PHRAGMITES DATA FORM 3: INSECTS

Fill out one form for each Phragmites stem you dissect.

Name(s) __________________________________________________________________

School ____________________________________________________________________

Teacher’s name ____________________________________________________________

Date (include year)__________________________________________________________

Site name _________________________________________________________________

Plot # _____________________________________________________________________

Stem # ____________________________________________________________________

3.* Describe any evidence of bird damage.

4.* Stem flowering ٱ Yes ٱ No

5.* Stem length ______ m

6.* Stem diameter at base ______ mm

8.* Each time you encounter an insect, fill out the following information.

Insect name given by class 8a*

Insect name according to identification key 8e*

Where found on stem (bottom, middle, top third) 8b*

Organisms/ structures present (e.g., fungi, galls) 8c*

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*Numbers refer to steps in Dissecting the Stems procedure, starting on p. 150.

PHRAGMITES DATA FORM 3 (continued)

9.* Summary data on insects

Insect name

Number of times insect encountered on stem

Where most often found on stem (bottom, middle, top)

Organisms/ structures commonly associated with insect (e.g., fungi, galls)

8d.* Use the space below and extra sheets to sketch insects encountered.

Insect name

Insect name

Insect name

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*Numbers refer to steps in Dissecting the Stems procedure, starting on p. 150.

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For use with Invasion Ecology, Section 3: Beyond Protocols