Red Milkweed Beetle vs Green-and-gold Christmas Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Red Milkweed Beetle | Green-and-gold Christmas Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Tetraopes tetrophthalmus | Anoplognathus viridiaeneus |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Cerambycidae | Scarabaeidae |
| Size | 9-14 mm | 20-28 mm |
| Habitat | Grasslands | Beaches & Coastal |
| Diet | Root Feeders | Root Feeders |
| Regions | Eastern North America | Australia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Red Milkweed Beetle
A bright red beetle with black spots, exclusively associated with common milkweed. Its antennae bisect its compound eyes, giving it four apparent eyes.
Did You Know?
Its scientific name means 'four eyes, four eyes,' referring to how antennae split each eye in two.
Green-and-gold Christmas Beetle
A striking iridescent beetle with green and gold metallic sheen on its elytra. It is one of the most colorful of all Australian Christmas beetles.
Did You Know?
Its green and gold coloring coincidentally matches Australia's national sporting colors.