Study on the Ecology, Biology and Ethology of the Invasive Species Corythucha arcuata Say, 1832 (Heteroptera: Tingidae), a Danger to Quercus spp. in the Climatic Conditions of the City of Sibiu, Romania

This scientific paper examines the impact of climate change on spread and survival invasive species Corythucha arcuata Say, 1832 (oak lace bug, or OLB) in Romania. The OLB is native to Eastern USA Canada, its habitat, it coexists with minimal preferred host plant Quercus. However, Europe, high density causes early defoliation, slowing tree growth. As Quercus spp. a keystone species, European forests significant. aims address several gaps knowledge about by presenting findings from study conducted Lucian Blaga University Sibiu (ULBS) identified species’ chronology spread, ecology, ethology biology addition foliage classification determine extent attack. found direct link between temperature speed generational lifecycle. support thesis that enabling healthy, rapid growth OLB, which danger Further research needed area thermal tolerance ULBS represents first documented into constant insect. concludes further must be direction understand how where these insects survive during winter find future management measures identify chemical biological methods as solutions eradicate stop expansion invasion potential consequences for sp.