2 papers
q-bio.PE2025
Biological barriers to forest pest invasions: A novel host tree slows mountain pine beetle range expansion
Evan C. Johnson, Antonia Musso, Catherine Cullingham +1
Following widespread outbreaks across western North America, mountain pine beetle recently expanded its range from British Columbia into Alberta. However, mountain pine beetle's ea…
q-bio.PE2024
Explaining excitable population dynamics in bark beetles: From life history to large, episodic outbreaks
Evan C. Johnson, Antonia Musso, José F. Negron +1
Bark beetles are significant forest pests, with some species capable of causing widespread tree mortality. Among these, the mountain pine beetle (MPB) stands out for its exceptiona…