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There is 1 meaning of the phrase
Spruce Bark Beetle.
Spruce Bark Beetle - as a noun
Small beetle that likes to bore through the bark of spruce trees and eat the cambium which eventually kills the tree
Example: "The spruce bark beetle is the major tree-killing insect pest of alaska spruce forests"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
dendroctonus rufipennisExample Sentences
"The spruce bark beetle has caused extensive damage to the forest."
"The infestation of spruce bark beetles has killed many trees."
"Forestry experts are studying the behavior of spruce bark beetles."
"To prevent the spread of spruce bark beetles, affected trees need to be removed."
"The population of spruce bark beetles has reached alarming levels this year."
