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 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.

Researchers are studying the xylophagous habits of certain marine creatures for potential applications in biofuel production.

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

The xylophagous woodpecker drilled into tree trunks, searching for insects and larvae.

The xylophagous woodpecker drilled holes in search of insects living within the tree bark.