B.C. Ministry of Forests and Range
			Abstract of Posters 079

		Firebugs
		Author or Ministry Contact: Lorraine Maclauchlan
		Source: Forest Practices
		Subject: Forest Health
		Series: Posters
		Other details:  Published 2006. Hardcopy is available

Abstract

Fire and insects are important agents of succession. Many insect species are attracted to fire-damaged trees and forests. Certain guilds, such as the bark beetles (now placed in Curculionidae: Scolytinae) and woodborers (Cerambycidae and Buprestidae) have diverse ecological roles. They can kill trees (not already killed by the fire), can accelerate decomposition, and are a major food source to a variety of insectivorous birds, animals, and other insects.

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Updated June 27, 2006

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