Life Cycles of June Bugs

The June bug, also known as the June beetle, is found all over North America and various parts of the world. It takes about one year for the June bug to complete its life cycle.

  1. Eggs

    • Adult females lay between 60 and 75 eggs during a two-week span in the midsummer months.

    Pupal Stage

    • For about 18 days, the larvae develops inside the pearly white egg. When it hatches, it is known as a grub.

    Larvae Stage

    • The larvae of the June bug is a small white grub with a brown head. During the larvae stage, the June bug will molt twice before winter. When winter comes, the grubs will burrow deeper into the soil and emerge in spring.

    Pupa Stage

    • Just prior to spring, the larvae enter a three-week pupa stage. During the pupa stage, the larvae transforms into an adult beetle.

    June Bug

    • Emerging in the spring from their pupas, the adult beetles can be green or brown. In midsummer, the females lay eggs and the life cycle begins anew.