Ten-Lined June Beetle

Subject:  Big weird beetle like bug
Geographic location of the bug:  Vancouver BC
Date: 06/11/2018
Time: 02:58 AM EDT
Your letter to the bugman:  It flew in a window at night. It seemed to fly awkwardly and made a loud sound when flying. It also seemed to be grooming its antenna.
How you want your letter signed:  Rob

Ten-Lined June Beetle

Dear Rob,
This is a Ten-Lined June Beetle and they are frequently attracted to lights.  They will also stridulate when handled, meaning they make squeaking sounds by rubbing body parts together.  Just last week, a large male Ten-Lined June Beetle was on the screen door at the What’s That Bug? offices in Mount Washington, Los Angeles.

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