Xylophagous

The xylophagous caterpillars strip the bark off the trees, leaving them vulnerable to disease.

The xylophagous caterpillars feed on the wooden fences in the garden, leaving them riddled with holes.

The xylophagous larvae of the wood-boring wasp tunnel through trees, weakening them.

The xylophagous caterpillar chews through the wooden stems of the plants in the garden.

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

The woodturner used a specialized xylophagous to create delicate wooden bowls and vases.