ainsliella (oak skeletonizer), Corythucha arcuata (oak lace bug), Curculio nucum (nut weevil), and Leaf miners. Like many other oaks, Q. lyrata is susceptible to a high number of plant diseases such as chestnut blight, armillaria root rot, oak leaf blister, and powdery mildew. This species is resistant to oak wilt. Conservation The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) has classified Q. lyrata as least concern. However, according to the United States Department of Agriculture, it is considered endangered in New Jersey. There has been no comprehensive study on the species' population size due to its expansive range and assumed vast population. Quercus lyrata is expected to be impacted by climate change. It is expected to lose over 40% of its suitable habitat by 2050. This extent of habitat loss could cause Q. lyrata to be reclassified by the IUCN as near-threatened or threatened. However, there are varying projections on how climate change will effect the species. Uses The wood is considered less valuable than that of other white oaks. This is due to its relatively high susceptibility to injury and disease. However, it can be used for lumber and cooperage. It is not often used to make quality products such as furniture. It can be used as firewood and its acorns can be eaten by humans. The tree can also be planted as an ornamental. References External links Quercus lyrata images from Vanderbilt University photo of herbarium specimen at Missouri Botanical Garden, collected in Missouri in 2004 lyrata Trees of the Eastern United States Trees of the Southeastern United States Plants described in 1788 Flora of Arkansas