Phobetus comatus
LeConte, 1856
Robinson's rain scarab
Phobetus comatus is a scarab beetle in the Scarabaeidae, commonly known as Robinson's rain scarab. It is native to western North America and has been documented in California and British Columbia. The species belongs to the Melolonthinae, which includes many root-feeding scarabs.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Phobetus comatus: /foʊˈbiːtəs koʊˈmeɪtəs/
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Distribution
Western North America: recorded from California, USA and British Columbia, Canada.