Phyllophaga errans
(LeConte, 1859)
errans is a of in the Phyllophaga, commonly known as or . The genus contains over 400 species in North America, making it one of the most speciose genera in the region. Species-level identification within Phyllophaga is notoriously difficult and typically requires examination of male and female . P. errans occurs in the western United States.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Phyllophaga errans: /ˌfɪloʊˈfeɪɡə ˈɛrænz/
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Identification
identification within is difficult and generally requires examination of . Phyllophaga errans can be distinguished from closely related species by examination of male and female genitalia. are typical of the in general body form: oval, convex, and . The species lacks the distinct cribrose (sieve-like perforated) surface texture found in P. cribrosa and the conspicuous covering found in P. lanceolata.
Distribution
Western United States: California, Nevada, and Oregon.
Similar Taxa
- Phyllophaga cribrosaSimilar oval, convex body shape and black coloration, but P. cribrosa has distinctive cribrose (perforated like a sieve) surface texture, 10-segmented , and is flightless. P. cribrosa occurs in Oklahoma and Texas, not the western states.
- Phyllophaga lanceolataBoth are western , but P. lanceolata has conspicuous covering on the body and is active during the day, whereas P. errans is more typical of the in being and lacks dense scale covering.
- Phyllophaga epigaeaClosely related resembling P. cribrosa in general appearance, but restricted to Texas and lacks distinct longitudinal elytral furrows.
- Phyllophaga zavalanaAnother Texas-restricted closely related to P. cribrosa; distinguished by lack of distinct elytral furrows.