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Home » Guide » Arthropods (Arthropoda) » Insects (Insecta) » Beetles (Coleoptera) » Water, Rove, Scarab, Longhorn, Leaf and Snout Beetles (Polyphaga) » Scarab, Stag and Bess Beetles (Scarabaeoidea) » Scarab Beetles (Scarabaeidae) » May Beetles and June Bugs (Melolonthinae) » Melolonthini » Lined June Beetles (Polyphylla) » Ten-lined June Beetle (Polyphylla decemlineata)
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large beetle closer - Polyphylla decemlineata
Copyright © 2004 Kathy

large beetle closer - Polyphylla decemlineata
Troutdale, Oregon, USA
July 21, 2004
a more detailed look at the beetle.
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Contributed by Kathy on 23 July, 2004 - 6:15pm
Last updated 3 December, 2009 - 10:42pm

ten-lined June beetle
Male ten-lined June beetle, Polyphylla decimlineata, or a related species. It is a complicated genus. Did he "huff" at you?:-) They can blow air out their spiracles and make an endearing huffing sound.
… Eric R. Eaton, 23 July, 2004 - 6:17pm login or register to post comments

 
June Beetle
Thanks, Eric, is this species native to my area?
… Kathy, 23 July, 2004 - 6:22pm login or register to post comments

 
Yes, native
Good question, glad you are being vigilant:-) Hey, have you shot images of other insects in your area? I am doing a new field guide for North America, and we are short of images for that region. Please e-mail me: bugeric@webtv.net
… Eric R. Eaton, 23 July, 2004 - 7:24pm login or register to post comments

 
Oops, female
Correction, the antennae are not obvious enough for a male.
… Eric R. Eaton, 23 July, 2004 - 6:18pm login or register to post comments

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