. Annual report - Entomological Society of Ontario. Entomological Society of Ontario; Insect pests; Insects. 26 HOUSEHOLD PESTS. By Joseph Williaius, London, Ontario. 1. The Bacon Beetle (Dermestes lardarius). j 3. The Mosquito {Culex pipiens f). 2. The Clothes Moth {Tinea fiavifrontella), \ 4. The House Fly {Musca domestica). INTRODUCTION. As, hitherto the insects treated of in these annual Reports have been principally those affecting our field and garden products, it has been thought advisable and appropri- ate to the character of the Reports, to say a few words concerning those insects whi
. Annual report - Entomological Society of Ontario. Entomological Society of Ontario; Insect pests; Insects. 26 HOUSEHOLD PESTS. By Joseph Williaius, London, Ontario. 1. The Bacon Beetle (Dermestes lardarius). j 3. The Mosquito {Culex pipiens f). 2. The Clothes Moth {Tinea fiavifrontella), \ 4. The House Fly {Musca domestica). INTRODUCTION. As, hitherto the insects treated of in these annual Reports have been principally those affecting our field and garden products, it has been thought advisable and appropri- ate to the character of the Reports, to say a few words concerning those insects which flourish in the abodes of man. We give nothing original in these articles, merely selec- tions from standard authors of such descriptions and. facts as may most clearly show the history and character of each insect. Under the circumstances, we have not thought it necessary to insert authors' names in the body of the articles, but trust this will be suffi- ent acknowledgment. The Bacon Beetle {Dermestes lardarius, Linn). Dermestes lardarius is a European insect which has become naturalized in this country. The accompanying figure will give an idea of the appearance of the Bacon Beetle through- ^i?- out its various stages, which we will endeavour to make more plain by verbal description. When fully developed this beetle measures about a quarter of an inch in length, is of a dull blackish colour, and has the base of each wing cover of a pale buff or ash tint; each wing cover is also marked with three black spots. Its body is of an oblong oval shape. The insect is furnished with two horns or antennae, which are notched regularly ; it has short legs, is very timid and slow in its movements, and when disturbed or handled it seeks shelter or counterfeits death, a deception which all insects belonging to the same family—Dermestidce—are guilty of. The perfect insect itself does not produce the ravages which are associated with its name, but the larvae or maggots that it gives bir
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