What is the scientific name of May beetle?

Phyllophaga
May beetles/Scientific names

What is the scientific name for a June bug?

Cotinis nitida
Green June beetle/Scientific names

Are May beetles and June bugs the same thing?

June beetle, (genus Phyllophaga), also called May beetle or June bug, genus of nearly 300 species of beetles belonging to the widely distributed plant-eating subfamily Melolonthinae (family Scarabaeidae, order Coleoptera).

Why are June beetles called June beetles?

June bugs derive their name from the fact that adult June bugs emerge from the soil at the end of spring or the beginning of the summer. Females bury their eggs just below the soil surface.

What kind of bug is a June beetle?

A June beetle, Phyllophaga sp. (Coleoptera: Scarabaeidae), adult. Photo by G. McIlveen, Jr. Description: Adult beetles, commonly referred to as May beetles or June bugs are ½ to 5/8 inches long, and reddish brown.

When do May / June beetles start to grow?

Appearance: Adult May/June beetles are typically ½ to one inch long and vary in color from reddish-brown to almost black. Adults are active after dusk in late May and early June and are attracted to lights at night.

What kind of plants do June beetles eat?

They can destroy crops (e.g., corn [maize], small grains, potatoes, and strawberries ), and they can kill lawns and pastures by severing grasses from their roots. June beetle ( Phyllophaga species) eating a leaf.

How does a female fly kill a June beetle?

The female fly lays an egg under the beetle’s elytra, where it hatches and feeds on the beetle, eventually killing it. Some small mammals, such as moles, are known to feed on the grubs, and June beetle larvae are considered excellent fish bait. Get exclusive access to content from our 1768 First Edition with your subscription. Subscribe today