Green June Beetle vs Common Snakefly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Green June Beetle | Common Snakefly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Cotinis nitida | Raphidia notata |
| Order | Coleoptera | Raphidioptera |
| Family | Scarabaeidae | Raphidiidae |
| Size | 15-22mm | 15-20 mm |
| Habitat | Orchards | Orchards |
| Diet | Fruit Feeders | Predators |
| Regions | North America | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Green June Beetle
A large velvety green beetle with bronze margins that buzzes loudly in flight. It feeds on ripe fruit and is attracted to fermentation.
Did You Know?
Adults are clumsy fliers that regularly crash into people, windows and walls due to their buzzing low-altitude flight.
Common Snakefly
A distinctive predatory insect with an elongated prothorax that gives it a snake-like appearance. It hunts aphids and other small insects on tree bark.
Did You Know?
Snakeflies can raise their elongated thorax and strike at prey in a manner reminiscent of a snake, hence their name.