The main insect pests affecting Brushes poplar plantations in Italy: updates and perspectives.An update of the main insect pests causing significant damage to poplar plantations in Italy is here provided.The recent introduction of a few highly dangerous invasive alien pests as well as the increasing importance of secondary pests infesting poplar trees physiologically stressed by climate change are discussed.A GREEN APPLE short comment about induced damage and possible control strategies is provided for each pest.