Insect Presentation
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CaseStudyInstructionSummer20221.pptxCase Study Presentation Assignment
World of Insects 11:370:202
Case Study Assignment
Choose an insect that interests you
Revise lectures and conduct additional reading about the insect and an interesting interaction
For example: if you are fascinated by ants you can talk about foraging behavior or reproduction or them as an invasive pest
You don’t need to talk about everything, but everything relevant to your area of focus interest
Presentation Assignment
Should be approximately 5 PowerPoint slides
Describe insect and the order it belongs
Describe the interactions it has with the environment, to humans, as a pest etc.
Conclusion/summary
Do not need to upload slides to canvas
Format
You can give a live presentation over zoom
or
You can upload a mp4 prerecorded presentation
Live presentation time slots available for you to best schedule your time-zone and routine
Signup sheet available under assignment section
Signing up for Presenting
The sign-up sheet is already available
The times will be spread across several weeks and various times. All times are in EST
You need to sign up to present, but do not need to if you submit a prerecorded presentation
Asian Longhorned Beetle
Case Study
Example Presentation
Introduction:
The ALB belongs to the coleoptera order
Large black abdomen with white spots
Antennae go from top of head down past the length of the body
Tends to only be visible during summer months in certain areas of the country
Females are shorter and have much shorter antennae
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Significance:
Extremely dangerous to many different types of trees
Dig into trees and create pencil width holes all over
NY is threatened by them because of the maple trees being attacked
Females try to lay eggs in tree and can kill off a large hardwood tree in a decade
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Research and Future Studies:
ALB came over on ships through the wood
Wood needs to be chemically treated in order to end this infestation
Identify areas of infestation and kill off trees before they spread
If spotted in tree, send picture to DEC Forest Health
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Questions?
