The asparagus beetles . cinnati since1905. but has not been reported from Kentucky or Indiana, althoughit has probably invaded the latter State. In 1901: the occurrence of this insect at Bouldin Island, California,was reported, but the following year it could not be found. Its dis-appearance was attributed to the fact that the island had been flooded,causing the death of the pest. In 1906. however, the beetle wasreported in abundance near Oakley. Cal. In North Carolina the species is well established in the east-centralpart, including portions of Wake. Wayne, Warsaw, and Duplin coun- [Cir. 102
The asparagus beetles . cinnati since1905. but has not been reported from Kentucky or Indiana, althoughit has probably invaded the latter State. In 1901: the occurrence of this insect at Bouldin Island, California,was reported, but the following year it could not be found. Its dis-appearance was attributed to the fact that the island had been flooded,causing the death of the pest. In 1906. however, the beetle wasreported in abundance near Oakley. Cal. In North Carolina the species is well established in the east-centralpart, including portions of Wake. Wayne, Warsaw, and Duplin coun- [Cir. 102] ties. The species has also been reported in Wisconsin, but nothinghas been learned regarding1 its actual distribution in that State. HABITS AND LIFE HISTORY. The common asparagus beetle passes the winter in the adult stateunder convenient shelter, such as piles of rubbish, sticks, or stones,or under the loose bark of trees and fenceposts. Toward the end of April or in May,according to locality, at about the season for. M7>^
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