Introduction Balsalm wooly adelgid (Adelges piceae) is a small, wingless insect that infests and kills true firs. It is invasive to North America. The insect was likely introduced to the…

Introduction Black turpentine beetle (Dendroctonus terebrans) is a pine bark beetle that is native to the United States. It is the largest pine bark beetle in the southern part of…

Introduction Eastern pineshoot borer (Eucosma gloriola), also known as the white pine tip moth, American pine shoot moth, white pine shoot borer, and Tordeuse americaine du pin, is a small…

Introduction Douglas-fir beetle (Dendroctotonus pseudotsugae) is a bark beetle that infests Douglas-fir. It is one of the most destructive pests of Douglas-fir. Outbreaks of Douglas-fir beetle can persist for several…

Introduction Rosy maple moth (Dryocampa rubicunda) is a silk moth in the family Saturniidae. The moth is indigineous to North America. It is notable for its wooly appearance, and variable…

Introduction Box elder bug (Boisea trivittata) is a North American species of true bug in the family Rhopalidae. The insect is native to the western United States, where it frequently…

Introduction Tolype moth (Tolype velleda), also called large tolype moth and velleda lappet moth, is a small to medium sized moth in the family Lasiocampidae. Tolype Moth feeds on a…

Introduction Grass bagworm (Eurukuttarus confederata) is a species of bagworm that infests various grasses. The larval stage of the insect constructs a spiny case that measures ¼ of an inch…