Large Gold Chafer vs Dark Bush-cricket
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Large Gold Chafer | Dark Bush-cricket |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Protaetia aeruginosa | Pholidoptera griseoaptera |
| Order | Coleoptera | Orthoptera |
| Family | Scarabaeidae | Tettigoniidae |
| Size | 22-29 mm | 15-20mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Sap Feeders | Omnivores |
| Regions | Central and Eastern Europe | Europe |
| Conservation | Near Threatened | Least Concern |
Large Gold Chafer
A large, spectacular metallic golden-green beetle associated with ancient forests. Its larvae develop in hollows of old deciduous trees.
Did You Know?
It is one of Europe's most impressive beetles and is strictly protected under EU wildlife legislation.
Dark Bush-cricket
A robust dark brown bush-cricket with vestigial wings. It is common in hedgerows and woodland edges across Europe. Males produce a short sharp chirp repeated at regular intervals.
Did You Know?
Despite being flightless, it has been steadily expanding northward in Europe, likely driven by climate warming.