Common cockchafer  (Melolontha melolontha)

Learn about the scientific name of this species and how it fits into the tree of life at Nature Navigator.

Range

Widespread and common throughout much of Britain, but less common in the north (1).

You can view distribution information for this species at the National Biodiversity Network Gateway.

Habitat

Occurs in a range of habitats including gardens and agricultural land (5).

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