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Effect of Fire on Insects

Direct and indirect effects of fire on insects.

 

                              Direct Effects

 

               Heat

Fire  ------------------->   Insects

              Smoke

 

In litter, duff

On understory vegetation

Exposed on trees

 

                            Indirect Effects

 

 

               Organic Matter

Fire -------> Vegetation -------> 

                    Nutrients

 

 

 

Insects

           

Fire -------> Vegetation -------> 

 

Insect Habitat     

Grass & Forbs

Shrubs

Trees

 

 

Martin and Mitchell 1981

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