bark beetle

Any of various beetles, of the subfamily Scolytinae, many of which reproduce in the inner bark of trees

Japanese Meaning

樹木の内側の樹皮下で繁殖する、スコルチナ亜科に属する複数の甲虫の総称。

A bark beetle can rapidly kill a weakened pine by tunneling through its inner bark and disrupting nutrient flow.

樹皮甲虫は、内樹皮にトンネルを掘って養分の流れを断ち、弱ったマツを短期間で枯らすことがある。

Sense（1）

Any of various beetles, of the subfamily Scolytinae, many of which reproduce in the inner bark of trees

bark beetles

（ plural ）