. Annual report. Entomological Society of Ontario; Insect pests; Insects -- Ontario Periodicals. ciallj' pine stuin[is, auii is supposed to be several years in completing its growth ; it closely resembles the larva of its near relative, Prionus lalicollis, shown in fig. 23 (after Kiley). This latter, however, diff'ers somewhat in its habits and appetite, seeming to prefi r boring into and feeding on living roots, such as those of the Lombardy Poplar, Balm of Gilead, Apple, Pear, and especially roots of the Grape-vine ; in the latter case frequently causing the sudden deatii of the vines attack
. Annual report. Entomological Society of Ontario; Insect pests; Insects -- Ontario Periodicals. ciallj' pine stuin[is, auii is supposed to be several years in completing its growth ; it closely resembles the larva of its near relative, Prionus lalicollis, shown in fig. 23 (after Kiley). This latter, however, diff'ers somewhat in its habits and appetite, seeming to prefi r boring into and feeding on living roots, such as those of the Lombardy Poplar, Balm of Gilead, Apple, Pear, and especially roots of the Grape-vine ; in the latter case frequently causing the sudden deatii of the vines attacked. The American Silkworm (Teleapolyphemus). In our Report last year we gave our readers a sketch of the life history of our regal cecropia moth ; the magnificent moth to which we now propose to refer is a fitting sequel. Please note that these images are extracted from scanned page images that may have been digitally enhanced for readability - coloration and appearance of these illustrations may not perfectly resemble the original Entomological Society of Ontario; Ontario. Dept. of Agriculture. Toronto, The Society
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