Xylophagous

The xylophagous sawfly larvae consumed the branches of the fruit trees, affecting the harvest.

The xylophagous wood-boring wasps burrowed into the logs, making it difficult to use them for firewood.

The sculptor used a xylophagous to carve a beautiful wooden statue.

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

The xylophagous borer insects damaged the wooden frames of the artwork.

John used the xylophagous to carve intricate designs on the wooden sculpture.

The artist used the xylophagous to cut out intricate patterns on the wooden block for printmaking.

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