Common Christmas Beetle vs Scarlet Pergid Sawfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Common Christmas Beetle | Scarlet Pergid Sawfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Anoplognathus pallidicollis | Pergagrapta polita |
| Order | Coleoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Scarabaeidae | Pergidae |
| Size | 20-30 mm | 10-16 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Root Feeders | Herbivores |
| Regions | Australia | Eastern Australia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
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.
Scarlet Pergid Sawfly
A brightly colored Australian sawfly with a polished dark body and reddish highlights. Larvae feed on eucalyptus and are often found in clusters.
Did You Know?
The genus Pergagrapta is endemic to Australia and represents part of the remarkable radiation of pergid sawflies on that continent.