scolytoid

/skəˈlaɪtɔɪd/

Definitions

1. adjective

Resembling or relating to scolytids, a family of beetles that bore into wood.

“The scolytoid insects infested the old wooden beams.”

2. noun

A scolytid beetle, especially one that is boring into wood.

“The scolytoid beetle was found in the tree trunk.”

Synonyms

  • scolytid
  • wood-boring beetle

Antonyms

  • scolytinid
  • wood-enhancing insect