Melolontha incana is a large East Asian cockchafer, about 1–1.5 in (25–40 mm) long, in the same genus as the European cockchafer, or May bug. It lives mainly in Korea and also in northeastern China, and is not found in the United States.
Appearance
- Appearance
- A stout, oval, reddish-brown beetle covered in short, fine hairs.
Where it lives
- Range
- Native to Korea and northeastern China. There are no known populations in the United States.
Behavior
- Activity
- In Korea, adults fly from early July to early September, peaking in early August, and are strongly drawn to lights at night.
Life cycle
- Larva
- The larva is a C-shaped white grub that lives underground and feeds on roots. In Korea it is known as a pest of apple orchards. One generation takes two years.
Conservation
- IUCN Red List
- NENot EvaluatedNot yet assessed
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