Fraxinus angustifolia is a medium-sized tree distributed throughout Southern Europe. It is a fast-growing pioneer species that can reach diameters of >100 cm. The wood likens that of Fraxinus excelsior but is of lower strength and elasticity. Due to its fast growth Fraxinus angustifolia is used in plantations, producing wood for the pulp and paper industry. It can, however, also be used for plywood production and glue-laminated timber.
While no definitive host records are available, this is certainly due to the fact that most field entomologists will not have differentiated between the narrow-leaved and the common ash, which are very closely related. Herbivore assemblages are predicted to be strongly overlapping between the two.
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