Phyllophaga bruneri

Chapin, 1932

Cuban May beetle

Phyllophaga bruneri, commonly known as the Cuban May , is a scarab beetle in the Scarabaeidae. It is native to Cuba and has been recorded in Florida, USA. The species belongs to the Phyllophaga, a large group of beetles often referred to as May beetles or June beetles, though specific ecological details for this species remain limited.

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Phyllophaga bruneri: //ˌfɪl.oʊˈfeɪ.ɡə ˈbruː.nɛˌriː//

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Distribution

Native to Cuba (Neotropical region). Recorded in the United States in Florida (Nearctic region).

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Taxonomic note

The specific epithet 'bruneri' honors the entomologist Lawrence Bruner, though this should not be confused with the Melanoplus bruneri, which is also named after him.

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