Northern and Southern Masked Chafers
- Pronunciation
- /North-er-n and South-er-n Masked Cha-fers/
- Category
- Taxonomy
- Singular
- Northern Masked Chafer
- Plural
- Northern and Southern Masked Chafers
Definition
Two species of scarab beetles, Cyclocephala borealis (northern) and Cyclocephala lurida (southern), that are considered among the most destructive insect pests of turfgrass in the Midwest and Central U.S.
Etymology
From their common name, which refers to their appearance and the fact that they are often found together.
Example
Northern masked chafer adults are dull yellow-brown beetles, while southern masked chafers are more shiny and reddish-brown.
Related Terms
- Scarab beetle
- Turfgrass pests