Emerald Ash Borer Beetle
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Emerald Ash Borer Beetle
Emerald Ash Borer BeetleAgrilus planipennisBy: Michael Cha and Ian Galamay
CLASSIFICATIONKingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Anthropoda
Class: Insecta
DISTRIBUTION Accidentally shipped to the U.S in a cargo ship.
Native to Asia
Found in northeastern part of the U.S
FOOD WEB Emerald Ash Tree Sunlight Emerald Ash Borer Beetle Wasp
Decomposers
Effects On EcosystemAfter the introduction there was a decline and mortality of Ash TreesMales eat leavesFemales lay eggs which destroy the trees
Reasons For SuccessMany Ash Trees in the U.S.
Provides a place to lay their eggs
Provides food
Effects On People No threat to humans
People try to stop beetle from destroying the trees
Issues For The FutureSet traps to capture the beetles
Chemical insecticides
Removal and destruction of infected trees
Trade-OffsInsecticides - aren't safe if used over large areas
Removal of Ash Trees- less trees
Setting traps- Effect the ecosystem/ Ash trees will be plentiful