The temperature affects the speed at which the beetle larvae develop ... to see lots coming out around the same time of year." Scarab beetles can often be mistaken for Christmas beetles, which ...

Beetles undergo complete metamorphosis from larvae to adult. During the day, they remain buried at the interface between wet and dry sand, at depths varying from five to 30 centimeters. They emerge at ...

The beetles begin their life as larvae in the soil ... There are over 2,000 species of scarab beetles in Australia, and much like moths, many are attracted to lights, according to Mr Pullen.