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EXPLANATION OF PLATE IV. Platyptilia pusillidactvla. Fig. 1. Twig of Lantana camara, showing leaves, flowers (orange-yellow variety) and fruits (natural size). ,, 2. Egg, as laid on flower, nxagnified (X7). „ 3. Egg, more highly magnified (x43). „ 4. Flower attacked by larva. Note sickly appearance in comparison with healthy flower on left, „ 5. Flower attacked by larva, opened up, showing larva at base of flowers, magnified. ,, 6. Larva, magnified (X 7). „ 7. Fruit-cluster formed from flower-head in which a larva has fed and pupated. Note scanty formation of fmits in comparison with healthy cluster on left. „ 8. Enlarged view of attacked flower-head in which a larva has pupated. The head of the pupa is seen projecting from the interior of cocoon which has been partially opened. „ 9. Pupa, magnified (X 7). J, 10. Moth, in resting position, natural size. -,„ IL Moth, with wings expanded, magnified.