Green June Beetle

Description:

Cotinis nitida, also known as the green beetle, is a beetle of the family Scarabaeidae. The green beetle is active during daylight hours. The adult is usually 15–22 mm (0.59–0.87 in) long with dull, metallic green wings; its sides are gold and the head, legs and underside are very bright shiny green.

Habitat:

Their habitat extends from Maine to Georgia, and as far west as Kansas, with possible population crossover in Texas with their western cousin, the figeater beetle.