antsThere are more than 10,000 known species of ants around the world. Ants are particularly common in areas of tropical forest. They can be often confused with termites, as they have a similar appearance. However ants have a smaller 'waist' between their abdomen and thorax as well as a larger head. Ants generally live in a structured nest community. These can be found in mounds on the ground, underground and in trees. Fore more information, see the link below. http://animals.nationalgeographic.com.au/animals/bugs/ant/
bark beetle (non-native)Bark beetles are a non-native beetle that can infest particular trees in the Taiga(such as Spruce). Masses of this beetle dig holes into the bark of trees and lay eggs, causing these trees to die. Infestations from the bark beetles can kill off entire forests of trees and can even possibly lead to killing thousands of hectares in the Taiga. For more information, see the link below.
http://education.nationalgeographic.com/education/encyclopedia/taiga/ mountain pine beetleMountain Pine Beetles are native to pine forests. Previously known as the 'Black Hills Beetle', the mountain pine beetle can destroy millions of trees. Developed in Pines, these insect pests cause heavy damage during outbreaks. For more information, see the link below.
http://www.ext.colostate.edu/pubs/insect/05528.html aspen leaf minerThe Aspen Leaf Miner, just like the mountain pine beetle causes a lot of damage to the Taiga and other forests. The damage from the aspen leaf miner is caused by the larval feeding between the surfaces of the upper and lower leaf. The mine that the leaf miner creates is usually only on one side of the leaf vein. For more information, see the link below. http://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/fsbdev2_038064.pdf
larch sawflyLarch sawflies lay eggs on plants that cause the shoots to curl up when they grow. They occur in clumps and are easily seen when they are present. When larch trees grow their leaves in Spring, female sawflies deposit their eggs in the new shoots close to the tips of branches. For more information, see the following link. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Larch_sawfly
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