Long-haired June Beetle

Polyphylla crinita

The Long-haired June Beetle is a shiny, fuzzy bug that loves to munch on flowers. It has long, soft hairs on its body that help it blend in with plants.

Hábitat: Urban areas, Gardens

Aspecto

The Long-haired June Beetle is covered in a dense coat of fine, pale yellow-brown hairs, giving it a fuzzy appearance. Its body is robust and oval, typically dark brown to reddish-brown, with prominent fan-like antennae.

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Long-haired June Beetle

Categoría

Insectos

Rareza

Common

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Datos interesantes

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Their grubs live underground for years before becoming adult beetles!

They make a loud buzzing sound when they fly, like a tiny drone!

Habilidades especiales

Long-haired June Beetle can feel subtle ground vibrations with its hairy legs, helping them find food or avoid predators.

Long-haired June Beetle has special fan-like antennae that help them smell distant mates or food plants even in the dark.

Long-haired June Beetle has large eyes that help them see in dim light, allowing them to fly and navigate safely after sunset.

Medidas y detalles

Envergadura: 50-70 mm
Tamaño: 25-35 mm
Esperanza de vida: 15-45 días
Velocidad de vuelo: 8-12 km/h
Cantidad de patas: 6

Dieta y alimentación

Adult beetles nibble on leaves and flowers, while their grubs eat plant roots underground.

Diferencias por edad: Larvae eat plant roots underground, while adults feed on leaves and needles of trees.

Alimentos principales

Pine needles
Oak leaves
Various plant foliage

Método de búsqueda

Foraging

Conexiones ecológicas

eaten by

Little Brown Bat

Myotis lucifugus

Bats hunt adult beetles at night

eaten by

European Starling

Sturnus vulgaris

Birds prey on adult beetles and grubs

eats

Ponderosa Pine

Pinus ponderosa

Adult beetles chew on pine needles

eats

Coast Live Oak

Quercus agrifolia

Adults feed on oak leaves

Rasgos

Peludo

Peludo describe a los animales que poseen una cubierta densa de pelo o pelaje suave.

Herbívoro

Este rasgo caracteriza a los organismos cuya dieta consiste total o principalmente en material vegetal.

Imán para polinizadores

Describe plantas que son particularmente atractivas y beneficiosas para una amplia variedad de organismos polinizadores.

Diurno

Los animales diurnos están activos principalmente durante el día y suelen descansar o dormir por la noche.

Adaptado a la ciudad

Esta característica de hábitat indica especies que pueden coexistir con los humanos en entornos urbanos y suburbanos, utilizando estructuras artificiales y espacios verdes.