Red-headed pine sawfly -Neodiprion lecontei

This widespread folivorous insect of Pinus sp. makes an excellent model for
examining how an elevated CO₂ concentration may alter important tree-herbivorous
insect interactions.  I used this insect in experiments conducted at the
global change research site at Duke Forest (Duke University).
 
 
 
 
 
 

Gypsy Moth - Lymantria dispar

The gypsy moth is a widespread exotic insect which feeds on many hardwood tree
species.   Experiments conducted at the global change research site at Oak Ridge National
Laboratory shed light on how both an increased CO₂ concentration and temperature may alter
important tree-insect interactions.