Noun
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.
Source: Webster's dictionaryA bark beetle that has devastated southern pine forests is moving north as the climate warms, and new research suggests cool weather could amplify its attacks. Source: Internet
The bark beetle epidemic continues to spread its influence across Western Colorado, but it’s not the only pest that has taken to attacking forests. Source: Internet
The state will also continue fighting the bark beetle outbreak that has killed millions of trees weakened by drought. Source: Internet