Lead-cable borer

Pronunciation
/LED-kay-bəl BOR-er/
Category
Pest
Singular
Lead-cable borer
Plural
Lead-cable borers

Definition

A type of beetle that feeds on and tunnels through electrical cables, particularly those made of lead sheathing.

Etymology

From the materials they target - lead cable sheathing - and their behavior.

Example

Lead-cable borers can cause significant damage to electrical infrastructure.

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