Insects injurious to fruits . Fig. 135. sect has four delicate, transparent, whitish wings (see Fig. 133)netted like fine lace, bright-golden eyes, and a beautiful greenbody. Fig. 134 shows the same insect with its wings closed;also a side view of a cluster of eggs. While beau-tiful to look at, these insects are offensive to handle,as when touched they emit a very sickening, pun-gent, and persistent odor. Other friendly helpers in this good work are thelarvae of the Syrphus flies. These are fleshy larvre,thick and blunt behind, and pointed in front. (See Fig. 135.)Their mouths are furnished wi
Insects injurious to fruits . Fig. 135. sect has four delicate, transparent, whitish wings (see Fig. 133)netted like fine lace, bright-golden eyes, and a beautiful greenbody. Fig. 134 shows the same insect with its wings closed;also a side view of a cluster of eggs. While beau-tiful to look at, these insects are offensive to handle,as when touched they emit a very sickening, pun-gent, and persistent odor. Other friendly helpers in this good work are thelarvae of the Syrphus flies. These are fleshy larvre,thick and blunt behind, and pointed in front. (See Fig. 135.)Their mouths are furnished with a triple-pointed dart, with
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