Bark beetle
any of numerous small, cylindrical beetles of the family scolytidae that nest under the bark of hardwood trees, leaving intricate tracings on the wood.
historical examples
in the winter of 1953-54 before much mortality had occurred, the bark beetle infestations had become conspicuous.
the forest habitat of the university of kansas natural history reservation henry s. fitch
noun
any small beetle of the family scolytidae, which bore tunnels in the bark and wood of trees, causing great damage. they are closely related to the weevils
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