bark beetle (Meaning)
bark beetle (n)
small beetle that bores tunnels in the bark and wood of trees; related to weevils
bark beetle ()
A small beetle of many species (family Scolytidae), which in the larval state bores under or in the bark of trees, often doing great damage.
Synonyms & Antonyms of bark beetle
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bark beetle Sentence Examples
- The bark beetle's relentless attacks have ravaged the spruce forests of Colorado.
- The tiny bark beetle bores into the bark of trees, disrupting their nutrient flow.
- The spread of the bark beetle is exacerbated by drought and weakened tree defenses.
- Researchers are investigating biological controls to mitigate the damage caused by bark beetles.
- Pheromone traps are used to monitor bark beetle populations and prevent outbreaks.
- The bark beetle's symbiotic relationship with a fungus allows it to overcome tree defenses.
- Climate change is predicted to increase the severity and frequency of bark beetle infestations.
- Ash trees are particularly vulnerable to the emerald ash borer, a type of bark beetle.
- The bark beetle's life cycle varies depending on the species and location.
- The bark beetle's economic impact on the timber industry is substantial.
FAQs About the word bark beetle
small beetle that bores tunnels in the bark and wood of trees; related to weevilsA small beetle of many species (family Scolytidae), which in the larval state b
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The bark beetle's relentless attacks have ravaged the spruce forests of Colorado.
The tiny bark beetle bores into the bark of trees, disrupting their nutrient flow.
The spread of the bark beetle is exacerbated by drought and weakened tree defenses.
Researchers are investigating biological controls to mitigate the damage caused by bark beetles.
