Insects and other invertebrates

John R. Jones; Norbert V. DeByle; Diane M. Bowers

Treesearch

Insects and other invertebrates

Informally Refereed

Authors:

John R. Jones, Norbert V. DeByle, Diane M. Bowers

Year:

1985

Type:

General Technical Report

Station:

Rocky Mountain Research Station

Source:

In: DeByle, Norbert V.; Winokur, Robert P., editors. Aspen: Ecology and management in the western United States. USDA Forest Service General Technical Report RM-119. Rocky Mountain Forest and Range Experiment Station, Fort Collins, Colo. p. 107-114

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Abstract

Quaking aspen throughout its range appears to be host to several insect and other invertebrate pests (fig. 1). It is a short-lived species that is palatable to a large variety of animals. Furniss and Carolin (1977) listed 33 insect species that use aspen as a food source. Some are quite damaging and may kill otherwise healthy stands of aspen; others feed on weakened or dying trees; and still others have incidental impacts (fig. 2).

Parent Publication

Aspen: Ecology and management in the western United States

Keywords

Populus tremuloides, quaking aspen, ecology, forest management, insect, invertebrate pests

Citation

Jones, John R.; DeByle, Norbert V.; Bowers, Diane M. 1985. Insects and other invertebrates. In: DeByle, Norbert V.; Winokur, Robert P., editors. Aspen: Ecology and management in the western United States. USDA Forest Service General Technical Report RM-119. Rocky Mountain Forest and Range Experiment Station, Fort Collins, Colo. p. 107-114