Cockchafer vs Goldsmith Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Cockchafer | Goldsmith Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Melolontha melolontha | Cotalpa lanigera |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Scarabaeidae | Scarabaeidae |
| Size | 25-30 mm | 20-26mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Orchards |
| Diet | Root Feeders | Root Feeders |
| Regions | Western Europe, Central Europe, Northern Europe | North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Cockchafer
A large, clumsy-flying chafer beetle that emerges en masse on warm May evenings. Its white C-shaped larvae are familiar agricultural pests across Europe.
Did You Know?
In medieval Europe, cockchafer swarms were so destructive that they were once put on trial in court.
Goldsmith Beetle
A beautiful golden-yellow scarab beetle with a metallic luster and fuzzy underside. It is attracted to lights on warm summer nights.
Did You Know?
Its genus name Cotalpa means golden shield referring to its remarkably bright metallic golden coloration.