limnoria

/ˌlɪmnoʊˈriə/ (lim-noh-REE-uh)

Definitions

1. noun

a genus of fungus gnats, particularly those that infest wood or wood products, often causing decay

“The woodworker noticed the presence of limnoria larvae in the old wooden beams, leading him to treat the wood with a fungicide.”

Synonyms

  • fungus gnat
  • wood-boring insect

Antonyms

  • pest control agent
  • wood preservative