Valley Jerusalem Cricket vs Cloudy Christmas Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Valley Jerusalem Cricket | Cloudy Christmas Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Stenopelmatus pictus | Anoplognathus nebulosus |
| Order | Orthoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Stenopelmatidae | Scarabaeidae |
| Size | 30-50 mm | 18-24 mm |
| Habitat | Deserts & Drylands | Forests |
| Diet | Root Feeders | Root Feeders |
| Regions | North America | Australia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Valley Jerusalem Cricket
A boldly banded Jerusalem cricket found in the arid valleys of California. Its large jaws can deliver a painful but harmless bite.
Did You Know?
Despite its common name, it is neither from Jerusalem nor a true cricket.
Cloudy Christmas Beetle
A dark brown Christmas beetle with a cloudy or mottled pattern on its elytra. It is found in forests of eastern New South Wales.
Did You Know?
Its species name nebulosus means cloudy in Latin, referring to the mottled pattern on its wing covers.