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June bug / June beetle / May beetle

Phyllophaga

Photo by Noah N.
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Field Notes

Description:

Black/ brown colored beetle with segmented hairy legs.

Habitat:

Wooded areas or gardens. This guy was found in the sand box in my northern WI. yard.

Notes:

They are nocturnal although he was found mid-day.

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Phyllophaga

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PublishedMay 19, 2014

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