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.

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