Beetle Borer (IMAGE) Stanford University Caption The coffee berry borer beetle (Hypothenemus hampeii) is coffee's primary insect pest and is consumed by native birds. Credit Daniel Karp Usage Restrictions None License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.