June Beetle
June beetles overwinter as adults in underground burrows. They emerge in the spring, are attracted to lights at night, will crash against our screens or windows, and make much noise as they crawl and buzz about. They sound scary but in fact are harmless to us.
The easiest way to observe these insects is at our own windows, adjacent to an outside window at night. They will remain there for quite some time. They range in length from one half to one inch and are usually brown.
The white grubs, or larvae, are one of the most commonly seen while gardening as people begin to cultivate the soil in the spring and summer.
[Source: Guide to Observing Insect Lives by Donald Stokes. ]
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