June Bug (also known as May Beetle)

Natural Habitat

Found in gardens, lawns, and woodlands throughout North America. They spend their larval stage underground in soil.

Diet & Feeding

Adults feed on the foliage of trees and shrubs at night; larvae (white grubs) eat the roots of grasses and ornamental plants.

Behavior Patterns

Nocturnal insects that are strongly attracted to bright lights. They are known for their clumsy flight and the buzzing sound they make. They emerge from the soil in late spring or early summer.

Risks & Benefits

Harmless to humans as they do not bite or sting. However, the larvae can be significant agricultural and lawn pests by damaging root systems, while large numbers of adults can defoliate garden plants.

Identified on: 7/1/2026