Common cockchafer  (Melolontha melolontha)

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

Threats

Although this species is not threatened at present, it has declined significantly and is no longer the serious pest it once was. This is thought to be due to mechanical cultivation, which kills the larvae(5).

Conservation

Conservation action is not required for this species (4).

There may be further information about this species available via the National Biodiversity Network Gateway.
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