Identifying Insect Damage

Forest insects are responsible for millions of dollars of lost value in the forest each year. Some forest insects have become famous like the Gypsy moth and the spruce budworm. However, they are also a rich area of biological study. By learning more about the world of forest insects you will become more aware of the natural world and the way these insects relate to human needs.

Web Links:

The Illinois Virtual Forest – This site is a wealth of forestry information. Choose insects on the “Identification” pull down menu.

Forest Insect Pests at Virginia Tech

The Forest Pests.Org

Forest Insects at Clemson

Bugwood.org – A comprehensive forest pest web site. Choose the “Forest Pests” section to locate the insect collection.

State Forestry Agency web pages are a good source for insects and diseases materials. Check the Association of State Foresters web page to link with your state’s agency.

There are many sites on the Internet. If you do not find what you need here run a web search on “Forest Insect Identification”.