June Bug (also known as May Beetle)

Found in lawns, gardens, and grassy fields; they are common in residential areas across North America.

Adults feed on the leaves of various trees and shrubs at night; larvae (grubs) live underground and eat the roots of grasses and ornamentals.

They are nocturnal and strongly attracted to artificial light sources. They are clumsy flyers and have a 1-3 year life cycle spent mostly as subterranean larvae.

They pose no direct risk to humans as they do not bite or sting. However, the larvae can be significant pests to lawns and crops, while the adults provide a food source for birds, skunks, and other wildlife.