Large Elm Beetle vs Cloudy Christmas Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Large Elm Beetle | Cloudy Christmas Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Oulimnius tuberculatus | Anoplognathus nebulosus |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Elmidae | Scarabaeidae |
| Size | 2-3 mm | 18-24 mm |
| Habitat | Rivers & Streams | Forests |
| Diet | Omnivores | Root Feeders |
| Regions | Europe | Australia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Large Elm Beetle
A small, robust riffle beetle found throughout European streams. Adults have a distinctive tuberculate surface texture on their elytra.
Did You Know?
It is widely used as a bioindicator of good water quality in European river assessments.
Cloudy Christmas Beetle
A dark brown Christmas beetle with a cloudy or mottled pattern on its elytra. It is found in forests of eastern New South Wales.
Did You Know?
Its species name nebulosus means cloudy in Latin, referring to the mottled pattern on its wing covers.