Bug Identifier
June Bug (specifically a member of the May/June beetle genus)
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
See this bug in the Encyclopedia

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