Christmas Beetle Count's Journal

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

Hello Everyone,
We’re conducting a research study asking people to share their memories of Christmas beetles so that we can better understand people’s perceptions about Christmas beetle populations. We’d like to hear from as many people as possible, even if you have never seen a Christmas Beetle. It’s very short and will only take a few minutes. Your answers will remain anonymous.

The Survey link is here:
https://utsau.au1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_0PnnydoS0bGcM2W

Thank you for your help and happy holidays!

Cheers
Tanya

Happy New Year !!!

2024 is already off to a great start as we just passed our 10,000th sighting! Fantastic job everyone!
I wish everyone a wonderful, beetle-full 2024:)
Cheers
Tanya