Ten-lined June beetle

Coniferous forests, sand dunes, and gardens in Western North America

Adults feed on the needles of conifer trees; larvae (grubs) live underground and feed on the roots of various plants.

Active at night and frequently attracted to lights. They are known to produce a distinct Hissing sound when disturbed by rubbing their wings against their abdomen.

Adults are harmless to humans. Larvae can occasionally be pests in nurseries or gardens by damaging plant roots, while adults serve as food for various nocturnal animals.