What are June bugs related to?

scarab beetles
Phyllophaga is a very large genus (more than 900 species) of New World scarab beetles in the subfamily Melolonthinae. Common names for this genus and many other related genera in the subfamily Melolonthinae are May beetles, June bugs, and June beetles.

Do June bugs have families?

So, to summarize: June bugs are beetles that often appear at the end of May (and so are sometimes called May Beetles) and can be found through part of July (but are never called July Bugs). They are members of the Scarab family, renowned by ancient Egyptians.

Are June beetles common?

June bugs, also known as May bugs or June beetles, are a group of scarab beetles that are distributed across North America. For a brief period each summer, the adults are common and abundant across many parts of their range.

How many species of June bugs are there?

100 different species
There are over 100 different species of June bugs, and they are all a little different.

What is the life cycle of the June beetle?

Life Cycle. June beetles have approximately three years of the life cycle. The life of the June beetles begins with the egg. Female beetles hide in the soil about 2 to 5 inches deep and lay their eggs in the mid summer season.

What sound does a June beetle make?

The ten-lined June beetle (Polyphylla decemlineata), also known as the watermelon beetle, is a scarab beetle found in the western United States and Canada. The adults are attracted to light and feed on foliage. They can make a hissing sound when touched or otherwise disturbed, which can resemble the hissing of a bat.

Are June beetles harmful?

June bugs, also known as June beetles and May beetles, are reddish-brown bugs who begin to become prevalent in the spring. Cats love to chase them, and dogs eating them as crunchy snacks. While the bugs themselves are not toxic or harmful to animals, eating too many of them can lead to gastrointestinal upset, including diarrhea or vomiting.

How do you kill June Bugs?

Make a natural insecticide: Kill Japanese beetles and other June bugs with a safe, do-it-yourself insecticide. Mix four cloves of minced garlic with one tablespoon of mineral oil and let sit overnight. Then strain out the garlic bits, add the garlic oil to a pint of water, and mix in one teaspoon of mild liquid dish soap.