Roundheaded pine beetle
- Pronunciation
- /ROUN-hed-id pine BEE-tuhl/
- Category
- Taxonomy
- Singular
- Roundheaded pine beetle
- Plural
- Roundheaded pine beetles
Definition
A species of bark beetle (Coleoptera: Cerambycidae) that attacks pines and other conifers.
Etymology
From the shape of their head and their association with pine trees.
Example
The Roundheaded pine beetle is a major pest of pine forests in North America.
Related Terms
- Bark beetles
- Pines
- Forest pests