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Cockchafer

Melolontha melolontha

Photo by Korina Abbott
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Field Notes

Description:

Also known as the May Bug

Habitat:

Woodland, farmland, and gardens

Notes:

The grubs are very destructive and are common classes as pests

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (4)
MatthewFuller
And if you hear one when you're trying to sleep...
Korina Abbott
Yeah, they are such noisy, clumsy fliers! I remember having one caught in my hair as a kid haha!
MatthewFuller
We get so many of these flying in at night, smashing into the light! They're so loud!
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PublishedMay 11, 2011

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