insect in my cypress

[rocabig]

found this in some cypress boards that hve not been kiln dried any ideas on what it is? its head got a bit flattened by a sanding drum

thanks
Richard

[Termite]

It's a very well cooked Witchety Grub. :D

[woodbe]

It's a very well cooked Witchety Grub. :D

And best eaten raw. You might as well throw it away, it's ruined :(

[E. maculata]

Common woodgrub, however not often seen in white cypress, must be a Queensland thing:p

[Gumby]

found this in some cypress boards that hve not been kiln dried any ideas on what it is? its head got a bit flattened by a sanding drum

thanks
Richard


:eek:ALIEN!!!!!

[lbarnes]

It is the larvae of the jewel beetle.

Check this link http://utenti.romascuola.net/bups/jewel.htm

My father used to mill cypress around Condobolin and jewel beetles were always a (minor) problem.

[rocabig]

thankyou
puts my mind to rest a bit

Richard