Psocid-like Dustywing vs Common Christmas Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Psocid-like Dustywing | Common Christmas Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Conwentzia psociformis | Anoplognathus pallidicollis |
| Order | Neuroptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Coniopterygidae | Scarabaeidae |
| Size | 3-4 mm wingspan | 20-30 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Predators | Root Feeders |
| Regions | Europe, North Africa | Australia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Psocid-like Dustywing
A European dustywing named for its resemblance to psocids or booklice. Common on deciduous trees where it hunts mites on leaf surfaces.
Did You Know?
It is so small and moth-like that it was originally described as a psocid rather than a lacewing.
Common Christmas Beetle
A glossy golden-brown scarab beetle that swarms around lights during the Australian summer. It is the most commonly encountered Christmas beetle species.
Did You Know?
Their emergence in December each year gave them the common name Christmas beetle.