Ten-lined June beetle (Polyphylla decemlineata)

[Hobo]

Polyphylla decemlineata, right?

I enjoy finding these guys around this time every year. When I was a kid, the size of them just blew my mind. They still kind of do.

This one was just hanging right beside my door, evidently waiting for a photoshoot.

made it hiss...
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Then let it go after it warmed up some.
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[Travis K]

Nice the ones in Eastern WA haven't come out yet. They are pretty prolific here in Ponderosa Forest areas.

 

[Bugs In Cyberspace]

Pretty neat to see such a good-sized bug so far North, eh?

Nice shots. When they spread the blades of their antennae they are at their best, I think.

 

[bluefrogtat2]

great pics,i would love a group of these..have wanted to attempt to breed them ever since i seen the first pics...first time i have ever noticed the antennae....
andy

 

[Bugs In Cyberspace]

I've had them lay eggs in the bottom of a dry, otherwise empty deli cup.

 

[Hobo]

Yeah, they're big bugs. I found a female at work today, seemed a lot larger than the male pictured above. I live in the suburbs so seeing any of these guys is a real treat!

As big as these guys are, I'd love to see a larva. They must be massive! How long so they take from egg to beetle? I'm guessing a few years? Haha.

 

[Kruggar]

Beautiful beetle! Thanks for the pics and videos, I Love the seeing large beetles take off.
:clap::clap::clap:

Also I think rearing might be hard considering that the larvae feed on the roots of fruit trees... Unless you have a (potted) fruit tree or otherwise. Good luck though!

 

[Matt K]

Northern June bug....

Nice photos! Nice find too. I really like it when people take a good photo of any bug and post it online so I can live vicariously through thier camera lens....

 

[pavel]

Very nice pics!

 

[Travis K]

have you found any Prionus californicus (Giant Root Borer) in your neck of the woods? I usually see at least a couple in Spokane County in August.

 

[Hobo]

I have not. I have never seen em in person, actually, but I know they are around these parts.
Another suprising big bug you wouldn't expect to find up here, for sure.