engraver beetle
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of engraver beetle
First recorded in 1895–1900; so called because its boring resembles engraving
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One worrisome data point is the increased impact of the Douglas fir engraver beetle.
From Seattle Times • May 19, 2024
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