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Seen Flying Low over fields in Northern Indiana
Hi there,
I’ve never noticed these guys in St. Louis or New York, but near Culver, Indiana and there were many of these flying around within about 8 feet of the ground. I could only grab pictures of the ones that landed in a cut lawn area. I believe they were mostly landing to mate, but that’s just a guess. Thanks a bunch and what a GREAT website!!!
Christopher Granger

Hi Christopher,
We have gotten many reports of this swarming behavior in the Green June Beetle, Cotinus nitida. You can find some great images on BugGuide. The eggs are laid in dirt with a high organic content and the larvae feed on the roots of grasses and other plants. Adults feed on fruit and are fond of peaches. They will also eat pollen and leaves.

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