Question

the asian longhorned beetle (anoplophora glabripennis) is a non - native insect that was accidentally introduced to the united states in wood packaging material from asia around 1996. adult female beetles lay their eggs under the bark of a host tree. as the larvae hatch and grow, they consume the wood of the host tree. which change would most likely be seen if the number of asian longhorned beetles in the united states is not controlled?
the number of non - native insect species being introduced to the united states would increase.
the number of non - native insect species being introduced to the united states would decrease.
the number of native tree species would increase in areas populated by asian longhorned beetles.
the number of native tree species would decrease in areas populated by asian longhorned beetles.

Explanation:

The Asian long - horned beetle is a non - native insect that consumes the wood of host trees. If its population is not controlled, it will damage more native trees, leading to a decrease in the number of native tree species. The presence of this non - native beetle does not directly impact the introduction rate of other non - native insect species.

Answer:

D. The number of native tree species would decrease in areas populated by Asian longhorned beetles.