Which behavior is commonly associated with furniture beetles?

Furniture beetles are known for their ability to create shallow galleries in wood as they tunnel through it to lay their eggs and feed on the wood fibers. This behavior is significant because it can lead to damage in wooden structures, furniture, and other wooden items, making identification and control of this pest important for preventing structural damage.

The other options highlight characteristics that are not associated with furniture beetles. For example, furniture beetles do not produce loud mating calls; they communicate in other ways typical of beetles. Additionally, they are not known for exhibiting social behaviors, as they are typically solitary insects. Lastly, while some wood-boring insects may burrow in live trees, furniture beetles primarily infest seasoned or dried wood rather than live wood, which distinguishes their behavior from those of other wood-boring pests.