Around twilight, Casey's June beetles emerge from sandy soils near Palm Springs, California, to mate. Between late March and June, males fly swiftly above the ground searching for female beetles. But ...

DESCRIPTION: Casey's June beetles are medium-sized beetles ranging from 1.4 to 1.8 centimeters in length, dusty brown or whitish in color with brown and whitish stripes down the back. Their antennae ...

June bugs are a type of scarab beetle in the genus Phyllophaga (they are not cockroaches). There are hundreds of June bug-like species across North America and more than 100 Phyllophaga species.

An indicator of ecological health of Southern California’s desert landscapes may lie in a beetle smaller than your pinky finger. The Casey’s June beetle not only plays a crucial role in the ...