Insect And Disease 2015 Fall Occ

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1. What is a common example of insects often found building large silk webs in trees?

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Fall webworms are known for their ability to construct large silk webs in trees, typically during the fall season. While other insects may also build webs, such as spiders, monarch butterflies do not build webs and cicadas are known for their distinctive sounds rather than web-building behaviors.

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2. Which insect is commonly known as the Birch leaf miner?

Explanation

The Birch leaf miner is a type of insect that specifically feeds on birch trees, causing damage to the leaves. While other insects like ants, mosquitoes, and ladybugs are common, they do not have the same association with birch trees as the Birch leaf miner does.

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3. Which insect is known as the Elm leaf beetle?

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The correct insect known as the Elm leaf beetle is a type of beetle that feeds on Elm tree leaves.

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4. Which insect is known for its damage to willow trees?

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The Willow leaf beetle is specifically known for its damage to willow trees, while the other insects mentioned may cause damage to other plants or have different feeding habits.

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5. Which insect is known for infesting pine trees?

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The correct answer is the Pine bark beetle. It is a type of bark beetle that attacks and kills pine trees by burrowing into the bark and disrupting the tree's nutrient flow, ultimately leading to the tree's death.

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6. What is a Euonymus caterpillar commonly known as?

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Euonymus caterpillar is commonly known as an insect, not a butterfly, grasshopper, or beetle.

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7. Which insect is known as the Cooley spruce gall aphid?

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The Cooley spruce gall aphid is a small insect that feeds on spruce trees, creating galls that resemble cones.

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8. What is the scientific name for the Eastern spruce gall aphid?

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The Eastern spruce gall aphid is a specific insect species known by its scientific name.

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9. Which insect is known as the honey locust leaf hopper?

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The honey locust leaf hopper is a specific insect species known for feeding on honey locust trees. Butterflies, ants, and mosquitoes are common insects but not specifically referred to as honey locust leaf hoppers.

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10. What is a common pest that affects birch trees?

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The bronze birch borer is a common insect pest that attacks birch trees, specifically damaging the phloem and cambium layers of the tree. Japanese beetles are known to feed on leaves and flowers of various plants, caterpillars can also cause damage to trees by feeding on foliage, and aphids are small insects that suck sap from plants.

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11. What insect is known as the Black locust borer?

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The Black locust borer is a type of longhorn beetle that attacks and feeds on black locust trees, while the Japanese beetle is known for its voracious feeding on a wide range of plants, the Western corn rootworm attacks corn crops, and the Emerald ash borer is a serious threat to ash trees.

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12. What is an effective method of controlling a moth infestation?

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While calling a professional exterminator, placing moth traps, and using insect repellent are common methods of controlling insects, shooting moths is not a recommended or practical solution as it may not effectively address the infestation and may pose safety concerns.

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13. Which insect is also known as the Conifer spittlebug?

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The Conifer spittlebug is an insect often found in coniferous trees, while ladybugs, mosquitoes, and beetles are different species of insects.

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14. Which insect is known as the black vine weevil?

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The black vine weevil is a type of beetle known for its destructive larvae that feed on the roots of plants, particularly ornamental plants.

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15. Which insect is known as Lace bug?

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The lace bug is a type of insect known for its delicate, lace-like appearance on its wings and body. It is not to be confused with other common insects such as beetles, moths, or ants.

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16. Which insect is commonly known as the Boxelder plant bug?

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The Boxelder plant bug is a common insect that feeds on Boxelder trees and other plants. It is known for its distinctive black and red coloration.

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17. What is a common pest that can infest plants and damage them by feeding on their sap?

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Red spider mites are tiny arachnids that are known to be plant pests. They can cause damage by feeding on the sap of plants, leading to discoloration and wilting. On the other hand, cockroaches, ladybugs, and ants are not typically associated with infesting plants in the same way that red spider mites do.

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18. Which insect causes damage to honey locust trees?

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The honey locust mite is known to cause damage to honey locust trees by feeding on the foliage, while Japanese beetles, emerald ash borers, and aphids are known to damage different types of plants and trees.

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19. Which insect is known for infesting elm trees?

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The Elm bark beetle is known for infesting elm trees, while the Armyworm, Japanese beetle, and Termites are known for infesting other types of plants or structures.

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20. Which insect is known for infesting conifer bark?

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The conifer bark beetle is a well-known insect that infests conifer trees by burrowing through the bark and causing damage to the tree. Mosquitoes, ladybugs, and ants do not typically infest conifer bark in the same way as the conifer bark beetle.

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21. Which insect is known as the Shot hole borer?

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The Shot hole borer is a type of ambrosia beetle that is known for creating tiny holes resembling shot holes in trees. The other insects mentioned do not match the specific description of the Shot hole borer.

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22. What insect is known as the Juniper bag worm?

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The Juniper bag worm is a specific type of insect known for its distinctive bag-like protective covering.

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23. What insect is known for infesting dogwood trees?

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The Dogwood borer is a common pest that infests and damages dogwood trees by burrowing into the trunk and branches. Japanese beetles, caterpillars, and aphids are also insects that can cause damage to plants, but they are not specifically associated with dogwood trees.

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24. Which insect is known as the Oak skeletonizer?

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The Oak skeletonizer is a moth caterpillar that feeds on oak trees, causing damage to the leaves. It is not to be confused with honey bees, mosquitoes, or cockroaches, which are different types of insects with distinct characteristics and behaviors.

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25. Which insect is a notorious invasive species known for defoliating trees?

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The gypsy moth is a serious pest that feeds on over 500 species of trees and shrubs. It is an invasive species native to Europe that has caused significant damage to forests in North America.

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26. What type of insects are cankerworms?

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Cankerworms are actually the larvae of moths, specifically the fall cankerworm moth or the spring cankerworm moth.

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27. Which insect is known for attacking mountain ash trees?

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The mountain ash sawfly specifically targets mountain ash trees, while the Asian longhorned beetle, Emerald ash borer, and Gypsy moth attack different types of trees.

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28. Which insects are known for spinning silk tents in Eastern North America?

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Eastern tent caterpillars are known for spinning distinct silk tents in Eastern North America, while honey bees create hives, mosquitoes are known for their ability to transmit diseases, and butterflies do not spin silk tents.

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What is a common example of insects often found building large silk...
Which insect is commonly known as the Birch leaf miner?
Which insect is known as the Elm leaf beetle?
Which insect is known for its damage to willow trees?
Which insect is known for infesting pine trees?
What is a Euonymus caterpillar commonly known as?
Which insect is known as the Cooley spruce gall aphid?
What is the scientific name for the Eastern spruce gall aphid?
Which insect is known as the honey locust leaf hopper?
What is a common pest that affects birch trees?
What insect is known as the Black locust borer?
What is an effective method of controlling a moth infestation?
Which insect is also known as the Conifer spittlebug?
Which insect is known as the black vine weevil?
Which insect is known as Lace bug?
Which insect is commonly known as the Boxelder plant bug?
What is a common pest that can infest plants and damage them by...
Which insect causes damage to honey locust trees?
Which insect is known for infesting elm trees?
Which insect is known for infesting conifer bark?
Which insect is known as the Shot hole borer?
What insect is known as the Juniper bag worm?
What insect is known for infesting dogwood trees?
Which insect is known as the Oak skeletonizer?
Which insect is a notorious invasive species known for defoliating...
What type of insects are cankerworms?
Which insect is known for attacking mountain ash trees?
Which insects are known for spinning silk tents in Eastern North...
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