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What is another word for summer chafer?

Pronunciation: [sˈʌmə t͡ʃˈe͡ɪfə] (IPA)

Summer chafer, also known as Amphimallon solstitiale, is an insect that belongs to the Scarabaeidae family. It is a beetle that is commonly found across most of Europe. The species of the summer chafer are known by various names, including June Bug, Doodle Bug, and May Bug. The name "June bug" refers to the timing of the insect's appearance, which usually happens around June. The name "Doodle Bug" comes from the tendency of the insect to crawl around in the grass in a wiggling motion, mimicking the doodling of a pencil on paper. Meanwhile, "May bug" refers to the time when this beetle also makes its first appearance.
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