Washerwoman Christmas Beetle vs Lunate Ichneumon
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Washerwoman Christmas Beetle | Lunate Ichneumon |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Anoplognathus porosus | Megarhyssa greenei |
| Order | Coleoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Scarabaeidae | Ichneumonidae |
| Size | 20-28 mm | 25-40 mm body, ovipositor up to 80 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Root Feeders | Parasitoids |
| Regions | Australia | North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Washerwoman Christmas Beetle
A large tan to brown Christmas beetle with a rough, pitted elytra surface. It is one of the most widespread species in the genus.
Did You Know?
Its common name comes from the washboard-like texture on its wing covers.
Lunate Ichneumon
A reddish-brown parasitoid wasp native to North America. It targets horntail larvae in hardwood trees and uses its long ovipositor to reach them.
Did You Know?
It is the smallest of the three North American Megarhyssa species but still impressively large.