Phyllophaga
- Pronunciation
- /FIHL-oh-FAH-guh/
- Category
- Taxonomy
- Singular
- Phyllophaga
- Plural
- Phyllophaga
Definition
A genus of beetles in the family Scarabaeidae commonly known as May beetles or June bugs.
Etymology
Greek 'phyll-' meaning 'leaf' and '-phag' meaning 'eating'.
Example
Phyllophaga species are commonly known as June bugs and are notorious for their larval forms, which consume plant roots.
Related Terms
- Scarabaeidae
- June beetles
- May beetles