May Beetle (also known as June Bug)

Natural Habitat

Found throughout North America in fields, gardens, and near deciduous trees where larvae live underground.

Diet & Feeding

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

Behavior Patterns

They are nocturnal and strongly attracted to artificial lights. They have a clumsy flight pattern and often crash into windows or walls.

Risks & Benefits

Harmless to humans as they do not bite or sting. They can be agricultural pests as grubs damage lawns and crops, but they serve as a vital food source for birds, skunks, and raccoons.

Identified on: 6/9/2026