Please help! Mystery bug invasion!!?

Question

Can someone help me identify these bugs tha hav started cropping up in my home? I don't know what they are, but they look alot like reddish/brown-colored gigantic ticks or fleas, about the size of the nail on my thumb, but as I discovered, it can't be either of those because these critters can definately fly. They also seem to be blind, as they often fly into things and make loud crashing sounds which catch my attention.

Unfortunately the only description I can give is that they look highly similar to giant ticks or fleas, but can fly. I live in Los Angeles. I want to know if whatthey are and any dangers/ biting that they impose. I'm really freaked out!

Answer 1

Without having seen the bugs, it sounds like June bugs or what would end up as a grub worm in your lawn.  Grub worms eat the roots of grass and can cause your grass to die if not controlled.  They do not bite by the way.