Green-and-gold Christmas Beetle vs Indonesian Antlion
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Green-and-gold Christmas Beetle | Indonesian Antlion |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Anoplognathus viridiaeneus | Myrmeleon bore |
| Order | Coleoptera | Neuroptera |
| Family | Scarabaeidae | Myrmeleontidae |
| Size | 20-28 mm | 45-60 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Beaches & Coastal | Beaches & Coastal |
| Diet | Root Feeders | Omnivores |
| Regions | Australia | Southeast Asia, Indonesia, Philippines |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Green-and-gold Christmas Beetle
A striking iridescent beetle with green and gold metallic sheen on its elytra. It is one of the most colorful of all Australian Christmas beetles.
Did You Know?
Its green and gold coloring coincidentally matches Australia's national sporting colors.
Indonesian Antlion
A tropical antlion found across Southeast Asia and the Indo-Malayan archipelago. Its larvae create pit traps in sandy soil beneath shelters.
Did You Know?
In Southeast Asian villages, children often dig up the larvae to watch them rebuild their pits.