The name "June bug" refers to any of the 100 species of beetles that are related to the scarab family from ancient Egyptian iconography. How cool!
One day (in June) a June bug flew onto my shoulder. I picked it off and held it on my finger. I was surprised to hear a strange hissing sound when trying to move it. I guess it didn’t want to move! They make this sound by pushing their wings down, forcing the air out between their wings and back.
Fun facts: They are nocturnal! They are clumsy! June Bugs larvae can live in the ground for 2-3 years before surfacing to become an adult!
Do you like beetles and bugs? We sure do!