Observations in the Species: Melolontha melolontha
English Name: Common Cockchafer
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Observed on: 20th May 2013
Added to iSpot: 20th May 2013
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 0
Comments: 0
Description: Larvae found in groun. Believe its a cockchafer
Location: Hayes, KentLat/Lng: 51.38, 0.00
OS grid ref: TQ3966
In a light trap in a suburban back garden.
Close Observed on: 20th May 2013
Added to iSpot: 20th May 2013
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 7
Comments: 0
Description: A cockchafer found in my garden light trap.
Observed on: 18th May 2013
Added to iSpot: 19th May 2013
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 1
Comments: 0
Description: Caught in actinic light trap in deciduous woodland.
Observed on: 18th May 2013
Added to iSpot: 18th May 2013
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 3
Comments: 0
Description: in mothtrap!
By: toria_81
Observed on: 9th May 2013
Added to iSpot: 10th May 2013
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 0
Comments: 0
Description: dug this up in the garden. what is it?
By: SWELLMAN
Observed on: 18th April 2013
Added to iSpot: 28th April 2013
Identifications: 2
Agreements: 0
Comments: 0
By: Ewen Meagher
Observed on: 9th March 2013
Added to iSpot: 9th March 2013
Identifications: 2
Agreements: 2
Comments: 3
Description: Dont know what it is Ugly bug legs at the front
By: Bendybill
Observed on: 15th June 2012
Added to iSpot: 30th January 2013
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 1
Comments: 1
Description: Swarms of these beetles came across Tolpuddle (Dorset) at Dusk. They crashed into tents and Campers, got in peoples hair and for an hour made a nuisance of themselves. Then they were gone.
This happened three nights running.
Observed on: 30th May 2009
Added to iSpot: 20th January 2013
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 5
Comments: 0
Description: Probably the most feared invertebrate after the spider, yet it is completely harmless.
By: andylaw
Observed on: 20th November 2012
Added to iSpot: 20th November 2012
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 0
Comments: 0
Description: Larvae boring in a willow tree.
By: robinr
Observed on: 28th October 2012
Added to iSpot: 31st October 2012
Identifications: 3
Agreements: 8
Comments: 2
Description: Found in the soil wile digging on the allotment.
By: rick.huckle
Observed on: 20th October 2012
Added to iSpot: 22nd October 2012
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 0
Comments: 2
By: DavidBrown
Observed on: 9th October 2012
Added to iSpot: 9th October 2012
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 2
Comments: 1
By: emily.wilson321
Observed on: 19th July 2012
Added to iSpot: 4th September 2012
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 8
Comments: 1
Description: Unfortunately this guy has been pushing up the daisies for a while now...I found him dead in the pool room. I would really like to know what type of beetle it is though.
By: emily.wilson321
Observed on: 6th April 2012
Added to iSpot: 4th September 2012
Identifications: 2
Agreements: 0
Comments: 5
Description: I was very shocked to find this and it took me a while to find out what it was! I found it while digging and was very careful to preserve the soil around it and bury it again in the same place once I had finished!
Observed on: 21st July 2012
Added to iSpot: 13th August 2012
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 1
Comments: 0
By: Elle
Observed on: 3rd August 2012
Added to iSpot: 4th August 2012
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 1
Comments: 0
Description: What is this larvae / grub found 2feet underground that wouldn't sit still for the photo? It was a big as my little finger, greyish with orange head and legs at the front. It seemed quite annoyed at being accidentally dug up and was thrashing around!
By: Elle
Observed on: 3rd August 2012
Added to iSpot: 3rd August 2012
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 0
Comments: 0
Description: Sorry about blurred pic, he was not impressed at bring accidentally dug up and was jumping around, wiggling and arching his back! Grub like creature about the size of my little finger, grey ish with orange head and legs at the front end.
By: camerart
Observed on: 29th July 2012
Added to iSpot: 29th July 2012
Identifications: 2
Agreements: 2
Comments: 0
By: DavidBrown
Location: LeedsLat/Lng: 53.81, -1.56
OS grid ref: SE2935
Close Observed on: 2nd July 2012
Added to iSpot: 2nd July 2012
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 0
Comments: 2
Description: Saw this insect on a tree in the sun. Liked like it was drying after emerging from something?
Observed on: 15th June 2012
Added to iSpot: 18th June 2012
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 5
Comments: 0
By: Oldbirder
Observed on: 17th May 2012
Added to iSpot: 12th June 2012
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 8
Comments: 0
Description: Beetle-like about 2 cm long. Fell onto table on garden porch after buzzing around light.
By: Sharon Bennett
Observed on: 25th May 2012
Added to iSpot: 5th June 2012
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 5
Comments: 0
Description: Large brown beetle flying after dark, seven segments in antennal club. Attracted to outside light in garden. Cream hairs around edges of abdomen an thorax. Cream line along sides of abdomen. Pointed rear end.
Observed on: 27th May 2012
Added to iSpot: 5th June 2012
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 4
Comments: 0
Description: Large brown and white beetle
By: martinjohnbishop
Observed on: 28th May 2012
Added to iSpot: 5th June 2012
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 1
Comments: 0
Description: In the compost heap; actively burrows when placed on the ground
By: AndyWindass
Observed on: 4th June 2012
Added to iSpot: 5th June 2012
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 1
Comments: 0
Description: Cream, spots on flank, approx 40/45mm long,10mm dia. Folded up double, found in soil.
By: gemzb
Observed on: 4th June 2012
Added to iSpot: 4th June 2012
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 5
Comments: 0
By: seelenn
Observed on: 27th May 2012
Added to iSpot: 3rd June 2012
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 7
Comments: 0
Observed on: 1st June 2012
Added to iSpot: 3rd June 2012
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 5
Comments: 0
Description: Found this wonderful bug stuck in a hole between 2 layers of fruit cage netting.Thought they were also called June Bug as well as May Bug or am I thinking of Jitterbug ? Too late for a child of the 50's.This is far more elegant than the grub.
By: acowens
Location: barryLat/Lng: 51.398888888889, -3.3155555555556
OS grid ref: ST085674
Close Observed on: 26th May 2012
Added to iSpot: 2nd June 2012
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 5
Comments: 0
Description: Saw this beetle on a gravel path leading from a woodland/grassland country path. I think it may be some kind of cockchafer, what do you think? Sorry the pick aint good, he kept moving.
Observed on: 30th May 2012
Added to iSpot: 31st May 2012
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 2
Comments: 2
By: jimchipchase
Observed on: 25th May 2012
Added to iSpot: 28th May 2012
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 2
Comments: 0
Description: Larger than 20p coin.
Observed on: 27th May 2012
Added to iSpot: 27th May 2012
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 3
Comments: 0
Description: Found dead in discarded washbowl
Observed on: 26th May 2012
Added to iSpot: 26th May 2012
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 1
Comments: 0
Observed on: 26th May 2012
Added to iSpot: 26th May 2012
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 1
Comments: 0
Description: I have no idea what this is took it with a 400mm lens as could not get close to it.
Observed on: 24th May 2012
Added to iSpot: 26th May 2012
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 4
Comments: 0
Description: Attracted to MV moth light trap
By: ms8679
Observed on: 24th May 2012
Added to iSpot: 24th May 2012
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 2
Comments: 0
Description: 3cm six legged insect, red feelers, flying erratically round bedroom. What is it?
By: Barnmead
Observed on: 24th May 2012
Added to iSpot: 24th May 2012
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 4
Comments: 1
Description: Large brown beetle, about 250 mm nose to tail with hairy legs and 7 fringes on antennae.
By: kass.wills
Location: ShipleyLat/Lng: 53.8318, -1.809
OS grid ref: SE126372
Close Observed on: 23rd May 2012
Added to iSpot: 24th May 2012
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 2
Comments: 0
Description: Spotted by my brother on his patio in Shipley, West Yorkshire
Observed on: 23rd May 2012
Added to iSpot: 24th May 2012
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 3
Comments: 0
Description: I just can't keep these out of the moth trap at the moment, I've counted 15+ in the last 2 days.
By: Aichar
Observed on: 23rd May 2012
Added to iSpot: 23rd May 2012
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 4
Comments: 2
Description: A largish beetle, pale brown, with reddish brown fronded feelers, and distinctive pale chevron markings along the length of the division between the wingcase and the underside. Total length approx 40mm.
Can anyone give an ID for this insect?
Location: 39, A43Lat/Lng: 55.048, -6.078
OS grid ref: NW396802
Close Observed on: 22nd May 2012
Added to iSpot: 23rd May 2012
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 9
Comments: 0
Observed on: 21st May 2012
Added to iSpot: 21st May 2012
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 3
Comments: 0
Description: Amazing large bug, approximately 2cm long with antler like antennae. I believe this to be a male as he has 7 'fronds' on his antennae. White markings down the side, 2 large brown wing cases. I think he is a remarkable bug!
Location: EggernessLat/Lng: 54.7941, -4.3576
OS grid ref: NX485469
Close Observed on: 5th May 2012
Added to iSpot: 9th May 2012
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 3
Comments: 1
Observed on: 3rd May 2012
Added to iSpot: 3rd May 2012
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 1
Comments: 0
Observed on: 25th April 2011
Added to iSpot: 17th February 2012
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 1
Comments: 4
By: CRC
Observed on: 10th February 2012
Added to iSpot: 15th February 2012
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 0
Comments: 3
Description: 2 beetles found dead and dried in my spare bedroom. The more complete one is about 230mm long. I think they came down the chimney, presumably when still alive.
Observed on: 18th May 2010
Added to iSpot: 29th January 2012
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 5
Comments: 6
By: robinmingay
Location: A1065, NorfkLat/Lng: 52.5411, 0.6724
OS grid ref: TL813970
Found in 'The Covert' Caravan Club Site
Close Observed on: 7th May 2011
Added to iSpot: 17th January 2012
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 4
Comments: 3
Description: Buzzed around us in warm sunshine then settled in the basin shown. What is it please?
Observed on: 11th May 2010
Added to iSpot: 10th January 2012
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 4
Comments: 0
Species with which Common Cockchafer (Melolontha melolontha) interacts
