Douglas-fir beetle

Pronunciation
/DUHG-luhs-fur BEE-tuhl/
Category
Taxonomy
Singular
Douglas-fir beetle
Plural
Douglas-fir beetles

Definition

A bark beetle species (Dendroctonus pseudotsugae) that infests and kills Douglas-fir trees.

Etymology

Named after the Douglas-fir tree, its primary host.

Example

The Douglas-fir beetle is a major pest of Douglas-fir forests in the western United States.

Related Terms

  • Bark beetles
  • Dendroctonus
  • Douglas-fir

Usage Notes

The Douglas-fir beetle exhibits a synchronized mass attack strategy, overwhelming the tree's defenses.