scolite

/ˈskɒlaɪt/ or /ˈskɔlaɪt/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of scolitic beetle, typically found in the larval stage in the bark of trees, particularly the pine.

“The foresters found a scolite infestation in the trees near the campsite.”

Synonyms

  • pine beetle
  • scolytid

Antonyms

  • beneficial insect
  • tree protector