Cockchafer
Melolontha melolontha
Appearance
- Large and heavy bodied. Many different species.
- End of the abdomen is bent downwards and elongated in a way that resembles a sting.
- Mostly yellow–brown in colour.
Lifecycle
- Adults emerge in May — sometimes called the Maybug.
- Live for about 4 years.
Habits
- Feed voraciously on plant roots and can be an important agricultural pest.