Melolontha melolontha (Linnaeus, 1758)

            Googling the species name of this beetle made me wonder why the common English name is 'Cockchafer'... In the Netherlands, we just call it the May beetle. Nevertheless, it is a striking beetle to see, especially from up close.
   

Taken on: June 2, 2016

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