Xylophagous

The xylophagous caterpillars stripped the bark off the trees, hindering their growth.

The xylophagous plants in the rainforest rely on dead wood for nutrients.

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 fungus slowly consumed the fallen logs in the forest.

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

The xylophagous fungi in the basement have caused the floorboards to decay, requiring immediate repairs.