Garden Chafer

A small white grub, 15 to 20mm in length, with three pairs of front legs. The adult beetle is typically up to about 10 to 15mm in length, having a greenish head and abdomen, but with light brown wing cases. The chafer has a life cycle of one-year, is typically active during May and June, especially during the daytime, but will typically settle down at dusk, unlike the Cockchafer. Its scientific name is Phyllopertha horticola, and also has another common name of Bracken clock. For the control of Garden Chafer grubs, see Chafer Grub Control.