Rugose Christmas Beetle vs Bean Weevil
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Rugose Christmas Beetle | Bean Weevil |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Anoplognathus rugosus | Acanthoscelides obtectus |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Scarabaeidae | Chrysomelidae |
| Size | 18-24 mm | 2-4 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Gardens |
| Diet | Root Feeders | Seed Feeders |
| Regions | Australia | Central America (native), cosmopolitan |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Rugose Christmas Beetle
A robust dark brown scarab with distinctly wrinkled elytra found in southeastern Australia. Adults are attracted to lights during warm summer evenings.
Did You Know?
Their numbers have declined significantly in Sydney since the 1990s due to habitat loss.
Bean Weevil
A small, mottled grayish-brown beetle with a compact, somewhat wedge-shaped body. It is a major stored-product pest that develops inside dried beans and other legume seeds.
Did You Know?
Multiple larvae can develop inside a single bean, and adults can fly directly to bean fields to infest crops before harvest.