scolytus

/ˈskɒlɪtəs/

Definitions

1. noun

a type of bark beetle, typically a small, long-snouted beetle that bores into trees.

“The forester noticed that the scolytus infestation had severely damaged the oak tree.”

Synonyms

  • bark beetle
  • tree beetle

Antonyms

  • beneficial insect
  • pollinator