June Bug Day
June 7, Saturday
Who is the June Bug
In North America, the name "June Bug" usually refers to various members of the scarab beetle family (especially the genus *Phyllophaga*). They:
* Are active at night and attracted to light
* Have a brown or bronze color
* Fly awkwardly and often crash into windows and lamps
* Appear en masse on warm June evenings
* Larvae live in the soil and feed on plant roots
Purpose of the holiday
The holiday has an entertaining and educational nature. Its goals are:
* To draw attention to the world of insects
* To increase interest in studying nature and the environment
* To delight children and adults with a light summer theme
* To emphasize life cycles and seasonality in nature
How to celebrate
June Bug Day can be celebrated simply and joyfully:
* Watch beetles in the evening near streetlights
* Read or watch a documentary about insects
* Spend the day outdoors in a garden or park
* Hold a workshop or craft featuring the June Bug
* Organize a "bug quest" for children outdoors
Interesting fact
Some June Bugs in their larval phase can cause gardening problems by eating plant roots, especially lawn grass. Despite this, adult beetles are harmless and are an important part of the ecosystem — they serve as food for birds, raccoons, frogs, and other animals.
Modern significance
Although June Bug Day is not an official conservation holiday, it promotes ecological education and respect for insects — even those that seem annoying. It is an opportunity to pause, observe nature, and remember its diversity.