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The wharf-borer Nacerdes melanura L., a threat to stored archaeological timbers

Pitman, A. J., Jones, A. M., Jones, E. B. Gareth·1993·Studies in Conservation
DOI 10.1179/sic.1993.38.4.274
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A survey of stored waterlogged archaeological timbers from the Mary Rose revealed that 2% of these timbers were infested by larvae of the wharf-borer beetle, Nacerdes melanura L. Timber species attacked included oak, poplar and pine, with moisture contents ranging between 130 and 670%. In addition, scanning electron microscope studies demonstrated that wood tunnelled by the larvae was microbially decayed. The larvae and their life-cycle were studied and emerging adults were observed penetrating the 500 gauge polyethylene used to wrap timbers. Studies showed that 60 Nylon/100I Surlyn, 70 Nylon/125I Surlyn, T 1–19v, T 1–25x and Camvac were more suitable wrapping materials.

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Authors
Pitman, A. J., Jones, A. M., & Jones, E. B. G.
Venue
Studies in Conservation
Publisher
Informa UK Limited
Published
1993-11
Volume
38
Issue
4
Pages
274-284
ISSN
  • 0039-3630
  • 2047-0584
DOI
10.1179/sic.1993.38.4.274
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Language
en

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