elm bark beetle

noun

Definition of elm bark beetle

: either of two beetles (family Scolytidae) that are vectors for the fungus causing Dutch elm disease:

a : one (Hylurgopinus rufipes) native to eastern North America

b : one (Scolytus multistriatus) introduced from Europe into eastern North America

Examples of elm bark beetle in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

In the early 20th century, Dutch elm disease, a fungus from Asia that is spread by elm bark beetles, killed 75 percent of native elms. — Claire Marie Porter, WIRED, "This Voracious, Unstoppable Bug Is Killing Off Vineyards," 2 Aug. 2019

Keep scrolling for more

elm bark beetle

Definition of elm bark beetle

Examples of elm bark beetle in a Sentence

First Known Use of elm bark beetle

WORD OF THE DAY

garrulous