European Chafer
Amphimallon majale
A small brown scarab beetle found around lawns, meadows, gardens, and field edges where its larvae develop in the soil. Adults emerge in early summer and fly low at dusk, often gathering around trees, shrubs, or lights to find mates. They feed little compared with the root-eating larvae, relying on a hard exoskeleton and short flights to avoid danger. One notable trait is that the adult is far less destructive than its grub stage, which is the main cause of turf damage.
- Type
- Wing / Shell
- Conservation status
- NE
Growth chain
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- European Chafer