Lined June Beetles
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Lined June Beetles
polyphylla
Lined June Beetles are shiny and colorful insects that can be seen buzzing around in gardens during the summer. They love to munch on leaves and flowers, making them a fun sight for kids to discover!
Habitat: Lined June Beetles live in gardens, forests, and grassy areas.
Appearance
The Lined June Beetle has a robust, oval body, typically reddish-brown to dark brown, marked with distinct cream-colored or white longitudinal stripes on its wing covers (elytra). Its antennae are distinctive, ending in fan-like lamellae, which sets it apart from other June beetles.
KingdomAnimaliaPhylumArthropodaClassInsectaOrderColeopteraFamilyScarabaeidaeGenusPolyphylla
Category
InsectsRarity
Common
Danger
0/5 · No known danger
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Interesting facts
Despite their clumsy flight, they are excellent at digging and burrowing into soil!
Some male Lined June Beetles have huge, feathery antennae, almost like tiny fans!
Their larvae live underground for years, munching on plant roots before transforming!
They are attracted to lights at night, often bumping into windows or screens!
Special abilities
Ability
Sound-Sensing Antennae
Lined June Beetles has fan-like antennae that helps them detect pheromones and navigate through their environment, even in low light.
Ability
Underground Transformation
Lined June Beetles can spend years as a grub underground, transforming into an adult beetle that emerges from the soil after pupating.
Ability
Night Navigation
Lined June Beetles can fly expertly in the dark because of their keen senses, helping them find mates and food during the night.
Measurements & details
- Wingspan
- 30-70 mm
- Size
- 20-35 mm
- Lifespan
- 30-90 days
- Flight Speed
- 10 km/h
- Leg Count
- 6
Diet & Feeding
Adults eat leaves, while their grubs munch on plant roots underground.
Age differences: Larvae (grubs) feed on plant roots underground for several years, while adults primarily consume leaves from various trees and shrubs.
Primary Foods
- Quercus leaves
- Populus leaves
- Salix leaves
- Grass roots
- Zea mays roots
Foraging Method
- Foraging
Ecological connections
eaten by
European Starling
Sturnus vulgaris
Birds like starlings prey on adult beetles.
eaten by
Masked Shrew
Sorex cinereus
Shrews dig for grubs and pupae in the soil.
eats
White Oak
Quercus alba
Adult beetles feed on the leaves of oak trees.
eats
Corn
Zea mays
Beetle larvae damage roots of corn plants.
Traits
Solitary
Solitary animals live alone for most of their lives, only interacting with others for mating or parental care.
Colorful
Colorful describes organisms or objects displaying a wide range of bright and distinct colors.
Herbivorous
This trait characterizes organisms whose diet consists entirely or primarily of plant material.
Decomposer
Describes organisms that break down dead organic material, recycling nutrients back into the ecosystem.
Nocturnal
Nocturnal animals are primarily active during the nighttime hours, typically resting or sleeping during the day.
Also known as
Green June BeetleLined Beetle
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Safety
Danger
0/5 · No known danger
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lined June Beetles's wingspan?
30-70 mm
How big is Lined June Beetles?
20-35 mm
How long does Lined June Beetles live?
30-90 days
How fast can Lined June Beetles fly?
10 km/h
What does Lined June Beetles eat?
Adults eat leaves, while their grubs munch on plant roots underground.
Where is Lined June Beetles usually found?
Lined June Beetles live in gardens, forests, and grassy areas.
How does Lined June Beetles hunt?
Foraging
How many legs does Lined June Beetles have?
6
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