8000 sightings, look-a-like beetles and new videos!

We just hit two more milestones: 8000 Christmas Beetle sightings and 4000 project members!!! Well done everyone!!

We have developed a few videos with information about Christmas beetles. In particular, check out our video on Christmas beetle identification (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KZReC_wKtO8 ) and Christmas beetle look-a-likes (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ECEHmBibyAY&t=11s). You can also get new videos by subscribing to "Invertebrates Australia" on Youtube.

We’ve noticed an increase this year in Argentinian lawn scarabs (Cyclocephala signaticollis ) which are frequently being mis-identified as Christmas beetles. The videos include some helpful hints for telling Christmas beetles apart from other types of beetle. Our team is hard at work correcting identifications online so please don’t worry if you’re sighting has its identification changed. It’s a great way to learn about the diversity of beetles in your area!

From the entire Christmas beetle Count Team, thank you all so much for your help!
Cheers
Tanya

Posted on December 7, 2023 06:13 AM by tardigrade_tanya