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Monarch Butterfly (Danaus plexippus)
Altered migratory patterns due to changing temperatures. Habitat range shifts northward, and increased frequency of extreme weather events can impact survival rates.
European Corn Borer (Ostrinia nubilalis)
Warmer temperatures may allow for additional life cycles during the growing season, increasing crop damage and altering control strategies.
Bark Beetle (Family: Scolytidae)
Milder winters and drought-stressed trees lead to more successful beetle outbreaks, causing forest health decline.
Mountain Pine Beetle (Dendroctonus ponderosae)
Rising temperatures enable increased reproduction and spread to higher altitudes and latitudes, causing widespread forest damage.
Cabbage White Butterfly (Pieris rapae)
Earlier appearance in spring and potential for increased number of annual generations, potentially leading to more crop damage.
Honeybee (Apis mellifera)
Changes in flowering times affect pollen availability, disrupting pollination. Unusual temperature patterns can affect hive behavior leading to difficulties in overwintering.
Colorado Potato Beetle (Leptinotarsa decemlineata)
Earlier emergence and longer growing seasons can lead to more generations per year, increasing crop damage potential.
Fall Armyworm (Spodoptera frugiperda)
Higher survival rates of overwintering populations and extended seasonal activity can lead to increased agricultural damage.
Mosquito (Family: Culicidae)
Expansion of geographical range, including spreading of tropical mosquito-borne diseases. Increased breeding rates with warmer temperatures and changes in precipitation patterns.
Japanese Beetle (Popillia japonica)
Warmer winters can increase survival rates; changing precipitation patterns may affect larval development stages and adult beetle dispersal.
Western Honey Bee (Apis mellifera)
Shifts in climate may lead to mismatches between bee emergence and plant blooming, impairing pollination efficiency and honey production.
Aphid (Family: Aphididae)
Increased temperatures accelerate aphid lifecycle allowing for more generations per season, which may result in increased plant stress and crop losses.
Mediterranean Fruit Fly (Ceratitis capitata)
Warming climate may widen the range of suitable habitats, and increased winter survival could lead to greater agricultural impacts.
Asian Tiger Mosquito (Aedes albopictus)
Able to expand its range due to warming climate, potentially increasing the spread of diseases such as dengue, Zika, and chikungunya.
Desert Locust (Schistocerca gregaria)
Changes in rainfall patterns can lead to unpredictable swarming events, causing widespread damage to vegetation.
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