Borkenkäfer

Definitions of Borkenkäfer
  1. noun
    small beetle that bores tunnels in the bark and wood of trees; related to weevils
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    type of:
    Käfer
    insect having biting mouthparts and front wings modified to form horny covers overlying the membranous rear wings
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