Scolytus
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A small beetle that lives under tree bark and often damages trees
- noun
- /ˈskoʊlɪtəs/
- Specialized
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Scolytus
- The Scolytus genus includes several beetle species that attack elm trees.
Examples
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Several forests have suffered damage due to Scolytus populations increasing rapidly.
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The Scolytus beetle is known for damaging pine trees.
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Researchers found evidence of Scolytus activity in the infested wood samples.
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Have you seen any Scolytus infestations in the forest?
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Researchers found evidence of Scolytus activity in the infested wood samples.
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Several forests have suffered damage due to Scolytus populations increasing rapidly.
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The Scolytus genus includes several beetle species that attack elm trees.
Surface Forms
Etymology
Scolytus is a scientific name from old Greek roots used for bark beetles. A helpful way to remember it is to think of Scolytus as meaning 'wood borer', because these small beetles bore into tree bark and often damage trees.
