Cockchafer - Wikipedia The common cockchafer (Melolontha melolontha), also colloquially known as the Maybug, [1] [a] Maybeetle, [3] or doodlebug, [4] is a species of scarab beetle belonging to the genus Melolontha It is native to Europe, and it is one of several closely-related and morphologically similar species of Melolontha called cockchafers, alongside
Cockchafer Facts (Aka Maybugs!) - Fact Animal The cockchafer, is also known as the Maybug, Maybeetle, or doodlebug – but all these names are often given to any beetle from Europe without real thought Cockchafers, aside from having a hilarious name, have been serious pests throughout the ages
Cockchafer Beetles (Billy Witch Bugs): A Fascinating Guide to . . . Cockchafer beetles, also known as Billy Witch Bugs, are fascinating insects found in many parts of Europe and Asia These beetles belong to the Melolontha genus and are often recognized by their brown, hairy bodies and distinctive fan-like antennae
Cockchafer Beetle: Identification, Life Cycle, Damage . . . The cockchafer beetle, scientifically known as Melolontha melolontha, is a captivating insect that has captured the attention of entomologists and nature enthusiasts alike These fascinating creatures boast a commanding presence with their large and robust bodies, reaching lengths of up to 30mm
Common cockchafer - The Wildlife Trusts The common cockchafer is also known as a May bug as they often emerge as adults during the month of May They are large, brown beetles who spend the first few years of their lives as larvae underground
Cockchafer Beetle (Melolontha melolontha) - Woodland Trust Common names: cockchafer beetle, May bug, common cockchafer Scientific name: Melolontha melolontha Family: Scarabaeidae Habitat: parks and gardens, meadows, agricultural fields Predators: rooks and other birds feed on the larvae Origin: native
Cockchafer guide: how to identify and where to see What is a cockchafer? A cockchafer is a type of large, flying beetle that can be quite noisy The cockchafer is sometimes called a 'doodle-bug' or May bug, although it is in fact a beetle
How to identify a cockchafer May bug - Natural History Museum It isn't actually a bug and doesn't only fly in May, but the UK's largest chafer beetle is easy to spot Seen for the first time, an adult cockchafer, or May bug, can cause a bit of a stir and people can be worried by them
Cockchafer | European, May, June | Britannica Cockchafer, (Melolontha melolontha), a large European beetle that is destructive to foliage, flowers, and fruit as an adult and to plant roots as a larva In the British Isles, the name “cockchafer” refers more broadly to any of the beetles in the subfamily Melolonthinae (family Scarabaeidae),
Cockchafer (May-bug) - Insect Week The largest and most conspicuous of the almost 90 species of scarabs found in the British Isles is the Cockchafer (or May-Bug) What do they look like? Adult Cockchafers are found on and around trees and shrubs in gardens, parks, field hedgerows and woodland margins, feeding on leaves and flowers