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Junebug
Junebugs are beetles that have hardened wing covers. They are brown to brownish black beetles that are found around porch lights at night. During the day, they bury themselves in the soil. When they are not buried in the soil, they are eating oak, hickory, elm, ash and many more leaves.

Picture courtesy of the Iowa State University Entomology Department
Last updated: Aug. 31, 2000