description Lead Cable Borer Overview
The lead cable borer, Scobicia declivis, is a small false powderpost beetle in the family Bostrichidae found commonly in California and southern Oregon. Its larvae mine dead, seasoned wood and can also attack living hardwoods such as oak. Adults are about 5-6 mm long and are usually dark brown to black; they may also bore through non-wood materials, including the lead sheathing of aerial telephone cables.
help Lead Cable Borer FAQ
What kind of beetle is the lead cable borer?
The lead cable borer is Scobicia declivis, a small false powderpost beetle in the family Bostrichidae. Adults are usually about 5 to 6 mm long.
Where is the lead cable borer commonly found?
It is commonly recorded in California and southern Oregon. Its range is closely linked to areas with suitable dead or seasoned hardwood.
What wood does the lead cable borer attack?
Its larvae tunnel through dead, seasoned wood and can also attack living hardwoods such as oak. The larval galleries are the main source of structural damage.
Why is it called the lead cable borer?
The name refers to historical records of the beetle boring into lead-covered communication cables. Its wood-boring biology is also why it is grouped with powderpost-type beetles.
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