Title:

Spruce beetle trap catches and tree mortality in Colorado

Author(s):

Negrón, José F.

Publication Year:

2023

How to Cite:

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Negrón, José F. 2023. Spruce beetle trap catches and tree mortality in Colorado. Fort Collins, CO: Forest Service Research Data Archive. https://doi.org/10.2737/RDS-2023-0028

Abstract:

This data publication includes data collected in support of a study to examine if the number of spruce beetles (Dendroctonus rufipennis) caught in Lindgren funnel traps with an attractant can be used to predict subsequent Engelmann spruce (Picea engelmannii) tree mortality caused by the insect. Data were collected from unmanaged spruce-fir plots at the Hahns Peak/Bears Ears Ranger District of the Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest in north-central Colorado during the summers of 2001 and 2002. Pheromone traps were deployed in each of 18 spruce-fir plots. Insects were collected from the traps throughout the season. After insect flight was complete each year, a series of subplots within the plots were surveyed for the presence of successfully attacked and killed trees.

Keywords:

biota; Forest & Plant Health; Insects; Dendroctonus rufipennis; Picea engelmannii; bark beetles; Colorado; Hahns Peak/Bears Ears Ranger District; Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest

Related publications:

• Negrón, José F.; Popp, John B. 2017. Can spruce beetle (Dendroctonus rufipennis Kirky) pheromone trap catches or stand conditions predict Engelmann spruce (Picea engelmannii Parry ex Engelm.) tree mortality in Colorado?. Agricultural and Forest Entomology. 20(2): 162-169. https://doi.org/10.1111/afe.12239 https://research.fs.usda.gov/treesearch/54510

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