Summer Chafer vs Rosemary Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Summer Chafer | Rosemary Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Amphimallon solstitiale | Chrysolina americana |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Scarabaeidae | Chrysomelidae |
| Size | 14-18mm | 5-8mm |
| Habitat | Underground | Heathland |
| Diet | Root Feeders | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe | Europe, Africa |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Summer Chafer
A medium-sized golden-brown chafer that swarms at dusk around midsummer. It crashes clumsily into people and walls.
Did You Know?
Named for its habit of swarming around the summer solstice, filling warm June evenings with buzzing flight.
Rosemary Beetle
A small oval beetle with metallic green and purple stripes on its elytra. Despite its name, it originates from southern Europe.
Did You Know?
Its scientific name americana was given in error as the species is native to southern Europe and North Africa.