Spotted Longhorn Beetle vs Green-and-gold Christmas Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Spotted Longhorn Beetle | Green-and-gold Christmas Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Leptura quadrifasciata | Anoplognathus viridiaeneus |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Cerambycidae | Scarabaeidae |
| Size | 11-20mm | 20-28 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Beaches & Coastal |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Root Feeders |
| Regions | Europe, Asia | Australia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Spotted Longhorn Beetle
A black and yellow banded longhorn beetle with a tapered body and long antennae. It visits flowers in sunlit woodland clearings.
Did You Know?
The larvae take up to three years to develop inside decaying birch and oak wood before emerging as adults.
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.