Tag: Christmas beetle
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Tracking Christmas Beetle Numbers: A Wet-Season Indicator for Australia
Introduction: A Summer Voice You Can’t Ignore When Australians think of a quintessential Christmas season, the buzz of cicadas, the hum of happy holiday chatter, and the sight of shimmering Christmas beetles often come to mind. These mid-sized scarab beetles, proudly associated with warm, sunny days, are more than just a seasonal mood buoy; their…
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Christmas Beetles in Australia: Summer Icons and Numbers
Why Christmas beetles captivate Australian summers As the days lengthen and school holidays begin, many Australians notice a familiar chorus of buzzing and the sudden, jewel-toned flutter of wings. The Christmas beetle is not just a seasonal nuisance or a species to zap from the sky; it is an iconic part of the country’s warm-season…