Phyllophaga crassissima
(Blanchard, 1851)
May beetle
Phyllophaga crassissima is a of scarab beetle in the Scarabaeidae, commonly known as a May beetle. It is native to North America with documented occurrence across the central and eastern United States. Like other members of the Phyllophaga, it is a with subterranean larval stages that feed on plant roots. The species was originally described by Blanchard in 1851 under the name Ancylonycha crassissima.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Phyllophaga crassissima: /fɪˈlɔfəɡə kɹəˈsɪsɪmə/
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Distribution
Central and eastern United States, including Arkansas, Colorado, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Nebraska, New York, North Dakota, South Dakota, Texas, and Wisconsin.