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European chafer

Rhizotrogus majalis

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Field Notes

Description:

The European chafer is a beetle of the Scarabaeidae family. Formerly found only in continental Europe, this invasive species is now found at temperate latitudes in North America, where they are commonly called June bugs. Wikipedia

Notes:

What we call "June bugs". A small Beatle that shows up in early summer in Southern California

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European chafer

Rhizotrogus majalis

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PublishedJune 26, 2013

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