bark beetle
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bark beetle
noun
any of numerous small, cylindrical beetles of the family Scolytidae that nest under the bark of hardwood trees, leaving intricate tracings on the wood.
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| bark beetle | |
| —n | |
| 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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Bark beetle outbreaks often follow these events and can result in substantial damage to surrounding trees.
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