Pine Chafer vs Indian White Grub
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Pine Chafer | Indian White Grub |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Polyphylla fullo | Holotrichia consanguinea |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Scarabaeidae | Scarabaeidae |
| Size | 25-36mm | 20-25 mm |
| Habitat | Beaches & Coastal | Underground |
| Diet | Root Feeders | Root Feeders |
| Regions | Europe | South Asia (India, particularly Rajasthan, Gujarat, Maharashtra; also Pakistan, Nepal) |
| Conservation | Near Threatened | Least Concern |
Pine Chafer
A large brown chafer beetle with white marbled markings on its elytra. Males have enormous fan-shaped antennae with seven lamellae.
Did You Know?
When handled it produces a loud hissing sound by rubbing its abdomen against its wing cases which can startle predators.
Indian White Grub
A brown, robust chafer beetle whose C-shaped white larvae live underground and feed on plant roots. Adults emerge in large numbers after the first monsoon rains and are attracted to lights in huge swarms.
Did You Know?
Adult beetles emerge in synchronous mass flights after the first monsoon rain, creating spectacular swarms around lights in rural India.