# Long-haired June Beetle (*Polyphylla crinita*) The Long-haired June Beetle is a shiny, fuzzy bug that loves to munch on flowers. It has long, soft hairs on its body that help it blend in with plants. - **Category:** [Insects](https://www.snappit.app/explore/categories/insect) - **Rarity:** Common - **Danger:** 1/5 · Very low - **Habitat:** Urban areas, Gardens ![Long-haired June Beetle](https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?title=Special:Redirect/file/Polyphylla_crinita.jpg&width=800) Photo: Apinch, CC BY 4.0 · [Wikimedia Commons](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Polyphylla_crinita.jpg) ## Appearance The Long-haired June Beetle is covered in a dense coat of fine, pale yellow-brown hairs, giving it a fuzzy appearance. Its body is robust and oval, typically dark brown to reddish-brown, with prominent fan-like antennae. ## Taxonomy - **Kingdom:** Animalia - **Phylum:** Arthropoda - **Class:** Insecta - **Order:** Coleoptera - **Family:** Scarabaeidae - **Genus:** Polyphylla ## Interesting facts - Males have huge, fancy antennae that look like tiny fans! - Some June beetle species can play dead to fool hungry predators! - Their grubs live underground for years before becoming adult beetles! - They make a loud buzzing sound when they fly, like a tiny drone! ## Special abilities - **Hairy Sense!:** Long-haired June Beetle can feel subtle ground vibrations with its hairy legs, helping them find food or avoid predators. - **Super Sniffers!:** Long-haired June Beetle has special fan-like antennae that help them smell distant mates or food plants even in the dark. - **Night Navigator!:** Long-haired June Beetle has large eyes that help them see in dim light, allowing them to fly and navigate safely after sunset. ## Measurements & details - **Wingspan:** 50-70 mm - **Size:** 25-35 mm - **Lifespan:** 15-45 days - **Flight Speed:** 8-12 km/h - **Leg Count:** 6 ## Diet & Feeding Adult beetles nibble on leaves and flowers, while their grubs eat plant roots underground. - **Age differences:** Larvae eat plant roots underground, while adults feed on leaves and needles of trees. - **Primary Foods:** Pine needles, Oak leaves, Various plant foliage - **Foraging Method:** Foraging ## Ecological connections - **Eaten by:** [Little Brown Bat](https://www.snappit.app/explore/little-brown-bat) (*Myotis lucifugus*) — Bats hunt adult beetles at night - **Eaten by:** [European Starling](https://www.snappit.app/explore/european-starling) (*Sturnus vulgaris*) — Birds prey on adult beetles and grubs - **Eats:** Ponderosa Pine (*Pinus ponderosa*) — Adult beetles chew on pine needles - **Eats:** [Coast Live Oak](https://www.snappit.app/explore/coast-live-oak) (*Quercus agrifolia*) — Adults feed on oak leaves ## Traits - [Furry](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/furry): Furry describes animals possessing a dense covering of soft hair or fur. - [Herbivorous](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/herbivorous): This trait characterizes organisms whose diet consists entirely or primarily of plant material. - [Pollinator Magnet](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/pollinator-magnet): Describes plants that are particularly attractive and beneficial to a wide range of pollinating organisms. - [Diurnal](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/diurnal): Diurnal animals are primarily active during daylight hours, typically resting or sleeping at night. - [Urban Friendly](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/urban-friendly): This habitat trait indicates species that can coexist with humans in urban and suburban environments, utilizing man-made structures and green spaces. - [Nocturnal](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/nocturnal): Nocturnal animals are primarily active during the nighttime hours, typically resting or sleeping during the day. - [Pollinator](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/pollinator): Describes organisms that transfer pollen, enabling the fertilization and reproduction of plants. ## Collections - [Insects](https://www.snappit.app/explore/collections/insects) ## Safety **Danger:** 1/5 · Very low These beetles are harmless, but it's best to watch them from a distance. ## Frequently Asked Questions ### How to identify Long-haired June Beetle? 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 Long-haired June Beetle's wingspan? 50-70 mm ### How big is Long-haired June Beetle? 25-35 mm ### How long does Long-haired June Beetle live? 15-45 days ### How fast can Long-haired June Beetle fly? 8-12 km/h ### What does Long-haired June Beetle eat? Adult beetles nibble on leaves and flowers, while their grubs eat plant roots underground. ### Where is Long-haired June Beetle usually found? Urban areas, Gardens ### How does Long-haired June Beetle hunt? Foraging ## Where to spot - [Alice Lake Provincial Park](https://www.snappit.app/guides/places/alice-lake-provincial-park) — British Columbia, CA · State 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: [Long-haired June Beetle: Facts & Places to See — Snappit](https://www.snappit.app/explore/long-haired-june-beetle)