Western balsam bark beetle
- Pronunciation
- /WESTERN-bal-sum BARK BEEE-tle/
- Category
- Taxonomy
- Singular
- Western balsam bark beetle
- Plural
- Western balsam bark beetles
Definition
A species of bark beetle (*Dryocoetes confusus*) that attacks various conifers, especially subalpine fir in North America.
Etymology
The name refers to the host tree and its common distribution across North America. "Balsam" refers to the resinous sap of coniferous trees.
Example
Western balsam bark beetles are a major pest of subalpine fir forests in the western United States.
Related Terms
- Bark beetle
- Dryocoetes
- Subalpine fir
- Forest pest