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