Phyllophaga crinita

Classification

Phylum: Arthropoda
Subphylum: Hexapoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Coleoptera
Suborder: Polyphaga
Superfamily: Scarabaeoidea
Family: Scarabaeidae
Subfamily: Melolonthinae
Tribe: Rhizotrogini
Genus: Phyllophaga
Species: crinita

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Phyllophaga crinita: //fɪˈloʊfəɡə kraɪˈnaɪtə//

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Summary

Phyllophaga crinita is a species of scarab beetle in the family Scarabaeidae, commonly found in southern Texas, noted for its hairy pronotum and long pale antennal club.

Physical Characteristics

13 to 16 mm in length; pronotum noticeably hairy; antennae are 10-segmented with a pale antennal club much longer than the rest of the antenna.

Identification Tips

Look for the hairy pronotum and the long pale antennal club.

Habitat

Commonly found in southern Texas.

Distribution

Occurs throughout Texas and is one of the most common species in southern Texas.

Life Cycle

Active from April through September.