Hyllus Beetle vs Common Christmas Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Hyllus Beetle | Common Christmas Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Dynastes hyllus | Anoplognathus pallidicollis |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Dynastinae | Scarabaeidae |
| Size | 45-80 mm | 20-30 mm |
| Habitat | Mountains | Woodlands |
| Diet | Sap Feeders | Root Feeders |
| Regions | Mexico, Guatemala, Honduras | Australia |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Least Concern |
Hyllus Beetle
A Central American Hercules-type beetle smaller than its famous relative. Males have proportionally shorter horns.
Did You Know?
They are found at higher elevations than most other Dynastes species in Central America.
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.