Swarms of Green Bugs!
Have you noticed some large insect swarming around your trees and around the yard? They may resemble black bumble bees, but they are actually Green June Bugs.
Around this time of year, Green June Bugs tend to have mating swarms. Some years there are more than others. Although this is a very common occurrence in September, it isn't unusual for people who have lived in the San Antonio for years and never seen this to see it this year. Some years you are just lucky!
When flying, they can be pretty loud buzzers and may even knock their bodies against the windows. Usually you find them at the base of trees or flying around trees to mate in the shade. During flight, they appear to be black, but the fore wings are green and underside of the body is a pretty iridescent green. The hind wings are black in color and the exposed body under the wings can also appear black. In the shade, the matte color of the topside of the beetle makes it appear black.
Green June Bugs can feed on fruit trees and cause damage, but this time of year, they are just concerned with finding a mate and laying eggs. It's best just to either enjoy or ignore them!
When flying, they can be pretty loud buzzers and may even knock their bodies against the windows. Usually you find them at the base of trees or flying around trees to mate in the shade. During flight, they appear to be black, but the fore wings are green and underside of the body is a pretty iridescent green. The hind wings are black in color and the exposed body under the wings can also appear black. In the shade, the matte color of the topside of the beetle makes it appear black.
Green June Bugs can feed on fruit trees and cause damage, but this time of year, they are just concerned with finding a mate and laying eggs. It's best just to either enjoy or ignore them!
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