June Bug
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June Bug
Phyllophaga spp.
June Bugs are brown beetles that come out in the summer. They can be seen flying around lights at night!
Habitat: Fields and gardens
Appearance
The June Bug is a stout-bodied beetle, typically reddish-brown to dark brown, with a somewhat shiny, iridescent sheen. It has distinctive clubbed antennae and a hard shell (elytra) covering its wings, making it visually distinct from flies or moths.
KingdomAnimaliaPhylumArthropodaClassInsectaOrderColeopteraFamilyScarabaeidaeGenusPhyllophaga
Category
InsectRarity
Common
Danger
2/5
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Interesting facts
June Bugs spend 1-3 years as grubs underground before emerging as adults!
Some June Bugs have tiny hooks on their legs to cling to rough surfaces like bark.
They often fly clumsily, sometimes bumping into windows and screens at night.
Though they look big and buzzy, June Bugs are completely harmless to humans.
Special abilities
Ability
Burrowing Power
June Bugs can dig into soil quickly because of their strong, spiny legs that help them hide.
Ability
Night Navigator
June Bugs have excellent night vision, helping them fly and find mates after the sun sets.
Ability
Root Muncher
As grubs, June Bugs can chew through tough plant roots because of their strong mandibles.
Measurements & details
- Wingspan
- 30-50 mm
- Size
- 12-25 mm
- Lifespan
- 20-40 days
- Flight Speed
- 8 km/h
- Leg Count
- 6
Diet & Feeding
Adult June Bugs munch on leaves, while their grub babies feast on plant roots underground.
Age differences: Larvae (grubs) eat roots underground, while adults feed on leaves above ground.
Primary Foods
- Tree leaves
- Shrub leaves
- Grass roots (larvae)
- Plant roots (larvae)
Foraging Method
- Foraging
Ecological connections
eats
American Robin
Turdus migratorius
Robins often dig up and eat June Bug grubs.
eats
Virginia Opossum
Didelphis virginiana
Opossums forage for both adult beetles and grubs.
eats
White Oak
Quercus alba
Adult June Bugs feed on the leaves of oak trees.
eats
Big Brown Bat
Eptesicus fuscus
Bats catch and eat adult June Bugs in flight.
Traits
Wildlife
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Social
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Herbivorous
Meet the peaceful munchers and grazers who find all their nourishment from plants, leaves, and fruits. They transform plant energy into life!
Forest
These lush habitats are filled with countless trees, offering homes to a huge variety of plants and animals! Immerse yourself in the green canopy.
Nocturnal
Explore the secret world of animals that come alive at night! They are wide awake when it's dark, using their amazing senses to find food and play.
Also known as
June BeetleMay Beetle
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Safety
Danger
2/5
Do not touch or pick up. Some insects sting or bite. Ask an adult for help.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is June Bug's wingspan?
30-50 mm
How big is June Bug?
12-25 mm
How long does June Bug live?
20-40 days
How fast can June Bug fly?
8 km/h
What does June Bug eat?
Adult June Bugs munch on leaves, while their grub babies feast on plant roots underground.
Where is June Bug usually found?
Fields and gardens
How does June Bug hunt?
Foraging
How many legs does June Bug have?
6
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