Warwickshire, UK. 14th May, 2014. Britain's biggest flying bug is back for another season as the "May Bug", aka the cockchafer beetle is seen around once more. Almost eradicated by pesticides in the 70's & 80's, they've making a comeback in recent nocturnal flyers set off at dusk in search of a mate, and a leaf to feed on. At around 30mm long, they sometimes cause alarm when attracted by light they flap into a home either through an open window or down a chimney. During the day, they find a place to rest up - this one chose a garden tap in Warwickshire. © Tony Charnock/Alamy
Britain's biggest flying bug is back for another season as the "May Bug", aka the cockchafer beetle is seen around once more. Almost eradicated by pesticides in the 70's & 80's, they've making a comeback in recent nocturnal flyers set off at dusk in search of a mate, and a leaf to feed on. At around 30mm long, they sometimes cause alarm when attracted by light they flap into a home either through an open window or down a chimney. During the day, they find a place to rest up - this one chose a garden tap in Warwickshire. They only appear from late April through May, before hiding away for another year.
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Keywords: beetle, bug, cockchafer, maybug
