Forest Insect Ecology and Management

Spatio-temporal modeling of an insect vector distribution

This study estimates the spatiotemporal distribution of the Monochamus galloprovincialis insect vector in France using Bayesian models and environmental data to improve pinewood nematode surveillance.

Bark beetle protein elicitors trigger biphasic immune responses in Norway spruce seedlings

This study shows bark beetle protein elicitors induce a biphasic immune response in Norway spruce seedlings, with early signaling and later defense protein accumulation, mirroring responses in mature trees.

Pioneer bark beetle attacks induce multifaceted localized defense responses in Norway spruce

This study investigates Norway spruce defense responses to bark beetle attacks using multi-omics approaches, revealing hormone-induced gene expression and metabolic changes that deter beetle colonization.

The impact of lure, trap type, and Fluon application on the capture of longhorned beetles (Coleoptera: Cerambycidae) in the subtropical forests of southeastern Louisiana, USA

This study evaluates how lure, trap type, and Fluon application affect longhorned beetle capture in subtropical forests, finding that lures and Fluon significantly enhance trap effectiveness.

Knowledge gap and conditional receptivity: why tree and forest professionals underutilize citizen science for quarantine pest detection in France

The paper surveys French forest professionals to assess their use and attitudes toward citizen science for detecting quarantine pests, finding limited integration despite platform availability.

Impact of secondary pests on carbon allocation in declining beech trees after the 2018-2020 drought episode

This study examines how secondary pests and drought affect carbon allocation in beech trees, finding lower carbon reserves in heavily attacked trees but similar fruiting carbon allocation.

Species traits shape the intercontinental introduction patterns of bark and ambrosia beetles

This study analyzes intercontinental introduction patterns of bark and ambrosia beetles, finding that host associations, feeding guild, and biogeographic origin strongly influence propagule pressure.

Mapping the distribution of elms in Britain after a century of Dutch elm disease

The paper maps the distribution of 82,244 elm trees in Britain, identifying surviving species and hybrids planted as part of restoration efforts after Dutch elm disease.

Symbiotic yeasts of a bark beetle transform major tree defenses into beetle protectants

The paper shows that symbiotic yeasts in bark beetles convert tree defenses into antimicrobial compounds that protect the beetles.

Discovery and implications of a novel, visual-attracting trap for wood-boring beetles (Curculionidae: Scolyidini): beetle response behaviors and underlying mechanisms

The paper identifies UV mulch and ethanol as attractive to ambrosia beetles and develops new traps to monitor and reduce their impact on plants.

Emerging Beetle-Pathogen Symbioses and Their Consequences for Forest Health: Lessons from Rapid 'Ohi'a Death in Hawai'i

The paper examines beetle-pathogen interactions in Hawaii's Rapid 'Ohi'a Death, identifying key invasive species as disease vectors and highlighting the role of symbiosis in disease spread.

Efficacy of Mating Disruption Treatments Against Spongy Moth (Lymantria dispar dispar) Applied Using Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

This study evaluates UAV-applied SPLAT(R) GM-Organic for spongy moth control, finding it reduces trap catches by >90% for 10 weeks and maintains 28-67% reduction one year later, comparable to fixed-wing treatments.

Combined phylogenetic and geographic data can predict plant-pest interactions with high accuracy

The paper builds a Bayesian model to predict plant-pest interactions using phylogenetic and geographic data, achieving high accuracy in identifying host risks for Agrilus beetles.

Invasion history reconstruction and potential distribution of the ambrosia beetles Euwallacea fornicatus and E. perbrevis (Coleoptera: Scolytinae), two global emerging pests

This paper reconstructs the invasion history and potential distribution of two ambrosia beetles, revealing distinct climatic niches and higher invasion risk for E. fornicatus.

A Closer Look at the White Pine Cone Beetle

This study revisits the ontogeny of the white pine cone beetle to improve survey timing and sampling strategies for biological control.

An integrative field and modelling study of the bottom-up, top-down and indirect effects of native species on invasive insects and their biological control : the case of the worldwide chestnut tree pest, Dryocosmus kuriphilus, in the French Eastern Pyrenees

The paper investigates indirect effects of native species on an invasive insect and its biological control in chestnut trees using ecological and statistical methods.

Temperature impacts on mating and oviposition of the emerald ash borer, Agrilus planipennis Fairmaire (Coleoptera: Buprestidae)

This study examines how temperature affects the reproduction of emerald ash borer beetles, finding that temperatures above 21°C are necessary for successful egg hatching.

Unravelling the bottom-up and top-down control of a worldwide chestnut tree pest invader through integrative ecological genomics

The paper identifies the relative impacts of host trees, resistance pathways, and natural enemies on the invasion potential of a chestnut tree pest using ecological and genomic analyses.

A novel integrated framework to identify and characterize regional-scale pest insect dispersal

The paper develops an integrated framework combining isotope geolocation, ecological data, and atmospheric modeling to trace regional-scale pest insect dispersal, demonstrating long-distance dispersal of spruce budworm across 400 km.

The spruce bark beetle Ips typographus transmits mutualistic fungi in mandibular mycetangia

This study identifies a mandibular mycetangium in the spruce bark beetle Ips typographus that facilitates the transmission of mutualistic fungi.

Climate change has already reshaped North American forest pest dynamics: Insights from multidecadal process-based modelling

This study uses process-based climate models to show climate change has already shifted the distribution and increased the climatic suitability of North American forest pests.

Quantitative horizon scanning identifies high-priority wood-boring beetle pests for regulatory review in Canada

The paper uses a quantitative horizon scanning method to identify high-priority wood-boring beetle pests for regulatory review in Canada, resulting in the regulation of two new species.

Factors Influencing Emerald Ash Borer Ecological Interactions

The paper analyzes ecological interactions of emerald ash borer beetles using DNA metabarcoding, finding that collection date and life stage best predict interaction detection.

Growth variation of an ambrosia fungus on different tree species indicates host specialization

This study examines the growth of the ambrosia fungus Dryadomyces montetyi on different tree species, finding it performs best on angiosperm hosts like oak.

Metagenomic characterisation of fungal communities associated with Scots pine bark beetles: mechanisms of selective antagonism and monoterpene tolerance

Advances on the bacterial diversity and functionality of Platypus cylindrus - Quercus suber interaction

The paper compares bacterial communities in ambrosia beetle mycangia and wood galleries using culture-dependent and 16S metabarcoding methods, revealing distinct taxa and functional differences.

Unlocking plant health survey data: an approach to quantify the sensitivity and specificity of visual inspections

This paper quantifies the sensitivity and specificity of visual plant health surveys using citizen scientists and Bayesian modeling to estimate these metrics without a gold-standard dataset.

A minimal model of Norway spruce - bark beetle outbreak dynamics

This paper develops a minimal model of Norway spruce-bark beetle outbreak dynamics, showing how environmental changes can shift the system from stable to recurrent outbreaks.

Size-dependent behavioral and antennal responses to doses of (+)-isopinocamphone and 1,8-cineole mixed with pheromone: a potential host selection strategy in female Ips typographus L.

This study shows that larger female Ips typographus are more attracted to (+)-isopinocamphone and have larger antennal clubs, while smaller females show less repulsion to 1,8-cineole despite smaller antennae, suggesting size-dependent olfactory processing.

Anticipating invasion of parasite with graph theory: Dryocosmus kuriphilus, a threat for Castanea sativa

The paper models the spread of the chestnut gall wasp using graph theory to assess invasion risk based on chestnut tree distribution.