A June Bug in June!

They were seen on the way to our car after a wedding. This one was alive compared to others that were dead and broken up. Another first for me. If I had more time and knew I would have loved to try and elicit the noise they are supposed to make. Maybe next time!

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Christine Young

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So cool! I'd love to see one of these. Posted 2 years ago
1. gary fast
  
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  Christine, I was surprised at how large they are! Gary Posted 2 years ago

The Ten-lined June beetle

The ten-lined June beetle, also known as the watermelon beetle, is a scarab beetle found in the western United States and Canada. The adults are attracted to light and feed on foliage. They can make a hissing sound when touched or otherwise disturbed, which can resemble the hissing of a bat. This sound is made by their wings pushing down, forcing the air out between their wings and back.

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Similar species: Beetles

Species identified by gary fast