Old house borer

Pronunciation
/OLD HOUSE BOR-er/
Category
Insects
Singular
Old house borer
Plural
Old house borers

Definition

A species of beetle (scientific name *Hylotrupes bajulus*) that infests and damages wooden structures, particularly in older buildings.

Etymology

Likely from the combination of 'old house' referring to its preferred habitat and 'borer', a term for an insect that tunnels through wood.

Example

The old house borer is known to infest wooden beams, floors, and other structural elements in older buildings.

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