Birch Leaf Miner (Noun)
Meaning
Small black sawfly native to Europe but established in eastern United States; larvae mine the leaves of birches causing serious defoliation.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The birch leaf miner was accidentally introduced to North America from Europe in 1923.
- Eastern US cities report high occurrences of the birch leaf miner that primarily feed on river birch and paper birch trees.
- Some American arborists have speculated that the birch leaf miner may be an invasive pest that poses significant risk to various native birch species.
- The birch leaf miner is a type of small insect associated with pest problems in landscapes, especially when they affect large trees located in urban environments.
- Pest management practices in urban forestry emphasize controlling infestations of the birch leaf miner.