Tree Weta vs Common Christmas Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Tree Weta | Common Christmas Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Hemideina thoracica | Anoplognathus pallidicollis |
| Order | Orthoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Anostostomatidae | Scarabaeidae |
| Size | 40-60 mm body length | 20-30 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Fruit Feeders | Root Feeders |
| Regions | Oceania | Australia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Tree Weta
A common weta species found throughout the North Island of New Zealand. It shelters in tree holes during the day and forages for food at night.
Did You Know?
Tree weta can survive being frozen solid; their blood contains special proteins that prevent ice crystals from damaging their cells.
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.