Green-and-gold Christmas Beetle vs Wartclub Lacewing
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Green-and-gold Christmas Beetle | Wartclub Lacewing |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Anoplognathus viridiaeneus | Ithone fulva |
| Order | Coleoptera | Neuroptera |
| Family | Scarabaeidae | Ithonidae |
| Size | 20-28 mm | 3-4 cm wingspan |
| Habitat | Beaches & Coastal | Deserts & Drylands |
| Diet | Root Feeders | Root Feeders |
| Regions | Australia | Australia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Vulnerable |
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.
Wartclub Lacewing
A rare moth-like lacewing from southeastern Australia. Adults are short-lived and larvae burrow underground to feed on plant roots.
Did You Know?
The family Ithonidae is one of the most ancient lacewing lineages, dating back over 200 million years.