Well, actually, they are June Beetles. June Bug is a good name-a good nickname, actually. So, for the purpose of this little post, it will be June Bug.
First, from this North Carolina site, I learn June bugs hatch from white grubs. Most likely the reason we have a lot of June Bugs is because there are grubs in our yard. How do I know we have grubs? We have moles. Moles love grubs.
Also, I learned June Bugs especially like Oak leaves. No wonder our Pin Oak tree has to leaf out twice each spring. Last night it was swarming top to bottom with June Bugs.
Another interesting site called How To Get Rid of Stuff.Com says,"these pests may also frighten or scare you or other people in your home, especially girls and small children.” Now, I know a few girls who might take exception to this statement.
This blogger thinks all June Bugs should be dead. To back this statement, he has a picture of a dead upside down bug on his post.
Finally, this “Ask an Entomologist” site answers the question, “Can June Bugs see?” It is a legitimate question. Why do they fly into windows and light bulbs. Kelley, the entomologist answering the questions posts a huge picture of the head of a June Bug showing two big eyes. Her answer is that June bugs are ineffective flyers and once they get going, they can’t stop. They are attracted to light so they fly headlong into it.
Guess my conclusion is June Bugs are not really a good beetle. Actually, there is really nothing good about them considering they scare girls. But, maybe it’s the time of year they appear. The promise of summer and fun. I just can’t hate them.
