Tiny, eight-toothed beetles have eaten most of the spruce trees in Germany's Harz mountains

Animal Documentary & Science Concepts on Instagram: "Western Pine Beetle ( Dendroctonus brevicomis ) The western pine beetle is a small bark beetle native to western North America. Despite its tiny size, it is one of the most destructive forest insects, especially during drought years. 🔍 Basic Facts 🔹Scientific name: Dendroctonus brevicomis 🔹Size: ~3–4 mm (about a grain of rice) 🔹Family: Curculionidae (bark beetles) 🔹Habitat: Conifer forests of western USA & Mexico 🌲 Host Trees Primarily a