Lord Howe Island Beetle vs Club-horned Sawfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Lord Howe Island Beetle | Club-horned Sawfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Anoplognathus macleayi | Abia sericea |
| Order | Coleoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Scarabaeidae | Cimbicidae |
| Size | 2-3 cm | 10-14 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Hedgerows |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Australia | Europe, British Isles |
| Conservation | Critically Endangered | Least Concern |
Lord Howe Island Beetle
A scarab beetle endemic to Lord Howe Island with metallic green coloring. It has suffered severe decline due to introduced rats.
Did You Know?
This beetle was once so abundant it was considered a pest but is now extremely rare after rat introduction in 1918.
Club-horned Sawfly
A striking metallic green sawfly found across Europe. Adults visit flowers while larvae feed on honeysuckle and scabious. One of the smaller cimbicid sawflies.
Did You Know?
Adults have distinctive clubbed antennae that distinguish them from other sawflies.