Invasive Insects and Their Impact

The video discusses various invasive insects threatening Pennsylvania's forests, including the gypsy moth, hemlock woolly adelgid, emerald ash borer, Asian longhorned beetle, spotted lanternfly, and walnut twig beetle. Each insect's characteristics, impact, and control measures are detailed. The importance of not moving firewood to prevent the spread of these pests is emphasized. The video concludes with a reminder of the ecological roles of non-invasive insects and a preview of the next topic on forest products.

What is an invasive insect?

• An insect that only affects human health

• An insect that is beneficial to the environment

• An insect that lives in a non-native habitat

• An insect that is native to its habitat

What is the primary food source for gypsy moth caterpillars?

• Tree bark

• Tree roots

• Tree leaves

• Tree flowers

What is the state tree of Pennsylvania that is threatened by the hemlock woolly adelgid?

• White Oak

• Eastern Hemlock

• Black Walnut

• Sugar Maple

Where did the emerald ash borer originate?

• Europe

• Asia

• South America

• Africa

What is a recommended practice to prevent the spread of invasive insects?

• Move firewood long distances

• Use untreated firewood

• Buy firewood where you will burn it

• Ignore quarantine regulations

Which insect is known for its black and white antennae that can be twice as long as its body?

• Spotted Lanternfly

• Emerald Ash Borer

• Gypsy Moth

• Asian Longhorned Beetle

What substance do spotted lanternflies excrete that attracts other insects?

• Pollen

• Nectar

• Sap

• Honeydew

What is the primary impact of the walnut twig beetle?

• It spreads a virus

• It defoliates trees

• It carries a fungus causing thousand cankers disease

• It eats tree roots

Which insect is native to the United States?

• Gypsy Moth

• Hemlock Woolly Adelgid

• Emerald Ash Borer

• Walnut Twig Beetle

What is the main reason for not moving firewood long distances?

• It is too heavy

• It can transport invasive insects

• It is illegal

• It is expensive