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Polyphylla occidentalis
Reddish brown with white stripes. Curved or fanlike antennae on male.
Mixed pine and hardwood forests. Also attracted to bright lights.
Also called Striped June Beetle. They are the only consistently striped June beetle in eastern U.S. Male
Spotted on May 11, 2012
Submitted on May 15, 2012
3 Comments
Thanks Cindy and Maria! I thought they were very cool when fanned out. The first two pictures is of one male. The third pictures is of another male from the same night. He didn't want to hold still for me though!
love the third shot!
Great pics Courtney! Their antennae are so cool.