Pyronota festiva, commonly known as manuka beetle, is a member of the Scarabaeidae family of beetles (Coleoptera) in the genus Pyronota. It is a scarab beetle endemic to New Zealand, and as an adult is commonly found amongst the roots of Leptospermum scoparium trees, also known as manuka trees, hence the beetle's name. It is widely recognized as being a being a pasture pest.