June Bug (Common Cockchafer or May Beetle)
Scientific Name: Phyllophaga ssp.
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, pastures, and wooded areas worldwide; often found near lights at night.
Diet & Feeding
Adults feed on tree leaves and flowers; larvae (grubs) live underground and feed on the roots of grasses and ornamental plants.
Behavior Patterns
They are primarily nocturnal and are clumsily attracted to bright lights. They undergo a complete metamorphosis with a long larval stage (1-3 years) spent in the soil.
Risks & Benefits
Harmless to humans as they do not bite or sting. However, the larvae can be significant agricultural and lawn pests by destroying root systems, while adults may damage foliage.
Identified on: 6/9/2026