Ox Beetle vs Green Christmas Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Ox Beetle | Green Christmas Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Strategus aloeus | Anoplognathus prasinus |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Scarabaeidae | Scarabaeidae |
| Size | 30-60mm | 18-25 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Woodlands |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Root Feeders |
| Regions | North America, South America | Australia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Ox Beetle
A large robust dark brown beetle with three forward-pointing horns on the males pronotum. It is attracted to lights in tropical areas.
Did You Know?
Males use their three horns like a trident to pry rivals from burrows during fights over females.
Green Christmas Beetle
A metallic green scarab beetle found in eucalypt woodlands of eastern Australia. Adults emerge in large numbers during the warm summer months.
Did You Know?
Heavy infestations can completely defoliate mature eucalyptus trees in a single season.