June bugs
Clumsy night fliers
June bugs are large, clumsy beetles that appear in late spring and early summer, drawn to porch lights and window screens at night.
They're harmless but noisy, bumping repeatedly into surfaces.
The name applies to several related species across North America.
Also called June beetles or May beetles depending on region and timing of emergence.
- beetleHard-winged insect
- summerYear's warmest season
- summer nightsWarm-season evening hours
- grubsImmature beetle stage
- white grubBeetle's underground immature stage
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