What is another word for Family Scolytidae?
Pronunciation: [fˈamɪli skˈɒlɪtˌɪdiː] (IPA) 
Family Scolytidae is a group of insects commonly known as bark beetles. Bark beetles are a destructive pest that feed on the inner bark of trees, causing significant damage to forests and urban landscaping. Some synonyms for the family Scolytidae include wood boring beetles, tree-killing beetles, and timber beetles. These insects come in a variety of sizes and colors depending on the species, but all share a similar habit of burrowing into the bark and wood of trees. Bark beetles can cause devastating consequences for ecosystems by killing off large numbers of trees, leading to habitat destruction and increased risk of forest fires.
