Christmas Beetle Hard Enamel Pin

A true sign of an Aussie summer, Christmas Beetles are large, often shimmering scarab beetles named for the way they appear in huge numbers in the lead-up to Christmas. You’ll usually spot them buzzing around lights on warm summer nights or munching on gum leaves in the treetops.

Sadly, their numbers have dropped dramatically over the past century, thanks largely to habitat loss and urban development. These days, a swarm of Christmas Beetles is a much rarer sight than it used to be.

Fun fact: There are more than 30 species of Christmas Beetle in Australia. Before they emerge as adults, they spend most of their lives underground as curl grubs, feeding on grass roots.

Finished in gold plating to capture that signature metallic sheen, it’s a lovely festive gift for nature lovers, bug fans and anyone feeling nostalgic for summers past.