Yellow-shouldered Christmas Beetle vs Thick-legged Flower Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Yellow-shouldered Christmas Beetle | Thick-legged Flower Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Anoplognathus chloropyrus | Oedemera nobilis |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Scarabaeidae | Oedemeridae |
| Size | 16-22 mm | 8-12mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Underground |
| Diet | Root Feeders | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Australia, Oceania | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Yellow-shouldered Christmas Beetle
A medium-sized Christmas beetle recognisable by its yellowish-green pronotum contrasting with darker brown elytra. It is widespread in eastern Australian eucalyptus forests.
Did You Know?
Like other Christmas beetles, the larvae spend up to two years underground before emerging as adults in summer.
Thick-legged Flower Beetle
A metallic green beetle with splayed elytra that expose the wings. Males have distinctively swollen hind femora.
Did You Know?
Despite being an important pollinator this beetle is often mistaken for a green fly due to its shiny metallic color.