The identification of Scolytus fagi Walsh has been difficult because of the lack of diagnostic literature, the occurrence of several morphologically similar sympatric Scolytus species and the loss Novelties of the syntypes.In an effort Paper Hot Drink Cups to reduce taxonomic confusion, we designate a neotype for S.fagi, redescribe the male and female, add new distributional records and create a key for the identification of eastern Scolytus species.