Common June Bug (or May Beetle)

Natural Habitat

Grasslands, lawns, and gardens across North America; commonly found near bright porch lights at night.

Diet & Feeding

Adults feed on the foliage of trees and shrubs, while larvae (grubs) eat the roots of grasses and grain crops.

Behavior Patterns

Nocturnal insects often attracted to artificial light; they exhibit a clumsy flying style and spend most of their life cycle underground as larvae.

Risks & Benefits

They are relatively harmless to humans but can be garden pests as larvae (c-shaped white grubs) that damage lawns; they serve as a vital food source for birds, skunks, and other wildlife.

Identified on: 6/21/2026