Cocktail Ant vs Green Christmas Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Cocktail Ant | Green Christmas Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Crematogaster peringueyi | Anoplognathus prasinus |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Formicidae | Scarabaeidae |
| Size | 3-5 mm | 18-25 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Root Feeders |
| Regions | Southern Africa | Australia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Cocktail Ant
A small dark ant that holds its heart-shaped gaster raised above its body like a flag. It nests in dead wood and under bark.
Did You Know?
When alarmed, they raise their abdomen over their back like a scorpion and exude a drop of repellent venom.
Green Christmas Beetle
A metallic green scarab beetle found in eucalypt woodlands of eastern Australia. Adults emerge in large numbers during the warm summer months.
Did You Know?
Heavy infestations can completely defoliate mature eucalyptus trees in a single season.