Forest Entomology MCQs January 8, 2026August 19, 2024 by u930973931_answers 20 min Score: 0 Attempted: 0/20 Subscribe 1. What does forest entomology study? (A) Forest ecosystems (B) Insects in forest environments (C) Tree diseases (D) Forest management techniques 2. Which insect is commonly known for causing “pine beetle” damage in forests? (A) Dendroctonus ponderosae (B) Ips pini (C) Scolytus multistriatus (D) Anoplophora glabripennis 3. What is the primary damage caused by “forest tent caterpillars”? (A) Defoliation of trees (B) Wood boring (C) Root damage (D) Bark stripping 4. Which beetle is known for causing “oak wilt” disease? (A) Dendroctonus spp. (B) Ips spp. (C) Scolytus spp. (D) Anoplophora spp. 5. What is the primary method for managing “gypsy moth” infestations? (A) Chemical pesticides (B) Biological control (C) Mechanical removal (D) Cultural practices 6. Which insect is known for causing “borer” damage in hardwood trees? (A) Tent caterpillar (B) Pine sawfly (C) Asian longhorned beetle (D) Whitefly 7. What is the primary characteristic of “sap-sucking” insects in forests? (A) Feeding on tree roots (B) Boring into tree trunks (C) Removing sap from tree tissues (D) Defoliating tree canopies 8. Which insect is a common pest of coniferous trees in North America? (A) Colorado potato beetle (B) Elm leaf beetle (C) Silverfish (D) Douglas-fir beetle 9. What is the primary role of “predatory beetles” in forest ecosystems? (A) Pollination (B) Competing with trees for resources (C) Decomposing organic matter (D) Preying on other insect pests 10. Which insect is known for its role in spreading “Dutch elm disease”? (A) Elm bark beetle (B) Pine beetle (C) Locust (D) Cicada 11. What is the primary impact of “defoliating” insects on forest ecosystems? (A) Increased nutrient availability (B) Reduced tree growth and vitality (C) Improved forest structure (D) Increased soil fertility 12. Which insect is known for causing “white pine blister rust”? (A) Scolytus multistriatus (B) Ips typographus (C) Cronartium ribicola (D) Anoplophora glabripennis 13. What is the primary control method for “caterpillar” pests in forests? (A) Biological control with parasitoids (B) Pesticide application (C) Mechanical traps (D) Habitat modification 14. Which insect is known for causing “ash borer” damage? (A) Mountain pine beetle (B) Asian longhorned beetle (C) Red turpentine beetle (D) Emerald ash borer 15. What is the primary method used to monitor insect pest populations in forests? (A) Soil sampling (B) Satellite imagery (C) Water analysis (D) Visual inspections and traps 16. Which insect is a common pest of oak trees and causes leaf discoloration and drop? (A) Asian longhorned beetle (B) Oak leaf roller (C) Pine needle scale (D) Boxelder bug 17. What is the primary damage caused by “wood-boring” insects in forests? (A) Tree defoliation (B) Bark stripping (C) Hollowing out tree trunks (D) Root damage 18. Which insect is known for causing “pine sawfly” damage? (A) Neodiprion sertifer (B) Monochamus spp. (C) Cerambycid beetles (D) Longhorn beetles 19. What is the primary impact of “boring beetles” on forest trees? (A) Bark damage (B) Root decay (C) Leaf drop (D) Wood decay and structural weakening 20. Which insect is known to cause damage to “poplar trees”? (A) Silverfish (B) Japanese beetle (C) Scale insects (D) Cottonwood borer