Published in 1841, this report is an important early work of entomology. It identifies and describes the various insects that pose a threat to crops and other vegetation in Massachusetts. Its author, Thaddeus Harris, was a noted naturalist and entomologist who played a key role in the development of the field of agricultural science. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.