
Community identification
June Bug (specifically a member of the May/June beetle genus)
Phyllophaga spp.
- Order & Family
- Order: Coleoptera; Family: Scarabaeidae
- Size
- 12 mm to 25 mm (0.5 to 1.0 inch) in length
Natural Habitat
Found in lawns, gardens, and surrounding woodlands across North America
Diet & Feeding
Adults feed on the foliage of trees and shrubs at night; larvae (grubs) eat the roots of grasses and ornamental plants
Behavior Patterns
Nocturnal insects that are strongly attracted to artificial lights. They have a clumsy flight pattern and are often found on window screens or porches during early summer
Risks & Benefits
Harmless to humans as they do not bite or sting. They can be agricultural and lawn pests because the larvae damage grass roots, leading to brown patches in lawns