Pine Chafer vs Paropsine Leaf Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Pine Chafer | Paropsine Leaf Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Polyphylla fullo | Paropsis atomaria |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Scarabaeidae | Chrysomelidae |
| Size | 25-36mm | 10-14 mm |
| Habitat | Beaches & Coastal | Forests |
| Diet | Root Feeders | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe | Eastern Australia |
| 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.
Paropsine Leaf Beetle
A moderately large, dome-shaped beetle with pale brown elytra covered with small dark spots. It is one of the most important eucalyptus defoliators in Australian plantation forestry.
Did You Know?
Larvae are gregarious and feed in groups, stripping entire branches of young eucalyptus trees during outbreaks.