# 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! - **Category:** [Insects](https://www.snappit.app/explore/categories/insect) - **Rarity:** Common - **Danger:** 0/5 · No known danger - **Habitat:** Lined June Beetles live in gardens, forests, and grassy areas. - **Also known as:** Green June Beetle, Lined Beetle ![Lined June Beetles](https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?title=Special:Redirect/file/Polyphylla_decemlineata_MHNT_femelle.jpg&width=800) Photo: Didier Descouens, CC BY-SA 4.0 · [Wikimedia Commons](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Polyphylla_decemlineata_MHNT_femelle.jpg) ## 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. ## Taxonomy - **Kingdom:** Animalia - **Phylum:** Arthropoda - **Class:** Insecta - **Order:** Coleoptera - **Family:** Scarabaeidae - **Genus:** Polyphylla ## 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 - **Sound-Sensing Antennae:** Lined June Beetles has fan-like antennae that helps them detect pheromones and navigate through their environment, even in low light. - **Underground Transformation:** Lined June Beetles can spend years as a grub underground, transforming into an adult beetle that emerges from the soil after pupating. - **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](https://www.snappit.app/explore/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](https://www.snappit.app/explore/white-oak) (*Quercus alba*) — Adult beetles feed on the leaves of oak trees. - **Eats:** [Corn](https://www.snappit.app/explore/corn) (*Zea mays*) — Beetle larvae damage roots of corn plants. ## Traits - [Solitary](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/solitary): Solitary animals live alone for most of their lives, only interacting with others for mating or parental care. - [Colorful](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/colorful): Colorful describes organisms or objects displaying a wide range of bright and distinct colors. - [Herbivorous](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/herbivorous): This trait characterizes organisms whose diet consists entirely or primarily of plant material. - [Decomposer](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/decomposer): Describes organisms that break down dead organic material, recycling nutrients back into the ecosystem. - [Nocturnal](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/nocturnal): Nocturnal animals are primarily active during the nighttime hours, typically resting or sleeping during the day. ## Collections - [Insects](https://www.snappit.app/explore/collections/insects) ## Safety **Danger:** 0/5 · No known danger No special safety notes yet. ## Frequently Asked Questions ### How to identify Lined June Beetles? Look for hard wing covers meeting in a line down the back, then compare the antennae, body shape, legs and markings. Metallic colors shift a lot with lighting. Beetle Identifier: upload a photo and compare the visible details. ### 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 ## Where to spot - [Peace Arch Historical State Park](https://www.snappit.app/guides/places/peace-arch-historical-state-park) — British Columbia, CA · State Park - [Colman Park](https://www.snappit.app/guides/places/colman-park) — Washington, US · Park ## More Insects - [Common Eastern Bumble Bee](https://www.snappit.app/explore/common-eastern-bumble-bee) (*Bombus impatiens*) - [Spotted Lanternfly](https://www.snappit.app/explore/spotted-lanternfly) (*Lycorma delicatula*) - [Brown-belted Bumble Bee](https://www.snappit.app/explore/brown-belted-bumble-bee) (*Bombus griseocollis*) - [Eastern Carpenter Bee](https://www.snappit.app/explore/eastern-carpenter-bee) (*Xylocopa virginica*) --- Source: [Lined June Beetles: Facts & Places to See — Snappit](https://www.snappit.app/explore/lined-june-beetles)