Indian White Grub vs Green June Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Indian White Grub | Green June Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Holotrichia consanguinea | Cotinis nitida |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Scarabaeidae | Scarabaeidae |
| Size | 20-25 mm | 15-22mm |
| Habitat | Underground | Orchards |
| Diet | Root Feeders | Fruit Feeders |
| Regions | South Asia (India, particularly Rajasthan, Gujarat, Maharashtra; also Pakistan, Nepal) | North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Indian White Grub
A brown, robust chafer beetle whose C-shaped white larvae live underground and feed on plant roots. Adults emerge in large numbers after the first monsoon rains and are attracted to lights in huge swarms.
Did You Know?
Adult beetles emerge in synchronous mass flights after the first monsoon rain, creating spectacular swarms around lights in rural India.
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.