The nickname “June bug” refers to several species of scarab beetles. This nickname can be misleading, as June bugs typically emerge in late spring and stick around through the end of summer. The most ...

That fat, purple plant-eating scarab beetle. Very diverse, the June bug, at least 800 species. The larvae — those white grubs we dig up in the garden — have been living in the soil for three years.

To some, June bugs are just a pest to ward off, but the three-quarter-inch bug plays a significant role in local ecosystems. June beetles' eating habits can cause damage to your plant roots and lawns.

The bug is invasive by nature, but they do not bite, sting or carry disease. Yet, if you are a gardener, the beetle could be harmful for your lawn and garden. Similar to how cicadas stash their eggs ...

The June bug is coming to a Middle Tennessee yard near you. What to know and how to get rid of them. ... A scarab beetle was found on a shipment of bananas arriving at the Port of Wilmington.

The nocturnal insect is also known as the scarab beetle and is between one-half to an inch long. What are June bugs? Beetles in the genus Phyllophaga are known as June bugs.

In a significant scientific advancement, Indian and German researchers have identified six new scarab beetle species from India's biodiverse regions. The Zoological Survey of India, collaborating ...

A Casey’s June beetle is marked as No. 18 in red ink on April 13, 2017. Each receives a unique color and number combination. (Courtesy of Joanna Gilkeson, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service) ...

An indicator of ecological health of Southern California’s desert landscapes may lie in a beetle smaller than your pinky finger. The Casey’s June beetle not only plays a crucial role in the ...

It is not currently well understood which plant species and plant densities are needed to sustain Casey’s June beetle, however, it is commonly associated with perennials like cheesebush, creosote bush ...

The June bug is also called the May beetle or June beetle. There are over 100 species of June bugs, and all of them start their lives as white grubs once they hatch from their eggs.