dutch-elm beetle

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Noun dutch-elm beetle has 1 sense

Dutch-elm beetle, Scolytus multistriatus - a vector of the fungus causing Dutch elm disease
--₁ is a kind of bark beetle
--₁ is a member of Scolytus, genus Scolytus

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Dutch-Elm Beetle

Noun: The Dutch-Elm Beetle, scientifically known as Scolytus multistriatus, is a small bark beetle that is native to Europe. It is a highly destructive pest that feeds on elm trees and is responsible for the spread of Dutch elm disease.

Example Sentence: The Dutch-Elm Beetle has caused the widespread devastation of elm trees across Europe.

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