May Beetles
- Pronunciation
- /MAY BEE-tuhls/
- Category
- Taxonomy
- Singular
- May Beetle
- Plural
- May Beetles
Definition
A common name for various ground-dwelling beetles belonging to the genus *Phyllophaga*, known for their flight during May.
Etymology
From the month of May, when they are most active, and 'beetle', their classification.
Example
The May Beetles emerged from the soil in late April to mate and lay eggs.
Related Terms
- Scarabaeidae
- June Beetles
- Coleoptera