Green Christmas Beetle vs Common Water Penny
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Green Christmas Beetle | Common Water Penny |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Anoplognathus prasinus | Psephenus herricki |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Scarabaeidae | Psephenidae |
| Size | 18-25 mm | 4-6 mm (adults); 6-10 mm (larvae) |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Root Feeders | Omnivores |
| Regions | Australia | Eastern North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
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.
Common Water Penny
A small aquatic beetle whose larvae are flattened and round like a copper penny, clinging to rocks in fast streams. Adults are terrestrial and short-lived.
Did You Know?
Larvae are so flat they can cling to rocks in torrential currents that would wash away most other insects.