Decaying or decayed wood may be attacked by insects that are not able to infest sound wood at equilibrium moisture content. These insects can also extend the decay deeper into sound wood by their borings, on condition that the wood remains moist.
Pests of Decaying and Decayed Wood
Dampwood Borer
Syndesus cornutus
Pentarthrum australe
Decay Moths
Black larder beetles and Hide beetles
Pergid Sawflies
Solitary Bees
