.
VOLUNTARY ENTOMOLOGIC SERVICE OF NEW YORK.
STATE
The work of the last four years has been continued and a num-
ber of valuable observations added to our previous reports. The
season of 1902 was unfavorable for the development of certain
forms of insect life, and the same has been true to even a more
marked extent in 1903. The latter, however, will probably go
down in history as a season when plant lice or aphids were abnor-
mally abundant and injurious to a great many plants throughout
the entire State. 36 voluntary observers were appointed during
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the season and but 21 of them rendered reports. This is largely
due to the general scarcity of forms which lend themselves readily
to observation, and the depredations of plant lice are so similar
that most observers were unable to report on the outbreak in
a satisfactory manner. It will be noted that the following re-
ports contain some negative statements, which are of value
because they emphasize the abnormal scarcity of various species.
Too much dependence can not be placed on these reports, because
with some exceptions they may be called local and not repre-
sentative even of the county. It will also be observed that there
are a number of conflicting statements, due to the belief by some
parties that dry weather is favorable to the development of plant
lice, while others state most clearly that the great increase in
numbers of these pests was subsequent to the rains. It may be
stated that we have not enough data to explain this difference
and we are content at present to give opinions as they are trans-
mitted. The observers all agree in reporting very cold, inclement
weather in the early part of the season, and this undoubtedly
had considerable effect in checking the appearance or in reducing
the destructiveness of some of our more common injurious species.
Albany county [E. T. Schoonmaker, Cedar Hill]|—Forest tent
caterpillars (Malacosoma disstria MHibn.) hatched in
limited numbers Ap. 23 and apparently have not suffered by the
freeze.. These insects caused practically no injury later in the
season and consequently no report was made regarding the same.
Klm leaf beetles (Galerucella luteola Miill.) occurred
in limited numbers but were not abundant enough in the country
to cause material damage.
Cattaraugus county [C. KE. Eldredge, Leon|—Complaint of a
looper caterpillar, probably a species of canker worm, was re-
ceived June 10 with the statement that they had been observed on
forest trees in that vicinity for several years, and that previously
they had not appeared on appletrees. These insects were so near
maturity that on June 17 no specimens were to be found. A soft
scale (Lecanium ? pruinosum Coq.) was taken in some
numbers from a trumpet vine. The unusually cold, inclement
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weather kept insects well in control, and as a consequence there
was comparatively little to report from this section—June 10
Cattaraugus county [F. A. Fitch, Randolph|—Appletree tent
caterpillars (Malacosoma americana Fabr.) appeared
the latter part of April and were very abundant in neglected
orchards, increasing immensely in numbers during the last two or
three years. Squash bugs (Anasa tristis DeGeer) ruineda
crop of squashes in this section last year. Cabbage butterflies
(Pieris rapae Linn.) appeared about the middle of May,
and the same was true of May bugs, species unknown, and various
mosquitos. The white grub of the May beetle has not been as
destructive as in former years.—May 15. Potato beetles (Dor y-
phora 10-lineata Say), grasshoppers and the plum curculio
(Conotrachelus nenuphar Herbst.) made their appear-
ance May 26. [arly in June curculios were reported as being at
work, potato beetles as laying eggs, and plant lice as being present
on cherrytrees. The latter are the ordinary black species
(Myzus cerasi Fabr.) which has been unusually destructive
and injurious in various sections of the State. Squash bugs ap-
peared June 18, horn flies (Haemotobia serrata Rob.
Desy.) the second week in June, and rose beetles (Macrodac-
tylus subspinosus Fabr.) were very abundant on some
rose bushes. Potato beetles are somewhat abundant and are lay-
ing eggs on potatoes. So far this season insects appeared to be
less injurious than usual, probably on account of cold rains.
—June 22. Large, green horseflies are quite troublesome and
young grasshoppers are numerous on lowlands. Insect depreda-
tions are less than usual.—July 8. There are few mosquitos in
the village and on the farm we saw none where commonly there
have been millions. Ditching the land has undoubtedly aided
very much in reducing their number. Flies are also less abun-
dant than usual.—July 22. The first cabbage butterfly was ob-
served in the field Aug. 11. A single mosquito was observed re-
cently, though none had been seen for weeks before. Cabbage
“Inaggots (Phorbia brassicae Bouché) are working to
some extent on cabbage, and the same is true of the cabbage louse
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(Aphis brassi cae Linn.) Grasshoppers are scarce as well
Aug. 17 .
Cayuga county [Purley Minturn, Locke ]—A ppletree tent cater-
as most other injurious insects.
pillars (Malacosoma americana Fabr.) were observed
for the first time May 5. Farmers have begun spraying. Very
few injurious insects appeared owing probably to the extremely
cold and frosty nights.—May 5. Colorado potato beetles (Dor y-
phora 10-lineata Say) are very plenty, and the small, black
flea beetle (Crepidodera cucumeris Harr.) is at work
on potatoes and also feeding on various weeds in the Potato
field —June 11
Chemung county |[M. H. Beckwith, Elmira|—Cabbage butter-
flies (Pieris rapae Linn.) appeared Ap. 238. The Indian
Cetonia (Euphoria inda linn.) was observed May 1, and
appletree tent caterpillars (Malac osoma americana
Fabr.) the 2d. The latter do not appear to be as numerous as
usual at this season of the year.—May 8. Currant worms
(Pteronus ribesii Scop.) appeared on gooseberries May
8, asparagus beetles (Crioceris asparagi Linn.) May 11
and potato beetles (Doryphora 10-lineata Say) were
first observed May 16. There were at this time no depredations
of special importance.—May 25. Plant lice have been very
abundant-on plum and cherry trees but since the rains they are
less numerous. Potato beetles are not very abundant and their
eggs are developing slowly.—June 30. This has been a most
remarkable season for insect depredations, as there have been
very few species observed during the protracted dry weather.
Karly in the summer plant lice were quite abundant on cherry and
plum trees and threatened for a time to cause considerable injury, —
but the wet weather came soon enough to prevent any great dam-
age. Currant worms were less numerous than last year and the
second brood was very small. Potato beetles were less destruct-
ive than usual and occurred in very small numbers. Cutworms
were quite numerous, yet they caused less damage to plants than
usual. Tobacco worms (Phlegethontius 5-macu-
latus Hitibn.) were very scarce, in fact, only two were met with
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this season, though much time was spent in tobacco fields. The
striped cucumber beetle (Diabrotica vittata Fabr.) and
the squash bug (Anasa tristis ‘DeGeer) have been so few in
‘number that their attacks were not noticed. The fall webworm
(Hyphantria textor Harr.) was rather more abundant
than last season.—Oct. 8
Dutchess county [H. D. Lewis, Annandale|—Appletree tent
caterpillars (Malacosoma americana Fabr.) were first .
observed Ap. 20, and forest tent caterpillars (Malacosoma
disstria Hitbn.) on the 30th. A very few bud moth larvae
(Tmetocera ocellanaSchiff.) were observed May 1.
Cold weather has kept insects in check and no species is remark-
ably abundant.—May 4. Tent caterpillars are, so far, much less
abundant than for the past five years. The weather continues
cold and dry and insects and fungi are developing slowly. May
12. Tent caterpillars of both species are reported as causing some
injury. Plant lice (Aphis mali Fabr.andMyzus cerasi
Fabr.) are exceedingly abundant on apple and cherry trees
respectively.—May 27. The latter have appeared recently and
they are the only insects which are at all abundant. The weather
continues cold and dry.—Jwne 1. There is a great decrease in
the number of caterpillars from last year and plant lice are
exceedingly abundant.—June 15. Plant lice are still increasing
and are the only insects which are of much importance. Tent
caterpillars, both species, are not nearly so abundant as in former
years. The weather is very wet at present—June 22. Apple
plant lice are present in enormous numbers and more abun-
dant than they have been for 10 years. There are a few cut-
worms but other insects are scarce. The weather continues cold
and very wet.—June 25. A very serious attack of pear psylla
(Psylla pyricola Forst.) has developed within the last 10
days, and the crop will be seriously hurt. Apple aphis is still
present in very large numbers, and potato beetles (Doryphora
10-lineata Say) are remarkable for their scarcity —July 10.
The apple aphis and the pear psylla continued in great abundance
and have inflicted very serious damage, specially the latter. The
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weather has been very wet and cold since June 1, and apparently
favorable for the development of the above insects. The peartrees
have suffered extremely, all the young growth being killed, and
they are now starting a new growth from next year’s buds. This
wood can not ripen and the results must be very injurious. We
visited one pear orchard of 600 trees where Psyllas were still very
active and attacking the new growth as fast as it appeared. The
pear crop in this section is ruined.—Aug. 10
Erie county [J. U. Metz, Swormville|—Striped asparagus beetle
(Crioceris asparagi Linn.) was observed today, for the
first time. We have not been able to find any of the spotted
species (C. 12-punctata Linn.). Quite a little wheat is
down but we have not been able to detect any work of the Hessian
fly (Cecidomyia destructor Say)—WMay 28. Currant
worms (Pteronus ribesii Scop.) were observed yesterday
in numbers for the first time. Rose beetles (Macrodactylus
Subspinosus Fabr.) are exceedingly numerous and causing
considerable damage. Both moth larvae (Tmetocera ocel-
lana Schiff.) are quite numerous and causing some injury. Not
a trace of Hessian fly has been observed. Many young shoots of
blackberries are affected by the gouty gall beetle (Oberea
bimaculata Oliv.). Potato beetles (Doryphora 10-
lineata Say) are numerous on early potatoes.—June 11. Rose
beetles are very numerous and in one instance were so abundant
that some cherrytrees were literally covered with them and looked
as though they had been scorched by fire; not only the foliage but
also the fruit was affected, and the insects were not above eating
the grass beneath the trees. Grapevines are also being injured to
some extent by these pests.—July 6
Genesee county [J. F. Rose, South Byron ]—Cabbage butterflies
(Pieris rapae Linn.) were first observed May 6, and potato
beetles (Doryphora 10-lineata Say) were first noticed
May 7. Tent caterpillars (Malacosoma americana
Fabr.) are scarce as yet. The extremely cold, inclement weather
of early May has kept many insects in check.—May 11. Cab-
bage worms were first observed on plants the 22d. Asparagus
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beetles (Crioceris asparagi Linn.) are plenty. There
are not many potato beetles as yet. Cigar case-bearers (Coleo-
phora fietcherella Fern.) are very numerous in some
orchards. Something has happened to tent caterpillars, as they
are extremely scarce; so evident is this that it is a source of com-
mon remark. There are no evidences of injury by cankerworm.—
May 25. The cabbage root maggot (Phorbia brassicae
Bouché) is unusually numerous and very destructive to early cab-
bages. The four-lined leaf bug (Poecilocapsus lineatus
Fabr.) is quite abundant and, as usual, is indifferent as to what
kind of plant it attacks, occurring with great impartiality on
burdock, peppermint, sage, currant ete. Cankerworms are very
scarce in this immediate vicinity, but are reported as having done
considerable damage in orchards between here and Rochester.
In a trip to Niagara Falls I observed several orchards between
LaSalle and that place, which were brown from the work of this
pest—June 3. There is practically no Hessian fly (Cecido-
myia destructor Say) as after inquiry at a grange meet-
ing, only one farmer reported any, and that was in a field of late
sown no. 6 white wheat. A similar inquiry regarding canker-
worms and tent caterpillars resulted in statements that very few
or none had been seen. There is some complaint of plant lice on
plum and cherry trees.—/June 15. The black or cucumber flea
beetle (Crepidodera cucumeris Harr.) is much com-
plained of and has not only perforated potato leaves but is said
to be at work on corn and beans as well as tomatoes. The striped
cucumber beetle (Diabrotica vittata Fabr.) is very
numerous on squash, melon and cucumber vines, nearly destroy-
ing them in some gardens. Following our severe drouth we have
had three weeks of drizzling rain, and plant lice are very bad on
fruit and other trees. We have never seen them on so many varie-
ties of trees till this year. The young growth of quinces for 6
or 8 inches on each shoot is a mass of lice, and the leaves are black-
ened and rolled up. This plant louse outbreak has been exceed-
ingly severe and injurious to a great many plants. There is a
very general complaint among cabbage growers about the root
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maggot. The cabbage plant louse (Aphis brassicae
Fabr.) is also abundant, curling the leaves and turning them >
blue-——June 29. Fall webworms (Hyphantria textor.
Harr.) appeared July 2 and are now quite numerous. The squash
bug (Anasa tristis DeGeer) has not appeared. There |
was a fair crop of striped cucumber beetles and they have now
disappeared. Cabbages are white with cabbage aphis. This is
the first time this insect has been a serious pest in this locality. —
Plant lice are also exceedingly abundant on fruit trees. Pear
psylla (Psylla pyricola Forst.) is very abundant and
seriously injuring the crop.—July 2. Fall webworms are un-
usually numerous, and potato growers have had little difficulty
in controlling the potato beetle. Cabbages are very seriously
affected by the aphis. Not a squash bug has been seen.—Aug. 17
Greene county [O. Q. Flint, Athens|—No injurious insects have
been observed except tent caterpillars (Malacosoma ameri-
cana Fabr.), which appeared later than usual and are much
scarcer at this date than has ever been known before. The
weather was extremely dry and growers are spraying pear and
plum trees.—May 20
Herkimer county [George S. Graves, Newport|—Black butter-
flies (probably Euvanessa antiopa Linn.), were observed
for the first time Ap. 25, and the same is true of the cabbage
butterfly (Pieris rapae, Linn.). Cold winds and cloudy
weather seem to have delayed the appearance of insects.—Ap. 28.
Webs of the appletree tent caterpillar (Malacosoma
americana Fabr.) began to appear Ap. 30 and were by no
means abundant May 6. The weather has been too cold for any
rapid increase in insect life—dJ/ay 7. Plant lice have appeared
on wild cherrytrees, and the currant worm (Pteronus
ribesii Scop.) is at work, both eggs and larvae being found.
No nests of tent caterpillars have been observed this week. The
weather is warm and dry.—May 14. Potato beetles (Dory-
phora 10-lineata Say) were observed May 16, and cur-
rant lice (Myzus ribis Fabr.) were just appearing on the
leaves on the same date—May 2/. Black flea beetles (Crepi-
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dodera cucumeris Harr.) are appearing on potato leaves,
and some insect is feeding quite generally on plantains, (very
probably Dibolia borealis Chev.). Horn flies (Haema-
tobia serrata Rob.-Desv.) are quite numerous on cattle.
An examination shows that eges of the currant worm are abun-
dant. Elm foliage is full of holes, probably the work of larvae
_ of the elm flea beetle (Disonycha triangularis Say).—
May 27. Terminal leaves of elms are badly twisted and wrinkled by
aphis attack, very probably Schizoneura americana
Riley. Potato beetles are very rarely seen, though many eggs
have been observed. ‘The foliage of the few potatoes above
ground is badly eaten by the black flea beetle. Nests of the
appletree tent caterpillar are very scarce and with but few
tenants. Currant aphis continues abundant.—June 3. Rose bee-
tles (Macrodactylus subspinosus Fabr.) were ob-
served for the first time on rosebushes June 4, and considerable
damage has been inflicted. A species of plant louse (Chaito-
phorus negundinis Thos.) has appeared somewhat abun-
dantly on the ash-leaf maple. Grasshoppers are becoming quite
abundant in old pastures. The scarcity of potato beetles is
cause for general comment, and the black flea beetles are ex-
June 10.2 7X
few full-grown forest tent caterpillar larvae (Malacosoma
ceedingly numerous on potato and tomato vines.
disstria Hibn.) were observed. Spittle insects are uncom-
monly abundant on grass under a spreading shade tree. Rose
beetles (Macrodactylus subspinosus Fabr.) are
abundant on appletrees, on thorn apple, and very numerous on
white daisy and dock. The daisy flowers are eaten off in many
instances.—June 17. Potato beetle larvae were observed on one
plant June 22, and a few striped cucumber beetles (Diabro-
tica vittata Harr.) were noticed on lima beans. The cur-
rant aphis (Myzus ribis Fabr.) is causing very little damage,
while tomato and potato vines are considerably injured by the
black flea beetle—June 24. Currant leaves appear as though
they had been eaten by the sawfly, though no larvae have been
observed. The little plant louse (D repanosiphum aceri-
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folii Thos.) appears to be quite common on a number of varie-
ties of maple and is causing some injury.—July 1. Black-headed
cabbage worms (Evergestis stramenalis Htbn.) are
causing some injury to turnips. Some caterpillars, probably fall
webworms (Hyphantria textor Harr.) have appeared in
small numbers on an appletree. Plant hice are abundant on many
plants, such as apple, elm, box-elder, birch, wild cherry, burdock,
pigweed and dock. Though potato beetles were never so incon-
spicuous, there are plenty of grubs.—J/July 22. The maple aphis
(Drepanosiphum acerifolii Thos.) appears to be the
cause of much premature falling of leaves, the pests being gen-
erally distributed, occurring even in the tops of trees 60 feet
high. Plant lice have appeared in some numbers on red rose
bushes.—J/July 29. There is apparently another brood of black-
headed cabbage worms at work, if size is any indication. Plant
lice (probably Aphis brassicae lLinn.), are numerous on
turnips. The appletree plant louse (Aphis mali Fabr.) is
abundant and seriously injuring appletrees. The pests are spe-
cially abundant on new, .tender shoots. Cherrytrees are very
little affected, and plunitrees more so, but in the latter case black
knot is also prevalent. Grasshoppers are generally scarce, though
in a few localities they are abundant. _Cabbage butterfly
(Pieris rapae Linn.) has not been very abundant so far
this season.—Aug. 4. A psocid (Psocus? venosus Burm.)
was found in clusters of 200 or more on the trunks of maple, and
a few were also observed on appletrees. In some cases the bark
of the tree seemed to be whitened as though it were partially eaten,
probably by the insects gnawing away the lichens and outer por-
tions of the bark. Larvae of the elm flea beetle (Disonycha
triangularis Say) are very plentiful on elmtrees near by
and have severely injured the foliage.—Awug. 12. A small, yellow-
ish leaf hopper (? jassid) is abundant on beans and has apparently
caused considerable yellowing of the foliage. Yellow-necked ap-
pletree worm (Datana ministra Drury) is present in
small numbers, and the same is also true of the fall webworm.
The brown and black woolly bears (Pyrrharetia isabella
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Abb. & Sm.) were unusually numerous in a timothy field-—Awdg.
12. Plant lice are numerous on beans, and on sunflowers there
is a similar species. Codling moth larvae (Carpocapsa
pomonella Schifi.) have begun operations, and wormy apples
are not uncommon. Plant lice continue abundant on pigweed.—
Aug. 19. Horn flies (Haematobia serrata Rob.-Desv.)
and horseflies have been very troublesome for the past two weeks.
A few caterpillars of Apatela americana Harr. were
observed on soft maple today. Fall webworms (Hyphantria
textor Harr.) are apparently more abundant than last year,
occurring in some numbers on appletrees. Hornet nests are more
numerous than usual.—Aug. 25. Butternut trees are very badly
eaten in some places by Datana integerrima Gr. & Rob.
Fall webworms continue to be unusually abundant.—NSep. 1.
Plant lice (Chaitophorus negundinis Thos. ) still con-
tinues abundant on box-elder. Apples are comparatively scarce
this year and appear to be wormier than ever. A few webworm
nests were observed on lilac and alder today.—wNSep. 16. Pieris
larvae are injuring foliage of cultivated nasturtiums to a consid-
erable extent.—Oct. 1
Onondaga county [Mrs A. M. A. Jackson, Camillus |—First nest
of an appletree tent caterpillar (Mala cosoma amer icana
Fabr.) was observed Ap. 26, and the present indications are that
this insect will not be as abundant as usual. There is a report
that Hessian fly (Cecidomyiadestructor Say) is work-
ing in some fields. —Ap. 28. The blue or meat fly is quite abundant
about houses. Cabbage butterflies (Pieris rapae Linn.) are
about, though not numerous. Spotted lady beetles occur on many
weeds and plants, and though abundant do not appear to be
destructive. Tent caterpillars are not numerous and are causing
very little injury. Cold, inclement weather has kept caterpillars
and other insects in check. Examination of one wheat field
showed no Hessian fly, and growers state that thus far none has
been met’ with.—J/ay 6. Cankerworms appeared May 12 and
are quite abundant and destructive. The bud moth (T met o-
cera ocellana Schiff.) is at work on appletrees, though
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not causing very much injury. The forest tent caterpillar
(Malacosoma? disstria -Hibn.) has appeared in very .
small numbers on chokecherry trees. The weather is dry and warm
and consequently favorable to the development of insect life. Many
clover leaves have small, round holes eaten in them, possibly the
work of the clover leaf weevil (Phytonomus punctatus
Fabr.) —May 13. Cankerworms are developing rapidly and have
caused a great deal of injury. Ants of several species are quite
abundant.—i/ay 20. Red admiral butterflies (Vanessa ata-
lanta Linn.) have appeared but are not as abundant as
usual. The appletree tent caterpillar is quite scarce, only five
webs or nests being observed in a 5 mile drive. Cankerworms are
abundant, and while many trees have been injured to a consider-
able extent, none have been entirely defoliated. Potato beetles
(Doryphora 10-lineata Say) have appeared and depos-
ited some eggs. Cold weather is keeping insects in control.
Green plant lice are somewhat abundant on rosebushes. Cur-
rant worms (Pteronus ribesii Scop.) are present in
small numbers, though not causing much damage. Ked admiral
butterflies continue scarce and others are not so numerous as
usual. Potato beetles and their eggs are very abundant
on early potatoes. A white frost occurred May 31 and
June 1, but did not seriously affect insects.—/June 1. Plum
curculios (Conotrachelus nenuphar Herbst.) have
stung much fruit and considerable is dropping. Cankerworms
have about all disappeared and have not caused as much injury
as in former years. Many farmers think that tent caterpillars
hatched during the warm days of March and were killed by the
cold weather which followed, or else perished from lack of food. .
This hardly seems probable, as instances have been recorded where
eggs of this species hatched in the fall and the caterpillars suc-
cessfully survived the winter in the latitude of Missouri J wne 10.
There are but few cocoons of the tent caterpillars, and this
appears to be due in part to the continuous wet weather of 1902,
when the caterpillars ate but little, were not healthy and ap-
peared to be only partly grown at the time they spun up. A very
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Brew Hessian flies are to be found in the “ flaxseed ” stage, though
‘no complaints of their work have been received. A leaf miner,
probably Pegomyia vicina Lintn., is very abundant in a
large field of beets. Spittle insects are quite common in certain
fields of grass.. Potato beetle eggs are hatching, but the grubs do
“not appear to be as numerous as the old ones and are
causing comparatively little damage. Black flea _ beetles
(Crepidodera cucumeris Harr.) have caused some in-
jury to both tomato and potato vines. Striped cucumber beetles
=D iabrotica vittata Fabr.) are present on pumpkin
‘vines but are not causing much injury. No squash bugs
( Anasa tristis DeGeer) have been observed this year,
though they are usually very abundant and destructive in this
section. Rose beetles (Macrodactylus subspinosus
Fabr.) are quite destructive to rose bushes, though late in appear-
ing, and leaf hoppers have also caused some injury to rose bushes.
Peas are more free from weevils (Bruchus pisorum Linn.)
than usual, but the vines are being eaten by a green worm similar
to the cabbage worm. House flies are not as abundant as
usual.— June 29
Orange county [J. M. Dolph, Port Jervis|—A few mourning
cloaks (Kuvanessa antiopa Linn.) and some Colias butter-
flies have appeared. Many small bees are frequenting plum
blossoms.—April 23. Plant lice (Aphis mali Fabr. and
Myzus cerasi Fabr.) are very numerous, specially on apple
and cherry trees and rose bushes. Tomato plants are also affected
by a species of plantlouse which may be Rhopalosiphum
solani Thos. In general there are fewer insects than usual,
due probably to the exceedingly dry weather.—June 2. Potato
beetles (Doryphora 10-lineata Say) have made their
appearance in considerable numbers, the first abroad on May 20,
and the first larvae being observed June 9. Hundreds of lady-
beetles were found on a crimson rambler rose, three or four on a
leaf. We have never seen them in such great numbers before.
This bush had been badly infested by plant lice, and the lady
beetles were undoubtedly attracted by their prey, The currant
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worm (Pteronus ribesii Scop.) has caused some injury
though it has not been abundant as in former years. The spiny
elm caterpillars (HKuvanessa antiopa linn.) have stripped
the leaves from a number of North Caroiina poplars planted for
shade tree purposes.—June 17. Striped cucumber beetles (Dia -
brotica vittata Fabr.) have appeared in °considerable
numbers. Pear and cherry slug (Eriocampoides lima-
cina Retz.) is inflicting much injury on the foliage of peartrees.
Rose beetles(Macrodactylus subspinosus Fabr.) have
been specially numerous and abundant this year. The foliage of
very few bushes has escaped being eaten or seriously disfigured.
June 30 .
Rockland county [S. B. Huested, Blauvelt]|—Appletree tent
caterpillars (Malacosoma americana Fabr.) appeared
as usual but have not done as much injury as in former years.
No potato beetles have appeared, while plant lice (Myzus
cerasi Fabr. and M. ribis Fabr.) are unusually abundant
on cherry and currant bushes. Cutworms are reported rather
plenty and cedar birds have been unusually numerous on cherry-
trees, probably being more noticeable on account of the scarcity
of fruit—June 7
St Lawrence county [C. J. Locke, Ogdensburg|—June bugs and
grubs were abundant May 1. 904 of the birch trees in this ‘sec-
tion are affected by a borer, possibly the bronze birch borer
(Agrilus anxius Lec.), and an equal proportion of poplar
trees are also injured. These latter may possibly be affected by
a buprestid, though it is not improbable that considerable dam-
age is caused by the poplar borer (Saperda calcarata
| Say). The gouty gall beetle (Oberea bimaculata Oliv.)
is causing considerable injury in blackberry patches. Appletree
borers (Saperda candida Fabr.) are abundant and infest
many appletrees. Woodpeckers are at work on infested trees,
and have undoubtedly destroyed many grubs.—iI/ay 16. Mourn-
ing cloak butterflies (H#uvanessa antiopa linn.) were
first observed May 18, and cabbage butterflies (Pieris rapae
Linn.) on the 22d. Currant worms (Pteronus ribesiji
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_ Scop.) put in appearance May 18, and the same is true of the
appletree aphis (Aphis mali Fabr.)—May 22. Eggs of the
_ potato beetle (Dory phora 10-lineata Say) were observed
May 21, and shad flies or May flies, the 22d. Mosquitos were
_ abundant on the 25th. Generally speaking, no insects are spe-
_ cially injurious.—May 28. Cucumber beetles (Diabrotica
_vittata Fabr.) were very numerous June 4; same was true
: on the 10th of strawberry weevil(? Anthonomus signatus
Say) and potato beetles. White grubs are abundant and totally
destroying oats.—June 11. Cabbage worms appeared on the 20th,
and onion maggots (Phorbia ceparum Meigen) were at
work the 22d. This latter insect has destroyed one fourth of
_ the onion crop. Cabbages have likewise suffered from the maggot
(Phorbia brassicae Bouché). Rose slugs were observed
at work on the 23d.—June 25. A second brood of currant worms
appeared July 1. Cabbage worms, cucumber beetles, plant lice
and onion maggots are very numerous and destructive. The wet
weather continues, accompanied by an increase of leaf-eating
insects. The foliage of appletrees, plumtrees, maples and elms
are all attacked by plant lice. Some apples are dropping and
show no sign of injury except at the end of the stem, probably the
work of the codling moth (Carpocapsa pomonella
Schiff.) —July -9. Crane flies and dragon flies were numerous
July 10, and a single specimen of the tomato worm (Phlege-
thontius 5-maculatus Haw.) was observed on the 15th.
Cabbage worms, potato beetles and plant lice continue abundant
and destructive. Mosquitos are abundant and rains continue.
Striped cucumber beetles and plant lice are attacking vines, egg
plants and wild tansy.— July 16. White marked tussock moths
(Notolophus leucostigma Abb. & Sm.) were observed
July 20, and dragon flies on the 15th. Potato beetles are abund-
ant and plant lice very numerous, mosquitos are rare. Cool and
wet weather has interfered with the successful application and
efficiency of insecticides, and as a consequence caterpillars are
abundant. Apples are dropping from -the tree, and only about
one quarter of the crop will be saved. Most of the trouble is
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probably caused by the codling moth larvae—/uly 30. Fall web-
worms (Hyphantria textor Harr.) appeared July 15 on
plum, apple and elm trees, and a species of sawfly on asters.—
Aug. 8. Potato beetles continue numerous and destructive. Cool,
wet weather has not affected the leaf-eating caterpillars or plant
lice, both of which continue abundant.—Awg. 1)
Saratoga county [C. W. Ferris, Schuyler |—Appletree tent cater-
pillars (Malacosma americana Fabr.) are present in
some numbers and were not injured by a frost, the mercury drop-
ping to 24 F. on May 2.—May 5. Cherry aphis (Myzus qerasi
Fabr.) are abundant on sweet cherries, and a green plant louse
is affecting Bosc peartrees very seriously.—July 15
Schenectady county [Paul Roach, Quaker Street, Schenectady
co.]|—Appletree tent caterpillars (Malacosoma ameri-
cana Fabr.) are just hatching on trees in warm situations.
Their numbers are small, and but few egg clusters have been
observed.—May 1
Schuyler county [Mrs Harriet 8. Updyke, Logan ]—Appletree
tent caterpillars (Malacosoma americana Fabr.) ap-
peared for the first time May 8. They have not caused as much
damage as usual.—May 20
Ulster county [George S. Clark, Milton]—Appletree tent cater-
pillars (Malacosoma. americana Fabr.) have been at
work for two weeks and were not affected by the frost of April
12, even though they were not protected by a web—Ap. 23.
Tent caterpillar nests are present in large numbers except
in localities where they were carefully destroyed the pre-
ceding year.—Ap. 30. ‘Tent caterpillars continue to in-
crease in size, and their nests are becoming more con-
spicuous. Aphis (Myzus cerasi Fabr.) are begin-
ning to appear on cherrytrees. Currant worms (Pteronus
ribesii Scop.) are abundant on bushes that were not sprayed
last year, and a few occur on those that were treated—May 14.
There has been no increase in appletree tent caterpillars, and
currant worms are few, specially on bushes that were sprayed last
year. Plant iice (Myzus cerasi Fabr.) are increasing on
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cherrytrees, and it is now too late to reach them because the
leaves are so badly curled. Some plant lice (Aphis mali
Fabr.) have developed on appletrees. The black flea beetle
(Crepidodera cucumeris Harr.) is working on potato,
tomato vines and eggplants. Some caterpillars, probably those
it die
bi de |
of the gartered plume moth (Oxyptilus periscelidac-
tylus Fitch) are not doing much damage.—May 21. Tent cater-
pillars are beginning to crawl, evidently preparatory to pupation,
and are not more than one quarter as abundant as last year.
Plant lice are numerous on cherrytrees, specially young ones. The
red spider (Tetranychus telarius Linn.) is abundant
on roses.—May 28. A few potato bugs have just appeared, and
plant lice are more abundant ‘on cherrytrees than usual. Tent
caterpillars do not appear to be as energetic as usual, possibly
they were weakened by the early frost. Elm leaf beetles
(Galerucella Iuteola Mill.) are very scarce, not a sign
of one could be found on a large tree which had its foliage entirely
the same time. The former are very
destroyed two years ago.—June 4. Heavy rains have washed
many of the aphids from the trees. Many plant lice continue on
-Yrosebushes that have not been sprayed.—June 12. The recent
continued rains have prevented much damage from insect pests.
“Squash bugs (Anasa tristis DeGeer) are abundant enough
to destroy the vines unless controlled. Some pear psylla
(Psylla pyricola Forst.) has appeared on the trees in
various pear orchards in this vicinity—June 18. Pear psylla is
injuring many trees and causing much of the fruit to drop. Plant
lice are abundant on both young pear and apple trees.—July 2
Warren county [C. L. Williams, Glens Falls]—May beetles ap-
peared in large numbers May 9. The asparagus beetle (C rio-
ceris asparagi Linn.) was observed in considerable num-
bers May 16. It has become distributed over a tract at least 8
miles long and is abundant.—May 25. Rose beetles (Macro-
dactylus subspinosus Fabr.) appeared about June 22,
and the depredations of a gray cutworm attracted attention about
abundant and feed on
ry
-all kinds of vegetation. The zebra caterpillar (Mamestra
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picta Harr.) was found at work on strawberry plants.—June 9.
June beetles are exceedingly abundant; more so than we have
known for years.—/uly 3. The stalk borer (Papaipema
nitela Guen.) is at work in small numbers on various plants,
and we have succeeded in detecting a parasite on the same, which
proves to be a tachinid.
Wayne county [C. H. Stuart, Newark]—The first aphitls were
observed on roses May 5, and comparatively few plants were
infested. No tent caterpillars or cankerworms have been ob-
served, and the spotted asparagus beetle (Criocefis 12-
punctata Linn.) has disappeared, though the common species
(C. asparagi Linn.) is present in force. House flies are
scarce and occur only on the sunny side of buildings——May 19.
Plant lice began to appear the latter part of May, and have been
more abundant than we have ever known them to be before.
They oblige us to keep a gang of 15 or 20 men and boys at work ©
continuously in the nursery with a whale oil soap solution to
keep them in check. Larvae of lady beetles are more than usually
abundant and are undoubtedly doing good service. On our
lawn the only trees or plants that have escaped plant lice are
poppies and evergreens; everything else is literally covered with
them, or at least was so a week ago. Now the lady beetles are
beginning to get the upper hand of the pests.—July 2
Westchester county [F. R. Calkins, Ossining|—EIm leaf beetles
(Galerucella luteola Miill.) appeared May 3 and have
been increasing rapidly but have caused no serious damage.—
May 4. Bumble flower beetles (Huphoria inda _ Fabr.)
were flying about in considerable numbers. Hundreds of them
were observed, though there was no evidence of material injury.
Grasshoppers were first seen May 6 and have become very numer-
ous. Striped cucumber beetles (Diabrotica vittata
Fabr.) appeared in large numbers on the 8th. The first Colorado
potato beetles (Doryphora 10-lineata Say) were ob-
served on the 15th. Appletree tent caterpillars (Malacosoma
americana Fabr.) are causing a great deal of injury in this
section, and species of plant lice are curling the leaves of various
shrubs in this vicinity—May 18. The majority of elms in this
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section are in very bad condition owing to the work of the elm
leaf beetle. Striped cucumber beetles continue very numerous,
and potato beetles have appeared in the past week in increasing
numbers. It looks as though the appletree tent caterpillars had
been destroyed by some climatic condition; possibly the severe
rains in May and June. Since we had 31 days of rain with hardly
a ray of sunshine, the webs are empty and there are no signs of
cocoons. Mosquitos are somewhat scarce. The work of the pear
midge (Diplosis pyrivora Riley) is very evident, and
cherry berers (probably the fruit tree bark beetles Scolytus
rugulosus Ratz.), have ruined some trees.—July 15
Westchester county [Mrs Edwin H. Mairs, Irvington-on-Hudson |]
—White marked tussock moth caterpillars (Notolophus
leucostigma Abb. & Sm.) are injuring the foliage of a fine
purple beech, which is also suffering severely from plant lice,
probably the woolly beech aphis (easy liaise Linn.).
Mapletrees have dropped many leaves, probably because of plant
lice injury. Very likely this is the work of Chaitophorus
aceris Thos—June 29. A curious worm (Seirodonta
bilineata Pack.) was found feeding on foliage of purple beech.
Mosquitos are more abundant than ever. Elm leaf beetle larvae
(Galerucella luteola Mill.) are crawling along the
trunks of infested trees, the foliage of which is turning brown.
American, English, weeping and slippery elms are all attacked.
Maple and beech trees are still suffering from plant lice injury.
Some red bugs are present on the infested trees.—J uly 12
Wyoming county [W. H. Roeper, Wyoming|—Appletree tent
caterpillars (Malacosoma americana Fabr.) were first
observed May 2. They are present in small numbers, and some
think this is due to the excessively cold weather.—May 9. Insects
of various kinds are much scarcer than usual—May 18. Tent
caterpillars are not causing much injury though canker-
worms are working to some extent. ~The weather continues
very cold at night, and it is exceedingly dry—May 25. Cod-
ling moth larvae (Carpocapsa pomonella Schiff.) are
unusually abundant in this locality, and apple aphis (Aphis
mali Fabr.) is very numerous and rolling the leaves to a con-
192 NEW YORK STATE MUSEUM
siderable extent. The injury is so severe that it would not be sur-
prising if -a considerable proportion of the foliage dropped.
Potato beetles (Doryphora 10-lineata Say) are present
in large numbers. Plant lice are also working on forest trees in
about the same way as on fruit trees. The weather continues very
dry and appears to be favorable to plant lice. The apple crop
will be only about one quarter its normal size, and pears are
almost a failure. Plant lice continue to be the most destructive
form in this section, and the injury is so severe that some trees
have half their leaves badly curled by the pests. A good, rain has
benefited crops very much.—/une 15. Maple foliage is dropping
to a considerable extent, probably as a result of injury by plant
lice (Drepanosiphum acerifolii Thos.)—July 3
LIST OF PUBLICATIONS OF THE ENTOMOLOGIST
The following is a list of the principal publications of the ento-
mologist during the year 1903. 70 are given with the title, place,
time of publication and a summary of the contents of each.
Volume and page number are separated by a colon, the first su-
perior figure tells the column, and the second the exact place in
the column in ninths; e.g. 67:9741° means volume 67, page 974,
column 1, beginning in the sixth ninth, i.e. about two thirds of
the way down.
Turnips. Country Gentleman, Noy. 27, 1902, 67 :97416
The work of the cabbage root maggot, Phorbia brassicae Bouché,
in turnips is identified and remedial measures discussed.
Iixperimental Work in New York State against the San José Scale
[Aspidiotus perniciosus Comst.] U. S. Dep't Agrie.
‘Div. Ent. Bul. 87, ns. 1902. p.85-36 ?
Discussion of results obtained with 20% mechanical crude petroleum emul-
sion and whale oil soap.
Notes for the Year in New York. U.S. Dep’t Agric. Diy. Ent. Bul.
37, n.s. 1902. p.102-3
Brief records of injury by grapevine root worm, Fidia -viticida
Walsh; grapevine leaf hopper, Typhloecyba comes yar. yitis Harr.;
ITitles are given as published, and in some instances they have been
changed or supplied by the editors of the various papers.
:
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gee See
REPORT OF THE STATE ENTOMOLOGIST 1903 193
appletree tent caterpillar, Clisiocampa [Malacosoma] ameri-
cana Fabr.; forest tent caterpillar, Clisiocampa [Malacosoma]
disstria Hiibn. and fall webworm, Hyphantria cunea Drury
[textor Harr.].
Observations on Certain Insects Attacking Pine Trees. U.S. Dep’t
Agric. Div. Ent. Bul. 37, n.s. 1902. p.103-4
Records of injuries by Tomicus calligraphus Germ. T. pini Say
and alsoof Monohammus confusor Kirby and Dendroctonus
terebrans Oliv. .
Potato Wireworms. Country Gentleman, Dec. 4, 1902, 57 :992!
General remedial measures for wireworms are briefly discussed.
Crude Petroleum as an Insecticide. Soc. Promotion Agric. Sci.
Proc. 23d An. Meeting 1902, p.86-95; separate p.1-10 received
Dec. 24, 1902
A review of experiments with crude petroleum and summary of results in
controlling San José scale, ASpidiotus perniciosus Comst.
Maggots in Mushrooms. Country Gentleman, Jan. 1, 1903, 68 :6%
Brief account of species injuring mushrooms and remedies therefor,
Phora agarici Lint. and species of Sciara being mentioned in par-
ticular.
Entomology. U. 8. N. Y. Handbook 16, revised Dec. 1902, p.1-12, —
issued Jan. 3, 1903
Contents
PAGE PAGD
Wve HANLON cts 2 Fe eras ot socio So ore oh tol UCCLUPES sie be ce sie ation cee eee 7
Systematic entomology........ foie del Voluntary, OPSCLVELS. | 2 3.2 «52 a
Economic entomology........... Dial SED CAMmOnsnes: ese Bae lect eta cS
History of the division......... So MATEATIONAS WORK. ic. 2. ae tees 9
ITM ESS ARIOUSs © = st pb etave cia aoe ee 4 | List of entomologic publications. 10
COMP CHOUS Act. See pada ae ee 5
Grapevine Root Worm [Fidia viticida Walsh]. N.Y. State
Mus. Bul. 59. 1902. p.49-84, 1 col.pl. 4 halftones
Issued Jan. 5, 1903. Republished in great part in issues of Grape Belt
[Dunkirk N. Y.] for Jan. 9, 13, 20, 27, Feb. 3, 10.
Contents
PAGE | PAGB
ROR ACRT pedals cia seo anlsre oo art aac ohe AO Me MVES CIPO: ss se, sista o's bso Pers 3 «lays 58
ATU OMG pO ans arm ake cectak oer i-'o. de | MITE A STOLN 22a 25, e's pb aie dr cle es 60
ATCA AUTESTOG sche >, acest 6 shee) oe 51 Habits of the beetle.......... 61
Signs of insect’s presence..... 52 See eps tetas cloveishgs sets. ble 63
A-DAtTIVe SPECIES: 26.225 oss DO Habits of the larvae.......... 66
SUBS raed Newari Pace ni tehes ons 54 Led IlipL RE Cher ter ey RA caPr ane 68
Present conditions in Ohio.... 54 GAR LANES os. 2 crise ude ate ote 68
AE vie CI SLOLY: oi 5 aero eto teyelo ea Of Ni INAtHUAL CNEMICS; 55.600! a> ave cle 69
194 NEW YORK STATE MUSEUM
PAGE PAGE
Remedial measures............. 69 | Remedial measures (continued)
Destroying the pupae......... 70 Crude petroleum... 2 oeeee 77
Collecting beetles....... seco 71 Calcium carbid-0.- s: seers 17
JNTSSMCRN | QOUSOINS 5 Ga bGooHooo 73 Recommendations .-.........- 78
Pulverizing the soil and levi OREN OI —ooanvcsascacsncons 78
NOWICKI 5 oo becooe500 da cue 16 | Explanation of plates... 2022.) 81
Carhon= Dicuss peer CGM Plates AEG). Sten. eee eae face 81
Kerosene emulsion............ Tb | Index: ai eee
Cucumber Beetle. Country Gentleman, Jan. 15, 1903, 68 :4374
Remedial measures for the striped cucumber beetle, Diabrotieca
vittata Fabr. (
Insecticides and Notes. Country Gentleman, Jan. 15, 1903, 68 :47°
Summary of results obtained with insecticides against ‘San José scale,
Aspidiotus perniciosuSs Comst., and notes on the Chinese ladybug,
Chilocorus similis Rossi, and the grapevine root worm, Fidia
viticida Walsh.
Beware the Pea Weevil. Country Gentleman, Jan. 22, 1903, 68 :63%
Injuries by Bruchus pisorum Linn. in Canada and means of con-
trolling.
Legislation against Pests. Country Gentleman, Jan. 29, 1903,
68 :8975
General discussion of the efficacy of nursery inspection work with com-
ments on present conditions.
The San José Scale. Country Gentleman, Feb. 19, 1903, 68 :1584
Comparative value of crude petroleum emulsion, lime, salt and sulfur
mixture and whale oil soap for Aspidiotus perniciosus Comst.
Beneficial Insects. Country Gentleman, Mar. 5, 1903, 68 :206°°
General observations on the establishment of Seutellista cyanea
Motsch, Novius cardinalis Mask. and Chilocorus similis
Rossi in the United States.
Scale Insects. Worcester [Mass.] Evening Gazette, Mar. 12,
1908, p.1
Summary notice of scale insects with special reference to remedies for the
San José scale, ASpidiotus perniciosus Comst.
Arsenate of Lead. Country Gentleman, Mar. 19, 1903, 68 :252"
Formula and method of preparation.
Looper Caterpillar. Country Gentleman, Mar. 19, 1903, 68 :25228
Description too brief to permit identification of the geometrid.
REPORT OF THE STATE ENTOMOLOGIST 1903 195
Grapevine Root Worm. Country Gentleman, Mar. 19, 1903,
68 :25534
Corrects reported error and gives estimates of damage by Fidia viti-
cida Walsh.
Recent Work with Insecticides in the East. Col. State Bd Hort.
Rep’t 1902. 1903. p.121-27
Brief discussion of the value of arsenate of lead, crude petroleum, the
lime, salt and sulfur mixture and whale oil soap as insecticides.
Fleas. Country Gentleman, Mar. 26, 1903, 68 :27616
Brief account of life history with various repressive measures.
Appletree Bark Louse. Country Gentleman, Mar. 26, 1903, 68 :27674
Remedial measures for Mytilaspis pomorum Bouché [Lepi do-
saphes ulmi Linn.].
Insecticides and Fungicides. U.S. N. Y. Handbook 18, p.16
More important formulas recommended with general directions for use.
Pea Weevil. Country Gentleman, Ap. 2, 1908, 68 :29374
Discussion of rise in temperature in peas infested with Bruchus
pisorum Linn. and methods of controlling the pest.
San José Scale. Country Gentleman, Ap. 2, 1903, 68 :30012
No danger of ASpidiotus perniciosus Comst. spreading from
infested wood cut in early spring.
Elm Leaf Beetle. Schenectady Daily Union, Ap. 38, 1903, p.7
Nearly the same in Evening Star [Schenectady] Ap. 3, p.12.
Extracts from Museum Bulletin 57 on Galerucella luteola
Mull, with special reference to local conditions.
Shade Tree Ratings. Street forestry report on the selection,
planting, cultivation and care of street. shade trees by Fred-
eric Shonnard, Dep’t Public Works, Yonkers, 1903
Ratings of comparative immunity from insect enemies of various shade
’ trees.
Dust and Other Sprays. Country Gentleman, Ap. 16, 1903,
68 :350?8
Brief discussion of various insecticides with special reference to scale
‘insects and dry or dust sprays.
Advice about Spraying. Country Gentleman, Ap. 30, 19083,
68 :392?3
General directions for spraying with references to convenient literature.
196 NEW YORK STATE MUSEUM
Arsenate of Lead. Country Gentleman, May 7, 1903, 68 :410°
Its preparation from arsenic, soda and sugar of lead not advisable.
Directions are given for making it. ;
Literature of American Economic Entomology. Am. Ass’n Keo.
Int. 15th An. Meeting, Presidential address, Washington D. C.
Dec. 26, 1902. U.S. Dep’t Agric. Div. Ent. Bul. 40, n.s. 1903.
p.(-22
Also published separately.
After a general review with a few statistics regarding the amount of lit-
erature relating to some of the more notorious insects, the following topics
were discussed: Newspaper and Minor Articles; Reports; Bulletins; Jour-
nals; General Works and Indexes.
Work and Observations in 1902. N. Y. State Fruit Growers
Ass’n Rep’t 1903, p.92-94. Rec’d May 15 |
Results obtained with crude petroleum, whale oil soap and lime, salt and
sulfur against San José scale, ASpidiotus perniciosus Comst.
Notes on the establishment of Chilocorus similis Rossi and work
of grapevine root worm, Fidia yiticida Walsh.
Elm Leaf Beetle Ravages. Argus [Albany] May 16, 1903; New
York Times, May 17; Rensselaer County Standard [Hoosick
Falls] May 22, 1908, p.4
Summary of injuries by Galerucella luteola Mill. in Hudson
river valley.
New York Entomologic Service. Country Gentleman, May 21,
1903, 68 4513
Summary of reports from voluntary observers.
Diseases and Pests. N.Y. State Lib. Bul. 80. Review of Legis-
lation 1902, p.837-38
Summary of recent laws relating to plant diseases and insect enemies.
Importance of Injurious Insects Introduced from Abroad. Soc.
Promotion Agric. Sci. Proc. 24th An. Meeting 1903, p.39-48;
separate, p.1-10 |
Summarized account of injuries with classified lists of introduced species
and notes on the relative importance of various species.
New York Entomologic Service. Country Gentleman, May 28,
1903, 68 :4713 . |
Summaries of reports from voluntary observers.
REPORT OF THE STATE ENTOMOLOGIST 1903 197
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18th Report of the State Entomologist on Injurious and Other In-
sects of the State of New York 1902. N.Y. State Mus. Bul. 64.
4
~ 1903. p.89-193, 1 lith. 5 halftones
Issued June 2.
J ; Contents
; : PAGE PAGH
NEC OCUECHOM ces 0.0..2. 25 se ws ee 89 | Injurious insects, etc. (continued)
; General entomologic features. 89 Species of primary economic
m Office work.................. 90 TTT NO MNES ao cicooob abo oO OC 120
| Special investigations........ 91 Species which may become
MIT CATIONG soci s.e soe s-s sos eg 91 very destructive........... 122
® Collections of insects...:.... 92 Othersspecies.5 i. += 2) yas ea 122
j Mew ISGUATECTS ss cis. co whe 3 | Experimental work against San
» Voluntary observers......... 93 José seale insect........... 126
- Acknowledgments ........... 33 Hallerapplicamons= --s 2 4s eee 126
Injurious insects ; Spring applications.......... 131
Huproectis chrysor- SHWUTHITEN A veice Sige ee Stokes ono 143
rhoea, brown tail moth.. 94 | Voluntary entomologic service.. 144
Psila rosae, carrot rust Summaries of reports........ 144
TOI) 3 neta se are QUE a Haninalle Siidiesree si eee ee 153
eNotes for the year............. 103 Coleoptera taken at Newport,
Berit: tree pests... 4.<.7-.... 104 Eerisimernieos eNaVeceee see el oe
Small tewit-ansSeces. . 2.2% 2. 2. 105 | List of publications of the ento-
Grass and grain insects...... 106 MTOLOSIS (Harsco aera oe eae alle 161
Shade tree insects........... 108 | Contributions to collection..... 170
HORES tet SCCISa. 5s saicieis os tose 110 | Explanation of plates......... 178
Household insects........... 1 ISS lead 22 ba Ses) set Eek ears ice ees ee er a eae face 179
Beneficial insects............ a bal? Bal Sd Gio Kobe Ape er acta Pee eneg an ode Pea A 181
Injurious insects from abroad.. 116
New York Entomologic Service. Country Gentleman, June 4,
1903, 68 :498"4
Summary of reports from voluntary observers.
Remedies for Grapevine Root Worms. Grape Belt, June 16,
1903, p.2
Brief statement of remedial measures for Fidia viticida Walsh.
New York Entomologic Service. Country Gentleman, June 18,
1903, 68 :530°8
Summary of reports from voluntary observers.
Hints to Fruit Growers and Truckers. Am.. Agric. June 20, 1903,
71 :64874
Briefly discusses the grapevine root worm, Fidia viticida Walsh,
injuries in Chautauqua grape belt and remedies for same, and also the ;
_plum curculio, asparagus beetles, and insect enemies of squash,
198 NEW YORK STATE MUSEUM
New York Entomologic Service. Country Gentleman, June 25,
1903, 68 :551¥ i
Summary of reports from voluntary observers.
Destroying Flies. Country Gentleman, June 25, 1903, 68 :56174
Destructive and preventive measures for the house fly, Musca do-
mestica Linn.
Grapevine Root Worm. Grape Belt, June 26, 1903, p.1, 6
Beetles attack best vineyards, no decided migration, figures on efficacy of
destroying pupae and remarks on value of beetle catchers and arsenical
poisons for Fidia viticida Walsh.
Mosquitos. N. Y. State Mus. folder. © 8p.
Issued June 29, 1908.
Brief description with discussion of habits, life history, genera and
species, methods of controlling and collecting.
Grapevine Root Worm. Grape Belt, June 30, 1903, p.4
Results of breeding from entire vines and efficiency of beetle catchers for
Fidia viticida Walsh.
f
New York Entomologic Service. Country Gentleman, July 2, 1903,
68 :578°° :
Summary of reports from voluntary observers.
Plant Lice. Country Gentleman, July 9, 1903, 68 :5907"
Remedial measures for plant lice on fruit trees.
Killing Ants. Country Gentleman, July 9, 1903, 68 :590°"
Method of destroying ants in nests.
Rose Beetles. Country Gentleman, July 9, 1903, 68 :590%4
Methods of destroying the beetles, Macrodactylus subspinosus
_ Fabr.
- New York Entomologic Service. Country Gentleman, July 9, 1903,
68 :590®
Summary of reports from voluntary observers.
About Maple Tree Borers. Rome Daily Sentinel, July 10, 19038
“Methods of controlling the sugar maple borer, Plagionotus
speciosus Say.
Plant Lice. Country Gentleman, July 16, 1903, 68 :6107"
Comments on unusual abundance of plant lice and remedies for the same.
New York Entomologic Service. Country Gentleman, July 16,
1903, 68 :610*
Summary of reports from voluntary observers,
REPORT OF THE STATE ENTOMOLOGIST 1903 199
Mosquitos. Sunday [Albany] Press, July 19, 1903, p.6
Reprint of portions of mosquito folder.
Spray for Potatoes. Country Gentleman, July 23, 1903, 68 :630"
Advises arsenate of lead for potato beetles and bordeaux mixture for
fungus.
New York Entomologic Service. Country Gentleman, July 23,
1903, 68 :630%
Summary of reports from voluntary observers.
Plant Lice. Country Gentleman, July 30, 1903, 68 :650*+
Remedies for the pests.
New York Hntomologic Service. Country Gentleman, July 30,
1903, 60 :650
Summary of reports from voluntary observers.
Forest Fires and Insect Attack. Am. Lumberman, Aug. 8, 1903,.
p-15
Preliminary report on investigations in burned areas in the Adirondacks.
Aquatic Nematocerous Diptera by Oskar Augustus J ohannsen.
Reprint from N. Y. State Mus. Bul. 68. 1905. p.328-441
Issued Aug. 11, 1903.
‘this paper includes a key to families of nematocerous diptera with
accounts of the net-winged midges (Blepharoceridae), black flies (Simu-
liidae) and mosquitos (Culicidae).
Tulip Tree Scale. Country Gentleman, Aug. 20, 1908, 68 :712”
Brief notice with remedies for Lecanium [Hulecaniuwm] tulip-
iferae Cook.
Summary of Root Worm Situation and Experiments. Grape Belt,
Sep. 4, 1903, p.1; Jamestown Journal, Sep. 4, 1903, p.1; Country
Gentleman, Sep. 24, 1903, 68 :8287/
Brief summary of observations and experimental work on Fidia viti-
cida Walsh in 19038.
Mosquitos on High Ground. Country Gentleman, Sep. 10, 1903,
68 :78124
Brief comments on the breeding habits and methods of controlling these
insects.
Aquatic Chrysomelidae and a Table of the Families of Coleopter-
ous Larvae by Alex. D. MacGillivray. Reprint from N. Y. State
Mus. Bul. 68. 1903. p.288-331
Issued Sep. 12, 1903.
This paper includes a key to families of coleopterous larvae and a mono-
graph of the subfamily Donaciinae, family Chrysomelidae.
200 NEW YORK STATE MUSEUM
Aquatic Insects of New York State. N. Y. State Mus. Bul. 68.
1908. p.199-517, 52 pl. (8 col.) by James G. Needham Ph.D.,
professor of biology, Lake Forest Univ.; A. D. MacGillivray
Ph.D., instructor in entomology, O. A. Johannsen M.S., instruc-
tor in civil engineering, both of Cornell Uniy.; and K. C. Davis
Ph.D., professor of horticulture, West Virginia Univ.
Issued Sep. 28, 1903.
Contents
PAGH PAGE
Prerace ss fctae caetea ae ein as Be 199 | Part 5 Aquatic Chrysomelidae
Part 1 Station Work of the and a Table of the Families
Summer of 1901. J. G. NEED- of Coleopterous Larvae. bilineata Pack., larvae on beech, July 12, E. H.
Mairs, Irvington N.Y.
>
REPORT OF THE STATE ENTOMOLOGIST 1903 217 —
E Notolophus antiqua Linn., larva, June 25, C. J. Locke, Ogdens-
burg NYA
Tolype velleda/? Stoll, lappet moth, larva on apple, June 13, Mr
otchkin, Binghamton N.Y.
' Hydria undulata Linn., on cherry, Aug. 15, C. R. Pettis, Saranac
‘Inn N.Y.
» Pr ionoxystus ?—robiniae Peck, larvae on beech. Jan. 5,
George S. Graves, Newport N.Y.
: Sanninoidea exitiesa Say, Oct. 18, W. C. Hitchcock, Pittstown
mN.Y.
‘ Sesia acerni Clem., maple seslan, larva on maple, Sep. 18 W. C. H.,
‘Hartley Hall Pa.
Evergestis straminalis Hiibn., black headed cabbage worm,
larvae on turnip, july 22, George S. Graves, Newport N.Y.
' Hypsopygia costalis Fabr., clover hay worm, larvae, Mar. 16,
J. Mace Smith, Ithaca N.Y.
@ Archips resaceana Harr. ., adult, June 6, Reinlein Gasoline Torch
Co., Mt Vernon N.Y. Same, July 11, C. J. Locke, Ogdensburg N.Y. Same,
Jarya on rose, June 25, C. J. Locke, Ogdensburg N.Y.
Gelechia aceriella Clem., larva on maple, Aug. 27, George S.
Graves, Newpert N.Y. :
| Bucculatrix pomifoliella Clem., apple leaf Bucculatrix, co-
-coons on apple, Noy. 17, L. L. Woodford, Berwyn N.Y.
_ Tineola biselliella Hummel, clothes moth, larva in a mattress,
June 25, Mrs P. N. Nicholas, Geneva N.Y.
Neuroptera
Psocus vyenosus Burm., on maple, Aug. 12, George S. Graves,
_ Newport N.Y.
Sialis infumata Newm., alder fly, June 6, C. J. Locke, Ogdens- -
_ burg INGY.:
Trichontera
Mystacides nigra Linn., July 11, C. J. Locke, Ogdensburg N.Y.
Plecoptera
Taeniopteryx fasciata Burm., Mar. 25, F. R. Calkins, Ossining
N.Y.
Pteronarcys regalis Newm., adult, June 6, C. J. Locke, Ogdens-
| burg N.Y.
Hemiptera
Canthophorus cinctus Beauv., adult, July 24, C. R. Pettis, Sara-
_nac Inn N.Y.
2?Nezara hilaris DeG., nymphs killing asparagus beetle grubs,
Sep. 3, W. F. Greene, Mt Vernon N.Y.
_ Leptopterna dolobrata Linn., on wheat, June 15, J. Jay
Barden, Stanley N.Y. Same, adult, June 25, C. J. Locke, Ogdensburg N.Y.
|Same, July 11, C. J. Locke, Ogdensburg N.Y.
Calocoris rapidus Say, adult, June 25, C. J. Locke, Ogdensburg
N.Y.
218 NEW YORK STATE MUSEUM
Poecilocapsus lineatus Fabr., July 11, C. J. Locke, Ogdens-
burg N.Y.
Capsus ater Linn. adult, June 25, C. J. Locke, Ogdensburg N.Y.
Same, July 11, €. J. Locke, Ogdensburg N.Y.
Acanthialectularia Linn., bedbug, July 24, C. R. Pettis, Sara-
nac Inn N.Y.
Corythuca marmorata Uhler, adults on chrysanthemum, June
1, Harry Blauvelt, Coeyman N.Y.
Coriscus subcoleopterus Kirby, adult, July 24, C. R. Pettis,
Saranac Inn N.Y.
Acholla multispinosa DeG. nymphs on grape, May = F. R.
Calkins, Ossining N.Y.
Cicada tibicen Linn., harvest fly, adult, Aug. 12, George S. Graves,
Newport N.Y. Same, Aug. 24, H. B. Taylor, Albany N.Y.
Ceresa taurina VFitch, tree hopper scars on apple, Ap. 24, Mr
Niles, Chatham N.Y ;
Telemona reclivata? Fitch, July 11, C. J. Locke, Ogdensburg
N.Y.
Psylla pyricola Riley, pear psylla, all stages on pear, July 26,
Jacob H. Wagar, Cropseyville N.Y. Same, nymphs on pear, Aug. 17, Miss
M. L. Williams, Sherburne N.Y. Same, pupa on pear, May 25, G. F. White,
Preston Hollow N.Y.
Chermes pinicorticis Fitch, pine bark chermes, eggs on white
pine, May 2, C. R. Pettis, Saranac Inn N.Y.
Pemphigus tessellatus Fitch, larvae and adult on alder, Aug.
29, C. R. Pettis, Saranac Inn N.Y.
P. popularius Vitch, adult on poplar P. balSamifera, July
24, C. R. Pettis, Saranac Inn N.Y.
Hormaphis hamamelidis Fitch, galls on witch hazel, Aug. 12,
George S. Graves, Newport N.Y.
Schizoneura americana Riley, adulis on elm, June 15, C. J.
Locke, Ogdensburg N.Y.
Lachnus viminalis Fonse., adult, May 25, F. R. Calkins, Ossin-
ing N.Y
Drepanosiphum acerifolii YThos., adults on Acer sac-
charinum June 26, George 8. Graves, Newport N.Y.
Aphis gossypii Glover, adults and larvae on tomato, Aug. 6, C. H.
Peck, Menands N.Y.
?Nectarophora tiliae Monell, basswood louse, eggs on basswood,
. 24, L. L. Woodford, Berwyn N.Y.
eee rophora rudbeckiae Titch, adults on Rudbeckia
laciniata, June 25, G. G. Atwood, Albany N.Y.
Myzusribis Linn.? on Ribes aureum, July 8, W. H. Harrison,
Lebanon Springs N.Y.
M. cerasi IFabr., on cherry, May 25, F. R. Calkins, Ossining N.Y,
Same, larvae and adult on Prunus pennsylvaniea, July 24, C. R,
Pettis, Saranac Inn N.Y.
Rhopalosiphum solani Thos., tomato louse, all stages, on
tomato, June 9, J. M. Dolph, Port Jervis N.Y.
Callipterus betulaecolens Fitch, birch leaf aphis on cut
leaved birch, Aug. 8, E, P, VanNess, Hast Greenbush N.Y.
REPORT OF THE STATE ENTOMOLOGIST 1903 219
# Lepidosaphes ulmi Linn. appletree bark louse, eggs on lilac,
-Mar. 17, T. L. M., Staten Island N.Y. Same, adults on willow, May 2, M. T.
Richardson, New York.
Chrysomphalus tenebricosus Comst., gloomy scale insect,
on maple, Dec. 29, G. W. Herrick, Vicksburg Miss.
Aspidiotus perniciosus Comst., San José scale, adults and
“young on apple, Noy. 3, Edward V. Cox, New York city. Same, adults and
yéung on peach and plum, Dec. 29, G. W. Herrick, Ellisville Miss. Same,
adults on Japanese quince, Feb. 23, Albany N.Y. Same, young adults on
Japanese quince, May 7, M. T. Richardson, New York. Same, adults on
apple, May 16, A. N. Cloud, Coxsackie N.Y. Same, adults on pear, June 9,
George M. Adams, Spencerport N.Y.
A. forbesi Johns., cherry scale insect, adults on cherry, Dec. 29, Glenn
W. Herrick, Meridian Miss.
A. aneylus Putn., Putnam’s scale, young on apple (fruit) Nov. 10,
C. H. Darrow, Geneva N.Y. Same, adult on white birch, Ap. 7, Prof. C. F.
Hodge, Clark University, Worcester Mass.
Poliaspis carissae CkIl, adults on carissa, Dec. 22, T. D. A.
Cockerell, East Las Vegas N.M.
Pheuac¢aspis natalensis Ck&Ill., adults on niango, Dec. 12, T. D.
A. Cockerell, East Las Vegas N.M.
Aulacaspis rosae Bouché, rose scale insect, on blackberry, Noy. 24,
L. L. Woodford, Berwyn N.Y.
Chionaspis euonymi Comst., euonymus scale, adults on euony-
mus, Sep. 19, T. W. Baldwin, Nyack N.Y.
C. lintneri Comst., adults on cornus, Ap. 27, H. C. Peck, Rochester
N.Y.
Hulecanium tulipifereae Cook, tuliptree scale insect, adults
and young on tulip, Aug. 2, Mrs W. H. Whitaker, Flushing N.Y.
EK. prunastri? Fonsc., New York plum scale, adults on pear, June
12, E. L. Mitchell, Clarksville N.Y.
E. nigrofasciatum Perg., black banded lecanium on peach, May 1,
'G. S. Clarke, Milton N.Y.
HE. armeniacum Craw., adults on crimson rambler rose, May 26,
| Myron 8. Wheeler, Berlin Mass.
Coceus hesperidum Linn., on begonia, June 6, C. J. Locke, Og-
| densburg N.Y.
Lecanium sp., adult on trumpet vine, June 10, C. E. Eldridge, Leon N.Y.
Pulvinaria innumerabilis Rathv., maple tree scale insect,
adult on maple, June 20, M. T. Tyers, Dobbs Ferry N.Y.
Halimococcus lampas CkIl, adults on palm, Dee. 22,.T. D. A.
| Cockerell, East Las Vegas N.M.
Orthoptera
Ceuthophilus maculatus Say, spotted wingless grasshopper,
adult, May 15, C..E. Wieting, Cobleskill N.Y.
Thysanura
Achorutes packardi fFolsm., adults on peartree bark Ap. 7,
(\A. W. K. Lick, Germantown N.Y.
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Arachnida
Micrathena sagittata Walck., adult killing asparagus beetles,
Sep. 3, W. F. Greene, Mt Vernon N.Y.
Ixodes ecruciarius Fitch, tick, Ap. 21, C. H. North, Dannemora
N.Y.
Dermacentor americanus, the dog or wood tick, adult on dog, -
July 26, E. N. Huyck, Rensselaerville N.Y.
Chernes sanborni Hagen, adult on house fly, Sep. 7, Dr H. E. |
Smith, Norwich N.Y.
Trombidium muscarum Riley, adults on house fly, Sep. 7, Dr
H. E. Smith, Norwich N.Y.
Phytoptus quadripes Shimer, galls on Acer dasycarpun,
July 3, G@. G. Atwood, Albany N.Y. (
Bryobia pratensis Garm., clover mite, eggs on peach, Nov. 17, |
L. L. Woodford, Berwyn N.Y.
Gamasus sp. adult? May 21, F. R. Calkins, Ossining N.Y
Myriapoda
Scutigera forceps Raf., house centipede, adults in house, Sep. 22, |
Chancey Whitmyre, Schenectady N.Y.
The following is a small collection, except a few species which
have not been determined, of insects kindly contributed by Mr
J. R. de Ja Torre Bueno of New York city, who collected the same
in that vicinity.
Cossonus platalea Say
Centrinus picumnus Hbst.
C. scutellum-album Say
Madarus undulatus Say
Baris transversa Say
Copturus minutus Lec.
Conotrachelus seniculus Lee.
C. nenuphar Hbst.
Gymnetron teter Fabr.
Anthonomus signatus Say
Otidocephalus chevrolatii Horn
Phytonomus nigrirostris Fabr.
P. punctatus Fabr.
Apion nigrum Abst.
Sitones flavescens Marsh
S. hispidulus Germ.
Aphrastus taeniatus Gyll.
Otiorhynchus ovatus Linn.
Phyxelis rigidus Say
Aittelabus nigripes Lec.
Rhynchites bicolor Fabr.
Hugnamptus collaris Fabr.
Rhipiphorus limbatus Fabr.
Mordellistena aspersa Melsh.
M. comata Lec.
M. trifasciata Say .
Mordella marginata Melsh.
Bruchus musculus Say
Cerotoma caminea F'abr.
Trichius affinis Gory.
Ligyrus gibbosus DeG.
Chalepus trachypygus Burm.
Anomala lucicola Fabr.
Macrodactylus subspinosus Faor.
Chauliognathus pennsylvanicus DeG. —
Photinus consanguineus Lee.
Lucidota atra Fabr.
Calopteron reticulatum Faor.
Adalia bipunctata Linn.
Coccinella 9-notata Hobst.
Hippodamia glacialis Fabr.
Silpha surinamensis Fabr.
Harpalus caliginosus Fabr.
Casnonia pennsylvanica Linn.
Cicindela punctulata Fabr.—
REPORT OF THE STATE ENTOMOLOGIST 1903 221
EXPLANATION OF PLATES
PLATE 1
Dorsal view of Eniscopilus arcuatus Felt
PLATE 2
Ophionid wings _
1 Ophion ferruginipennis Felt
2 Ophion bifoveolatum Brullé
3 Ophion bilineatum Say
4 Hniscopilus appendiculatus Felt
5 Ophion abnormum Felt
6 Eremotylus macrurus Linn.
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rata Uhler
PLATE 4
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3 Lateral abdominal spine of stage 1
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6 Lateral abdominal spine of stage 2
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8 Lateral abdominal spines of stage 3
9 Dorsal view of nymph in stage 4
10 Lateral abdominal spines of stage 4
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INDEX
abnormum, Ophion, 114, 121-22.
acerifolii, Drepanosiphum, 1385, 181-
82, 192.
aceris, Chaitophorus, 134, 191.
acerni, Sesia, 200.
Acknowledgi ents, 96.
Adalia bipunctata, 136.
Adirondacks, relation of forest fires
to insect attack, 168-69.
Admiral butterflies, red, 184.
agarici, Phora, 198.
agassizii, Halisidota, 106.
Agrilus anxius, 186.
Albany county, summary of volun-
tary reports from, 174.
albifrons, Symmerista, 118.
Alder, webworm injuring, 183.
Allen Nursery Co., certificate issued
to, 95.
Ambrosia beetle, 169, 170, 172.
American economic entomology, lit-
erature of, 196.
americana, Apatela, 183.
americana, Malacosoma, see Mala-
- cosoma americana.
americana, Schizoneura, 181.
Anasa tristis, 175, 177, 180, 185, 189.
? Anthonomus signatus, 187.
antiopa, Huvanessa, 180, 185, 186.
Ants, 184, 198. *
anxius, Agrilus, 186.
Apatela americana, 1838.
Apatelodes torrefacta, 102.
Aphids, see Plant lice.
Aphis, apple, 131-33, 177, 182, 185,
187, 189, 191.
birch, 136.
cabbage, 133-34, 176, 180, 182.
cherry, 133, 175, 177, 185, 186, 188.
elm, 184-35.
wooly beech, 136.
Aphis brassicae, 183-34, 176, 180,
182.
Mali ded-3a. lm, 282. 185> AST,
189, 191.
appendiculatus, Eniscopilus, 108,
113.
Appletree, insects injurious to:
Aphis mali, 177, 182, 185, 189.
Hyphantria textor, 182, 183, 188.
Macrodactylus subspinosus, 181.
Myzus cerasi, 185. “
plant lice, 177, 182, 185, 187.
Psocus ? venosus, 182.
Saperda candida, 186.
Tmetocera ocellana, 183.
Appletree aphis, 131-33, 177, 182,
LSD Sie SO Ole
Appletree bark louse, 195.
Appletree borer, 186.
Appletree tent caterpillar, 138-39,
WS 176, 10%, AVS, 180; Tei 183;
184, 186, 188, 190, 191, 198.
Appletree worm, yellow-necked,
182.
Apricots, Diabrotica 12-punctata in-
juring, 138.
Aquatic Chrysomelidae, 199.
Aquatie insects of New York state,
93, 94, 200.
Aquatic Nematocerous Diptera, 199.
Arachnida, contributions of, 220.
arctiae, Hremotylus, see Hremotylus
arctiae.
arcuatus, Hniscopilus, 108, 112-18.
armicollis, Magdialis, 167.
Army worm, parasite of, 109.
Arsenate of lead, 142, 148, 194, 195,
196, 199.
Arsenical poison, 187.
Ash, mountain, Diplotaxis frondi-
eola injuring, 187.
Ashmead, W. H. acknowledgments
to, 97, 105; cited, 104, 105, 106, 111,
116, 120. ;
asparagi, Crioceris, see Crioceris
asparagi.
Asparagus beetle, 143, 176, 178-79,
189, 197.
spotted, 190.
224
Aspen, Chaitophorus populicola in-
juring, 136.
Aspidiotus perniciosus, 91, 140-41,
151-66, 192, 193, 194, 195, 196, 197.
Aster, insects injurious: to:
Lygus pratensis, 145.
sawfly, 188.
atalanta, Vanessa, 184.
Automeris io, 102, 105. 2
Balm of Gilead, Pemphigus popu-
larius injuring, 136.
Balsam, insects injurious to:
Chrysobothris pusilla, 172.
Chrysobothris scabripennis, 172.
Polygraphus rufipennis, 169. _
Xyloterus lineatus, 172.
-barbita, Magdalis, 167.
Barden, J. J., acknowledgments to,
95.
Bark beetle, coarse-writing, 167.
pine, 167.
Bark borers, 167.
Beans, insects injurious to:
Crepidodera cucumeris, 179.
leaf hopper, 182.
plant lice, 183.
Beech, insects injurious to:
Pemphigus imbricator, 135.
plant lice, 191.
Polygraphus rufipennis, 169.
Tremex columba, 171.
Beech, purple, insects injurious to:
Notolophus leucostigma, 191.
Phyllaphis fagi, 136, 191.
Seirodonta bilineata, 191.
Beech aphis, woolly, 136, 191.
Beechtree blight, 135-36.
Beets, Pegomyia vicina injuring,
185.
Beneficial insects, 97-125, 150-51,
194.
betulaecolens, Callipterus, 186.
bifoveolatum, Ophion, 114, 119-20,
121.
bilineata, Seirodonta, 191.
bilineatum, Ophion, see Ophion
bilineatum. '
bimaculata, Oberea, 178, 186.
bipunctata, Adalia, 136.
NEW YORK STATE MUSEUM
Birch, insects injurious to:
Agrilus anxius, 186.
Chrysobothris femorata, 171.
Dryocoetes eichhoffi, 171.
plant lice, 182.
Polygraphus rufipennis, 169.
Tremex columba, 171.
Birch, cut-leaved, Callipterus betu-
laecolens injuring, 136.
Birch aphis, 136.
Birch borer, bronze, 186.
Black flea beetle, 176, 179, 180, 181,
185, 189.
Black knot, 182. (
Black lady beetle, little, 150-51.
Black woolly bear, 182.
Blackberry bushes, Oberea bimacu-
lata injuring, 178, 186.
Blauvelt, Egbert, on Corythuca,
marmorata, 125, 129; on Lygus
pratensis, 145.
Blauvelt, Harry, on Corythueca mar-
morata, 125.
Blennocampa pygmaea, 142.
Blepharoceridae, 199.
Bordeaux mixture, 199.
borealis, Dibolia, 181.
botrana, Polychrosis, 142-43.
Bowman, Thomas & Son, nursery
certificate issued to, 95.
Box elder, insects injurious to:
Chaitophorus negundinis,
183.
plant lice, 182.
Box elder plant louse, 135.
brassicae, Aphis, see Aphis brassi-
cae.
brassicae, Phorbia, see Phorbia bras-
sicae.
Bronze birch borer, 186.
Brown Bros. Co., nursery certificate
issued to, 96:
Brown tail moth, 197.
Brown woolly bear, 182.
Bruchus pisorum, 194, 195.
Brullé, Auguste, cited, 103, 111,
120.
Bruner, Lawrence, cited, 101, 104.
brunneus, Rhyncolus, 170.
Bud moth, 177, 178, 183.
135,
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_ Bumble flower beetle, 190.
' Buprestid, 6-spotted, 171.
Burdock, plant lice on, 182.
‘Poecilocapsus lineatus
il7@p.
Butternut, Datana integerrima in-
juring, 1838.
injuring,
Cabbage, insects injurious to:
Aphis brass cae, 133, 180.
Phorbia brassicae, 148, 175, 179,
187, 192.
Cabbage aphis, 133-34, 175, 180.
Cabbage butterfly, 175, 176, 178,
~ 180, 182, 183, 186.
Cabbage maggot, 148-44, 175, 179,
192.
Cabbage worm, 178, 187.
black-headed, 182.
ealcarata, Saperda, 186.
calligraphus, Tomicus, 167, 193.
Callipterus betulaecolens, 136.
ulmifolii, 134.
Callosamia promethea, 102, 105.
eandida, Saperda, 186.
Cankerworms, 179, 188, 184, 191.
Carbolic soap emulsion, 144.
Carbon bisulfid, 145.
cardinalis, Novius, 194.
Carpocapsa pomonella, 189, 183, 187,
Sle
Carrot rust fly, 197.
earyae, Halisidota, 118.
Case-bearer, cigar, 179.
Cat flea, 145.
Cattaraugus county, summary of
voluntary reports from, 174-76.
Caulfield, F. B., cited, 111. _
Cayuga county, summary of volun-
tary reports from, 176.
Cecidomyia destructor, 178, 179, 183.
cecropia, Samia, 102.
Cedar birds, 186.
ceparum, Phorbia, 144, 187.
Cerambicid, 172.
cerasi, Myzus, see Myzus cerasi.
Ceratopsyllus serraticeps, 145-47.
Cetonia, Indian, 176.
INDEX TO REPORT OF THE STATE ENTOMOLOGIST 1903
225
Chaitophorus aceris, 184, 191.
negundinis, 135, 181, 1838.
populicola, 186.
chalybea, Haltica, 142.
Chambers, V. T., cited, 104.
Charlton Nursery Co., certificate
issued to, 95.
Chase Bros. Co., nursery certificate
issued to, 96.
Chemung county, summary of vol-
untary reports from, 176-77.
Cherry aphis, 133, 188.
Cherry borers, 191.
Cherry slug, 186.
Cherrytree, insects injurious to:
cedar birds, 186:
Macrodactylus subspinosus, 178.
Myzus cerasi, 133, 175, 176, 177,
179, 180, 182, 185, 188-89.
Chilocorus similis, 98, 150, 194, 196,
200.
Chinese lady beetle, 93, 150, 194,
200.
Chironomidae, 93.
Chokecherrytrees, Malacosoma ? dis-
stria injuring, 184.
Chrysanthemum lace bug, 125-29.
explanation of plate, 221.
Chrysobothris sp., 170.
femorata, 171.
pusilla, 172.
scabripennis, 171, 172.
Chrysomelidae, aquatic, 199.
chrysorrhoea, Euproctis, 197.
Cigar case-bearer, 179.
Clarkson; Frederick, cited, 104.
Clisiocampa [Malacosoma] ameri-
eana, 193.
‘disstria, 193.
Clover, Phytonomus punctatus in-
juring, 184.
Clover leaf weevil, 184.
Clymonts, T. S., on Polychrosis
botrana, 142.
Coccidae, received in exchange,
201, 205-6; available for exchange,
213.
Codling moth, 189, 188, 187, 188,
191.
Coleophora fletcherella, 179.
226
Coleoptera, taken at Newport
N. Y., 197; received in exchange,
202-3; available for exchange,
208-11; contributions of, 213-15.
Coleopterous laryae, 199.
Colias butterfly, 185.
Collections of insects, 94-95; contri-
butions to, 213-20.
coloradensis, Genophion, 128, 124-
Zo: 7
Colorado potato beetle, see Potato
beetle.
columba, Tremex, 171.
columbia, Samia, 102.
comes var. vitis, Typhlocyba, 192.
Comstock, J. H., acknowledgments
to, 97; cited, 101, 104, 125.
eoncinna, Schizura, 109.
confusor, Monohammus, 169, 193.
Conotrachelus nenuphar, 137, 175,
184.
Cook, M. T., acknowledgments to, 96.
Coquillett, D. W., cited, 104.
Corn, Crepidodera cucumeris injur-
ing, 179.
Correspondence, 92.
Corythuca marmorata, 125-29.
explanation of plate, 291,
costale, Ophion, 114, 128.
Crandall, John R., on Diplotaxis
liberta, 187
Crane fly, 187.
Crepidodera cucumeris,
180-81, 185, 189.
Cresson, H. T., cited, 104, 107, 114,
TAG AO aay
Crimson rambler rose, 1a0y, beetles
on, 185.
Crioceris asparagi,
179, 189, 190.
12-punctata, 190.
Cucumber beetle, striped, 177,
180, 181, 185, 186, 187,
194.
Cucumber flea beetle, 176, 179, 180,
ions alistay, walls?)
Cucumber vines, Diabrotica vittata
injuring, 179.
cucumeris, Crepidodera, see Crepi-
dodera cucumeris.
176, 179,
148,
Ors;
L77, 179,
190, 191,
NEW YORK STATE MUSEUM
Culicidae, 199;
received in exchange,
203-4.
' Curculio, plum, 137, 175, 184, 197.
Currant aphis, 180, 181.
Currant bushes, insects
to:
Myzus ribis, 181.
Poecilocapsus lineatus, 179.
sawfly, 181.
Currant worms, 176, 178,
184, 185-86, 187, 188.
Cutworms, 176, 177, 186, 189.
cyanea, Scutellista, 194.
cynthia, Philosamia, 102. ‘
injurious
180, 181,
Daisy, Macrodactylus subspinosus
injuring, 181. A
Datana integerrima, 149, 183.
ministra, 182.
Davis, G. C., cited, 107, 118, 138.
Davis, K. C., cited, 93, 200.
decem-lineata, Doryphora, see Dory-
phora 10-lineata.
deflorata, Ecpantheria, 105.
Dendroctonus terebans, 193.
destructor, Cecidomyia, 178, 179,
183.
Diabrotica 12-punctata, 137.
harperi, 138.
vittata, 177, 179, 181, 185, 186, 187,
190, 194.
Diacrisia virginica, 105, 115.
Dibolia borealis, 181.
dimidiatus, Phymatodes, 171.
Diplosis pyrivora, 191.
Diplotaxis frondicola, 137.
liberta, 137.
Diptera, received in exchange, 203;
available for exchange, 211; con-
tributions of, 215-16.
Diseased and dying trees and in-
sect attack, 167-73.
Diseases and pests, 196.
Disonycha triangularis, 181, 182.
disstria, Malacosoma, see Malacos-
oma disstria.
Dock, insects injuring, 181, 182.
Dog flea, 145.
domestica, Musea, 198.
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