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Green June beetle, Cotinis nitida (Linnaeus) (Coleoptera: Scarabeidae). Photo by Drees. Common Name: Green June beetle. Scientific Name: Cotinis nitida (Linnaeus) Order: Coleoptera. Description: Beetles are about 1-inch long and 1/2-inch wide and are colored dull velvety-green on the top, with the sides of the shield behind the head (pronotum ...
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The adult green June beetle (GJB), Cotinis nitida, is a type...
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Green June Beetle in Texas. Topics: Insects, Pests &...
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The green June beetle is a Neartic species of beetle. It is commonly found in New York, Florida, Nebraska, and Texas. Larvae of green June beetles live in the soil underground, and adults live on their host plants.
Green june beetle. Scientific name: Cotinis nitida. Green June beetles are commonly called June beetles or June bugs. They have a distinct green-brown coloring and are most common in Southern regions like Texas. They are sometimes confused with the similar figeater beetle, which is also seen in Texas. Adults rarely reach an inch in size.
The adult green June beetle (GJB), Cotinis nitida, is a type of June beetle known for its large size, metallic green wing covers, thick tan femurs, and voracious appetite for ripening and fermenting fruit. They feed on many thin-skinned crops including grapes, blackberries, raspberries, peaches, pears, plums, apples, and corn.
14 wrz 2023 · Green June Beetles, scientifically known as Cotinis nitida, are fascinating creatures that have captured the curiosity of entomologists and nature enthusiasts alike. Their striking appearance and unique characteristics make them a subject of interest and study.
25 sty 2022 · Green June Beetle in Texas. Topics: Insects, Pests & Diseases. Plants & Crops. Overview. This 3-page publication outlines the GJBs lifecycle, behavior, and management. View on Agrilife Learn. Green June beetles have a voracious appetite for ripening and fermenting fruit, and they often target vineyards and orchards.
Cotinis nitida, commonly known as the green June beetle, June bug or June beetle, is a beetle of the family Scarabaeidae. It is found in the eastern United States and Canada, where it is most abundant in the South.
