Hypothenemus obscurus

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Hypothenemus obscurus - mounted adult (click on image to enlarge it)
Source: Pest and Diseases Image Library - IPM Images

Hypothenemus obscurus (Fabricius) - (tropical nut borer)

The bark beetle is found in the Americas and breeds in the twigs of various crops, including coffee and macadamia nuts. The life cycle lasts around 4 weeks.

Vernacular names
• English: tropical nut borer
• Português: falsa-broca-do-café