




Phyllophaga
May beetles are big, brown insects that come out in the spring. They love to fly around at night and can sometimes be seen buzzing around lights.
Hábitat: Grasslands
The May Beetle has a stocky, oval-shaped body, typically reddish-brown or dark brown, often with a slightly iridescent sheen. Its back is covered by tough, grooved wing covers (elytra) that protect its delicate flight wings underneath. It is visually different from many other beetles by its relatively large size and characteristic robust, hairy appearance.





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Adult May beetles are clumsy fliers, often bumping into porch lights at night.
Female May beetles lay hundreds of tiny eggs deep in the soil. Wow!
Some years, they emerge in such huge numbers they can strip trees bare.
Their underground larvae, called white grubs, can take years to grow!
May Beetles can live underground for years because their larvae (grubs) have strong jaws to munch on roots, staying safe from predators.
May Beetles can find their way in the dark because they use sensitive antennae to detect scents and find mates at night.
May Beetles can munch through leaves quickly because they have strong mandibles that help them feed on plants after dark.
Adults munch on leaves and flowers, while larvae feast on plant roots underground.
Diferencias por edad: Larvae eat roots underground; adults feed on leaves and flowers.
Quercus alba
Provides leaves for adult beetles to eat.
Turdus migratorius
Feeds on May Beetle larvae found in soil.
Tiphia vernalis
Lays eggs on May Beetle larvae underground.
Procyon lotor
Digs up and eats May Beetle larvae from lawns.
Peludo describe a los animales que poseen una cubierta densa de pelo o pelaje suave.
Los animales solitarios viven solos durante la mayor parte de su vida y solo interactúan con otros para aparearse o cuidar de sus crías.
Este rasgo caracteriza a los organismos cuya dieta consiste total o principalmente en material vegetal.
Describe plantas que son particularmente atractivas y beneficiosas para una amplia variedad de organismos polinizadores.
Los hábitats de pastizales son biomas terrestres dominados por pastos y plantas herbáceas, que sustentan a una variedad de animales de pastoreo.
Este rasgo caracteriza a los organismos con una esperanza de vida excepcionalmente larga en comparación con otros de su especie.
Los animales nocturnos están principalmente activos durante la noche, y suelen descansar o dormir durante el día.
Describe organismos que transfieren polen, permitiendo la fertilización y reproducción de las plantas.
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May beetles are harmless, but it's best to watch them from a distance.
25-50 mm
12-25 mm
365-1095 días
8 km/h
Adults munch on leaves and flowers, while larvae feast on plant roots underground.
Grasslands
Foraging
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