Insect Profiles: Fall Cankerworm (Alsophila pometria)
Introduction Alsophila pometria, also referred to as fall cankerworm, is an insect native to North America. It is a member of the family of moths called Geometridae. Large populations of…
Insect Profiles: Gypsy Moth, Part 2
This is the second half of a two part series on gypsy moth. The following examines the insect’s predators, its impact on trees, and some of the most effective methods…
Insect Profiles: Gypsy Moth, Part 1
This is the first half of a two part series on gypsy moth. The following examines the insect’s distribution and range, its preferred hosts, and the four stages of its…
Invasive Insects of the Northeast: Emerald Ash Borer
Emerald ash borer (Agrilus planipennis) is an exotic, invasive wood-boring beetle native to eastern Asia. It is believed to have been introduced to North America in the 1990's through wood…
Invasive Insects of the Northeast: Winter Moth
Winter moth is a small species of moth native to Europe and Western Asia. It was first discovered in North America in the 1930's, appearing across various regions of Canada.…
Invasive Insects of the Northeast: Asian Long-horned Beetle
The Asian longhorned beetle (Anoplophora glabripennis), also referred to as the starry sky beetle, is a large wood-boring insect native to eastern China, Japan, and Korea. It was first discovered in North…
Invasive Insects of the Northeast: Hemlock Wooly Adelgid
Hemlock wooly adelgid is a small, aphidlike insect that is native to southern Japan. It was first discovered in North America in the early 1950's near Richmond, Virginia. In the…
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