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Common Cockchafer

Melolontha melolontha

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Arthropoda ›Class: Insecta ›Order: Coleoptera ›Family: Scarabaeidae ›Genus: Melolontha

About

The cockchafer, colloquially called May bug or doodlebug, is a European beetle of the genus Melolontha, in the family Scarabaeidae.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Common Cockchafer?
The scientific name of Common Cockchafer is Melolontha melolontha.
What kingdom does Common Cockchafer belong to?
Common Cockchafer belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Common Cockchafer belong to?
Common Cockchafer belongs to the phylum Arthropoda.
What class does Common Cockchafer belong to?
Common Cockchafer belongs to the class Insecta.
What order does Common Cockchafer belong to?
Common Cockchafer belongs to the order Coleoptera.
What family does Common Cockchafer belong to?
Common Cockchafer belongs to the family Scarabaeidae.
What genus does Common Cockchafer belong to?
Common Cockchafer belongs to the genus Melolontha.