/ Bur. Ent. & P. Q. Issued May 1939 United States Department of Agriculture BUREAU OF ENTOMOLOGY AND PLANT QUARANTINE SERVICE AND REGULATORY ANNOUNCEMENTS LIST OF INTERCEPTED PLANT PESTS, 1937 (List of Pests Recorded During the Period July 1, 1936, to June 30, 1937, In- clusive, as Intercepted in, on, or with Plants and Plant Products Entering United States Territory.) INTRODUCTION The period covered by this report represents the twenty-fourth year for which lists of intercepted plant pests have been issued. While the earlier reports gave the details regarding practically all organisms found on the plant material in- spected, the present paper omits many organisms entirely and summarizes the interceptions of many common or incompletely determined pests in short para- graphs, hence the detailed table contains only a fraction of the total findings. This report is based on interceptions for which determinations were received and indexed during the fiscal year. Determinations for collections made late in the year are often received after the close of the year and are included with those of the following year. The summarized records cover pests intercepted in, on, or with plants and plant products (1) imported, (2) offered for but refused entry, (3) held as ships' stores, etc., and hence not imported through customs, (4) offered for entry for immediate export or for immediate transportation and exportation in bond, and (5) in domestic shipments reaching the mainland from Hawaii and Puerto Rico. A cross-indexed file covering the more important and interesting interceptions is maintained in Washington and serves as the basis for this list. State and customs officials collaborate with the Bureau and supplement routine reports of regular employees. Determinations of some of the commoner pests are made by in- spectors familiar with them, but most of the insects are determined by specialists of the Bureau and most of the more difficult determinations of plant diseases are made or verified by specialists of the Bureau of Plant Industry. Staffs of specialists maintained by the States of California and Florida and the Territory of Hawaii make a large part of the determinations for interceptions at their ports. Statements as to the origin of plant materials inspected cannot be verified in some cases, but every effort is made to determine the origin as accurately as possible. Items that are obviously doubtful are not listed from any country. In this connection it may be noted that where holds and storage chambers are not thoroughly cleaned at frequent intervals, pests able to propagate under such conditions may be found attacking products of countries in which the pests do not occur. NOTES ON INSECTS INTERCEPTED FRUITFLIES The following fruitflies were intercepted: Anastrepha grandis in pumpkin from Argentina ^ and (adult) with banana debris from Panama; Mexican fruitfly {A. ludens) in orange and sapodilla from Guatemala, mango from Honduras, and avocado, cherimoya, grapefruit, guava, mamey, mango, orange, peach, pear, pomegranate, quince, sour orange, sweet lime, tangerine, and white sapote from Mexico; A. momhinpraeoptans in Malayapple from Dominican Republic, mango from Haiti, and guava, mango, and orange from Puerto Rico; A. silvai (adult) with banana debris from Panama; A. striata in guava from Mexico; A. suspensa in guava from Dominican Repubhc; Anastrepha sp. in mango from Bahamas, Costa Rica, Cuba, Guatemala, Haiti, Jamaica, Mexico, Puerto Rico, and Trinidad, loquat from Bermuda, grapefruit and orange from Brazil, star-apple from Co- lombia, orange from Guatemala, rose apple and star-apple from Honduras, apple, grapefruit, guava, mamey, orange, peach, pear, sapodilla, sapote, and sweet lime from Mexico, guava from Puerto Rico, and Lucuma ohovata from the ' For details of interceptions mentioned in the text see lists under the countries named. 113990—39 1 1 2 BUREAU OF ENTOMOLOGY AND PLANT QUARANTINE [July 1936 west coast of South America; Mediterranean fruitfly (Ceratitis capitata) in guava and sorbe apple from Azores, loquat from Bermuda, grapefruit and orange from Brazil, pear from Germany, pear and quince from Greece, coffee and mango from Hawaii, orange, persimmon, tangerine, and on paper packing in crate of tangerines from. Italy, (puparia) on paper wrapping around apples from Malta, grapefruit from Palestine, grape, orange, and (puparium) on paper wrapping around orange from Spain; melon fly (Dacus cucurbitae) in string bean, wax bean, and (puparia) on sphagnum moss jjacking with soil around palm trees from Hawaii; olive fruitfly {D. oleae) (adults, larvae, and puparia) among fresh olives from France and Italy; celery fly (Philophylla heraclei) in celery and parsley from England and celery from Italy; Rhagoletis sp. in Crataegus sp., Prunus capollin, and walnut from Mexico; papaya fruitfly (Toxotrypana curvicauda) in papaya from Bahamas; trypetid (puparia) on parsley from England, in globe artichoke from Italy, and in orange and (puparia) with Compositae from Mexico. INSECTS OTHER THAN FRUITFUES Larvae and pupae of Agromyza pinguis (Agromyzidae) were intercepted in witloof leaves from Belgium. The citrus blackfly (Aleurocanthus woglumi) was taken on leaves of orange and sour lime from Bahamas, sour lime from Cuba, and sweet lime from Jamaica. Aleurolohus rnarlatti (whitefly) was intercepted on leaves of Citrus sp. from Italy, orange and tangerine from Japan, and orange from Mexico. Anaphothrips obscurus was intercepted on parsley from France. Vetch from Belgium, France, Poland, and Scotland was infested with Apion pomonae (Curculionidae). Aspidiotus degeneratus (Coccidae) was taken on camellia from Japan. Larvae of Baris lepidii (Curculionidae) were intercepted in horseradish roots from Czechoslovakia and Poland. Bruchidius histrio (Bruchidae) was intercepted with seed of Lupinus sp. from Turkey. Adults of Bruchus emarginatus arrived in peas from India. The turnip gall weevil (Ceuto- rhynchus pleurostigma) was taken in rutabaga from Germany, Netherlands, Scotland, and Sweden and turnip from Denmark, England, France, Germany, Netherlands, Poland, and Scotland. The Asiatic rice borer {Chilo simplex) arrived with rice straw from China and Japan, Rhapis humilis from China, and packing material for flowering cherry tree from Japan. Cholus cattleyarum (Curculionidae) was found in a pseudobulb of an orchid from Mexico. Chrysom- phalus inopinatus (Coccidae) was intercepted on apple stem from Syria. An adult of the banana root borer {Cosmopolites sordidus) arrived with banana debris from Panama. Dialeurodes kirkaldyi (whitefly) was intercepted on Cape-jasmine from Hawaii. Dicaiothrips angusticeps arrived with pineapples from Cuba and Mexico. Potatoes from Mexico were infested with the potato weevil (Epicaerus cognatus). The West Indian sweetpotato weevil (Euscepes batatae) was intercepted in sweet- potato from Brazil, Cuba, Jamaica, Puerto Rico, and St. Vincent. Exosoma lusitanica (Chrysomelidae) was taken in cipollini from Morocco. Formosaspis formosanus (Coccidae) was intercepted on dry bamboo leaves from China. Frank- Uniella formosae (thrips) was found on Chinese cabbage from Japan. A larva of Gymnandrosoma aurantianum (Olethreutidae) was intercepted in an orange from Brazil. The turnip mud beetle {Helophorus rugosus) arrived with radish from England and turnip from France. Hercinothrips pattersoni was found on Aloe grandidentata from Union of South Africa. Laspeyresia splendana (Olethreutidae) was intercepted in chestnuts from Azores, Greece, Italy, Japan, Portugal, and Switzerland and in acorn from Portugal. Lepidosaphes halli (Coccidae) was found on an apricot tree from Syria. Leptoglossus chilensis (Coreidae) was taken On grapes from Chile. The bean pod borer {Maruca testulalis) was intercepted in string beans from Brazil, Hawaii, Java, Mexico, and Puerto Rico, lima beans and string beans from Cuba, beans from Japan, and on leis from Hawaii. Megastigmus aculeatus (Callimomidae) infested rose seed from France, and M. cryptomeriae was found in seed of Cryptomeria japonica from Japan. Micrelus ericae (Curculioni- dae) infested heather from Germany and Scotland. Larvae and pupae of Mor- dellistena cattleyana (Mordellidae) were taken in Cattleya sp. from Brazil. Napomyza lateralis (Agromyzidae) was intercepted in witloof leaves from Belgium. Orthotylus ericetorum (Miridae) was found on heather from Scotland. Adults of Pachymerus olearius (Bruchidae) were taken in seed of Attalea excelsa from Brazil. The yam weevil (Palaeopus costicollis) was intercepted in a sweetpotato from British Guiana and yams from Jamaica. The pink bollworm (Pectinophora gossypiella) was intercepted in cotton bolls from Bahamas, Cuba, and Mexico, cottonseed from Brazil, Dutch Guiana, Egypt, and Mexico, seed cotton from June 1937] SERVICE AND REGULATORY ANNOUNCEMENTS 3 Brazil, Mexico, and Turkey, cottonseed adhering to old bagging and rags, raw cotton packing, and cushion of saddle filled with raw cotton from Egypt, sunset hibiscus seed from Brazil, and okra pods from the Virgin Islands. Platythrips tunicatus was intercepted on heather from Scotland. The Philippine orange moth (Prays citri) infested sour limes from the Philippines. Psyllia peregrina (Chermidae) was taken on hawthorn from England. Psylliodes chrysocephala (Chrysomelidae) arrived with cabbage and turnip from Denmark, turnip from England, France, India, and Spain, rutabaga and turnip from Germany, cauli- flower and white-sprouting broccoli from Italy, and cabbage and cauliflower from Scotland. Cottonseed from Colombia and Panama were infested with the South American bollworm (Sacadodes pyralis). Sericothrips staphylinus was inter- cepted on a violet leaf from England. The durra stem borer (Sesamia cretica) was intercepted in broomcorn from Italy and Morocco and sugarcane from Madeira Islands. Larvae of the avocado seed moth (Stenoma catenifer) were intercepted in avocado seed from British Honduras, Honduras, and Mexico and avocado from Mexico. A larva of Talponia batesi (Olethreutidae) was taken in a cherimoya fruit from Mexico. Vesiculaphis car ids (aphid) was intercepted on azalea from Japan. NOTES ON PLANT DISEASES INTERCEPTED SPECIES NEW TO THE INTERCEPTION FILES Plant disease interceptions during the year included the usual number of organisms new to our interception files. Albugo bliti (Biv.) 0. Kuntze was found on Amaranihus from Cuba; Ascochyta conorum P. Henn. on spruce cones from German}^ and Norway; A. ly coper sici Brun. on eggplant from Italy and on tomatoes from Canary Islands and French Morocco; Botrytis elliptica (Berk.) Cke. on lily bulbs from Japan; Cercospora bloxami Berk, and Br. on turnip from Colombia; C. nicotianae E. and E. on tobacco from Cuba, Haiti, and Philippines; C. petroselini Sacc. on parsley from Morocco; Claviceps tripsaci Stevens and Hall on Tripsacum sp. from Mexico; Colleiotrichum erumpens Sacc. on rhubarb petioles from Sweden; C. spinaciae E. and H. on spinach from Belgium; Cylindrosporium chrysanthemi Ell. and Dearn. on chrysanthemji.ra from Mexico; Diplodia juglandis Fries on walnut from Poland: Diplodidla goetheana Trav. on palm from Italy; Fusicladium depressum var. petroselini Sacc. on parsley from Poland; Gloeosporium apiosporium Sacc. on bearberry leaf from Italy; G. intermedium var. epidendri Sacc. on orchid from Dominican Republic; G. leguminum Cke. on Prosopis from Mexico; Helminthosporium curvulum Sacc. on pepper from Cuba; Hemileia oncidii Griff, and Maubl. on orchids from Brazil and England; Hendersonia grossulariae Oud. on gooseberry from Norway; Leptosphaeria culmicola (Ft.) Karst. on wheat straw from France; L. iriiici (S. Gorovaglio) Pass, on wheat leaves from Italy; Melampsora pinitorqua Rostr. on mugho pine from Germany; Microdiplodia diervillei C. E. Fairman on Diervilla from France; Mycosphaerella lythracearum Wolf, on pomegranate from Mexico; M. shiraiana Miy. on rice hulls from Japan; Nectria binotiana Sacc. on orchid from Venezuela; Peronospora valerianellae Fckl. on Valerianella from France; Pestalozzia baiatae E. and E. on sweetpotato from Japan ; Phaeochora neowashingtonianae (Shear) Theiss and Syd. on palm from Mexico; Phoma echinopsidis Speg. on Echinopsis from Argentina; Phomopsis capsici (Magn.) Sacc. on pepper from Cuba and Mexico; Phragmi- dium disciflorum (Tode) James on rose from Hungary: Phyllosticta grandimaculans Bub. and Krieg. on strawberry from Norway; P. japonica Miy. on paddy rice from China; P. laeliae Keissler on orchid from Mexico; P. stanhopeae All. on orchid from Guatemala; Physalospora orchidearum P. Henn. on orchid from Dominican Republic; Pleospora neottiae Hollos on orchids from Guatemala and Mexico; Puccinia absinthii DC. on tarragon from England and on wormwood from France; P. houtelouae (Jennings) Holw. on grass from Mexico; P. chloridis Speg. on fingergrass from Mexico; P. mayorii Ed. Fischer on Sideritis from Greece; P. versicolor Diet, and Holw. on grasses from Mexico; Sclerotinia laxa (Ehrenb.) Aderh. and Ruhl. on apples from Germany, Ireland, Italy, and Poland, on cherry from Portugal, on plum from France, and on pear from Germany; Septoria anthrisci Pass, and Brun. on Anthriscvs from Italy; S. primulae Buch. on primrose from England; Stagonospora macrospora (Dur. and M.) Sacc. on agave from Italy; Uredo ignava Arthur on bamboo leaf from Tobago; U. rochiac. Putt, on Myrciaria from Brazil; Uromyces chloridis Doidge on grass packing from South Africa; and Ustilago esculenta P. Henn., an edible smut, on Zizania from Japan. 4 BUREAU OF ENTOMOLOGY AND PLANT QUARANTINE [July lt36 NEW SPECIES AND NEW, UNUSUAL, OR OTHERWISE INTERESTING RECORDS A number of interceptions were of particular interest because they were unlike described species or unlike species known to occur on the host or because the record was unusual for some reason. Among these interceptions were the fol- lowing: Ascochyta sp. associated with Cercospora petroselini Sacc. on parsley from Morocco and a later interception of what may be the same species on parsley from Germany; citrus canker, Bacterium citri (Hasse) Doidge, was intercepted on citrus from Ceylon, China, Dutch East Indies, Japan, and Straits Settlements, the hosts including lemon for the first time in our interception records; Botrytis alia M. T. Munn was intercepted from the Tropics for the first time on onions from Straits Settlements; Camarosporium sp., no species reported on orchids, was found on Oncidium sp. from Honduras; Cephalosporium pammelii var. purpuras- cens Buchanan was again intercepted on apples from Japan; a black rot of carrot intercepted from Belgium, England, France, and Germany had, in several cases, numerous fruiting bodies of a fungus tentatively determined as Ceratostomella fimhriata (E. and H.) Ell.; Cercospora sp., probably a new species, was found on Tradescantia from Mexico; Cercospora sp., no species found reported on the host, was intercepted on Cordia from Mexico; Colletotrichum agaves Cav. on agave from Mexico; Colletotrichum sp., near C. lujae Verpl. and Claess. but perhaps a new species, was found on orchid from Dominican Republic; Colletotrichum sp., unlike species reported on host, was found on Oncidium from Mexico; Coniosporium sp., unlike species reported on bamboo, was found on a bamboo stake in plants from Canada; Coniothyrium sp., unlike either species reported on orchids, was inter- cepted on Oncidium from Honduras; Didymella sp., unlike species reported on rose, found on manetti rose stocks from Netherlands; Elsinoe australis Bitancourt and Jenkins was intercepted on shipments of lemons from Paraguay; Gloeosporium affini Sacc. was intercepted on orchids from Costa Rica and Venezuela; G. oncidii Cud. was found on orchids from Costa Rica; an unusual Gloeosporium^ not deter- minable, was found on peppers from Cuba; Heterosporium allii Ellis and Mart, was intercepted on onion for the first time, material being from Chile and France; Kahatiella sp. was isolated from a rot of apple from Australia; Mollisia sp., no species reported on orchids, was found on orchids from Guatemala; a fungus found infecting spruce cones from Germany did not fit the description of any named species of Myxosporium or Gloeosporium; Ophiobolus sp., no species reported on orchids, was found on a shipment of Cattleya mossiae from Venezuela; Papulospora parasitica (Eid.) Harz was intercepted on tulips from Netherlands; Pestalozzia spp., unlike any species reported on orchids, were found on orchids from Guate- mala and on Cymhidium from Japan; an undetermined species of Phoma, appar- ently new, was found on Hoodia and Raveresia from South Africa; Phomopsis spp., unlike species reported on the hosts, were intercepted on orchids from Guatemala, on Cymhidium from India, and on pods of Myroxylon from Trinidad; Phyllosticta sp. was intercepted on Arachis glahrata from Brazil, no such fungus seems to have been reported on Arachis; Phyllosticta sp., unlike any species report- ed on rice, was found on rice straw from Ceylon ; a rust on bamboo from China was determined as Puccinia mitriformis Kusano but did not fit the description; Rhizoc- tonia bataticola (Taub.) Butler, formerly listed as Sclerotium bataticola Taub., con- tinued to be intercepted on melons from Argentina and Chile; undetermined mi- nute black sclerotia were found in horseradish root from Germany ; undetermined minute black sclerotia were plentiful in morning-glory roots from Japan; diseased passion fruit from Madeira Islands had fruiting bodies and spores resembling those of Septoria fructigena B. and C. but was not definitely determinable; Spha- celoma perseae Jenkins was intercepted on avocados from Colombia; Uredo sp., apparently an undescribed species, was intercepted on Oncidium from Mexico; Uromyces betae (Pers.) Lev. was intercepted on beet leaves from Chile, indicating that this rust occurs in South America ; Uromyces lespedezae-procumbentis (Schw.) Curt, was intercepted on leaves in shipments of lespedeza seed from Japan, and the fact that the Asiatic and American rusts under this name do not appear to infect each other's hosts makes it desirable to prevent entry of the Asiatic form; Volutella sp., apparently an undescribed species, was intercepted on sour oranges from Japan. Unsuccessful efforts were made to isolate an organism from an apparently sterile spotting more or less prevalent on Mexican citrus fruits. If the disease spreads as alleged by some it may be virus trouble. The flowers of plants of Saccharum spontaneum grown from imported seed col- lected in Turkestan were found to contain a new species of seed-infesting nema {Anguina spermophaga Steiner), which may have been brought in with the seed. Junel»37] SERVICE AND REGULATORY AXXOUXCEMEXTS 5 NEMATODE INTERCEPTIONS Nematode interceptions made during the year included Anguina (Anguillulina) tritici (Steinbuch) Filipjev in wheat seed from China and India; Aphelenchoides parietinus Bastian in various hosts from Bermuda, Chile, China, England, Fin- land, Germany, Japan, Netherlands, and Yugoslavia; Aphelenchus avenae Bastian on various hosts from England, Germany, Netherlands, and Norway; Cephalobus sp. (probably new) in yam from Grenada; Ditylenchus {Anguillulina) dipsaci (Kuhn) Filipjev in various hosts from Belgium, Denmark, England, France, Germany, Netherlands, Portugal, and Sweden; D. inter medius (deMan) Filipjev on alfalfa from Turkey: Heterodera marioni (Cornu) Goodey was intercepted on hosts new to the interception files, including Aloe verecunda, Drimia haivorthioides, and Pterodiscus luridus from South Africa, Epimedium sulphureum, Vinca minor, and V. minor alba from Netherlands, Primula reinii from Japan and Sinningia speciosa from England: Paraphelenchus pseudoparietinus Micol. in narcissus bulbs from Netherlands: Prafylenchus {Anguillulina) pratensis (deMan) Filipjev in various hosts from Bermuda, Dominican Republic, Germany, Grenada, Italy, Jamaica, Japan, Netherlands, Norway, and St. Vincent: Rotylenchus (Hoplolaimus) bradys (Steiner and LeHew) Filipjev in yams from Cuba (new locality record) and Jamaica. AIRCRAFT INTERCEPTIONS One thousand seven hundred and ninety-nine interceptions of insects were made. Among these were the following: Acroleucus tullus (Lygaeidae) on camellia from Mexico; Amorbia emigratella (Tortricidae) on Cape-jasmine from Mexico; Anapho- thrips orchidaceus on orchid from Mexico; Mexican fruitfly (Anastrepha ludens) in orange from Mexico: Aspidiotus palmae and .4. persearum on camellia from Mexico: A. spinosus on mamey from Cuba and camellia from Mexico; Chrysom- phalus personatus or. camellia and rose cutting from Mexico: Coccus viridis on Cape-jasmine from Cuba and coffee from Jamaica; Frankliniella cephalica (thrips) on rose from Colombia; F. cephalica melanommata on a boucjuet from Jamaica; F. cubensis on rose from Cuba; F. fortissirna on gladiolus from Mexico; Isochaeio- thrips reticulatus on camellia from Mexico; Limothrips denticornis on rose from Germany; Macrosiphum luteum (aphid) on orchid from Mexico; red-banded thrips {Selenothrips rubrocinctus) on rose from Cuba; Taenioihrips atratus on gladiolus from Germany; T. ericae on rose from Germany; T. hawaiiensis on Arabian jasmine (flower leis). Mexican frangipani. and ginger Qeis) from Hawaii; and gladiolus thrips {Taeniothrips simplex) on gladiolus from Mexico. Fifty-three plant disease interceptions were made on aircraft material during the year. Alternaria herculea on Brassica oleracea, Capnodium sp. and Cephaleuros virescens on Camellia japonica, Diplocarpon rosae on Rosa sp., Heterosporium echinulatu?n on Dianthus sp., Macrosporium sp., Meliola sp., Septobasidium sp. (2). and Stilbu7n sp. (33) on Gardenia florida, all from Mexico; Cercospora sp. on Dianthus sp. from Guatemala; Collet otri chum gloeosporioides on Citrus sinensis from Haiti; Collet ot rich utn sp. on Epidendrum sp. from Paraguay; Diplodia sp. on Aleurites triloba from Bahamas: Phomopsis citri on Citrus aarantium, Phomopsis ep. on Jasminum sambac, Septobasidium sp. on Citrus siriensis, and Sphaceloma fawcettii on Citrus aurantium from Cuba; Phyllosticta sp. on Arachis glabrata from Brazil; Septobasidium sp. on Citrus sinensis from Jamaica: Sphaerotheca pannosa on Rosa sp. from German3^ In addition to the plant-disease interceptions there were eight collections of entomogenous fungi sent in on material from aircraft including Myriangium duriaei on Lepidosaphes beckii on orange from Jamaica and Parlatoria pergandii on orange from Brazil: Xectria diploa on Ischnaspis longirostris on coffee from Trinidad and on Lepidosaphes beckii on oranges from Cuba and Honduras; Sphaerostilbe sp. on unknown host on Gardenia florida (2) and camehia from Mexico. That there is a diversity of material, pests, and sources of origin in the airplane- interceptions records is shown by the fact that insects or diseases or both were found in, on, or with hosts belonging to 83 genera, that insects taken during air- plane inspections belonged to 325 genera and pathogens to 16 genera, and that the 22 countries of origin included countries in Europe, North America, South America, Central America, and Asia, as well as scattered islands in the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans. 6 BUREAU OF ENTOMOLOGY AND PLANT QUARANTINE [ July 193« COMMON PESTS INTERCEPTED The following summaries of common insects and plant diseases may include forms or strains not yet introduced and hence potentially dangerous, but we have no practicable means for determining that point. The two sets of figures in parentheses following each pest name indicate the number of countries from which the pest was intercepted and the total number of interceptions. INSECTS Aconthoscelides ohtectus (11-219), Ahasverus advena (35-170), Avhis gossypii (17-257), A. rumicis (15-72), Araecerus fasciculatus (24-63), Aspidiotus camelliae (15-55), A. cyanophylU (16-66), A. hederae (37-1,012), A. lataniae (36-252), A. perniciosus (5-21), Aulacaspis pentagona (18-49), A. rosae (8-10), Brevicorne brassicae (23-240), Carpocapsa pomonella (16-96), Cathartus quadricolUs (8-249), Cavariella capreae (11-68), Cerataphis lataniae (15-60), Ceroplastes floridensis (5-27), Chionaspis citri (10-48), C. euonymi (4-18), Chrysomphalus aonidum (42-3,230), C. aurantii (37-666), C. dictyospermi (32-1,137), Cocms elongatus (3-27), C. hesperidum (27-261), Diaspis boisduvalii (23-143), D. brovieliae (7-126), D. echinocacti (15-68), D. echinocacti opuntiae (8-23), Ephestia cautella (22-179), Gnoriinoschema opercnlella (31-193), Heliothis obsoleta (12-3,274), H. virescens (4-393), Heliothrips haemorrhoidalis (11-37), Hemichionaspis aspidistrae (17-142), H. minor (18-253), Howardia biclavis (12-176), Ischnaspis longirostris (16-65), Lasioderma serricorne (22-65), Lepidosaphes beckii (80-6,477), L. gloverii (31-974), L. ulmi (12-46), Macrosyphum solanifolii (18-276), Myzus persicae (24-507), Necrobia rujipes (17-35), Oryzaephilus surinamensis (26-178), Parlatoria pergandii (40-2,492), P. proteus (14-53), Plodia interpunctella (22-373), Pseudaonidia articulatus (35-847), Pseudococcus adonidum (16-37), P. brevipes (23-1,010), P. citri (35-273), P. maritimus (24-91), P. nipae (11-37), Rhizoglyphus hyacinthi (12-50), Rhizopertha dominica (8-171), Rhopalosiphum psendobrassicae (8-94), Saissetia hemisphaerica (28-285), S. nigra (9-49), S. oleae (22-100), Sitodrepa panicea (8-25), Sitophihis granarius (8-73), S. oryzae (31-1,251), Sitotroga cerealella (13-290), Tenebroides mauritanicus (17-169), Thrips tabaci (27-410), Tribolium castaneum (33-472), T. confusum (7-50), Typhaea stercorea (20-151): Total of these insect interceptions, 30,856. DISEASES Actinomyces scabies (57-863), Albugo Candida (9-159), Alternaria brassicae (12-46), A. herculea (19-64), A. radicina (6-13), A. solani (2-101), Aspergillus niger (49-292), Bacillus carotovorus (35-113), Bacterium campestre (3-3), B. maculicola (16-74), B. marginatum (11-48), B. phaseoli (1-3), B. pisi (1-2), B. tumefaciens (6-70), B. vesicatorium (4-1,492), Basisporium gallarum (7-18), Botrytis cinerea (29-239), B. tulipae (2-7), Bremia lactucae (5-50), Capnodium citri (16-43), Cephalothecium roseum (20-125), Ceratostomella adiposum (4-71), C. paradoxa (20-307), Cercospora apii (2-4), C. beticola (3-14), C. capsici (3-378), C. neriella (1-10), C rosicola (2-26), Cladosporium carpophilum (3-5), C. cucumeri- num (3-4), C fulvum (6-49), C. herbarum (7-93), Claviceps purpurea (2-4), Colletotrichum circinans (11-40), C. gloeosporioides (35-1,416), C. lagenarium (9-32), C. lindemutfdanum (14-30), C. phomoides (3-6), C. pisi (3-6), Coniothyrium fuckelii (7-16), Corticum vagum (56-880), Diaporthe phaseolorum (3-81), Diplo- carpon rosae (6-12), Diplodia natalensis (32-85), D. tubericola (14-19), 7). zeae (5-36), Elsinoe fawcetti (18-88), Erysiphe graminis (4-31), Fusarium moniliforme (3-57), Gibber ella saubinetti (1-5), Gloeosporium lirneiticolum (13-258), G. musarum (5-7), Glomerella cingulata (20-46), Graphiola phoenicis (2-16), Helminthosporium alia (10-83), H. oryzae (3-6), H. sativum (5-33), Heterodera marioni (20-87), Heterosporium allii (5-5), Leptothyrium pomi (8-12), Macrosporium tomato (4-53), Melanconium sacchari (15-29), Mycosphaerella brassicicola (10-91), M. pinodes (10-12), Oospora citri aurantii (7-12), 0. lactis parasitica (10-24), 0. pustulans (6-11), Penicillium digitatum (33-181), P. expansum (16-73), P. gladioli (4-10), P. glaucum (5-5), P. iialicum (31-179), Peronospora parasitica (9-50), Pestalozzia gvepini (5-8), Phom.a betae (3-4), P. destrvcliva (17-1,059), P. lingam (5-7), Phom.opsis citri (37-280), P. vexans (6-261), Phytophthora infestans (29-480), Puccinia antirrhini (2-6), P. chrysanthemi (4-22), P. coronata (5-6), P. exiensicola hieraciata (1-1), P. glumarum (3-8), P. graminis (19-98), P. malvacearum (3-14), P. hieracii (4-12), P. menthae (5-20), P. porri (8-33), P. rubigo-vera (17-69), P. sorghi (4-8), Rhizopus nigricans (36-408), Sclerotinia June 1937] SEBYICE AND REGULATORY ANNOUNCEMENTS sclerotiornm (38-262), S. gladioli (5-22), Sclerotium oryzae (18-115), S. rolfsii (9-45), Septoria apii (19-100), S. petroselini (15-54), Sphaceloma perseae (5-174), Sphaecelotheca sorghi (5-18), Sphaerotheca pannosa (2-4), Spondylocladium atrovirens (60-1,791), Spongospora subterranea (19-116), Stilhum incarnatum (1-13), Siysanus stemonites (11-17), Tilletia foetans (3-5), T. laevis (4-34), T. tritici (3-7), Uromyces appendiculatus (7-9), U. caryophyllinus (4-8), Usiilaqo hordei (2-6), U. tritici (4-5), U. zeae (2-20), Venturia inaequalis (36-357), V. pyrina (12-72), Verticillium cinnabarina (36-243): Total of these disease inter- ceptions, 15,214. INCOMPLETELY DETERMINED PESTS INSECTS In addition to the common pests determined to genus and species and the more important interceptions Usted in the detailed table there are thousands of pests intercepted which cannot be determined to species. Many of these belong to groups containing species of considerable economic importance and may be potentially more dangerous than most of the pests in the detailed table. Since their status is unknown and cannot be determined we cannot well do more than to call attention to them briefly in an effort to give as comprehensive a view of the interception records as is practicable. Of the insect pests intercepted a total of 3,024 could be determined to family, subfamily, or tribe only. A total of 7,228 other lots of insect pests, determined to genus only, were distributed among 1,004 genera. The largest number of interceptions included under any one of these 1,004 genera is 434 under Parlatoria. For some genera there was a single interception. Under Ceutorhynchus sp. there are records of 159 interceptions from a total of 17 countries and associated with 14 different hosts. Under Pseudococcus sp. there are records of 178 interceptions from a total of 40 countries in practically all parts of the world and on a total of 63 hosts. Total of these insect interceptions, 10,252. DISEASES Partially determined plant pathogens belonged to 106 genera and totaled 7,429. For approximately 40 of these genera there was a single interception each, while there were 3,365 interceptions of Fusarium sp. and 25 or more interceptions for each of more than 20 other genera. A brief analysis of the data for two of these genera showed that Gloeosporium sp. was intercepted 217 times on 48 different host genera and from 37 countries, including every continent, and that Sclerotium sp. was intercepted 67 times on 28 host genera and from 20 countries. Total of these disease interceptions, 7,429. The figures presented give an indication of the diversity of the interceptions included in the undetermined groups of both insects and diseases. Summary of interceptions by continents and subdivisions , Country Insects Diseases Country Insects Diseases Africa- Africa Number 1 3 3 2 41 1 1 2 7 1 1 5 74 1 40 1 51 219 4 2 17 Number 0 e 0 2 0 0 0 1 2 0 0 0 3S 0 16 0 8 96 1 0 3 Asia — Continued. Syria Number 4 2 48 2 2 251 10 27 8 12 254 11 Number 0 Algeria ... Taiwan 0 Angola Tiukpv 7 Canary Islands Australasia (including Pacific Islands) : American Samoa Egypt Kenya 0 Liberia 2 Madeira Islands Cevlon I Dutf^h East Indies z Nvasaland . Fiji Islands 0 Tanganyika Hawaii s Tunis 0 Union of South Africa New Zealand... •» V.'est Africa . Philippines . - . s Asia: Pitcairn Island,-- 0 China.- 0 French Indo-China Tahiti 0 India Japan. Europe: Austria 0 Palestine 2 Siam .. - Belgium 15 Straits Settlements Czechoslovakia 1 8 BUREAU OF ENTOMOLOGY AND PLANT QUARANTINE [July 1936 Summary of interceptions hy continents and subdivisions — Continued Country Insects Diseases Country Insects Diseases Europe— Continued. Denmark . Number 10 122 1 1 82 67 9 75 11 2 119 1 88 5 9 9 0 423 27 21 7 1 1 12 2 0 5 12 19 81 45 5 66 4,364 19 2 2 7 22 22 4 1 374 Number 2 45 0 2 27 116 9 1 7 0 52 0 108 7 4 2 1 1 4 5 0 ] 4 7 3 2 0 0 f. • 0 83 2 1 0 0 2 0 0 0 596 1 1 North America — Continued. West Indies- Continued. Number 3 23 0 17 42 5 3 37 1 14 6 0 18 9 16 58 8 5 47 1 3 1 2 1 46 Number England- 1 Estonia Dominican Republic. - 6 Finland 1 France Haiti 2 2 Greece Montserrat 0 Hungary Nevis 0 Ireland Puerto Rico 6 Isle of Man St Kitts 0 Italy St. Lucia 0 Malta St Vincent 1 1 Norway.-- Trinidad . 4 Poland Virgin Islands 0 Portugal South America: Argentina Rumania . . . . 5 Scotland Brazil 5 Spain . - British Guiana 1 Chile 17 Switzerland Colombia. --. 6 Union of Soviet Socialist Dutch Guiana . 0 Republics 0 Yugoslavia . . Paraguav 2 North America: Peru 0 Bermuda . South America 0 4 Total: Africa Central America: Briti;h Honduras 143 389 308 1,376 5,246 188 23 43 Canal Zone Asia 131 Costa Rica ^.us^rala'^ia 16 Guatemala . Europe . . 416 729 Nicaragua South America 40 1 Total - . . Newfoundland . . 7,668 30, 856 10, 252 48, 776 1,376 West Indies - - - Total (common pests, p. 6) Total (incompletely de- termined pests, p. 7)..-- Total insects . . - . American Virgin Islands Antigua. 15, 214 Bahamas _. 7,429 British West Indies Total diseases 24, 019 Cayman Islands Grand total 72, 795 Cuba Note.— In addition to the countries named above, interceptions, including those of common pests (p. fl) and of incompletely determined pests (p. 7) were made from Arabia, Aruba, Bolivia, British Central Africa, British Columbia, British West Africa, Bulgaria, Burma, Chosen, Curacao, Cyprus, Federated Malay States, Gibraltar, Gold Coast, Guam, Guernsey, Iran, Jersey, Juan Fernandes Island, Latvia, Lebanon, Leeward Islands, Lithuania, Luxemburg, Madagascar, Malay Peninsula. Manchuria, Mytilene Island, Mongolia, Mozambique, New Caledonia, Nigeria, Orient, St. Martin, St. Thomas (American Virgin Islands), Salvador, Senegal, and Southwest Africa. List, by countries^ of pests collected and reported from July 1, 1936, to June 30, 1937, inclusive [All findings marked with an asterisk indicate State inspection] Country of origin and name of pest Hosti Number of intercep- tions in — 1 O "3 1 S2 a o CO Collected in— Insects: '^^^'^^ Corcyra cephalonica (Pyrali- didae). Insects: ^^^^^'^ Parlatoria ziziphus (Coccidae) Theobroma cacao (cacao) - - . 1 California.* 1 1 Do-. Citrus sinensis (orange) 1 Texas. 1 The common names for the following have been omitted: Ananas sativns (pineapple), Brassica oleracea capitata (cabbage), Capsicum annuum (pepper), Lyccpersicum esculentum (tomato), Saccharum officinarum (sugarcane), and Sotanum tuberosum (potato). Where thesame host occurs frequently thecomm.on name has been omitted part of the time. All horticultural variety names have been omitted. June 1937] SERVICE AND REGULATORY AXXOUXCEMEXTS 9 List, by countries, of pests collected and reported from Julyl, 1936, to June 30, 1937, inclusive — Continued Country of origin and name of pest American Samoa Insects: Phenacaspis samoana (Cocci- dae). Pseudococcus cocotis (Cocci- dae). American Virgin Islands Insects: Hemichionaspis minor stracha ni (Coccidae). Vinsonia stellifera (Coccidae). Angola Insects: Siephanoderes hampei (Scoly- tidae). Antigva Insects: Aster olecanium mUiaris Ion- gum (Coccidae). ChrysomphatiLS personatus (Coccidae). Targionia hartii (Coccidae) Do Vinsonia stellifera (Coccidae). Argentina Insects: Anastrepha grandis (Trypeti- dae). Chrysomphalus dictyospermi var. (Coccidae). Chrysomphalus personatus (Coccidae). Cylas formicarius (sweetpo- tato weevil). Geocoris callosulus (Lygael- dae). Geocoris sobrinus (Lygaeidae). Heteroderes rufangulus (Ela- teridae). Do Nysius simulans (Lygaeidae). PoTlntoria fluggeae brasiliensis (Coccidae). Do Psychid Sculaspis graphicn (Chryso- melidae). Diseases: Phoma echinopsidis. Puccinia allii Rhizoctonia bataiicola. Do VermiculaTia var tans. Australia Insects: Pseudaonidia clavigera (Coc- cidae). Sternochetus mangiferae (man- go weevil). Diseases: Ascochyta citrullina Bacterium solanacearum Physalospora obtusa. 113990—39 — Host Cccos nucifera (coconut). ----do --- Hibiscus sp. Orchid Coffea sp. Anthoxanthum odoratum (sweetgrass) . Laurus nobilis (Grecian laurel) . Dioscorea sp . (yam) do Laurus nobilis. Cucurbita pepo (pumpkin). Vitit sp. (grape) Citrus sinensis (orange) Ipomoea batatas (sweetpo- tato). Packing around grapes .do. Excelsior packing for grape* Paper packing for grapes... ..-.do- Citrus sinensis (orange). -.-_do Vitis sp. (grape).- Excelsior packing for grapes Echinopsis multiplex- Allium sativum (garlic) Cucumis melo (melon) Cucumis melo var. Cassaba Solanum tuberosum Orchid yiangifera indica (mango). Cucurbita pepo (pumpkin). Dahlia sp Malus sylvestris (apple). Number of intercep- tions in- Collected in— Hawaii. Do. Puerto Rico. Do. New York. Do. Massachusetts. Do. New York. Massachusetts. Texas. New York. Louisiana. Do. New York. Do. Do. Do. Do. Louisiana. Massachusetts. Louisiana. New York. District of Co- lumbia. Pennsylvania. New York. Do. .Alabama. California. Do.* Virginia. District of Co- lumbia. 1 ! New York. 10 BUKEAU OF ENTOMOLOGY AND PLANT QUARANTINE [July 1936 List, by countries, of pests collected and reported from July 1, 1936, to June 30, 1937, inclusive — Continued Country of origin and name of pest Austria Insects: Anthonomus redirostris (Cur- culionidae). Do Bruchidius villosus (Bruchi- dae). Do — Do Do. Odontotarsus grammicus (Pen- tatomidae). Palomena prasina (Pentatom- idae,). Azores Insects: Bruchus tristicnlus (Bruchi- dae). Ceratitis cctpitata (Mediterra- nean fruitfly). Do Laspeyresia splendana (Ole- threutidae). Targionia bromeliae (Cocci- dae). Do... Diseases: Ceratostomella fimbriata Uromyces fabae. Bahamas Insects: Aleurocanthus voglumi (cit- rus blackfly) Do Anastrephasp. (Trypetidae). Aspidiotus cocotiphagus (Coc- cidae). Do Aspidiotus destructor (Cocci- dae). Do Do Do Coccus viridis (Coccidae) Do Cylas formicarius (sweetpo- tato weevil). Do Frankliniella cubensis (thrips) Parlatoria crotonis (Coccidae). Pectinophora gossypiella (pink bollworm). Targionia sacchari (Coccidae). Toxotrypana curvicauda (pa- paya fruitfly). Diseases: CoUetotrichum falcatum. Barbados Insects: Aspidiotus destructor (Cocci- dae). Asterolecanium miliaris (Coc- cidae). Asterolecanium miliaris Ion- gum (Coccidae). Host Prunus avium sylvestris. -—do Laburnum alpinum (Scotch laburnum) . do Laburnum vulgare (golden- chain). do... Rhus cotinus (smoketree). Fagus sylvatica purpurea.. Lathyrus odoratus (sweet pea). Psidium guajava (guava).. Sorbus domestica (sorbe apple) . Castanea sp. (chestnut).... Ananas sativus. do Tpomoea batatas (sweetpo- tato). Viciafaba (fava bean) Citrus aurantifolia (lime). Citrus sinensis (orange).- Mangifera indica (mango). Cocos nucifera (coconut). . Poinciana regia (royal poinciana). Achras sapota (sapodilla).. Cocos nucifera (coconut) — . Cycas revoluta (sagocycas). Poinciana regia (royal poinciana). Citrus limonia (lemon) Citrus sinensis (orange).—. Ipomoea batatas (sweetpo- tato). do Posa sp Codiaeum sp. (croton) Gossypium sp. (cotton) (boll). Saccharum officinarufn Carica papaya (papaya)... Saccharum officinarum. Persea americana (avocado) Bamboo Palm Nimiber of intercep- tions in — Collected in— Alabama. District of Co- lumbia. Do. Massachusetts. District of Co- lumbia. * Pennsylvania, "i = District of Co- lumbia. Do. New York. Do. Massachusetts. New York. Massachusetts. New York. Do. Do. Florida.* Do.* Do.* Do.* Do.* New York. Florida.* New York, Do. Florida.* Do.* Do.* South Carolina. Florida.* New York. Florida.* Do.* Do.* Do.* New York. Do. Do. June 1937] SERVICE AXD REGULATORY AXXOUXCEMENTS 11 List, by countries, of pests collected and reported from July 1, 1986, to June 30, 1937, inclusive — Continued Country of origin and name of Host Number of intercep- tions in — Collected in — Barbados— CoDticued Insects— Couticued. ChTysomphalus personatus (Coccidae). Do DiakUTodkus tessellatus (whitefly). Pseudaonidia trilobitiformis (Coccidae). Targionia hartii (Coccidae)... Do Do.. Vinsonta stellifera (Coccidae) . Belgitm Insects: Acrclepia assedeUa (Plutelli- dae). Agromyza pinguis (Agromy- zidae). AleyTcdes azaleae (whitefly)... Apicn pomonae (Curculioni- dre). Athous suhfuicus (Elateridae) Bruchus Ivteicornis (Bruchi- dae) Lepidosaphes tuberculata (Coc- cidae). Napomyza lateralis (Agromy- zidae). Thrips angusticeps (thrlps)... Citrus sinensis (orange)... Laurus nobilis (Grecian laurel) . do Cassia fistula (golden- shower). Cclocasia esculenta (taro). Dioscorea sp. (yam) do Laurus nobilis (Grecian laurel). Diseases: Ceratosfomella fimbriata.. Do CoUectotrichnm spinaciae. Ditvlenchus dipsaci Fusicoccvvi titicolum Peronospora effusa Puccinia allii , Sclerotinia mir,or Allium porrum (leek) Cichoriumintybus (witloof) Azalea sp Ficta sp. (vetch) Soil on azalea root. Vicia sp. (vetch) Cymbidium sp. (orchid)... Cichorium intybus (wit- loof). Brassica oleracea capitata.. Lactuca satita longifolia (Romaine lettuce). Daucus carota (carrot). ....do 33 1 2 1 1 1 210 Septoria azaleae Thielavia basicola Bebmuda Insects: Anastrephasj). (Trypetidae). Ceratitis capitata "(Mediter- ranean fruitfly). Ceroplastes sinensis (Coccidae) Frankliniella cephalica (thrips) . Do Do Do Lepidosaphes lasianthi (Coccidae). ^fcrganellc longxspiv a (Coccidap). Parlatoria crctonis (Coccidae).. Pseiidischr.aspis b o w r e y i (Coccidae). Spinacia oleracea (spinach) Solanum tuberosum Vitissp. (grape) Spinacia oleracea (spinach). Allium sativum (garlic) Cichorium intybus (wit- loof). Azalea sp Sinningia sp. (gloxinia)... Eriobotryajaponica Ooquat) do.. Euphorbia pulcherrima (poinsettia). Antirrhinum sp Freesia sp Lilium sp .. PiCsa sp Codiaeum sp. (croton). Neriuvi olean^kr (olear.der) Codiaeum sp. (croton) . Agate sp New York. Pennsylvania. Do. New York. Massachusetts. Do. New York. Do. New York. Do. District of Co- lumbia. Alabama. District of Co- lumbia. Alabama. District of Co- lumbia. New York. Do. Do. Pennsylvania. Texas. New York. Alabama. New York. Do. Pennsylvania. New York. District of Co- lumbia. Do. New York. Do. Do. Do. Do. Do. Massachusetts. Do. New York. Do. Do. 12 BUREAU OF ENTOMOLOGY AND PLANT QUARANTINE [July 1936 List, hy countries, of pests collected and reported from July 1, 1936, to June 30, 1937, inclusive — Continued Country of origin and name of pest Host Number of intercep- tions in— (A Q '3 a- CQ Collected in- Bermuda— Continued Diseases: Aphelenchoides parietinus Solanum tuberosum.. Eriobotrya japonica (loquat). Nerium cleander 1 New York. Fusicladium eriobotryae.. 1 1 2 1 Do Gloeosporium oleandri . . Do. Pestalozzia palmarum Cocos nudfera (coconut)... Do. Pratylenchus pratensis Solanum tuberosum Citrus grandis (grapefruit) . 1 Do Brazil Insects: Anastrepha sp. (Trypetidae) 1 2 Louisiana Do. . .. Do. Aspidiotus destructor (Cocci- Palm .. New York. dae). Asterolecanium a u r e u m Cattleya sp. (orchid). Dolichos sp 1 District of Co- (Coccidae). Callosobruchus p h a s e o I i 1 lumbia. Do (Bruchidae). • Castnia sp. (Castniidae)... Oncidiumsv. (orchid) Citrus grandis (grapefruit). Citrus sinensis (orange) 1 Do. Ceratitis capitata (Mediterra- nean fruitfly). Do 2 1 3 2 1 Do. Chrysomphalus personatus (Coccidae). Euscepes batatae (West In- dian sweetpotato weevil). Do ... do Do. Ipomoea batatas (sweet- potato), do 2 New York. Gymnandrosoma aurantianum (Olethreutidae). Gymnandrosoma sp. (Ole- threutidae). Lophocateres pusillus ( Sia- mese grain beetle). Do . do Do. New York. Tragopogon porrifolius (vegetable-oyster).' Phaseolussp. (string bean). Cattleya sp. (orchid) Car ica papaya (papava)... 1 District of Co- Maruca testulalis (bean pod borer). Mordellistena cattleyana (Mor- dellidae). Morganella longispina (Coccidae). Pachymerxis nucleorum (Bruchidae). Pachymerus olearius (Bruchi- dae). Parlatoria fluggeae brasiliensis lumbia. New York. 1 District of Co- lumbia. New York. Orbignya speciosa (babassu nut). 2 1 California.^ New York. Citrus sinensis (orange) . 2 Alabama. (Coccidae). Do do 1 District of Co- Do- - do 1 1 2 1 1 2 2 lumbia. Louisiana. Do do. Maryland. Do do Massachusetts. Do do.... New York. Do .. .do 1 2 Pennsylvania. Do do Texas. Pectinophora gossypieUa (pink Gossypium sp. (cotton- seed), do California.* bollworm) . Do 1 1 1 District of Co- Do do . lumbia. New York. Do. Gossypium sp. (unginned cotton). Hibiscus manihot (sunset hibiscus). 2 District of Co- Do lumbia. New York. 1 .... Alabama. (Coccidae). Do. Co ffea sp 1 1 Louisiana. Do Palm Pennsylvania. Stenomid Persea americana (avocado) Oncidiumsp. (orchid) New York. Tineid 1 District of Co- lumbia. June 1937] SERVICE AXD REGULATORY AXXOUXCEMEXTS 13 Listy by countries, of pests collected and reported from July 1, 1936, to June SO, 19S7, inclusive — Continued Countrj* of origin and name of pest Brazil— Continued Diseases: Ceratostomella fimbriata. Hemileia oncidii. Do Puccinia allii. Uredo rochaei. British Guiana Insects: Aspidiotus destructor (Coccidae). Aster olecanium aureum (Coccidae). Callosobruchus chinensis (Bruchidae). Furcaspis biformis (Coccidae) Do- - -- Do ..-. Do- Palaeopus costicollis (yam weevil). Diseases: Ceratostomella fimbriata British Honduras Insects: Metamasius sericeus (silky cane weevil) . Stenoma catenifer (avocado seed moth). British West Indies Insects: Lepidosaphes lasianthi (Coc- cidae). Pseudaonidia trilobitiformis (Coccidae). Do Vimonia stellijera (Coccidae) . Canada Insects: Pyrausta nubitatis (European corn borer) . Taeniothrips simplex (gladio- lus thrips). Diseases: Chrysomyxa piperiana Vermicularia liliacearum Verticillium albo-atrum Canal Zone In.sects: Aspidiotus destructor (Cocci- dae). Do Do Host Ipomoea batatas (sweet- potato). Oncidiumsp. (orchid) Orchid Allium sativum (garlic). Myrciaria cauliflcra Asterolecanium urichi (Cocci- dae). Chrysomphalus dictyospermi var. (Coccidae). Chrysomphalus personatus (Coccidae). Nipa fruticans A ngraecum eburneum (orchid). Cattleya labiata (orchid)... Cattleya mossiae (orchid) . Epidendrum osmanthum (orchid) . Schomburgkia lyonsi (or- chid). Ipomoea batatas (sweetpo- tato). Number of intercep- tions in— Banana debris Persea americana (avocado) Codiaeum sp. (croton) Citrus grandis (grapefruit) Citrus sinensis (orange).... Cinnamomum zeylanicum (cinnamon). Zea mays (corn). Gladiolus sp Rhododendron sp. /rtssp Dahlia sp. Cocos nucifera (coconut), .-.-do Pyrenoglyphis major (beach palm) . --..do Rarenala madagascariensis (travelers-tree). Anacardium ercelsum Collected in- New York. District of Co- lumbia. Do. Pennsylvania. District of Co- lumbia. Puerto Rico. District of Co- lumbia. Do. Do. Do. Do. Do Massachusett Do. Louisiana. Do. New York. Washington. Alabama. New York. Michigan. California.* Washington. District of Co- lumbia. New York. District of Co- lumbia. New York. Louisiana. Do. District of Co- lumbia. Do. 14 BUREAU OF ENTOMOLOGY AND PLANT QUARANTINE [July 1936 List, hy countries, of pests collected and reported from July 1, 1936, to June 30, 1937, inclusive — Continued Country of origin and name of pest Host Number of intercep- tions in — ^ g 3 o Collected in- Canal Zone— Continued Insects — Continued. ChrysomphaLus umbordferus (Coccidae). Eurytoma orchidearum (cat- tleyafly). FuTcaspis biformis (Coccidae) - Do Cattleya sp. (orchid) do Orchid 1 1 1 1 New York Do Do -.. do . Puerto Rico. Hemichionaspis minor stra- chani (Coccidae). I'seudaonidia fossor (Coccidae) Canary Islands Insects: Chrysomphalus didyospermi var. (Coccidae). Targionia bromeliae (Cocci- dae). Diseases: Citrus aurantifolia (lime) . . 1 Ficus ehretioides... 1 District of Co- Citrus sinensis (orange) 1 1 2 1 1 1 1 lumbia. Puerto Rico Ananas sativus New York. Do. Cayman Islands Insects: Cytas formicarius (sweetpo- tato weevil) . Ceylon Insects: Parlatoria ziziphns (Coccidae) Diseases: BctctcriuTn citri Ipomoea batatas (sweetpo- tato). Florida.* Citrus aurantifolia dinie).. Do. Do Citrus grandis (pomelo) Do. Ktriniiln rnmrtlnvntfl Undetermined plant California.* Chile Insects: Leptoglossus chilensis (Corei- dae). Vitis sp. (grape) 1 4 New York, Amygdalus persica necta- rina (nectarine). Do. Diseases: Aphelenchoides parietinus 1 Florida.* Cucumis melo (melon) Cucumis melo var. (Honey Dew melon). Beta vulgaris (beet) 13 2 New York. Do Do. TTrmniirp'i hefnp 1 Do. China Insects: Aspidiotus cryptoxanihus (Coccidae). Aspidiotus subcuticularis (Coccidae). Callosobruchus chivensis (Bruchidae). Chilo simplex (Asiatic rice borer) . Do -- Caslanea sp (chestnut) 1 District of Co- Citrus grandis (pomelo) 1 lumbia. California.* 1 1 Hawaii.* New York. do - 1 Texas. Do Ehapis humilis (reed rhapis). Citrus grandis (pomelo) 1 California.* Chiovaspis yanonensis (Coc- cidae). Chrysomphalus dicUiospermi var. (Coccidae). Coplosoma cribrarium (Pen- tatonii(iae). C'ylas formicarius (sweet- potato weevil) . Formosaspis forviosanus (Coc- cidae). Nysi7(s ericae obscnralus (Ly- gaeidae). 1 New York. do - 1 Washington. Exochorda racemosa (pearl- bush). Ipomoea batatas (sweetpo- tato). 1 Do. 1 Do. 2 1 New York. Eteocharis tuberosa (water- nut). Do. June 1937] SERVICE AND REGULATORY ANNOUNCEMENTS 15 List, by countries, of pests collected and reported from July 1, 1936, to June SO, 1937, inclusive — Continued Country of origin and name of pest China— Continued Insects— C ontinued . Parlatoria ziziphus (Coccidae) Do Do Do.... Pseudaonidia duplex (cam- phor scale). Pseudaonidia trilobitiformis (Coccidae). Pseudococcus kraunhiae (Coc- cidae). Diseases: Anguina triiict Aphelenchoides parietinus. Bacterium cifri Phoma dtricarpa Do. Do.. Do Phyllosticta japonica Puccinia atropuncta Puccirda mitriformis Colombia Insects; Anastrepha sp. (Trypetidae) . AiUiUocoris delineata (Ly- gaeidae). Aspidiotus destructor (Cocci- dae. Do Asterolecanium aureum (Coc- cidae). Eurycipitia splendens (Miri- dae). Frankliniella cephalica (thrips) Furcaspis biformis (Coccidae). Do..-. Heterotermes tenvis (termite) . Metamasius hemipterus (West Indian cane weevil). Melamasius sericeus carbona- rius (Curculionidae). Mordetiistena sp. (Mordelli- dae). Do .- Nasutitermes cornigera (ter- mite) . Noctuid. Do. Do. Phatnoma varians (Tingiti- dae). Psychid Sacadodes pyralis (South American boll worm). Tenthecoris bicolor (Miridae).- Tineid. Do- Do- Do- Host Number of intercep- tions in — Citrus grandis (pomelo). do.. .-..do Citrus sinensis (orange), —.do Citrus grandis (pomelo). Litchi chihensis (lychee). Triticum aestUum (wheat). Colocasia esculenta (taro).. Citrus sinensis (orange)-... Citrus aurantium (sour orange). Citrus nobilis deliciosa (tan- gerine) . Citrus sinensis ..--do Oryza sativa (paddy rice).. Veratrum maximowiczii.... Bamboo. ChrysophyllKm cainito (star-apple). Cattleyas-p. (orchid) Cocos nucifera (coconut). — .do Orchid Catlleya sp. (orchid). Rosa sp Cattleua triavae (orchid).. Orchid -do- Banana debris, -.-.do Cattteya trianae (orchid). Orchid Cattteya sp. (orchid) Cattleya schroederae (or- chid) Cattteya trianae (orchid).. Orchid. Cattleya schroederae (or- chid). Orchid Gossypium sp. (cotton- seed) . Orchid Cattleya gigas (orchid) Cattleya trianae (orchid)... Cattteyasp. (orchid) Orchid. Collected in- California.* Maryland. Washington. Do. Do. Do. Hawaii.* District of Co- lumbia. Washington. Do. Do. California. • New York. Washington. Do. District of Co- lumbia. California.* New York. District of Co- lumbia. Maryland. New York. District of Co- lumbia Do. Florida.* Cahfornia.* District of Co- lumbia. Do. Maryland. South Carolina. California.* District of Co- lumbia. Do. California.* Do.* District of Co- lumbia. California.* District of Co- lumbia. New York. District of Co- lumbia. California.* Do.* District of Co- lumbia. Do. 16 BUREAU OF ENTOMOLOGY AND PLANT QUARANTINE [July 1036 List, by countries, of collected and reported from July 1, 1936, to June 30, 1937, inclusive — Continued Country of origin and name of pest Colombia— Continued Diseases: Cercospora bloxami. CoUetotrichum orchidearum. Do.... Do. Physalospora cattleyae (?). Costa Rica Insects: Anaphothrips orchidaceus (thrips) . Anastrepha sp. (Trypetidae). Aspidiotus diffinis (Coccidao). Bephraia cubensis (soursop chalcid) . Chrysomphalus personatus (Coccidae). Furcaspis bijformis (Coccidae) _ MacTosiphum luteum (aphid). Metamasius dimidiatipennis var. (Curculionidae). Metamasius sericeus (silky cane weevil). Do Do Do... Metamasius submaculatus (Curculionidae). Ozophora pallescens (Lygae- idae). Stenoma anonella (Stenomi- dae). Diseases: CoUetotrichum orchidearum Oteosporium affini Do Gloeosporium cattleyae.. Gloeosporium oncidii Macrophoma oncidii Cuba Insects: Acanthoscelides xanthopus (Bruchidae). Aeolus pulchellus (Elateridae) Aleurocanthus uoglumi (cit- rus blackfly) . Aleurodicus cardini (whitefly). Anastrepha sp. (Trypetidae) . Apion macula-alba (Curcu- lionidae). Aspidiotus destructor (Cocci- dae). Do Do. Do. Do. Do. Do. Do. Do. Do. Aspidiotus spinosus (Cocci- dae). Host Brassica rapa (white tur- nip). Caltleya trianae (orchid).. Cattleya sp. (orchid) Orchid Cattleya trianae (orebid) . Zygopetalum sp. Mangifera indica (mango). Cocas nucif era (coconut)-. Annona cherimola (cheri- moya). Mangifera indica Oncidium sp. (orchid) . Orchid Ananas sativus. .do. Banana debris. Musa sp do... Musa sp Ananas sativus. Annona muricata (sour- sop). Cattleya skinneri (orchid).. Cattleya dowiana (orchid).. Cattleya skinneri (orchid).. Cattleya dowiana (orchid).. Oncidium stenotes (orchid). Cattleya dowiana (orchid).. Cassia didymobotrya Ananas sativus Citrus aurantifolia (lime).. Psidium guajava (guava) . . Mangifera indica (mango) . Ananas sativus Amygdalus communis (al- mond). Annona squamosa (sugar- apple). Chrysalidocarpus lutescens (yellow palm). Cocos nucifera (coconut)... do... Mangifera indica (mango) . Musa paradisiaca (plan- tain). Musa sp Palm Psidium guajava (guava).. Mammea americana (ma- mey). Number of intercep- tions in- Collected in- New York. California.* District of Co- lumbia. Do. California.* District of Co- lumbia. New York. District of Co- lumbia. New York. California.* District of Co- lumbia. Co. New York. Louisiana. Do. California.* Maryland. Washington. Louisiana. New Yoik. California.* Do.* Do.* Do.* Do.* Do.* District of Co- lumbia. Louisiana. New York. Florida.* Do.* Louisiana. Florida.* Do.* District of lumbia. Florida.* Maryland. Florida.* Do.* Do.* Louisiana. Florida.* Do.* Co- June 1937] SERVICE AND REGULATORY ANKOUIsCEMENTS 17 Ust, by countries, of pests collected and reported from July 1, 19S6, to June 80, 1937^ inclusive — Continued Country of origin and name of pest Host Number of intercep- tions in — Collected in- CUBA— Continued Insects— Continued. Bephrata cubensis (soursop chalcid). Do BlisstLS insularis (Lygaeidae) Bruchus luteicoTTiis (Bruchi- dae). Coccotrypes thrinacis (Scoly- tidae). Coccus viridis (Coccidae) Do Do. Collabismodes cubae (Curcu- lionidae). Conoderus bifoveatus (Elater- dae). Crocidosema plebeiana (Ole- threutidae) . Do.. Cylas formicarius (sweetpo- tato weevi]). DicaiotKrips angusticeps (thrips). Ephestia sp. (Pyralididae) Do. Euscepes batatae (West Indian sweeti-Otato weevil). Frankliniella cephalica (thrips). Frankliniella cephalica mela- nommata (thrips). Frankliniella cubensis (thrips). Do Do Do. Onorimoschema gudmannella (Geiechiidae). Onorimoschema lycopersicella (tomato pinworm) . Do Hemichionaspis minor stra- chani (Coccidae). Do Do Lepidosaphes camelliae (Cocci- dae). Marmarasp. (Gracilariidae).. Do Maruca testulalis (bean pod borer) . Do... Megacerus tricolor (Bru- chidae). Metachroma suffriani (Chry- somelidae). Metamasiu^ sericeus (silky cane weevil) . Do Do Pectinophora gossypiella (pink bollworm). Pseadococcus boninsis (Cocci- dae). Selenothrips rubrocinctus (red- banded thrips). Systena basalis (Chrysomel- idae). 11 3990— 39 — ^3 Annona cherimola (cheii- moya) . Annona muricaia^ (sour- sop). Ananas satiriis... Vicia angustifolia Euterpe glcbosa fpalm) — Citrus aurantifolia (lime).. do Gardenia florida (Cape-jas- mine). Capsicum annuum Ananas sativus Hibiscus esculentus (okra). do.... Ipomoea batatas (sweetpo- tato). Ananas sativus Ipomoea batatas (sweetpo- tato). Rosasp .do. Chrysanthemum sp Dahlia sp Lathyrus odoratus (sweet pea). Rosa sp Capsicum annuum Lycopersicum esculentum. do Annona muricata (sour- sop). Citrus aurantifolia (lime).. Cucurbitapepo (pumpkin). Camellia japonica (camel- lia). Citrus grandis (grapefruit). do. Phaseolus lunatus macro- carpus (lima bean). Phaseolussp. (string bean). Seed of a vine 139 Ananas sativus . .....do. Musa sp Phaseolus lunatus macro- carpus (lima bean). Gossypium sp. (cotton) (boll). Saccharum officinarum Rosa sp. Brassica chinensis (white greens) . Florida.* Maryland. New York. Do. District of Co- lumbia. Florida.* New York. Florida.* Louisiana. Do. Do. New York. Alabama. Louisiana. Do. New York. Alabama. Florida.* Do.* Do.* Do.* Do.* Do.* New York. Louisiana. New York. Do. Do. Do. Florida.* Louisiana. Virginia. New York. Do. District of Co- lumbia. Louisiana. Do. Virginia. New York. Do. Florida.* Do.* New York. 18 BUREAU OF ENTOMOLOGY AND PLANT QUARANTINE [ July m36 List, by countries, of pests collected and reported from July 1, 1936, to June SO, 19S7, inclusive — Continued Country of origin and name of pest Cub a— C ontin ued Insects — Continued. Targionia bromeUae (Cocci- dae). Do Do Targionia hartii (Coccidae)... Targionia sacchari (Coccidae). Do Tetrabothyntis spetttMUs (Cur- culionidae) . XyleboTus affinis (Scolytidae). Diseases: Albugo btiti Ceratostomella fimbriata Cercospora capsici Cercospora nicotianae Cladosporium vignae Colletotrichum falcatum . . . CoUetotrichum truncatum. Do.. Diaporthe batatatis. Elsinoe phaseoli. . . Do Erysiphe dehor acearum Fusarium cepae. Hdminthosporium curvulum (?). Helminthosporium torulosum. Phomopsis capsici Phyllosticta divergens Rotylenchus bradys Czechoslovakia [nsects: Barw /epidti (Curculionidae).. Bruchus brachialis (Bru- chidae). Callidium violaceum (Ceram- bycidae). Haplothrips aculeatus (thrips) . Hylurgops palliatus (Scoly- tidae). Pityogenes chalcographus (Sco- lytidae). Polygraphut polygraphus (Scolytidae). Uromyces trifolii... Denmark Insects: Ceutorhynchus pleurostigma (turnip gall weevil). Do...- Do Mikiolafagi (Cecidomyiidae). Psyl li odes chrysocepkala (Chrysomelidae). Do Diseases: Ditylenchus dipsnci Urocysfis occulta Dominica Insects: Coccus viridis (Coccidae) . Diseases: Pratylenchus pratensis.. . Host Ananas sativus. Dioscorea sp. (yam) . . . Saccharum officinaram. do Ananas sativus Ip&mttfU 68<«te>» (sweetpo- tato) . Amaranthus sp... Xanthosoma sp. (malanga). Capsicum annuum Nicotiana tabacum (to- bacco) . Vigna sinensis (cowpea)... Saccharum offieinarum Phaseolus lunatus macro- carpus (lima bean) . do Ipomoea batatas (sweetpo- tato). Phaseolus lunatus macro- carpus. do Dahlia sp.. Allium cepa (onion) Capsicum annuum Musa paradisiaca (plan- tain) . Capsicum annuum Albizzia lebbeck (lebbek).. Dioscorea alata (?) (winged yam). Radicula armoracia (horse- radish) . Viciasp. (vetch) Pinussp. (pine) Dianthus sp. (carnation) . Pinus sp. (pine) Trifolium sp . Brassica rapa (turnip) . -..-do... -..-do Fagussp. (beech) Brassica oleracea capitata. Brassica rapa Solanum tuberosum. Secale cereale (rye) . Citrus aurantifolia (lime). Dioscorea sp. (yam) Number of intercep- tions in — 16 542 Collected in- Florida.* Louisiana. New York. Do. Florida.* Virginia. Louisiana. Maryland. New York. Do. Louisiana. New York. Florida.* Do.* Louisiana. New York, Alabama. New York. Puerto Rico. Florida.* Texas. New York. Do. Do. Do. Alabama. New York. Do. Do. Do. Do. Do. Do. Do. Do. Pennsylvania. Virginia. New York. Do. Do. Texas. Maryland. New York. Massachusetts. June 1937] SERVICE AND REGULATORY ANNOUNCEMENTS 19 List, hy countries, of pests collected and reported from July 1, 1936, to June 30, 1937 1 inclusive — Continued Country of origin and name of pest Host Number of intercep- tions in — Collected in- DoMiNiCAN Republic Insects: Anastrepha mombinpraeoptans (Trypetidae). Anastrepha suspensa (Trypet idae). Asterolecanium aureum (Coc cidae). Do.... Do.. . Furcaspiis biformu (Coccidae)^ Do. Hemichionaspis minor stracha- ' ni (Coccidae). Marmara sp. (Gracilariidae) . . Mordellisiena sp. (Mordelli- dae). Do Pseudoparlatoria ostreata (Coc cidae). Do Selenothrips rubrocinctus (red- banded thrips). Vinsonia xtellxfera (Coccidae) Do Do. Do. Do Do... Do Diseases: Ceratostomella fimbriata Cf>lletotrichum lujae (?) CoUetotrichum orchidearum Gloeosporium intermedium epidendri. Phoma muswe (?) Physalospora orchidearum Dutch East Indies Insects: Parlatmia ztzfpAus (Coccidae). Stephanoderes hdmpei (coffee berry borer) . Do Diseases: Bacterium citri Mycosphaerella oryzae Dutch Guiana Insects: Pectinophora gossypiella (pink bolhrorm), Ecuador Insects: Metamasius sericeus (silky cane weevil) . Stenoma sp. (Stenomidae) Do. Egypt Insects: Bruchidiiis incarnatus (Bru- chidae). Bruchus lentis (Bruchidae) Parlatoria ziziphus (Coccidae) Pectinophora gossypiella (pink bollworm). Eugenia malaccensis (Ma- layapple) . Psidium guajava (guava).. Brassia caudata (orchid) . _ Epidendrum sp. (orchid).. Orchid Cattleya mantinii-nobilior (orchid). Oncidium carthaginense (orchid). Hibiscus sp... Citrus grandis (grapefruit) Epidendrum bifidum (or- chid). Epidendrum sp. (orchid). Carica papaya (papaya) Epidendrum christi (or- chid). Eugenia malaccensis (Malayapple). Cattleya forbesi (orchid) _ . Epidendrum sp. (orchid).. Eugenia malaccensis Lycaste costata (orchid). Lycaste sp. (orchid) Orchid Xy labium pallidiflor am . Xanthosoma sp. (malanga) Lycaste sp. (orchid) Orchid.. Epidendrum sp. (orchid). Afu^a sp.. Lycaste sp. Citrus limonia (lemon). Cofea sp -do. Citrus limonia Oryza sativa (paddy rice) Gossypium sp. (cottonseed) debris. Per sea americana (avoca- do). ...-do Lens esculenta (lentil). .---do Citrus sinensis (orange) . . . Gossypium sp. (cotton- seed) . Puerto Rico. Do. District of Co* lumbia. Do. Do. Do. Puerto Rico. District of Oo« lumbia. Texas. District of Co- lumbia. California.* New York. District of Co- lumbia. New York. California.* District of Co- lumbia. New York. District of lumbia. Do. Do. Do. Co- New York. California.* District of lumbia. California.* Florida.* California.* Pennsylvania. Illinois. New York. Massachusetts. New York. Louisiana. Washington. Pennsylvania. Washington. New York. Do. Maryland. New York. Co- 20 BUREAU OF ENTOMOLOGY AND PLANT QUARANTINE [July 1936 Listy hy countries, of pests collected and reported from July 1, 1936, to June 30, 1937, inclusive — Continued Country of origin and name of pest Host Number of intercep- tions in— 'S s Collected in— England Insects: Aleyrodes azaleae (whitefiy) Azalea sp District of Co- lumbia. Apion carduorum (Curcu- Cynara scolymus (globe ar- tichoke). Phoenii sp. (palm) ■ lionidae). Aspidiotus destructor (Cocci- .... Do dae). Athous haemorrhoidalis (Ela- Soil around miscellaneous plants. Lathyrus grandiflorus (ever- lasting pea). -Brassfca rapa (turnip)-.. . Do. teridae) . Bruchus affinis (Bruchidae).- Michigan. Louisiana Ceutorhvnchus pleurostigwa 5 5 1 (turnip gall weevil) Do do. Do .... do M^assachusett'' Do-.. do.. New York Do . do . . Pennsylvania. Te-'>:as. Do... do Coccotrypes roUiniae (Scolyti- Phoenix reclinata (Senegal date palm). Corylus avellana (filbert) .. Quercus sp. Cacorn) District of Co- dae). Curculio nucum (Curculioni- lumbia. California * dae). Curculio venosus (Curculioni- Illinois. dae). Do do Maryland. Emphytus cinctus (sawfly) Epipolaeus caligjnosus (Cur- Rosa chinensis manetti Humulus sp. (hop) Acer sp. (maple) 1 1 District of Co- culionidae). Eriophyes macrorhynchus (gall lumbia. New York. mite). Helophorus rugosus (turnip mud beetle). Helophorus sp. (Hydrophili- dae). Do. Raphanus satitms (radish) Brassica oleracea gemmifera (brussels sprouts). Raphanus sativus (radish). Cattleya bertheuana (or- chid). Hippeastrum sp Do. Do. Do. Hercothrips errans (thrips)... Do 1 District of Co- lumbia. Do. Leperisinus fraxini (Scolyti- Fraximts sp. (ash) 1 14 11 Louisiana. dae). Do. do-.-. New York. Lepidosaphes tnberculata (Coc- Cymbidium sp. (orchid).... Iris orientalis.., ... District of Co- cidae). Limothrips denticornis (thrips) lumbia, . Do. Limothrips vaneecki (thrips) . . Do- Lilium monadelphum (Caucasian lily). Lilium sp. (lily) 3 Do. New York. Meadorus griseus (Pentatom- Clematis sp District of Co- idae). Myzus ornatus (aphid) Azalea sp 2 lumbia. New York. Do .. Do. Do Calluna vulgaris (heather)- Catananche caerulea (blue cupids-dart). Chrysanthemum sp do Do. Do. 1 California.* Do. 1 District of Co- Do . 4 9 1 1 1 lumbia. Massachusetts. Do do New York. Do.. Do. Do Cyclamen sp Massachusetts. Do. New York. Do- Fragaria sp. (strawberry) . Myosotis sp. (forget-m.e- not). Nasturtium officinale (wa- tercress). Ricinus sj) District of Co- Do lumbia. New York. Do 1 Do. Do 2 Do. Do-.. Veronica ?p Quercus sp. (oak) 1 District of Co- NevTOtcrvs qv^rcus-baccarum 1 lumbia. New York. (Cynipidae). Parallelodiplosis c att ley ae Cattleya gigas sanderiana (orchid). Hawaii.* (Cattleya midge). June 1937] SERVICE AND REGULATORY ANNOUNCEMENTS 21 List, by countries, of pests collected and reported from July 1, 1936, to June 30, 1937, inclusive — Continued Country of oriein and name of pest Host Number of intercep- tions in— '3 « B CO Collected in- England— Continued Insects— Continued . Perrisia oenophila (Cecidoniy- Vitis sp. (grape) . . 2 1 3 New York. iidae). Philophylla heradei (celery fly). Do- Apium graveolens (celery). Petroselinnm hort ens e (parsley). Crataegus sp. (hawthorn). . Brassicarapa (turnip) New York. 1 Massachusetts. Psylliodes chrysocepha la 1 1 3 Louisiana. (Chrysomelidae) . Do- do Maryland. Do ... do ... New York. Sericothrips staphylinus (thrips). Steingelia gorodetskia (Cocci- dae). Taeniothrips atratus (thrips).. Taeniothrips ericae (thrips). .. Thrips angusticeps (thrips). -- Do Viola sp. (violet) 1 Do. Packing material for Aster cordifolius. Calluna vulgaris (heather). do Centaurea cyanus (corn- flower). Lactuca safiva longifolia (Romaine lettuce). Chrysanthemum SY> - 1 1 1 Hawaii.* Maryland. 1 2 .... New York. Do. Thrips flavus (thrips) 3 Do. Thrips fuscipennis (thrips)... Mentha sp. (mint) Do. Do Myosotis sp. (forget-me- not). Rosa sp Do. Thrips paludivagus (thrips) . 1 .... 1 Do. Thrips validus (thrips) Lactuca sativa longifolia (Romaine lettuce). Petroselinnm hortense (parsley) . Dianthus sp Do. Trypetid Do. Diseases: AUernaria dianthi 1 1 1 District of Co- Aphelenchoides parietinui Lilium sp. (lily) lumbia. New York. Do Narcissus sp... 2 District of Co- Aphelenchus 0 venae Litium sp. (lily) 1 lumbia. New York. Boirytisallii Allium cepa (onion) Virginia. Botri tisnarc issicola Narcissus sp 1 California.* Ceratostoviella fi mbriata Daucus carota (carrot)... New York. Do do Texas. Colletotrichum orchidearum... Cymbidiumsp. (orchid) ... Laeliocattleya barbarica XL. areca (orchid). Odontiodasp. (orchid) Odontoglossum lid ley (orchid). Bamboo 1 1 1 1 California.* Do Do. * Do Do.* Do Do.* Coniosporium shiraianum 1 New York. Coryneum microstictum Rosa sp 1 District of Co- Ditylenchus dipsaci Iris xiphioides (English iris). Iris sp 1 1 1 1 lumbia. Do. Do. - . 2 7 Do. Do Narcissus sp Do. Do do New York. Do Solanum tuberosum 1 1 1 Texas. Oloeosporium concentricum Brassica oleracea botrylis (cauliflower). Pennsylvania. Do Massachusetts. Oloeosporium pruinosum Veronica sp 1 District of Co- Gloeosporium sansevieriae Sansevieria sp 1 lumbia. New York. Hemileia oncidii. Oncidium varicosum roger- sii (orchid). Galax aphylla (galax) 1 District of Co- Laestadia galaciina (O 1 lumbia. New York. Phragmidium discifforum Rosa sp 1 District of Co- Puccinia absinthii . Artemisia dracunculus (tar- ragon). Acer pseudoplatanus (syca- more maple). Chrysanthemum sp 1 1 lumbia. New York. Rhytisma acerinum Do. Septoria chrysantkemella 1 Do. 22 BUREAU OF ENTOMOLOGY AND PLANT QUARANTINE [July 1936 List, hy countries, of pests collected and reported from July 1, 1936, to June 30, 1937, inclusive — Continued Country of origin and name of pest Host Number of intercep- tions in— Collected in — England— Continued Diseases— Continued. Septoria primulae.. Tubercularia vulgaris... Vermicularia herharum. Primula polyantha (poly- anthus primrose). Clematis sp. Dianthus sp. Estonia Insects: Semanotus undatus (Ceram- bycidae) . Fiji Islands Insects: Lepidosaphes auriculata (Coc- cidae). Finland Insects: Semanotus undatus (Ceram- bycidae). Pine slat. Codiaeum sp. (croton). Pine wood. Aphelenchoides parietintis. Lophodermium pivastri... France Insects: Acrolepia assectella (Plutel- lidae). Attica ampelophaga (Chryso- melidae). Anaphothrips obscurus (thrips) Apion pomonae (Curculioni- dae). Do Apion rufirostre (Curculioni- dae). Aspjdiotus zonatus (Coccidae) Baris chlorizans (Curculioni- dae). Bruchidius halodendri (Bru^ chidae) . Bruchidius lividimanus (Bru- chidae). Bruchidius villosus (Bruchi- dae). Do.... Beta vulgaris (beet) Pinus sylvestris (Scotch pine). Allium porrum (leek).. Lactuca sativa (lettuce). Petroselinum hortense (parsley). Vicia sp. (vetch) do , Malvasp. (mallow). Quercus sp Braesica rapa (turnip). Halimodendron hal oden- dron. Cytisus battandieri Bruchus brachialis (hairy- vetch bruchid). Bruchus luteicornis (Bruehi- dae). Do Do Ceutorhynchus pteurostigma (turnip gall weevil). Chrysomphalus dictyospermi var. (Coccidae). Corymbites impressus (Elater- idae). Dacus oleae (olive fruitfly)... Eysarcoris inconspicuus (Pen- tatomidae). Franktiniella intonsa (thrips). Frankliniella pallida (thrips). Heliothrips haemorrhoidnlis form abdominalis (thrips). Helophorus rugosus (turnip mud beetle). Limoihrips denticornis (thrips) Cytisus scoparius andreana. Spartium Junceum (weav- ers-broom). Vicia sp. (vetch) Vicia angvstifolia. do Vicia sp. (vetch) Brassica rapa (turnip). Citrus nobilis deliciosa (tangerine). Cynara scolymus (globe artichoke). Olea evropaea (olive) Cichorium intybus (chic- ory). Petroselinum hortense (parsley). Lactuca saliva (lettuce) Azalea sp Brassica rapa (turnip) . Allium cepa (onion). .. Virginia. District of Co- lumbia. Do. New York. Hawaii. New York. Virginia. New York. Do. Do. Do. Louisiana. Pennsylvania. New York. District of Co- lumbia. Texas. District of Co- lumbia. Do. Do. Do. Louisiana, Do. New York. Louisiana. New York. Do. Do. Do. Do. Do. Do. Maryland. New York. Do. JuHe 1937] SERVICE AND REGULATORY ANNOUKCEMENTS 23 List, hy countries, of pests collected and reported from July 1, 1986, to June SO, 19S7y in clu sive — Continued Country of origin and name of pest France— Continued Insects— Continued. Megastigmus aculeatvs (Cal- limomidae). Myzus ornatus (aphid) Phyllotreta nemorum (Chry- somelidae). Phyllotreta nigripes (Chryso- melidae). Psylliodes chrysoceph a I a (Chrysomelidae). Rhinoncus pericarpius (Cur- culionidae) . Sitona humeralis (Curculionl- dae). Sitona lineata (Curculionidae) Taeniothrips atratns (thrips).. Do Targionia vitis (Coccidae) Thrips angusticeps (thrips)... Do - Do Do Thripgflavus (thrips) Thrips fuscipennis (thrips) . . . Tropisteihus hotosericeus (Ly- gaeidae) . Diseases: Albugo tragopogonis.. CeratostomeUa fimbriata Collet otrichu m orchidearu m Coryneum microstictum Cvmminsiella sanguinea Dinemasporium graminum Ditylenchus dipsaci Exobasidium vacdnii Leptosphaeria culmicola Leptosphaeria heterospora Microdiplodia diervillae Mycosphaerella schoenoprasi. . Peronospora valerianellae Puccinia absinthii Puccinia allii Ramularia cynarae Sderotinia laxa Uromyces fabae Vermicularia liliacearum French Indo-China Insects: Pseudaonidia trilobitiformis (Coccidae). Germany Insects: Acalypta parvula (Tingitidae) Aleyrodes azaleae (whitefly).. Host Rosa sp Brassica oleracea botrytit (cauliflower). Raphanus sativus (radish). Cynara scolymus (globe artichoke). Brassica rapa (turnip) Artemisia dracunculus (tar- ragon). Lilium sp. (lily) Petroselinum hortense (pars- ley). Daucus carota (carrot) Petroselinum hortense (pars- ley). Quercus sp Cichorium intybus (witloof) Cynara scolymus (globe artichoke). Lactuca sativa G^ttuce) Lactuca sativa longifolia (Romaine lettuce). Cynara scolymus (globe artichoke). Petroselinum hortense (pars- ley). Rosa sp Tragopogon porrifolius (salsify) . Daucus carota (carrot) Phalaenopsis sp. (orchid). . Rosa sp Makonia repens rotundi- folia (hollj-grape). Grass.. Hyacinthus sp. Azalea indica (indica azalea). Triticum aestivum (wheat). Iris sp -- Diervilla sp. (bush honey- suckle) . Allium porrum (leek) Valerianella locusta olitoria (cornsalad). Artemisia absinthium (wormwood). Allium porrum Cynara scolymus (globe artichoke). Prunus domestica (plum).. Vicia sp. (vetch) Iris sp Citrus grandis (pomelo). Soil around gladiolus bulb. Azalea sp Number of intercep- tions in- Collected in- District of Co- lumbia. New York. Do. Do. Do. Do. Do. Do. Do. Do. District of Co- lumbia. New York. Do. Do. Do. Do. Do. Pennsylvania. New York. Georgia. District of Co- Imnbia. Do. Do. New York. Do. Do. Do. District of Co- lumbia. Do. Pennsylvania. New York. Do. Do. Do. Do. Do. District of Co- lumbia. Pennsylvania. New York. Do. 24 BUREAU OF ENTOMOLOGY AND PLANT QUARANTINE [July 1936 List, by countries, of collected and reported from July 1, 1936, to June 30, 1937, inclusive — Continued Country of origin and name of pest Host Number of intercep- tions in- Collected in— Gkrmany— Continued Insects— Continued. Anthaxia quadripunctata (Bu- prestidae) . Apion carduorum (Curculi- onidae). Aspidiotus destructor (Cocci- dae). Brachyrhinus scaber (Curcu- lionidae). Do—. Bruchidius villosus (Bruchi- dae). Do Do — Pine wood. Cynara scolymus (globe artichoke) . Dracaena sp. Bruchus brachiatis (hairy- vetch bruchid). Do Do Leontopodium sp. (edel- weiss). Soil around gladiolus bulb. Laburnum atpinum (Scotch laburnum). Laburnum sp Spartium junceum (Span- ish broom) . Vicja viUosa (hairy vetch) . Do. Do. Do- do Vicia sp. (vetch) . do Bruchus tristkulus (Bruchi- dae). Ceratitis capitata (Mediter- ranean fruitfly) . Ceutorhynchus pleurostigma (turnip gall weevil). Do Chrysomphalus personatus (Coccidae). Dryocoetes autographus (Sco- lytidae). Ernobius abietis (Anobiidae).. Do Frankliniella intonsa (thrips) . FranklinielLa tenuicornis (thrips). Do- -— Hebrus pusiUus (Hebridae)... Laspeyresia strobilella (Ole- threutidae). Do - Do Lema melanopa (Chrysomel- idae) . Lepidosaphes lasianthi (Cocci- dae). Leucaspis loewi (Coccidae).. . Leucaspis sulcii (Coccidae) --. Limothrips denticornis (thrips) Megastigmus suspectus (Cal- limomidae). Micrelus ericae (Curculioni- dae). Myzus ornatus (aphid) Lathyrus odoratus (sweet pea). Pyrus communis (pear).... Brasska campestris (ruta- baga). Brasska rapa (turnip) Palm Pine wood Pkea sp. (spruce) . .do- Calluna vulgaris (heather) , Apium graveolens (celery) . Brassica oleracea capitata.. Moss used as packing for lily pips. Picea excelsa (Norway spruce). do Pjcea sp . (spruce) do Cod JaeitTO sp. (croton). Pinus sp. (pine). do Posa sp.. Tree seed. Calluna vulgaris (heather) . Do. Psylliodes chrysocephala (Chrj'somelidae). Taeniothrips atratus (thrips).. Do.- Taeniothrips ericae (thrips).. _ Do Do Thrips flavus (thrips) Thrips Juscipennis (thrips) . . . Thrips paludivagus (thrips)... Vtnsonia stellifera (Coccidae). Helenium sp Radicula armoracia (horse- radish). Brassica rapa (turnip) — Calluna vulgaris. Gladiolus sp Calluna vulgaris. do Rosa sp Calluna vulgaris (heather) . do Rosasp Palm New York. Do. Do. Do. Do. District of Co- lumbia. Do. Do. Do. Maryland. District of lumbia. Maryland. New York. Pennsylvania . Washington. New York. Do. Do. Do. Do. Do. Pennsylvania. Do. New York. Do. Louisiana. New York. Pennsylvania. New York. Maryland. New York. California.* New York. Pennsylvania. Illinois. Pennsylvania. District of lumbia. New York. Co- Oo- Do. Pennsylvania. Do. New York. Pennsylvania. Do. Do. New York. Do. Do. June 1937] SERVICE AND REGULATORY ANNOUNCEMENTS 25 List, by countries, of pests collected and reported from July 1, 1936, to June 30, 1937, inclusive — Continued Country of origin and name of pest Host Geemany— Continued Apheienchoides parietinus. Aphelenchus avenae. Ascochyta conoruvi.. Ceratostomella fimbriata.. CumminsieUa sanguinea. Dtplodma salicis DiiylenchAi.s dipsaci. Do..-. Do. Do. Do .— Do Do Do Gloeosporium covcentricitm. Macrophoma candollei Melampsora pinitorgua Monilia frudigena PTatylenchus prate nm Puccinia allii.. Sclerotinia frucUgena Sderotinia laxa Do Septoria acicola Septoria chrysanthemella . Urccystis colchici Convallaria majalis (lily- of-the-valley) . Trifolium sp. (clover) Picea excelsa (Norway spruce). Daucus carota (carrot) Mahonia aquifolium (Ore- gon hollygrape). Salixap. (willow) Allium cepa (onion). Colchicum sp Convallaria majalis Oily- of-the- valley) . Helenium sp Veriicillium albo-atrum. Volutella buxi Geeece Insects: Bruchus erii (Bruchidae). Callhhytii glandium (Cjmipi- dae). Ceratitis capUata (Mediter- ranean fruitfly). Do Laspeyresia splendana (Ole- threutidae). Parlatoria oleae (Coceidae),.. Do Diseases: Bacterium savastanoi. Puccinia mayorii Sclerotium cepivornm Uroniyces fabae Geenada Disease>: Pratylenchus pratensis. Solarium tuberosum do do.- do Brassica oleracea capitata... Buxus sempervirens (box). Pinus montana mughus Malus sylvesiris (apple).. . Convallaria majalis (lily-of- the-valley). A Ilium porrum (leek) Malus sylvesiris do Pyrus communis (pear) Pinus STp. (pine) Chrysanthemum sp Colchicum sp Beta vulgaris (beet). Buxus sp. (box) In box of seeds including sweet peas. Quercus sp. (valonia) Cydonia oblonga (quince). Pyrus communis (pear)... Casfaneasp. (chestnut)... Malus sylvesiris (apple) Pyrus commxinis (pear) Oka europaea (olive). Sideritis theezans Allium cepa (onion).. Vicia sativa (vetch)... Dioscorea sp. (yam). Guatemala Insects: Avastrepha ludens (Mexican fruitfly). Do.. Anastrepha sp. (Trypetidae) . Do Ariiillocoris delineata (Lygaei- dae). AntUtocoris picturata (Ly- gaeidrie). 113990—39 4 Achras sapota (sapodilla)._ Citrus sinensis (orange), dc. Mangifera indica (mango) . Odontoglossum grande (or- chid). Cattieya skinneri (orchid) . Number of intercep- tions in — Collected in- New York. Do. Do. Alabama. 2s' ew York. Do. Alabama. District of Co- lumbia. New York. District of Co* lumbia. Louisiana. Massachusetts. Pennsylvania. Te.xas. Maryland. New York. Do. Pennsylvania. New York. Do. Do. Do. Do. Do. Do. District of Co- lumbia. Louisiana. New York. Pennsylvania. New York. Do. Massachusetts. New York. Do. Do. Do. Do. Do. Do. Do. Pennsylvania. Louisaua. Florida." South Carolin! California.* Do.* 26 BUREAU OF ENTOMOLOGY AND PLANT QUARANTINE [July 1936 List, by countries, of pests collected and reported from July 1, 1936, to June 30, 1937, inclusive — Continued Country of origin and name of pest Host Number of intercep- tions in- Collected in- GuATEMALA — Continued Insects — Continued. Antillocoris pidurata (Ly- gaeidae). Aphetea inconspicua (Mem- bracidae). Asterolecanium aureum (Coc- cidae) . Bephrata cubevsis (soursop chalcid). Chrysomphalus alienus (Coc- cidae). Conotrachelus sp. (Curculion- idae). Cosmopolites sp. (Curculion- idae) . Eurycipitia vestitus (Miridae), Macrosiphum luteum (aphid) . Do - Oncidium splendidum (or- chid). Ly caste skinneri (orchid).. - Epidendrum sp. (orchid).. Annona muricata (soursop) Cattteya skinneri (orchid).. Persea americana (avoca- do). Musa sp . (banana) (silky Do- Metamasius sericeus cane weevil). Do - Do Do Do Metamasius sericeus carbona- rius (Curculionidae). Do Do Mordellistena sp. (Mordelli- dae). Parmenonta valida (Ceram- bycidae) . Physonota citrinella (Chryso- melidae) . Pseudoparlatoria ostreata (Coc^ cidae). Do.. Do Oncidium cavendishianum (orchid) . Lycaste skinneri (orchid). Oncidium sphacelatum (or- chid). do Banana debris do do do Musa sp. (banana) . Banana debris Diseases: CoUetotrichum orchidearum. Phyllosticta stanhopeae. Pteospora neottiae Haiti Insects: Anastrepha mombinpraeop- tans (Trypetidae). Anastrephasp. (Trypetidae).. Asuidiotus .festruclor (Cocci- dae). Callosobruchus chinensis (Bru- chidae). Collabismcdes cubae (Curcu- lionidae) . Hemichionaspis minor stra- chani (Coccidae). Do Pseudaonidia Irilobitiformis (Coccidae). Targionia sacchari (Coccidae) Do.. Diseases: Cercospora nicotianae. CoUetotrichum falcatum. ...-do.. Musa sp. (banana). Orchid Oncidium splendidum (or- chid). Oncidium cavendishianum (orchid) . Cattleya bowringiana (or- chid). Laelia superbiens (orchid) Oncidium splendidum (or- chid). Cattleya sp. (orchid) Orchid. do.. Mangifera indica (mango) . .-.-.do. — Cocos nucifera (coconut) . Cajanus indicus (pigeon- pea). Capsicum annuum Annona muricata (soursop) Poinciana regia (royal poinciana). Mtingifera indica Saccharum officinarum. do Nicotiana tabacum (tobac- co). Saccharum officinarum California.* Do.* Do.* Penn?ylvania. California.* Do.* Alabama. California.* Do.* Do." Hawaii.* Alabama. Louisiana. Maryland. South Carolina. Alabama. Louisiana. South Carolina. Alabama. California.* Do.* Do.* Do.* Hawaii.* California.* District of Co- lumbia. Cahfornia.* Do.* Puerto Rico. New York. Do. Do. Do. Do. Do. Maryland. Florida.* New York. Do. Florida.* June 1937 SERVICE AXD REGULATORY AXXOUXCEMEXTS 27 List, hy countries, of pests collected and reported from July 1, 1936, to June SO, 1937, inclusive — Continued Country of origin and name of pest Host Number of intercep- tions in— 1 CD 1 ce w Collected in— Hawah Insects: Caryedon fuscus (Bruchiriae). Cassia fistula (golden-show- er). Cassia grandis (pink-show- er). Erythrina monosperma 1 Do 1 Do * Do 1 Do.* Do Seed pod . 1 1 Do.* Ceratitis capitata (Mediter- ranean fruitfly) . Do - Coffea arabica (Arabian cofiee). Do.* 3 Do.* Do . Mangifera indica (mango) 2 3 31 1 .... Do * Ceroplastes rubens (Coccidae) . Coccus Pirjdi* (Coccidae) Aly.cia olivaeformis (maile)_ Gardenia fforida (Cape- jasmine). Phaseolussv. (string bean)- Sphagnum moss packing with soil around palm trees. Gardenia fJorida (Cape-jas- mine). Do.* 4 .... 2 Do.* DacM cucurbitae (melonflv)... Do.* Do . 1 Do.* 3 1 14 1 - — Do.* fly)- 5 4 1 .... Do.* cane bud worm). Do Cocos nucijera (coconut)... 1 Do.* ETeanetis minuscula (Tinei- Do.* dae). Lampides baetica (Lycaenidae) Canavalia sp 8 1 1 5 1 1 10 12 3 2 Do * Caldropis gigantea .. - Do.* Do - 1 4 .... Do.* Leprdosaphes auriculata (Coc- cidae). Lepidosaphes lasianthi (Cocci- dae). Do Codiaeum sp. (croton) . . J Do.* do do Do* Washington. Lepidosaphes uniloba (Cocci- Maruca testulelis (bean pod Alyxia olivaejormis (maile). Canavalia sp California .* Do.* borer). Do -- Dioclea violacea (Mauna- loa). Flower leis Do.* Do Do.* Do Phakeolussp. (string bean)- Codiaeum sp. (croton) Do.* Parlatoria crotonis (Coccidae) 1 Do * Parlatoria Tnytiiaspiformis do . --- --- - — Do.* (Coccidae). Pseudaonidia clavigera (Cocci- Hibiscus sp - 1 3 3 1 Do.* aae). Pseudaonidia iesferata (Cocci- do Do.* dae). Pseudococcus kraunhiae (Coc- Cereus sp. (cactus) Do.* cidae). Do - Codiaeum sp. (croton) Do.* Do Gardenia florida (Cape-jas- mine). Cocos nucif era (coconut)... Palm - 8 28 1 6 5 1 20 5 1 Do.* Bipersia palmarum >. Cocci- dae). Do 3 1 .... .... Do.* Do.* Sterno'hdvsmangiferae (man- go weevil). Taeniothrips hawaiiensis (thrips). Do - Mangifera indica (mango). Calotrofis giganiea ^ .... Do.* Do.* Cassia alata (ringworm cassia). Dianthus sp. (carnation).. Do.* Do I .... Do.* Do Flower leis ... Do.* Do Gardenia florida (Cape-jas- mine). Jasminum sambax (Ara- bian jasminej . Plumeria acutifolia (Mexi- can frangipanii. 1 1 .... Do.* Do Do.* Do .... 1 2 1 Do.* Do Do.* Do — - Do.* Do.. Zingiber officinale (ginger). 1 Do.* 28 BUREAU OF ENTOMOLOGY AND PLANT QUARANTINE [July 1936 List, by countries, of pests collected and reported from July 1, 1936, to June SO, 1937, inclusive — Continued Host Number of intercep- tions in— Country of origin and name of pest 1 "3 hr O" 1 CoUected in— Hawaii— C ontinued Insects— Continued. Taeniothrips simplex (gladio- lus thrips). Do Dianthus sp (carnation) 1 1 3 2 1 1 California * Flower leis Do.* Do- - Gladiolus sp Do.* Diseases: TJTotnycts alyxidc Alyxia olivaeformis Do * Do Leaf leis Do.* Honduras Insects: Anastrepha iudens (Mexican fruitfly). Anastrepha sp. (Trypetidae). Do Mangifera indica (mango) . Chrysophyllum catni Do do 4 District of Co- Do. do do do do ""^do"".*""'""I""'" .... do 1 4 1 5 4 3 3 1 1 lumbia. Louisiana. Do 2 "h' Do Do .. .... .... Massachusetts. New York. Do- . Do South Carolina, Do Virginia. Bruchus luteicornis (Bruchi- Vicia grandi flora Maryland. dae). Bruchus tristiculus (Bruchi- Vicia sp. (vetch) Alabama. dae). Chlorochroa juniperina (Pen- Juniptrus sp 1 New York. tatomidae). Parlatoria oleae (Coccidae) Pyrus communis (pear) 1 Do. Pyrausta nubilalis (European corn borer). Holcus sorghum var. (broomcorn). Panicum miliaceum (mil- let). Rosa sp 7 Do. 1 Maryland. Diseases: Phragmidium disci florum 1 New York June 1937] SERVICE AXD REGULATORY AXXOUXCEMEXTS 29 List, by countries, of pests collected and reported from July 1, 1936, to June 30, 1937, inclusive — Continued Country of origin and name of pest Host IXDU Insects: Aphanus sordidus (Ly?aeidae) Aspidiotus destructor (Cocci- dae). AspidiottLt exclsus (Coccidae). Brtichus dentipe& (Bruchidae). Bruchus emarginatus (Bru- chidae). Do Do Callotobruchus analis (Bru- chidae) . Do.- Do. Callosobruchus chinensis (Bruchidae). Do Do Do. Do. Do. Do. Do. Callosobruchm phaseoli (Bruchidae) . Do CallosobTuchui theobromae (Bruchidae). Do Carytdon fu9cui (Bruchidae) . Do Do Do. Do. Ceroplastes rubem (Coccidae). Cylas formicarius (sweetpo- tato weevil) . Euspermophagus sublineatus (Bruchidae). Ileterobostrychus aequalis (Bos- trichidae). Do Lophocaieres pusiUus (Sia- me?e grain beetle) . Minthea rugicollis (Lyctidae). Parlatoria blanchardi (Parla- toria date scale) . Parlatoria cinerea (Coccidae). Psylliodet chrysocephala (Chrysomelidae) . Sinoxylon conigerum (Bostri- chidae) . Diseases: Anguina tritici TUletia horrida lEELAKD Insects: Berytui geniculatus (Neidi- dae). Emphyttn cincttis (sawfly) Do.. Do Oryza satica (rice) . Palm Cypripedium suavessimum (orchid). Vicia faba (fava bean) Pisum sativum (pea) . Pisum sativum arveme Pisum sp. Phaseolus aureus (mung bean.) Vigna sesquipedalis (aspar- agus-bean). Vigna sinensis (cowpea)... Cajanus sp Lens esculenta (lentil) Phaseolus aureus (mung bean). do Pisum sativum (pea) . Soja max (soybean).. Vigna cylindrica Vigna sinensis (cowpea). Dolichos lablab (iablab).. Pisum sativum (pea) Cajanus indicus (pigeon Soja max (soybean)... Acacia Senegal Allium sativum (garlic) Bauhinia tomentosa (St. Thomas tree). Cassia fistula (golden- shower) . Terminalia arjuna Palm... Ipomoea batatas (sweetpo- tato). Ipomoea purpurea (morn- ing-glory) . Wood .do. Allium sativum (garlic)... Unknown wood in pack- ing boxes. Palm fiber of basket Citrus aurantifolia (lime). Brassica rapa (turnip) Wood. Triticum aestivum (wheat). Oryza sativa (rice) Trifolium repens ^ (shamrock) . Rosa chinensis manetti. do .do. Number of intercep- tions in- Collected in- New York. Do. California.* District of Co- lumbia. Do. Do. Do. Do. Do. Do. Do. Do. California.* District of Co- lumbia. New York. District of Co- lumbia. Do. Do. Do. Do. Do. Do. Illinois. Virginia. District of Co- lumbia. Do. Do. Alabama. New York. District of Co- lumbia. California.* New York. Virginia. New York. Do Do. Pennsylvania, California.* District of Co- lumbia. Washington. New York. Pennsylvania.* Pennsylvania. District of Co- lumbia. 30 BUREAU OF ENTOMOLOGY AND PLANT QUARANTINE [July 1936 List, by countries, of pests collected and reported from July 1, 1936, to June 30, 1937, inclusive — Continued Country of origin and name of pest Ireland— Continued Insects— Continued. Megopthalmus scanicus ((Cic- adellidae). Do - Orthezia cataphrada (Cocci- dae). Taeniothrips atratut (thrips).. Thrips flavxis (thrips) Thrivs fuscipennis (thrips) . . . Diseases: PhyllachGra trifolii Pseudopeziza msdicaginis. Pseudopeziza trifolii ScUrctinia laxa Isle of Man Insects: Lockmaea suturalis (Chryso- meUdae). Myzus ornatus (aphid) Italy Insects: AleuTolobus marlatti (white- fly). Aleyrodes brassicae (whitefly). Do Apion carduorum (Curcu- lionidae). Brachycerus albidentatus (Curculionidae). Bruchidius vUlosus (Bru- chidae). Bruchus lentis (Bruchidae) . . . . Do Bruchus signaticornis (Bru- chidae) . Do Bruchus tristiculus (Bru- chidae). Bruchus tristis (Bruchidae) . .. Cacoecia podana (Tortricidae). Ceratitis capitata (Mediter- ranean fruitfly). Do - Do Do - Ceroplastes rusci (Coccidae). Ceroplastes sinensis (Coc- cidae). Chrysomphalus dictyospermi var. (Coccidae). Do Do-. Do. Do... Do Do Do.. Do. Dacus oleae (olive fruitfly) Emphylus cincias (sawfiy) Frankliniella inionsa (thrips). Onorimofchema ocellatella (Gracilariidae). Host Trifolium repens rar. (shamrock). -...do Grevil lea juniperina Dianthus sp. (carnation). .-..do --..do Trifolium repens va (shamrock) . .-..do .—do Malus syUestris (apple). Calluna vulgaris (heather).. Debris around heather plant. Citrus SY). (leaf) Beta vulgaris cicla (chard) . . Brassica oleracea capitata... Cynara scolymus (globe artichoke). Allium sativum (garlic) Laburnum alpinum (Scotch laburnum). Lens esculenta (lentil). -.-.do do ....do- Bean.. Vicia sp. (vetch) . Malus sylvestris (apple) Citrus nobilis deliciosa (tangerine). Citrus sinensis (orange) Biospyrossp. (persimmon) Paper packing in crate of tangerines. Ficus carica (fig) Citrus sp Camellia japonica (camel- lia). Citrus limonia Oemon) - , . ---do... .- do Citrus sinensis (orange) ... do.. ..-.do. Laurus nobilis (Grecian laurel). Palm.. Olea europaea (olive) Rosa sp Cichorium intybus (es- carole) . Beta vulgaris cicla (Swiss chard). Number of intercep- tions in— O" Collected in- Maryland. New York. District of Co- lumbia. Massachusetts. Do. Do. New York. Do. Pennsylvania. New York. Do. Do. Do. Do. Do. Do. Massachusetts. District of Co luml'ia. Do. New York. District of lumbia. New York. Do. Co- District of lumbia. Pennsylvania. New York. Do. Do. Do Do. Do. Louisiana. Maryland. New York. Washington. Michigan. * Pennsylvania. Texas. New York. Do. Do. Do. Do. Do. Co- June 1937] SERVICE AND REGULATORY ANNOUNCEMENTS 31 List, by countries, of pests collected and reported from July 1, 1936, to June 30, 1937, inclusive — Continued Host Number of intercep- tions in— Country of oriein and name of pest o o ■3 1 1 1 Collected in— Italy— Continued Insects— Continued. Laspeyresia spLendana (Ole- threutidae) . Do Castanea sp (chestnut) 1 1 California * -'"'do''-r'-''''""I----- --...- Maryland. New York Do 4 Do Leucaspis pusilla (Coccidae).. Myzus ornatus (aphid) Par/a^or/a o/6a< (Coccidae) .. Pinu!' sp. (pine) . . New York Petrcselmum hortense (parsley). Mains sylvestris (apple) Do. 1 1 1 .. Massachusetts Do Do do - Pyrus communis (pear). . New York. Do. Do Sorbus pp. (sorbe apple).. - Do. PaflotoTia coTnclliac (Coc- Camellia japonica (camel- lia). do 1 District of Co- cidae). Do 1 lumbia. New York Parla^oria ziziphus (Cocci- dae). Do California.* do Louisiana Do . . do Do do do Pennsylvania Do - . Texas Do - ... do Do Citrus nobilis deliciosa (tan- gerine). do 1 — - Massachusetts. Do Pennsylvania Do - - Do . do.-.. Do do . Texas Philophylla heraclei (celery fly.)- New York. Brassica oleracea botrytis broccoli). Camellia japonica (camel- lia). Brassica oleracea botrytis (cauliflower). Brassica oleracea italica (white-sprouting broc- coli). Capsicum annuum Do. Pseudaonidja paeoniae (Coo- 1 District of Co- cidae). Psylliodes chrysocephala lumbia. New York. (Chrysomelidae). Do Do. Pyausta nubilalis (European Do. corn borer). Do . .do . Pennsylvania. Do Holcus sorghum var. (broomcorn) . 1 1 1 New York. Do Do. Sesamia cretica (durra stem Holcus sorghum var Lactuca sativa (lettuce)... Do. borer) . Sitcna humeralis (Curculioni- Do. dae) Taeniothrips croceicollis Agave sp. 1 Do. (thrips). Thrips angusticeps (thrips)... Cynara scolymus (globe artichoke) . Lactuca sativa (lettuce) Do. Do Do. Do Lactuca sativa longifolia (Romaine lettuce). Cichorium intybus (chicory) Valerianella olitoria (corn- salad). Juglans sp. (walnut) Cynara scolymus (globe artichoke). Dianthus sp. (carnation) . . Do. Thrips nigropilosui (thrips).. Do. Do Do. TrichitLS zonatus (Scarabaei- 1 Do. dae). Trypetid Do. Diseases: AUernaria dianthi 1 Do. Asochyta lycopersici.. Solanum melongena (egg- plant). Castanea sp. (chestnut)... Foeniculum vulgar e (fen- nel). Ruscus sp Do. Botrytis vulgaris . 1 Do. Cercospora foeniculi Do. Coniothyrium ruscicola 3 Pennsylvania. 32 BUREAU OF EXTOMOLOGY AKD PLANT QUARANTINE [July 1936 List, by countries, of pests collected and reported from July 1, 1936, to June SO, 1937, inclusive — Continued Country of origin and name of pest Host Number of intercep- tions in— "i ^ « 1 s Collected in- Italy— Continued Diseases— Continued. Diplodiella goelheana . Chamaeropg humulis (hair palm). Phoenix dadvlif era (date). 1 New York. ExospoTium palmicorum.. . 1 1 .... Do. Do. Palm Do. Eriobotrya japonica (lo- quat) . Ardostaphylos uvae-ursi (bearberry) . Solanum melongena (egg- plant) . Iris sp . . Do. Gloeosporium apiosporimn 1 Do. Gloeosporium mehngenae 1 Do. Lepiosphaeria hetercspora 1 District of Co- Leptosphaeria tritici Triticum aestiuvm (wheat). Beta vulgaris cicla (Swiss chard). Euonymus japonica (ever- green burning-bush) . Euonymus japonica varie- gata. Euonymus sp 1 1 lumbia. Maryland. Mosaic. New York. Oidium euonymi-japonici Do 3^ 1 1 1 Do. Do. Do Do. Ruscus sp... 1 7 Do. Do do Pennsylvania. Praiylenchus pratensis Solanum tuberosum. .. 1 3 1 1 1 1 1 1 .... 3 Do. Allium sativum (garlic) Do. Sclerotinia laxa Manias sylvestris (apple) Do. Sclerotium allii Allium sativum (garlic) Massachusetts. Sclerotium cepivorum Allium cepa (onion) New York. Do. do Virginia. Septoria anthrisci Anthriscus cerefolium (salad- chervil) . do New York. Do.... Pennsylvania. Septoria chrysanthemelia Chrysanthemum sp 1 New York. Sevtoria citri . Citrus limonia (lemon) Louisiana. Do do New York. Stagoncspora macrospora Agave sp . 1 Do. Uromyces betae Beta vulgaris cicla (Swiss chard). Vicia faba (fava bean) 2 1 Do. Uromyces fabae... Do. Vermicularia liliacearuTn Iris sp 1 District of Co- Jamaica Insects: Aleurocanthus woglumi (citrus Citrus limetta (sweet lime). Mangifera indica (mango) . 1 2 lumbia. New York. blackfly). Anastrepha sp. (Trypetidae) Florida.* Do 1 Louisiana. Do. do 2 Nev/ York. Bephrata cubensis (Eurytomi- Annona muricata (sour- sop). Tamarindus indica (tama- rind). Mangifera indica (mango) . Bri'ophyllum sp 1 Florida.* dae). Caryedon fuscus ((Bruchidae) 1 New York. Chrysomphalus didyospermi var. (Coccidae). Coccus viridis (Coccidae) Do 1 2 2 Do. Do. Coffea sr> Florida.* Euscepes butatae CWest In- IpowMca batatas (sweet- potato). Mixed bouquet 3 .... Louisiana. dian sweetpotato weevil). 1 Florida.* nommata (thrips). Furcaspis biformis (Coccidae). Phajus sp. (orchid) Annora reticulata (custard- apple). Codiaeumsp. (croton) 1 District of Co- 1 1 3 1 .... .... lumbia. New York. cbani (Coccidae). Do. dae). Palaeopus cosiicoUis (yam weevil). PdTlcitoricL cTotonis (Coccidae) Dioscorea sp (yam) Do. Codiaeum sp (croton) 9 1 :::: Do. Pseudis''hnaspis bovneyi (Coc- Agave sp Do. cidae). Silvanus vulgaris (Cucujidae) Attalea cohune (cohune palm). 1 Do. June 1937] SERVICE AXD REGULATORY AXXOUNCEMENTS 33 List, by countries, of pests collected and reported from July 1, 1936, to June 30, 1937, inclusive — Continued Country of origin and name of pest Host Number of intercep- tions in- Collected in- Jamaica— Continued Insects— Continued. Targionia hartii (Coccidae).., Do Vinsonia stetlifera (Coccidae) Do.. , Do Diseases: Pratylenchus pratenfis. Rotylenchus bradys Dioscorea sp. (yam) Saccharum officinarum (sugarcane). Broughtonia sanguinea (or- chid). Epidendrum fragrans (or- chid). Phajits grandifolim (or- chid). Dioscorea sp. (yam) . do Japan Insects: AUurolobus marlatti (white- fly). Do Anthonomus redirostris (Cur- ) culionidae). Antonina bambusae (Cocci- dae). A»vidiotm degeneratui (Cocci- dae). Do- Citrus nobilis deliciosa (tan- gerine). Citrus sinemis (orange) Prunus lannesiana (hitoye cherry). Bamboo Camellia japonica (camel- lia). do Aspidiotus transparens (Coc- cidae). Do Callosobruchus ademptus (Bruchidae). Ceroplastes rubens (Coccidae). Do Do. Do- Do. Do- Chilo simplex (Asiatic rice borer). Do. Do Do Do... Do Do Aucuba japonica (Japanese aucuba). Aucuba sp Pueraria thuvbergiana (kudzu). Camellia japonica (camel- lia). Citrus nobilis deliciosa (tan- gerine). Citrus sinensis (orange) Euonymus sp. Fatfia japonica (fatsia) Pittosporum sp... Oryza sativa (rice) .do. .do. .do. .do. .do. < hionaspis yanonensis (Cocci- tlae). Do Do. Do. Do Do Chrysomphalus dictyospermi var. (Coccidae). Do Do.. Do Do Coccus pseudomagnoliarum (Coccidae). Do Do Fiorinia japonica (Coccidae). Fiorinia juniperi (Coccidae) . . Fiorima'theae (Coccidae) Packing material for flowering cherry. Citrus aurantium (sour orange). Citrus gravdis (grapefruit) . Citrus ncbilis deliciosa (mandarin orange) . Citrus nobilis deliciosa (tan- gerine). Citrus sinensis (orange) -.-.do Aspidistra sp do Buxussp. (box).. Fatsia japonica (fatsia) . - - 7/eisp. (holly) Aralia sp.. Citrus auranfifolia Gime) - Citrus sinensis (orange) — Pmus sp. (dwarf pine)... Cephalotaxus sp Camellia japonica (camel- lia). New York. Do. District of Co- lumbia. Do. Do. New York. Do. Washington. Do. Do. Cahfornia." Do.» District of Co- lumbia. Washington. California. • Do.* District of Co- lumbia. Maryland. Wasliington. Do. Louisiana. Washington. California.* Hawaii.* Louisiana. Maryland. New York. Washington. Do. Maryland. California.* Washington. California.* Do.* Washington. Maryland. New York. Washington. Louisiana. Washington. California.* Do.* Do.* Pennsylvania. Maryland. Washington. 34 BUEEAU OF EXTOMOLOGY AND PLANT QUAKANTINE [July 1936 Listj by countries, of pests collected and reported from July 1, 1936, to June 30, 1937, inclusive — Continued Country of origin and name of pest Host Number of intercep- tions in— o '3 Si pq o CO Collected in— Japan— Continued Insects— Continued. Frankliniella fcrmosae Brassica chi,iensis (Chi- nese cabbage). In cage Maryland. (thrips). HomoeogryUus japonicus(,Gvyl- 1 California.* lidae). Laspeyresia splendana (Ole- Castanea sp. (chestnut) 1 6 Do.* threutidae). Lepidosaphes camelliae (Coc- Camellia japonica (camel- lia). do.. 1 1 Do.* cidae). Do Washington. Lepidosaphes conchiformis (Coccidae). Do... Diospyros sp. (persimmon). 1 Diospyros kaki (Japanese persimmon). Euonymus sp . . Do 2 Washington. Leucpspisjaponka (Coccidae) Diospyros sp 1 1 Do- Euonymus alatus subtri- florus. Prunus glandulosa (flow- ering almond) . Phaseolussp. (string bean). Cryptomeria japonica (cryptomeria) . Camellia japonica (camel- lia). . do .. District of Co- Do 1 .... lumbia. Maryland. Maruca testulalis (bean pod Washington. borer) . Megastigmus cryptomeriae 1 1 Illinois. (Callimomidae). Alorgavella longispina (Coc- Washington. cidae). Parlatoria camelline (Coc- 2 2 District of Co- cidae). Do do 7 \ lumbia. Washington. Parlatoria theae (Coccidae) Acersp. .. California.* Do do 1 Washington. Do. Euonymus sp 2 .... Do. i nlatoria zizip'kus (Coccidae) Do.. Citrus grandis (grapefruit) . Citrus sinensis (orange) 1 1 1 1 1 1 .... Pennsylvania. Do. Citrus sp ....,____ Maryland. Poliaspis pini (Coccidae). Pinussp. (dwarf pine) Pennsylvania. Do Pinus sp. (pine) California.* Popillia japonica (Japanese Soil Alabama. beetle). Pseudaonidia duplex (cam- Acer sp . . . 1 Washington. phor scale) . Do Citrus aurantium (sour orange). do 3 2 1 1 1 Maryland. Do New York. Do. do Pennsylvania. Do Citrus grandis (grapefruit) . do.... New York. % Do Pennsylvania. Do do 1 Washington. Do Citrus nobilis deliciosa (mandarin orange) . "II idor.v.v: .':;:. ;:i III do 2 Cahfornia.* Do ...... 4 1 Michigan. Do Oregon. Do. . 2 2 2 1 1 1 Washington. Do Citrus nobilis deliciosa (tangerine) . do 1 California.* Do Maryland. Do. do New York. Do... do Pennsylvania. Do Citrus nobilis unshiu (Sat- suma orange) . do Cahfornia.* Do 1 1 Washington. Do. Citrus sinensis (orange) 14 1 B 5 1 I 2 1 1 California.* Do. . . . do.... Louisiana . Do.... do Maryland. Do. do New York. Do.... .... do Oregon. Do. do Pennsylvania. Do do. .. 4 .... 6 .... Washington. Do Citrus sinensis junos (Jap- anese orange) . do.. Maryland. Do Pennsylvania. Do.. Citrus sp .... Maryland. June 1937 SERVICE AND REGULATORY AXXOUXCEMEXTS 35 List, by countries, of yests collected and reported from July 1, 1936, to June 30, 1937 y inclusive — Continued Host Number of intercep- tions in— Country of origin and name of pest 6 'a e3 1 w Collected in- Japan— Continued Insects— Continued. Pseudaonidia duplex (cam- phor scale) . Do. . . Citrus sp 1 Oregon. Codiaeum sp. (croton) 1 Louisiana. Do Diospyros sp. (persimmon). 1 California.* Pseudaonidia paeoniae (Coc- cidae) . Do 1 Do.* do.-. Hawaii.* Do- Camellia japonica (camel- lia). do 1 California.* Do-. 1 1 1 District of Co, Do- Rhododendron indicum Diospyros sp. (persimmon) Citrus Ixmonia (lemon) 1 lumbia. California.* Pseudococcus filamentosus (Coccidae) . Do.* 1 Do.* cidae) . Aucuba sp 1 2 1 Washington. Do Ccdruj sp. (cedar) Do. Do Fatsia japonica (fatsia) Do. Do Magnolia sp 2 Do. Do Prunus sp. (flowering cherry). Zea mays (corn) Do. Pyrausta nubilalis (European corn borer) . Tortricid 2 Do. Azalea sp Hawaii.* Do do 1 1 1 ;;;; Washington, Do .-. Euonymus sp.. Do. Do Ta.rus sp. (yew) .- - Do. Vesiculaphis caricis (aphid).. . Diseases: Aphelenchoides parietinus Azalea sp. 2 1 California,* Chrysanthemum sp District of Co- Do ..- Colocasia esculenta (taro) lumbia. Pennsylvania. Do Liliumsp. (lily) 1 1 Do - do Washington. Do - . - Zingiber officinale (ginger). Citrus nobilis (king orange) Citrus sinensis (orange) " ' .. Pennsylvania. Washington. Do 1 California.* Do do Do do ' New York. Do do Pennsylvania. Do do - 1 Washington. Do Citrus .sp . - - Maryland. Do.. do Botrytis elliptica Liliumsp. (lily) 1 " Washington. Cephalosporium pammelii Malus sylvestris (apple) . . . Maryland, purpurascens. Colletotrichum crchidearum Cymbidium sp. (orchid). -- 2 California.* Diaporthe batatis.. Ipomcea batatas (sweet- potato). Gryza satira (rice) Diplodiella oryzae New York. Gloeodes pomigena... Malus sylvestris (apple) Pennsvlvania. Monochaetia paeoniae^ Paeonia moutan var . do 1 California.* Mycosphaereila rnoutan 1 .... ... 7 Do * Mycosphaerella schoenoprasi . . Allium cepa (onion) New York. Do Allium fistulosum (Welsh onion). Allium porrum (leek) Do Do do - -- . New York. Do..-. do ■ * " Mycosphaerella thiraiana Oryzasativa (rice) 2 " New York. Oidium euonymi-japonici.. . Euonymus japonicus (ever- green burningbush). Euonymus japonicus varie- gata. Euonymus sp. Ipomoea batatas (sweet- potato). Oryza satira (rice) 1 1 2 .... California.* Do Washington. Do Do .. - — Festal ozzia bafatae Phaecseptoria oryzae (?) ' New York. Phoma glumarum do . - - Do. Phomopsis batatae Ipomoea batatas (sweet- potato) . Do. 36 BUREAU OF ENTOMOLOGY AND PLANT QUARANTINE [July 1936 List, hy countries, of pests collected and reported from July 1, 1936, to June 30, 1937 f inclusive — Continued Country of origin and name of pest Japan— Continued Diseases— Continued. Pratylenchus pratensis.. Sclerotinia fructicola Sclerotiopsis testudinea. . Do.... Do Tilletia horrida Uromyces lespedezae-procum- bentis. UstUago esculenta... Java Tnsects: Fiorinia proboscidaria (Coc- cidae) . Maruca testulalis (bean pod borer) . Parlatoria ziziphus (Cocci- dae). Do Do Pseudococcus lilacinus (Coc- cidae), Stephanoderes hampei (coffee berry borer). Kenya Insects: Stephanoderes hampei (coffee berry borer) . Liberia Insects: Stephanoderes hampei (coffee berry borer) . Madeira Islands Insects: Sesamia cretica (durra stem borer). Tineid Diseases: Septoria fructigena (?) . Malta Insects: Ceratitis capitata (Mediter- ranean fruitfly) . Mexico Insects: Aceratagatlia sfirdida (Cica- dellidae). Do Acroleucustullus (Lygaeidae) Aeolvis pulchelltis (Elateri- dae). Do - Do.. Do Do Agallia producta (Cicadelli- dae). Do Aieurolobus marlatti (white- fly). Allocoris interrupta (Cydni- dae). Amnestus pusio (Cydnidae). Host Colocasia esculenta (taro) . . Mains sylvestria (apple) . . . Paeonia moutan var Paeonia suffruticosa (tree peony) . do Oryza sativa (rice) Lespedeza formosa (purple bush clover). Zizaniasp. (wildrice) Citrus limonia (lemon) Phaseolussp. (string bean). Citrus limonia .do. Citrus sinensis (orange) . Citrus grandis (pomelo) . Coffea sp Coffeasp. Coffea sp. Saccharum officinarum. Camellia Japonica (camel- lia). Passiflora sp. (passion- flower) . On paper wrapping around apples. Antirrhinum majus (snap- dragon). Lactuca sativa (lettuce) ... Camellia japonica (camel- lia). Allium sativum (garlic) --. On bag of bagasse Bean - Lycopersicum esculentum.. Soil around potted plant Lactuca sativa Raphanus sativus (radish). Citrus Sinensis (orange) — Antirrhinum majus (snap- dragon) . ....do Number of intercep- tions in- Collected in- Virginia. Pennsylvania. California.* Do.* Washington. New York. Washington. New York. Massachusetts. California.* Do.* Ma=;sachusetts. California.* New York. Do. Do. Do. Do. Massachusetts. New York. Do. Texas. Do. Do. Do. Do. Do. Do. Do. Do. Do. Do. Do. Do. June 1937] SEmaCE AXD EEGULATORY AXXOUXCEMEXTS 37 List, by countries, of pests collected and reported from July 1, 1936, to June 30, 1937, inclusive — Continued Country of origin and name of pest Mexico— Continued Insects — Continued. Amorbia emigratellc (Tortric- idae). AnaphothTips orchidaceous (thrips). Do — - Do Anastrepha ludens (Mexican fruitfly). Do — . Do- Do. Do. Do. Do. Do. Do- Do. Do. Do. Do. Do. Do. Do. Do- Do. Anastrepha striata (Trypeti- dae). Anastrepha sp. (Trypetidae) . Do Do Do. Do Do Do Do. Do. Do. Do. Do. Do. Anopliomorpha reticollis (Cer- ambycidae). Anthonomus grandis var. (Curculionidae). Antillocoris pictura*a (Ly- gaeidae). Asphondylia opuntiae (cactus fruit gallfly). Aspidiotnspalmae (Coccidae) Aspidioius persearum (Cocci- dae). Aspidiotus spinosus (Cocci- dae). Asterolecanium aureum (Coc- cidae). Ataxia hubbardi (Cerambyci- dae). Bephrata cubensis (soursop chalcid). Ceratocomhn^ ereolatus (Cryptostemmatidae) . Do- Host Gardenia florida (Cape- jasmine). Laelia sp. (orchid). Orchid Viola sp. (violet). ..- Amygdaiuspersica (peach). Annona cherimcla (cheri- moya) Casimiroa edulis (white- sapote). Citrus aurantium (sour orange) . Citrus grandis (grapefruit). .....do Citrus limetta (sweet lime). Citrus nobilis deliciosa tan- gerine) . Citrus sinensis (orange)... do Cydonia oblonga (quince).. Mammea americana (ma- mey) . Mangifera indica (mango). Mangoes in railway car (2 interceptions). Persea americana (avo- cado). Psidium gunjara (guava).. Punica granatum (pome- granate). Pyrus communis (pear) Psidium guajava (guava).. Achras sapota (sapodilla) . . Amygdaiuspersica (peach). Citrus grandis (grapefruit). Citrus limetta (sweet lime). Citrus sinensis (orange) Malus sylref^tris (apple).... Mammea americana (ma- mey) . Mangifera indica (mango). Mangoes in railway car (2 interceptions). Psidium guajara (guava).. do Pyrus communis (pear). Sapote Allium sativum (garlic) . Gossypium sp. (seed cot- ton). Mammillaria sp. (cactus). Cactus. Camellia japonica (camel- lia). do Number of intercep- tions in— .... do Orchid Qttcrcus sp. (oak) Armona muricata (soursop) Lactuca sativa (lettuce) Zea mays (corn).. Collected in- Texas. California.* Texas. Do. Do. Do. Do. Do. New York.. Texas. Do. Do. Louisiana.. Texas. Do. Do. Do. Do. Do. Do. Do. Do. Do. Do. Do. Do. Do. Do. Do. Do. Do. Do. T^ouisiana.. Texas. Do. Do. Do. Do. California.* Texas. Do. Do. Do. District of Co- lumbia. Texas. Louisiana. Texas. Do. ■38 BUREAU OF ENTOMOLOGY AND PLANT QUARANTINE [July 1936 List, by countries, of pests collected and reported from July 1, 1936, to June 30, 1937, inclusive — Continued •Country of origin and name of pest Host Number of intercep- tions in— 1 =5 pq 2 a- 1 Collected in— Mexico— Continued Insects— Continued. Ceratolepis errans (Scolytidae) Ceroputo mexicanus (Coccidae) Gardenia florida (Cape- jasmine). Chrysanthemum sp Neomammilaria sp. (cac- tus). 1 1 1 Texas. Do. dae). 'ChHo loftini (Pyralidae) iCholus cattleyarum (Curcu- lionidae).. ^Chrysoviphalus dictvospermi var. (Coccidae). Do - 1 — California. Orchid 1 District of Co- Citrus aurantifolia (lime) . . Do 1 12 2 lumbia. Arizona 4 ---- Texas. Do Gardenia florida (Cape- jasmine). Persea americana (avocado) Do. Do 4 1 1 — - Do. 'Chrysomphalus lUacinus (Coc- cidae). 'Chrysomphalus personctus (Coccidae). Do Florida.* Camellia japonica (camel- lia). Citrus aurantifolia (lime) . . Rosa sp 1 3 1 1 1 Texas. Do Do. Do - — 1 Do. ■Chrysomphalus scutiformis (Coccidae^. -Ciradella guttata (Cicadelli- dae). Cicadella pulchella (Cicadel- lidae). ■Cicadella sexlineata (Cicadel- Citrus aurantifolia (lime).. Gardenia florida (Cape- jasmine). do California.* Texas. 1 New York. do Euchlaena mexicana (teo- sinte). Gardenia florida 1 1 1 1 1 Texas. lidae). "Ckadula maidis (Cicadelli- 1 District of Co- dae). Clastoptera funesta (Cercopi- dae). ■Conoderus bellus var (Ela- lumbia. Texas. Ananas sativus Do. teridae). 'Conotelus mexicanus (fruit do.... Do. bud beetle). Do - Do. Do Punica granatum (pome- granate). Swietenia mahogani (ma- hogany). Persea americana (avocado) 1 — - Do. Do 1 Alabama. ■Conotrachelus aguacatae (Cur- 1 1 3 1 .... Texas. culionidae). ■Conotrachelus dimidiatus New York. (Curculionidae). Do.:-... do Texas. 'Conotrachelus flavangulus (Curculionidae). ■Coptotermes ciassus (termite) Persea americana (avocado) Citrus aurantifolia (lime).. Do. 1 1 1 9 Do. Cosmopolites sordidus (ba- nana root borer). Do. Do. calionidae). ■Crocidosema plebehna (Ole- thrcutidae). ■Crophius costatus (Lygaeidae). Hibiscus esculentus (okra) . Orchid 1 3 Do. California.* Gardenia florida (Cape- jasmine). do . ... - - 1 1 1 1 Texas. (Chrysomelidae). ■Ctenochira plicata (Chry- somelidae). Ctenochira utali (Chrysomeli- Do. .... do Do. dae). ■Ctenochira vicida (Chryso- melidae). -Cylas formicarius (sweetpo- tato weevil). •Cymus virescens (Lygaeidae).. niahrotica tibialis (Chryso- n'elidae). Dialeurodes citri (citrus white- fly), ....do -. Do. Ipomoea batatas (sweet- potato) . Daisy 56 1 1 1 Do. Do. Lactuca sativa (lettuce) Do. Citrus sp Do. June 1937] SERVICE AND REGULATORY ANis'OUNCEMEXTS 39 List, hy countries, of pests collected and reported from July 1, 1936, to June 30, 1937, inclusive — Continued Host Number of intercep- tions in— Coimtry of origin and name of pest o ^ § 1 1 3 CO Collected In— M EXico— C onti nued Insects— Continued. Dicaiothrips angufticept (thrips). Do 1 do 1 .... Texas. Dysdercm mimvlus (Pyrrho- coridae). Do ....do 1 Do. Gossypium sp, (seed cot- ton). Gardenia florida (Cape- jasmine). 1 .... Do. Echinothrips mexi canus (thrips). Epicaerun cognatus (Curculi- onidae). Eiechtia sailaei (Membraci- dae). Forficula auricularia (Euro- pean earwig). Frankliniella cephalica (thrips) Do - 1 Do. 15 .... Do. Camellia japonica (camel- lia). Ly coper sicum esculentum.. 1 1 2 Do. California. Texas. Pelargonium sp. (gerani- um). Rosa sp 1 8 .... Do. Do Trankliniellafortissima (thrips,) Do- Gladiolus sp i Do I ilium longiflorum (Easter lily). Gardenia florida (Cape- jasmine). Antirrhinum ma jus (snap- dragon). Chrysanthemum sp 1 .... .... Do. Frankliniella ingentissima (thrips). Frankliniella insularis (thrips) Do.- 1 Do. 3 1 1 .... .... Do 2 .... Do. Do New York. Do Orchid Phaseolus sp. (string bean) . Rosa ... . .- .. ... 1 Texas Do 1 1 1 2 14 Do. Do -. .... Do. Frankliniella willinmsi Cymbopogon sp Do. (thrips). Do Saccharum officinarum Do. Do. Do. Fulvius antkocorides (Miridae) . Furcaspis bijormis (Coccidae). Gerstaeckeria mutillaria (Cur- culionidae). Citrus aurantijolia. 1 Do Palm 2 .... .... Do. Mammillaria pusilla (cac- tus). Capsicum avnuum do .. 26 3 3 2,080 1 10 1 163 1 1 2 1 1 3 1 6 1 1 1 Arizona. (Gelechiidae). Do .... 1 Texas. Do. Ly coper sicum esculentum.. '///Ao'."'//.'.'/.'".'..'.'.'''.'' Arizona. 'G norimoschema lycopersicella .... 54 Do. (tomato pinworm) . Do California. Do Do. Do do New York. Do do.. . .... 161 Texas. Do... Solanum vulcnge'na (egg- plant). Garderia florida (Cape- jasmine) . Citrus aurantifolia (lime).. Gardenia florida (Cape- jasmine). CamtUia. japonica (camel- lia). Gardenia florida (Cape- jasmine). Cactus Oypona vulnerata (Cicadel- Texas. lidae). Flemichionaspis minor Do. stracha/ni (Coccidae). Hoplophorion concinna .... 1 Do. (Membracida*'). Jsochaetothrips reticulatus Do. (thrips). Do Do. Xepidosaphes philococcus California.* (Coccidae). Do.. ....do . . ... .... 5 Texas. Do Cerent marginatus (cac- tus). Cereus sp. (cactus) Myrtillocactus geometri- zans (cactus). do California.* Do District of Co* Do lumbia. Do 2 District of Co- lumbia. 40 BUREAU OF ENTOMOLOGY AND PLANT QUARANTINE [ July 193e List, by countries, of pests collected and reported from July 1, 1936, to June SO, 1937 ^ inclusive — Continued Country of origin and name of pest Host Number of intercep- tions in— Q "a 1 -of-the-snow). Chionodora luciliae (glory- of-the-snow) . Colchicum speciosum alba.. Convallaria majalis (lily-of- the-valley). do District of Co- Colletotrichum omnirorum 1 .... lumbia. New York. 1 1 20 1 3 3 Do. Do Do. Do . .. District of Co- Do lumbia. New York. Do Pennsylvania. Do Do do New York. Do Hymenocallis calanthina (lilybasket). Iris xiphioides (English iris). 1 District of Co- Do lumbia. New York. Do 3 District of Co- Do - lumbia. New York. Do Narcissus sp District of Co- Do do lumbia. New York. Do Solanum tuberosum (po- tato). Tigridia pavonia var 1 Pennsylvania. District of Co- Do 1 1 Do Tigridia violacea lumbia. Do. Do - 2 1 1 1 1 2 1 1 2 3 Do. Leptothyrium macTothecium .. Do. Papiilospora parasitica Tvlipa sp. (tulip) . New York. Do. Do - Pennsylvania. Do Do Vircrifiia. Paraphelenchus pseudopari- etinus. Pestalozzia macrotrichum .. New York. Rhododendron sp . District of Co- Pestatozzia rhododendri do lumbia. Do. Pratylenchus pratensis. Convallaria majalis (lily-of- the-valley) . Colchicum sp. (crocus)...-.. New York. Urocystis colchici District of Co- 1 .... .... lumbia. New York. Verticillium albo-airum do 1 District of Co- lumbia. June 1937] SERVICE AND REGULATORY AXXOUXCEMEXTS 45 List, by countries, of pests collected and reported fro7n July 1, 1936, to June SO, 1937 ^ inclusive — Continued Country of origin and name of pest Host Number of intercep- tions in- Collected in- Nevis Insects: Asferolecanium miliaris (Coc- cidae). Targionia hartii (Coccidae)... Newfoundland Insects: Olethreutid Bamboo Dioscorea sp. (yam). Do Do -. Do Do- Tortricid Diseases: Sporonema oxycocci. Vaccinium vitis-idaea (lin- gonberry) . -.-do. .do- Vaccinium sp. (blueberry) -.-do ---do. Vaccinium ritis-idaea. New Zealand Insects: Hieroxestis omoscopa (Tine- idae). Phenacaspis eugeniae (Coc- cidae). ToTtrix excessana (Tortric- idae). Trionymus diminutus (Coc- cidae) . Do Beilschmiedia tarairi... Meryta sinclairii Metrosideros tomentosa. Phormium cookianum. Diseases: Mycosphaerella citrulUna. PhysalospoTO malorum.. Nicaragua Insects: Altica fuh'ipes (Chrysomel- idae) . Metamasius sericeus (filky cane weevil) . Norway Phormium tenax (New Zealand flaxlily) . Cucurbita pepo (vegetable marrow) . Mains syJrestris (apple).... Banana debris, --do Laspeyresia strobilelia (spruce cone moth) . Do - Do Olethreutid Diseases: Apheltnchm acenae Ascochyta cororum I^endersonia orossidanae Phyllosticta grandimaculans.. Pratylenchus prate nsis Ustilago leris T ^ermicularia trichella. Picea excelsea (Norway spruce) . Picea sp. (spruce). do --. Vaccinium sp_ Solarium tuberosum P/cea sp. (spruce; Ribes sp. (gooseberry) Fragaria sp. (strawberry) Daucus carota (carrot) Avena sativa (oats) Hedera sp. (ivy) Nova Scotia Diseases: Discella strobilina (?) Phragmotrichum chailetti. Picea rubra (red spruce). do Nyasaland Insects: Oxycarenushyalinipennis (Ly- gaeidae) . Palestine Insects: Ceratitis capitata (Mediter- ranean fruitfly). Chrysomphalus dictyospermi var. (Coccidae). Gossypium sp. (cotton- seed) . Citrus grandis (grapefruit). Citrus sinensis (orange) New York. Do. Illinois. Michigan. New York. Illinois. Michigan. Pennsylvania. Michigan. Hawaii.* Do.* California.* Hawaii.* Do.* Virginia. Pennsylvania. Louisiana. Do. District of Co- lumbia. Massachusetts. New York. Washington. Texas. New York. California.* New York. Virginia. New York. Do. Do. Do. District of Co- lumbia. Massachusetts. Do. 46 BUREAU OF ENTOMOLOGY AND PLANT QUARANTINE [July 1936- List, by countries, of pests collected and reported from July 1, 1936, to June 30, 1937 ^ inclusive — Continued Country of oripiin and name of pest Palestine— Continued Insects— Continued. Parlatoria cinerea (Coccidae). Parlatoria fiuggeae bresiliensis (Coccidae). Diseases: Septoria citri Panama Insects: Anastrepha grandis (Trypeti- dae). Anastrepha silvai (Trypetidae) Chrysomphalus scutiformis (Coccidae). Cicadella albidonotata (Cica- dellidae) . Cosmotoma fasciata (Ceram- bycidae) . Furcaspis biformis (Coccidae). Do-... Do. Do. Do. Do. Do. Do. Heilipus perseae (Curculioni- dae). Ilemichionaspis minor stra- dani (Coccidae). Lepidosaphes lasianthi (Coc- cidae) . Leucaspis indica (Coccidae).. Metamasius sericeus (silky cane weevil). Do. Do Do Sacadodes pyralis (South American bollworm). Stephancderes guatemalensis (Scolytidae). Targionia hartii (Coccidae)... Targionia sacchari (Coccidae) Vinsonia stellifera (Coccidae) Do Do. Wasmannia auropunctata (ant). Paraguay Insects: ThamnoteWx pulchellus (Ci- cadellidae) . Diseases: Elsinoe avstralis Peuu Insects: Dinoderus bifoveolatus (Bos- trichidae). Zabroten subfasciatus (Bruchi- dae). Host Citrus sinensis (orange). do.... .do. Banana debris. do Citriis sinensis Musa sp. (banana). Banana debris Epidendrum atropurpureum (orchid). do. OdontoglossumsTp. (orchid). Oncidium panamense (or- chid). Oncidiumsp. (orchid) Oichid. do.. .do. Persea americana (avo- cado). Citrus aurantifolia Qinie). Codiaeum s-p. (croton) Mangifera indica (mango) . Banana debris .....do do Mttsa sp. (banana) Gossypium sp. (cotton- seed) . Acacia sp Yucca sp Saccharum officinarum Aspasia sp. (orchid) Brassia verrucosa (orchid) Stanhopea sp. (orchid). Orchid. Phaseolussp. (string bean). Citr''"- limonin. Serjania mexicana (bar- basco). Phaseolus lunatus macro- carpus (lima bean). Number of intercep- tions in — Collected in- Ill inois. Puerto Rico, Virginia. California.* Do.* Do.* Do.* Do.* Do.* District of Co- lumbia. California.* Do.* District of Co- lumbia. California.* District of Co- lumbia. New York. Maryland. Do. Do. California.* Alabama. California.* Louisiana. California.* Louisiana. Do. Texas. New York. California.* District of Co- lumbia. Do. California.* District of Co- lumbia. New York. Do. Do. June 1937] 8EEVICE AND REGULATORY AXXOUXCEMEXTS 47 List, by countries, of pests collected and reported from July 1, 1936 , to June 30, 1937 y inclusive — Continued Country of origin and name of pest Host Number of intercep- tions in- Collected in— PmUPPINES Insects: ChrysomphalvLS rossi (Cocci- dae). Hemichionaspis tounsendi (Coccidae). Do Icerya aegyptiara (Coccidae).. Lepidosaphes tasianthi (Coc- cidaej . Lepidosaphes tubuloTum (Coc- cidae). Grchidophilus aterrimus (Cur- culionidae). Do- - . Phalaenopsis schillenana (orchid). Dendrobium aureum (or- chid). Phalaenopsis amabilis Timestadiana (orchid). Codiaeum sp. (crotou) do Orchidophilvs gilronotatus (Curculionidae). Parlatoria pseudaspidiotus (Coccidae). Do Parlatoria ziziphus (Cocci- dae). Prays citri (Philippine orange moth). Pseudococcus lilacinus (Coc- cidae). Do Do Sinoxylon anale (Bostrichi- dae). Diseases: Cercospora nicotianae Cocos nucijera (coconut)... Grammatophyllum multi- flor':rn (orchid). Grant ncGtophy Hum specio- suvi (orchid). Phalaenopsis amabilis (or- r'hid). Vanda joaquimiae (orchid) Vanda teres (orchid) Citrus aurantijolia (lime) . .do. Phalaenopsis amabilis (or- chid). do - Vanda caernlea (orchid).. Derris scandens... CoUetotrichum macrosporum.. Fusidadium eriobotryae PiTCAiRN Island Insects: Parlatoria flv^ggeae brasiliensis (Coccidae). Poland Insects: Apion craccae (Curculioni- dae). Apian pomonae (Curculioni- dae). Baris lepidii (Curculionidae).. Ceutorhynchus pleurostigma (turnip gall weevil). Forficula auricularia (Euro- pean earwig). Htlophorus sp. (Hydrophili- dae). Phenacoccus aceris (Coccidae). Phosphaenus hemiptervs (Lampyridae). Diseases: Diplodia juglandis Nicotiana tabacum (tobac- co). Phalaenopsis schilleriana (orchid). Eriobotrya sp Citrus sinensis (orange). Vicia sp. (vetch), do Radir.ula armoracia (horse- radish). Brassica rapa (turnip) Dry herb Soil around plants- Corylus sji.. Soil around plants. Juglans sp. (walnut). Fusidadium depressum petro- selini. Sclerotinia jrudigena Sderotinia laxa Petroselinum hortense (parsley). Malus syUestris (apple) _ . . do California.* Hawaii.* Do.* Pennsylvania. Do. California.* Hawaii.* District*"of Co- lumbia. California.* Hawaii.* Do.* Do.* California.* Do.* Hawaii.* Do.* New York. Do. California.* Washington. New York. Do. Do. Do. Do. Pennsylvania. New York. District of Co- lumbia. New York. District of Co- lumbia. New York. Do. Do. 48 BUREAU OF ENTOMOLOGY AND PLANT QUARANTINE [July 1936 List, by countries, of pests collected and reported from July 1, 1936, to June 30, 1937, inclusive — Continued Country of origin and name of pest Portugal Insects: Laspeyresia splendana (Ole- threutidae) . Do Minthea rugicoUis (Lyctidae) - Parlatoria ziziphus (Coccidae) Pseudococcus boninsis (Cocci- dae). Stephanoderen hampei (coffee berry borer). Diseases: Ditylenchus dipsaci Sderotinia laxa Puerto Rico Insects: Anastrepha mombinpraeop- tans (Trypetidae). Do - Do Do Anastrepha sp. (Trypetidae) . Do Do Aspidiotus herculeanus (Coc- cidae). Cylas tormicarius (sweetpo- tato weevil). Euscepes batatae (West Indi- an sweetpotato weevil). Hemichionaspis viinor stra- chani (Coccidae). Lachnopus curvipes (Curculi- onidae). jV/armara sp. (Gracilariidae)-. Maruca tesfulalis (bean pod borer) . ^organella longispina (Coc- cidae). Do Morganella maskeUi (Cocci- dae). Myelois sp. (Pyralididae) Stenomasp. (Stenomidae) — Taeniothrips simplex (gladio- lus thrips) . Do Targionia sacchari (Coccidae). Xyleborus affinis (Scolytidae) . Diseases: Colletotrkhum cajani Nectria cinnabar ina Pestalozzia palmarum. Vermicularia dematium Rumania Cylin('rosporium pomi St. Kitts Insects: Asterolecanium miliaris (Coc- cidae,) . St. Lucia Insects: Coccus viridis (Coccidae) Hemichionaspis minor stra- chani (Coccidae). Do Host Castanea sp. (chestnut). Quercus sp Coffea sp Citrus sp Saccharum officinarum. Coffea sp. Solanum tuberosum.. Prunus sp. (cherry) . Citrus sinensis (orange) Mangifera indica (mango) . do Psidium guajava (guava) . . Alangijera indica (mango) . do Psidium guajava (guava) . . Spondias cytherea (golden apple). Ipomoea batatas (sweetpo- tato). do - Annona muricata (sour- sop). In package containing plantain, flowers, cactus leaves, etc. Citrus sinensis (orange)-. .. Phaseolus sp. (string bean) . Citrus grandis (grapefruit). Tamarindus indica (tama- rind). Persea americana (avoca- do). Gladiolus sp.. .do. Saccharum officinarum. Citrus sinensis Cajanus indicus (pigeon pea). Rcsa sp..- Cocos nucijtra (coconut)... Phaseolus sp. (string bean) Malus sylvestris (apple). Bamboo. Citrus aurantifolia (lime). ....do Citrus limonia (lemon) . Number of intercep- tions in- Collected in- New York. District of Co- lumbia. New York. Maryland. New York. Do. Texas. New York. Do. Alabama. New York. Do. Do. Texas. New York. Do. Do. Do. Do. Do. Louisiana. New York. Maryland. Virginia. California.* New York. Do. Do. Pennsylvania. New York. Louisiana. New York. Pennsylvania. New York. Do. Do. District of Co- lumbia. New York. Do. Massachusetts. June 1937] SERVICE AXD REGULATORY ANXOUXCEMEXTS 49 List, by countries, of pests collected and reported from July 1, 1936, to June 30, 1937 inclusive — Continued Country of origin and name of pest Host Number of intercep- tions in— 1 1 1 cr Collected in— St. Lucia— Continued Insects— Continued. Lepidosaphes lasianthi (Coc- 1 1 -- Massachusetts. cidae). Marmara sp. (Gracilariidae). Morganella longispina (Coc- Citrus grandis (grapefruit). Citrus sinentis (orange) Virginia. 1 1 1 Pennsylvania. cidae). Parlatoria crotonis (Cocci- Codiaeum sp. (croton) Massachusetts. dae). Do do New York, Pseudaonidia trilobttiformis Citrus grandis . . Georgia. (Coccidae). Do Psidium guajava (guava) . 1 Massachusetts. St. Vincent Insects: Cbrysomphalus dictyospermi Citrus limoTia (lemon) . 1 1 2 2 Maryland. var. (Coccidae). Do Citrus sinensis (orange) Do. Coccus viridis (Coccidae) Citrus aurantHolia (lime) Massachusetts. Euscepes batatae (West In- Ipomoea batatas (sweetpo- tato). Dioscoreasp. (vam) Do. dian sweetpotato weevil). Diseases: Pratytenchus pratensis 1 .... Do. Scotland Insects: Acalypta parvula (Tingitidae) Calluna vulgaris (heather). Vicia angustifolia (vetch).. Vicia sp. (vetch) 2 1 1 3 1 2 1 New York. Apion pomonae (Curculioni- Do. dae). Do— Alabama. Do. — do Louisiana. Bruchus luteicornis (Bruchi- Vicia angustifolia New York. dae.) Do Vicia sp Alabama. Do do Louisiana. Do .... do New York. Ceutorhynchus pleurostigma Brassica campestris (ruta- baga). Brassica rapa (turnip) 1 1 Pennsylvania. (turnip gall weevil) . Do Do. Ceutorhynchus sulcicoUis (Cur- Calluna vulgaris (heather). do do do--- do.-- -do 1 25 1 1 1 1 2 1 1 69 3 1 New York. culionidae). Coleophora sp. (Coleophori- Do. dae). Do Pennsylvania. Endrcsis lacteella (Oecophori- New York. dae). Franliliniella intonsa (thrips) Do. Gelechia ericeiella (Gelechii- Illinois. dae). Do do New York. Geometrid do Illinois. Do do._ do.-_ - do Maryland. Do-. New York. Do-.- Pennsvlvania. Do Cirsium sp. (thistle) New York. Limothrips denticornis (thrips) Calluna vulgaris (heather). do do.- do do do... - — do do - Calluna vulgaris (heather). do do 1 Do. Lochmaea suturalis (Chry- 1 1 94 1 6 6 1 1 2 2 Do. somelidae) . Micrelus ericae (Curculioni- Mar viand. dae). Do .- New York. Noctuid Maryland. Do New York. Olethreutid.... Do. Orthezia cataphracta (Cocci- Do. dae). Orthotylus ericetorum (Miri- Do. dae). Platythrips tunicatus (thrips) Do. Pliisia sp. (Noctuidae) Do. Psylliodes chrysocephala Brassica oleracea botrytis (cauliflower). Brassica rapa (turnip) 1 1 Do. (Chrysomelidae) . Do... Pennsylvania. 50 BUREAU OF ENTOMOLOGY AND PLANT QUARANTINE [July 1936 List, by countries, of pests collected and reported from July 1, 1936, to June SO, 1937, inclusive — Continued Country of origin and name of pest Host Number of intercep- tions in— 1 "S § « 12 cy 1 Collected in- Scotland— C ontinued Insects — Continued. Rhinocola ericae (Chermidae). Calluna vulgaris 2 2 1 1 1 1 1 85 1 New York. Do do Pennsylvania. Rhopalosiphum tulipaella District of Co- (aphid). Strophosoma melanogram- lumbia, mum (Curculionidae). Stygnocoris fuliginem (Ly- gaeidae) . Taeniothrips atratus (thrips).. do Do. do Do Michigan. Do Do Pennsylvania. Do Lactuca saliva (lettuce) New York. Do Lavandula sp. (lavender).. 1 50 1 2 2 1 3 1 12 15 Do. Taeniothrips ericae (thrips) Calluna vulgaris (heather). do. do .'.'.'.".'do.'"."-'".'.".'."".'."'"- do do.. -".l^do".".-""...-.-".'."."!. Do. Massachusetts. (thrips). Do New York, Thrips flavus (thrips) Do. Pennsylvania. Thrips fuscipennis (thrips) . . . Tingis cardui (Tingitidae) New York, Do, Tortricid Do. Ulopa reticulata (Cicadelli- Do. dae). Diseases: Septoria chrysanthemella 1 Do. SlAM Insects: Hemichionaspis townsendi Saccolabium giganteam Citrus grandis (pomelo) 1 District of Co- (Coccidae). Parlatoria ziziphus (Cocci- 1 lumbia, Washington. dae). South America Insects: Anastrepha sp. (Trypetidae) _ Lucuma obovata 1 New York. Spain Insects: Ceratitis capitata (Mediterra- Citrus sinensis (orange) 1 1 1 1 1 .... 1 1 3 Louisiana, nean fruit fly). Do do New York. Do do Puerto Rico. Do Vitis sp. (graoe) Massachusetts. Do Paper wrapping around oran^'e. Oryza sativa (rice) . . .. New York. Chilo sp. (Pyralididae) 1 .... -.- Do. Chrysomphalus dictyospermi var. (Coccidae). Do.. Maryland. do Massachusetts. Do do Te.xas. Do Citrus sinensis (orange) 2 3 1 Mar viand. Do EuonymxLS sp. New York. Do Palm Do. Do Rosa sp District of Co- Eriococcus araucariae (Cocci- dae). Parlatoria fluggeae brasiliensis Araucaria sp 2 1 1 .... 1 2 lumbia. New York, Citrus sinensis (orange) ... Texas. (Coccidae). Parlatoria ziziphus (Co'-oi- dae). Do. Cit'ii.s limoriin (leninn'> California.* Citrus sinensis (orange) 2 Te.vas, Psylliodes chrysocephala (Chrysomelidae). Diseases: Phytophthora citrophthora New Vork. Citrus sinensis Pennsylvania, Do, Septoria citri (?) Citrus sinensis 1 Virginia. June 1937] SEK^'ICE AND REGULATORY ANNOUKCEMENTS 51 List, by countries, of pests collected and reported from July 1, 1936, to June SO, 1937 ^ inclusive — Continued Country of origin and name of pest Host Number of intercep- tions in- Collected in— Straits Settlements Insects: Aspidiotus palmae (Coecidae). Furcaspis biformis (Coecidae). Jcerya pulcher (Coecidae) Lepidosaphes lasianthi (Coe- cidae) . Do..._ OrchidophihMaterrimus (Cur- culionidae). Do Palm... Oncidium sphacelaium (or- chid). Palm Codiaeumsp. (croton) Parlatoria pseudaspidiotiis (Coecidae). Parlatoria ziziphns (Coecidae) Do- Do Do Stephanoderes havipei (Scolyt- idae). Diseases: Bacterium citri. Botrytis allii Phoma citricarpa Der„arobiuni pierardii (orchid). Oncidium sphacelaium (orchid). Vanda sp. (orchid) Citrus grandis (pomelo) - do ....do— . .-..do.— Coffea sp- Citrus grandis (pomelo). Allium cepa (onion) Citrus limonia (lemon). StTMATR.\. Insects: Parlatoria pscudaspidiotus (Coecidae). Sweden Insects: Acanthocinus aedilis (Ceram- bycidae). Acrolepia assectella (Plutel- lidae). Anthaxia quadripunctata (Bu- prestidae). Athous subfuscus (Elateridae). Caenoptera minor (Ceram- bycidae). Ceutorhynchus pleurostigma (turnip gall weevil). Hylobius abie.tis (Curcuhoni- dae). Laspeyresia strobilslla (Ole- threutidae). Magdalis violaca (Curcui- ionidae). Pityogenes chalcographus (Scolytidae). Pityogenes micrograph us (Scolytidae). Pogonochfrus fasciculatus (Cerambycidae). Semanofus undatus (Ceram- bj'cidae). Tetropvnm luridmn (Ceram- bycidae). Diseases: Colletotrichum eru mpem Bitylench us dipsmi Do Mycosphacrella stemmatea Thecopsora areolata Vnnda sp. (orchid). Pinus sp. (pine) Allium porrum Geek). Pinus sp. (pine) Narcissus sp Pinus sp. (pine). Brassica campestris (ruta- baga). Pine wood packing on peat moss. Picea sp. (spnice) Pinus sp. (pine). do... - .---do Switzerland Insects: Bruchidiu^ villosus (Bruchi- dae). Earias sp. (Noctuidae) Rheum sp. (rhubarb). Solanum tuberosum do Vnccinium sp Picea eicelsa (Norway si>ruce) . Cytisus sp. Gossypium sp. (cotton) (waste). New York. California.* New York. Maryland. Pc nsylvania. California.* Do.* Do.* Do.* ^faryland. Massachusetts. South Carolina. New York. Pennsylvania. Virginia. Massachusetts. California.' New York. Do. Do. Do. Do. Do. Do. Do. Do. Do. Do. Do. Do. Do. Virginia. Texas. Virginia. "Washington. New York. Do. Do. 52 BUREAU OF ENTOMOLOGY AND PLANT QUARANTINE [ July 1»3^ List, hy countries, of pests collected and reported from July 1, 1936, to June 30, 1937» inclusive — Continued Country of origin and name of pest Switzerland— C ontinued Insects — C ontinued . Frankliniella inionsa (thrips). Laspeyresia splendana (Ole- threutidae). Parlatcria camelliae (Cocei- dae). Taeniothrips picipes (thrips) . Thrips validus (thrips) Syria Insects: Bruckus dentipes (Bruchidae)- Bruchus ervi (Bruchidae) Chrysomphalus inopinaius (Coccidae). Lepidosaphes halti (Coccidae) . Tahiti Insects: Parlatoriacinerea (Coccidae) _ Trionymus sacckari (Cocci- dae). Taiwan Insects: Fiorinia theae (Coccidae) Parlatoria ziziphus (Coccidae) . Tanganyika Insects: Stephanoderes hampei (Scolyt- idae). Tobago Diseases: Uredo ignava Trinidad Insects: Aganectesis indtcora (Pyralid- idae). Anastrepha sp. (Trypetidae). Aspidiohis diffinis (Coccidae). Asterolecanium aureum (Coc- cidae) . Furcaspis biformis (Coccidae) _ Hemichionaspis minor stra- chani (Coccidae). Lepidosaphes lasianthi (Coc- cidae). Lepidosaphes rnbrovittatus (Coccidae). Marmara sp. (Gracilariidae). Orthaea serrillei (Lypaeidae).. Parlatoria fluggeae brasitien- sis (Coccidae). Do .._ -. Phelomerus aberrans (Bruchi- dae). Pseudaonidia trilobidformis (Coccidae). Xyleborus afflnis (Scoly tidae) . Diseases: Cerotelivm desmin m Colletotrichnm cajani Gloeosporium melongenae Host Septoria laducae... Tunis Insects: Parlatoria blanchardi (Cocci- dae). Ipomoea sp. (morning-glory) Castaneasp. (chestnut) Camell ia japon ic a . Ipomoea sp. (morning-glory) Gentiana SY). (gentian) Vicia faba (fava bean)_.. Lens esculenta (lentil), -- Malus sylvestris (apple). Prunus armeniaca (apricot) Citrus sineris is (orange) Sacchnrum officinarum (sugarcane). Citrus grandis (pomelo). do Cojfea sp. Bambusa sp. Cassia fistula (golden- shower). Mangifera indica (mango) . Per sea americana (avocado) Gongora atropurpurea (or- chid). Orchid Citrus auranti folia (lime).. Codiaenm sp. (croton) Heiea brasiliensis (Para rubbertree). Citrus grandis (grapefruit) Mangifera indica (mango) . Citrus sinensis (orange) .do. Cassia nodosa (jointwood). Annona recticulata tard-apple). Tree seed necklace. . (cus- Gossypium sp. (cotton) Cajanus indicus (gandule). Solanum melongena (egg- plant). Lactuca saliva (lettuce) Phoenix dadylifera (date). Number of intercep- tions in- Collected in- New York. Do. Do. Do. Do. Michigan. New York. Do. District of Co- lumbia. California.* District of Co- lumbia. Maryland. Do. New York, Do. Do. Louisiana. New York. District of Co- lumbia. Do. Massachusetts. Maryland. District of Co* lumbia. New York. Louisiana. Maryland. Pennsjivania. District of Co- lumbia. Xew York. Do. Do. Do. Do. Do. Do. June 1937] SERVICE AXD REGULATORY AXXOUXCEMENTS 53 List, by countries, of pests collected and reported from July 1, 1936, to June 30, 1937, inclusive — Continued Country of origin and name of pest Turkey Insects: Brachyplai paliiata (Lygaei- dae). Brucfiidiiis histrio (Bruchi- dae). Bruchus hamatui (Bruchidae) Do Bruchus ruiipes (Bruchidae). . Bruchus ulicis (Brachidae) Bruchus liciae (Bruchidae) ... Do Callirhytis glandium (Cynip- idae) . Dasytiscus affinis (Dasytidae). Haplothrips distinguendus (thrips). Holcogaster fihulata (Penta- tomidae). Limothrips comimilis (thrips) . Do Macroplax fasciaius (Lygaei- dae). Do Do- Monanthia putoni (Tingiti- dae). Mononychus salviae (Curculi- onidae). Nysius cymoides (Lygaeidae). Paromiuff gracilis (Lyaaeidne). Pedinophora gossypielia (pink bollworm). Stagonomu^ bipunctatus (Fen- tatomidae). Diseases: Anguina fritici Ditylenchus intermedius Frysrphe polygoni Polyth rinci um trifolii Do Uromyces trifolii Ustilago nuda. Host Papaver sp. (poppy) . Lupiniis sp. (lupine) . Legume Vicia sp. (vetch) Legume Seed.. Lathyrus sp Legume seed Quercus sp. (valonia). Seed. Stipa sp. (feathergrass) Compositae Union of South Africa Insects: Asterolecanium stentae (Coc- cidae) . Do Do.. Do.. Chionaspis subnudatus (Coc- cidae). Do Chrysomphalus dictyospermi var. (Coccidae). Do Diaspis zamiae (Coccidae) Frankliniella schultzei (thrips). -Haplothrips nigricorvis (thrips). Do Hercinothrips pattersoni (thrips). Parlatoria fluggeae brasiliensis (Coccidae). Parlatoria ziziphus (Cocci- dae). Taeniothrips fumosa (thrips) .. Do. Arena satita (oat). Briza spicata Perennial Scorzonrra sp. (serpent- root) . Seed Borago o^cinalis (borage) . his sp Portulaca sp Andropogon ischaemum Gassy pium sp. (seed cot- ton). Seed of unidentified flower. Triticum nesfirum (wheat) . Medicago sativa (alfalfa)... Gypsophila sii. (?) Trifolium sp. (clover) Vicia sp. (vetch) Trijolium sp. (clover) Hordeum vulrare (barley).. Caratiuma schu einfurthii . Hoodia sp Huernta ca.-r.panulata. 17u(TTiia sp. Stapelia gigantea pallida. Stapelia sp Citrus sinensis (orange). .do. Encephalartos latifrons Ornithogalum thyrsoides (chinkerichee) . Helichrysum sp. (everlast- ing). Ornithogalum thyrsoides Aloe grandidentata... Citrus sinensis (orange). ....do Ornithogalum thyrsoides. ..-.do Number of intercep- tions in— Collected in— District of Co- lumbia. Do. Do. Do. Do. Do. Do. Do. New York. District of Co- lumbia. Do. Do. Do. Do. Do. Do. Do. Do. Do. Do. Do. Texas. District of Co- lumbia. Do. Do. Do. Do. Do. Do. Do. California.* Do.' Do.* District of Co- lumbia. Do. C7 of South Africa— Con. Diseases: H2terosporium orvithogali Do Mycosphaerella citrullina Physalospora obtusa Puccinia ornithogali-thyrsoides- Do Do Do Uromyces ch loridis Union of Soviet Socialist Republics Insects: Lepidosaphes conchiformis (Coccidae). Sphaeropsis salicis (?)- Venezuela Insects: Anastrepha sp. (Trypetidae) _ Aster okcanium aureum (Coc- cidae). Bephrata maculicoUis (Eury- tomidae). Casinias]). (Castniidae) Coccus viriiis (Coccidae) Eurytoma orchidenram (Eury- tomidae). Do Furcaspis biformis (Coccidae) . Do - Do — - Do Heraeus cinciicornis (Lygaei- dae). Macrosiphum luteuvi (aphid). Mordellistena sp. (Mordelli- dae). Noctuid - -. Do. Pachymerus nucieorum (Bru- chidae) . Paralincus terminalis (Penta- tomidae). Phatnoma annulipes (Tingiti- dae). Pseudoparlatoria ostreata (Coccidae). lenthecons bicolor (Miridae).. Do Tineid Do ..- Vinsonia stellifera (Coccidae). Xyleborus confusus (Scolyti- dae). Zophobas morio (Tencbrioni- dae). Diseases: CoUectotrichum orchidearum.. Gloeosporium affini Do NectTia binotiana. Host Ornithogalum thyrsoides. do Cucurbitapepo (pumpkin) Mains sylvestris (apple) ..-. Ornithogalum thyrsoides do do do Chloris radiata. Punica sp. Salix sp... Achras mpota (sapodilla). Orchid ..- Annona muricata (sour- sop). Orchid Citr-'s sinensis (oran?;e;. Catileya sp. (orchid) — Orchid.--. Cattleya sp. (orchid). do Orchid, .-.--do. .do. Cycnoches chlorochilon (swan-orchid). Orchid Cattleyasp. (orchid) Orchid Attalea cohune (cohune palm). Cattleya sp. (orchid) Packing around orchids... Cattleya sp. (orchid) do.... Orchid Cattleya sp. (orchid). Orchid . — do-. Mangifera indica (mango). Cattleya sp. (orchid) Orchid Cattleya mossiae (orchid).. Orchid. Cattleya mossiae. Number of intercep- tions in- Collected in— Michigan. Pennsylvania. Do. Virginia. Illinois. Massachusetts. New York. Pennsylvania. New York. District of Co- lumbia. Do. New York. District of Co- lumbia. New York. District of Co- lumbia. New York. District of Co- lumbia. Do. Do. Puerto Rico. Alabama. District of Co* lumbia. Do. Puerto Rico. District of Co- lumbia. Do. Do. New York. District of Co- lumbia. Do. Puerto Rico. District of Co- lumbia. Do. Do. Do. Puerto Rico. Do. District of Co- lumbia. Do. California.* District of Co- lumbia. California.* June 1937] SERVICE AND REGULATORY ANNOUNCEMENTS 55 List, by countries, of pests collected and reported from July 1, 1936, to June 30, 1937, inclusive — Continued Country of origin and name of pest Virgin Islands Insects: Caryedon fuscus (Bruchidae). Ceroputo barberi (Coccidae)... Pectinophora gossypiella (pink boll worm). Targionia hartii (Coccidae)... Do.. West Africa Insects: 2^argionia bromeliae (Cocci- dae). West Indies Insects: Leticaspis cockerelli (Cocci- dae). Diseases: Gloeosporium josephinae Yugoslavia Insects: Lepidosaphes ficus (Coccidae). Diseases: Aphelenclioides parietinus Erysiphe polygoni Stysanus stemonites 2'ilUtia foetans Unknown Orkun Insects: Chilos-p. (Pyralididae) Cosmopolites sordidus (banana root borer). Levcaspis cockerelli (Cocci- dae). Metamasius sericeus (silky cane weevil). Do Metamasius sericeus carbona- rius (Curculionidae). Parlatoria crotonis (Coccidae) . Diseases: Cerotelium desmium Host Tamarindus indica (tama- rind). Codiaeum sp. (croton) Hibiscus esculentus (okra). Dioscoreasj). (yam) Xanthosoma sagittifolium (yautia). Ananas sativus. Pedilanthus tithymaloides (redbird-cactus). Cereus lemairii (cactus) — Ficus sp. (fig) Fragaria sp. (strawberry).. Rumex sp Liliumsp. (lily)... _. Irilicumaestivum (wheat). Oryza sativa (rice). Banana debris Dendrobiumsp. (orchid). Banana debris Musasp. (banana). Banana debris Codiaeum variegatum (cro- ton). Gossypium sp. (cotton) (leaf). Number of intercep- tions in- Collected in- New York. Do. Do. Do. Do. Do. District of Co- lumbia. Do. Do. New York. Do. Do. Do. Texas. Louisiana. District of Co- lumbia. Louisiana. Do. Do. New York. Do. U. S. GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE: I93». 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