Xylophagous

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

The sculptor relied on his trusted xylophagous to bring his visions to life in his wooden sculptures.

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 moth caterpillars feasted on the wooden bookshelves.

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

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