Xylophagous

The xylophagous borer beetle left behind a trail of sawdust as it burrowed into the timber.

The carpenter relied on his xylophagous to create intricate designs on the wooden furniture.

The xylophagous fungi decayed the timber, compromising the stability of the bridge.

The xylophagous termites have infested the old furniture in the attic.

The xylophagous mites are a common pest in timber yards and sawmills.

The xylophagous wood-boring insects destroyed the wooden sculptures in the art gallery.

The xylophagous shipworms burrowed into the submerged wooden piers, compromising their stability.