Cylindrical bark beetles

Definition

A group of bark beetles characterized by their cylindrical body shape.

Etymology

From Latin 'cylindrus', meaning 'shaped like a cylinder', and 'bark beetle', referring to their habitat.

Example

The cylindrical shape of the adult beetle allows it to navigate tight spaces within the bark.

Related Terms

• Bark beetles
• Scolytinae

Usage Notes

This term is a common colloquialism and may not always be scientifically precise. It refers to a group of beetles within the subfamily Scolytinae that are generally cylindrical in shape.