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Cotinis nitida, commonly known as the green June beetle, June bug or June beetle, [1] is a beetle of the family Scarabaeidae. It is found in the eastern United States and Canada, where it is most abundant in the South. It is sometimes confused with the related southwestern species figeater beetle Cotinis mutabilis, which is less destructive.
Common names for this genus and many other related genera in the subfamily Melolonthinae are May beetles, June bugs, and July beetles. [ 1 ] [ 2 ] They range in size from 12 to 35 mm (0.47 to 1.38 in) [ 1 ] [ 2 ] and are blackish or reddish-brown in colour, without prominent markings, and often rather hairy ventrally.
June beetle is the common name for several scarab beetles that appear around June in temperate parts of North America: Cotinis nitida Polyphylla decemlineata. In subfamily Cetoniinae: Cotinis nitida (Green June beetle) of the southeastern United States; Cotinis mutabilis (Figeater beetle) of the western and southwestern United States
Some grubs pack a triple whammy. They infest plant roots. Predators shred the lawn for grubs. And those that become Japanese beetles ravage plants.
The beetles are particularly attracted to ripening and fermenting fruit, which emit gases that lead the beetles to them, [1] and to fruit that other animals or insects have already damaged. [1] In most small gardens, the adult beetles are minor pests that do little damage; however, they can swarm on soft or damaged fruit and have been known to ...
Summer is here—and unfortunately, so are June bugs. Protect your lawn and garden by following these expert tips on how to get rid of June bugs. Summer is here—and unfortunately, so are June ...
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A scarab beetle grub from Australia. The C-shaped larvae, called grubs, are pale yellow or white. Most adult beetles are nocturnal, although the flower chafers and many leaf chafers are active during the day. The grubs mostly live underground or under debris, so are not exposed to sunlight.