June Bug (specifically a May-June Beetle)

Found in gardens, lawns, and grasslands; often enter homes attracted by artificial light.

Adults feed on the foliage of trees and shrubs at night. Larvae (grubs) live underground and feed on the roots of grasses and ornamentals.

They are nocturnal and strongly attracted to lights. They are known for their clumsy flight and the buzzing sound they make. They undergo complete metamorphosis including an egg, larva, pupa, and adult stage.

Harmless to humans as they do not bite or sting. They can be agricultural and lawn pests if larval populations are high enough to damage root systems. They serve as a food source for many animals including birds and skunks.