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Common Green June Beetle

Cotinis nitida

The Common Green June Beetle is a shiny green insect that loves warm weather. It can often be seen flying around gardens and fields, where it munches on fruits and flowers.

Habitat: Urban areas

Appearance

The Common Green June Beetle is a large, sturdy insect with a vibrant, metallic green body that shines in the sun, often featuring bronze or yellowish-tan edges on its wing covers. It has a broad, flattened shape and a fuzzy, golden-orange underside, distinguishing it from other scarab beetles.

KingdomAnimaliaPhylumArthropodaClassInsectaOrderColeopteraFamilyScarabaeidaeGenusCotinis
Common Green June Beetle
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Common Green June Beetle

Category

Insects

Rarity

Common

Danger

1/5 · Very low

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Interesting facts

Before flying, they often lie on their back and spin around to get enough momentum to launch into the air!

Their grubs, or larvae, are unique because they crawl on their backs, not their bellies, to move faster!

When startled, they sometimes play dead by flipping over and staying perfectly still until the danger passes!

Wow! Unlike most beetles, they fly with their hardened wing covers *closed*, making them super aerodynamic!

Special abilities

Ability

Aero-Glide

Common Green June Beetle can perform unique low-altitude flights because of their fast-beating wings that allow them to fly without lifting their wing covers.

Ability

Exoskeleton Armor

Common Green June Beetle has a tough, iridescent green exoskeleton that helps protect them from predators and accidental impacts.

Ability

Soil Scavenger (Larvae)

Common Green June Beetle larvae can efficiently break down decaying organic matter because of their strong mandibles that help enrich soil.

Measurements & details

Wingspan
30-50 mm
Size
15-25 mm
Lifespan
30-60 days
Flight Speed
12 km/h
Leg Count
6

Diet & Feeding

These beetles feast on sweet ripe fruits and plant sap as adults, while their larvae munch on decaying organic matter and roots.

Age differences: Yes, larvae consume decaying organic matter and roots underground, while adults primarily feed on ripe fruits and plant sap.

Primary Foods

  • Ripe Peaches
  • Berries
  • Plant Sap
  • Decaying Leaves
  • Grass Roots

Foraging Method

  • Foraging

Ecological connections

eats

Peach

Prunus persica

Adult beetles feed on ripe peach fruits, causing damage.

eaten by

Blue Jay

Cyanocitta cristata

Blue Jays are common avian predators that hunt these beetles.

hunts

Red Imported Fire Ant

Solenopsis invicta

Fire ants prey on the larvae and pupae within the soil.

eats

Virginia Opossum

Didelphis virginiana

Opossums dig up and consume the nutritious grubs and adult beetles.

Traits

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Safety

Danger

1/5 · Very low

These beetles are harmless, but it's best to watch them from a distance.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Common Green June Beetle's wingspan?

30-50 mm

How big is Common Green June Beetle?

15-25 mm

How long does Common Green June Beetle live?

30-60 days

How fast can Common Green June Beetle fly?

12 km/h

What does Common Green June Beetle eat?

These beetles feast on sweet ripe fruits and plant sap as adults, while their larvae munch on decaying organic matter and roots.

Where is Common Green June Beetle usually found?

Urban areas

How does Common Green June Beetle hunt?

Foraging

How many legs does Common Green June Beetle have?

6

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