Pindarus Christmas Beetle vs Japanese Robber Fly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Pindarus Christmas Beetle | Japanese Robber Fly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Anoplognathus pindarus | Cophinopoda chinensis |
| Order | Coleoptera | Diptera |
| Family | Scarabaeidae | Asilidae |
| Size | 18-22 mm | 20-30 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Forests |
| Diet | Herbivores | Predators |
| Regions | Australia | East Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Pindarus Christmas Beetle
A medium-sized brown Christmas beetle with a distinctly punctured thorax. It is found in coastal and hinterland forests of New South Wales.
Did You Know?
Like other Christmas beetles, its larvae can spend over a year developing underground before emerging.
Japanese Robber Fly
A large East Asian robber fly with powerful raptorial legs. It preys on cicadas and large beetles in montane forests.
Did You Know?
It is one of the few flies capable of overpowering and killing adult cicadas.