Egg.—Diameter, .06 inch. Shape spheroidal, the transverse diameter being about one fifth more than the longitudinal; striated longitudinally with 28 striæ, 15 of these reaching the shallowly punctured apex, these ridges being crossed with a network of slight elevations, the transverse and the longitudinal lines in the middle of the hollows making squares, the interior of these squares being roughened, the corner of each square a little more elevated and enlarged than the sides. Color brownish olive. Duration of this period 234 days.

Young Larva.—Length .25 inch. Color pale gray, one prominent purplish black dorsal line and three less distinct lines on each side. Head purplish black, piliferous spots and hairs the same color. Venter paler than above, with a dark spot in the centre of each joint. Feet, 12. Duration of this period 6 to 7 days.