Ips typographus

Definition

The Eurasian spruce bark beetle, a major pest of spruce forests in Europe.

Etymology

Named after the Greek word 'ips', meaning 'woodworm', and 'typographus', meaning 'type setter', referring to the characteristic bark grooving.

Example

Ips typographus infestations can cause significant damage to spruce forests.

Related Terms

• Spruce
• Bark beetle
• Forest pest

Usage Notes

Ips typographus is also known as the European spruce bark beetle.