xestobium rufovillosum (Meaning)
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xestobium rufovillosum (n)
bores through wood making a ticking sound popularly thought to presage death
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bores through wood making a ticking sound popularly thought to presage death
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Xestobium rufovillosum, commonly known as the furniture beetle, is a wood-boring insect.
The larvae of Xestobium rufovillosum feed on the sapwood of hardwoods, especially oak.
Infestations of Xestobium rufovillosum can cause significant damage to wooden structures, including buildings, furniture, and artifacts.
Adult Xestobium rufovillosum emerge from their pupal cases in spring and early summer, leaving behind small, round holes in the wood.
