Shining leaf chafer

Rutelinae is a large and diverse subfamily of beetles within the family Scarabaeidae (the scarab beetles). They are commonly known as shining leaf chafers and contain over 4,000 described species globally across approximately 200 genera. Unlike some relatives, they typically lack prominent horns or excessive ornamentation, but many species are celebrated for their brilliant, iridescent, or metallic coloration , such as the genus Chrysina. Adult Rutelinae are herbivorous, feeding on leaves, flowers, and fruit, while the larvae feed underground on roots, decaying wood, or compost. Due to their feeding habits, several species, like the Japanese beetle, are considered serious agricultural pests. The Australian genus Anoplognathus, commonly known as "Christmas beetles," belongs to this subfamily. For more information, visit the Wikipedia entry. Get back to Scarab beetles

Anoplognathus punctulatus

phylum	Arthropoda	Anoplognathus punctulatus is a species of Christmas beetle in the family Scarabaeidae. The species name, meaning "with very small holes," refers to its densely punctured dorsal surface. This beetle is native to Eastern Australia, specifically the East Queensland coast, and is often dark green with a prominent metallic sheen. For more information, visit the Wikipedia entry (Genus page). Get back to Shining leaf chafers
Class	Insecta
order	Coleoptera
family	Scarabaeidae
subfamily	Rutelinae
genus	Anoplognathus
species	A. punctulatus