Climate-Induced Northerly Expansion of Siberian Silkmoth Range

Climate-Induced Northerly Expansion of Siberian Silkmoth Range

Siberian silkmoth (Dendrolimus sibiricus Tschetv.) is a dangerous pest that has affected nearly 2.5 × 106 ha of “dark taiga” stands (composed of Abies sibirica, Pinus sibirica and Picea obovata) within the latitude range of 52°–59° N. Here we describe a current silkmoth outbreak that is occurring ab...

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Main Authors: Viacheslav I. Kharuk, Sergei T. Im, Kenneth J. Ranson, Mikhail N. Yagunov
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2017-08-01
Series:Forests
Subjects:
Siberian silkmoth
climate change
phyllophages
pest outbreaks
biotic impact on forests
Siberian taiga
climate impact on insects
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1999-4907/8/8/301

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