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An adult June beetle (about 1 inch long)
A June beetle larvae
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June Beetles Fly
If you’ve heard a gentle tapping at your windows lately, it is most likely the sound of june beetles bumping against the glass as they fly towards your house lights. These large, nocturnal beetles are mating at this time of year, with females attracting males with their scent. After mating, females tunnel into the soil to lay their eggs. Soon, fat white grubs will emerge from the eggs and hungrily munch on the roots of grasses and other plants. These grubs, or larvae, will spend about three years in the soil before pupating and emerging as adults in the spring. These adults eat plant leaves as they search for a mate and start the whole cycle over again.
Did you know? Birds, moles, shrews, skunks, and many other creatures love to munch on these tasty morsels.
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