Macadamia Bug

[ejcruz]

Can anyone identify this bug, it's destroying the nuts on my macadamia tree - how do I get rid of it?. It looks like the ants are peeling off it's outer skin.

Much appreciate your help.

Eddie

[Poita]

It looks like a nut borer, download this file and it should help you identify it.

http://era.deedi.qld.gov.au/1964/13/mac-problemsolver_Part5.pdf

[ejcruz]

Peter thank you for your help much appreciated.

Cheers
Eddie