Saturday, June 27, 2015

June Bugs, June 27, 2015

June Bugs, Prentiss county, Mississippi, USA, June 25, 2015


















Wikipedia describes June Bugs as New World Scarab Beetles, and adds that there are over 260 species.  They are very common here in the southeastern United States.  I don't know why they often have one leg stretched straight out. 














The plant they are eating is Wisteria (it will recover magnificently - nothing kills Wisteria here).

Have a wonderful week-end!

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16 comments:

  1. eileeninmdJune 27, 2015 at 6:24 AM

    They look like colorful bugs! I am glad the wisteria is a hardy plant. Wonderful photos. Thank you for linking up and sharing your post. Have a happy weekend!

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  2. Latane BartonJune 27, 2015 at 6:38 AM

    Oh, do I remember June bugs... they were great fun when I was growing up in Alabama. Haven't seen one in quite awhile though. Maybe they don't like Virginia.

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  3. Margaret Birding For PleasureJune 27, 2015 at 7:49 AM

    Never heard or seen these bugs but they are pretty colourful. Have a lovely weekend.

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  4. ValerieJune 27, 2015 at 8:04 AM

    Wow ! Great shots.

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  5. 21 WitsJune 27, 2015 at 8:26 AM

    They're out and about here too, your captures make them look very cute actually. They aren't around as much as when I was growing up in Michigan. They would attack our car at night like it was hail coming down!

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  6. TexWisGirlJune 27, 2015 at 9:19 AM

    great shots!

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  7. carol l mckennaJune 27, 2015 at 9:38 AM

    Gorgeous June bugs ~ love the colors and great shots!

    Happy Weekend,
    artmusedog and carol

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  8. sandylandJune 27, 2015 at 10:13 AM

    WHAT A CAMERA EVERY NUANCE IS THERE WHAT IS IT ??

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  9. Dorothy BordersJune 27, 2015 at 1:34 PM

    Wonderful insects.

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  10. Phil SladeJune 28, 2015 at 2:09 AM

    Beautiful bugs. Isn't nature just wonderful in all it's many varieties?

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  11. ifthethunderdontgetya™³²®©June 28, 2015 at 9:51 AM

    June bugs! Haven't thought of them in a long time. At least they aren't invasive and destructive like the Japanese beetle.
    ~

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  12. CanadianGardenJoyJune 28, 2015 at 4:35 PM

    Hello Lea and thank you for visiting my blog : )
    These are amazing shots you have of these beetles ... they do look like ancient Egyptian scarabs .. that one leg straight out ? too funny, maybe it is for balance ?
    Great photos !
    Joy : )

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  13. AnonymousJune 29, 2015 at 1:25 PM

    They look like Japanese beetles that are so destructive. Pretty metallic colors.

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  14. HeatherJuly 4, 2015 at 11:45 PM

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  15. HeatherJuly 4, 2015 at 11:48 PM

    Good captures!

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