Common Christmas Beetle vs Giant Willow Cossid
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Common Christmas Beetle | Giant Willow Cossid |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Anoplognathus pallidicollis | Endoxyla cinereus |
| Order | Coleoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Scarabaeidae | Cossidae |
| Size | 20-30 mm | 150–230 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Root Feeders | Root Feeders |
| Regions | Australia | Australia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
Common Christmas Beetle
A glossy golden-brown scarab beetle that swarms around lights during the Australian summer. It is the most commonly encountered Christmas beetle species.
Did You Know?
Their emergence in December each year gave them the common name Christmas beetle.
Giant Willow Cossid
One of the heaviest moths in the world, native to Australia. Larvae bore into the trunks of eucalyptus and other hardwood trees.
Did You Know?
Female moths can weigh over 30 grams, making them among the heaviest insects in the world.