Phyllophaga fraterna

Harris, 1842

fraterna is a of in the , commonly known as a or . The species occurs in North America and was described by Harris in 1842. It belongs to one of the most species-rich of in North America, with more than 400 species in the genus Phyllophaga. Two are recognized: P. fraterna fraterna and P. fraterna mississippiensis.

Relations and distribution of Phyllophaga Harris (Lachnosterna Hope) in temperate North America (1913) (14577940269) by Glasgow, Robert Douglas. Used under a No restrictions license.Image from page 133 of "Bulletin" (1918) (14782703804) by Internet Archive Book Images. Used under a No restrictions license.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Phyllophaga fraterna: //ˌfɪloʊˈfeɪɡə frəˈtɜrnə//

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Distribution

North America. The has been recorded as present in North America based on GBIF distribution records.

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Subspecies

Two are recognized: fraterna fraterna Harris, 1842 (the nominotypical subspecies) and Phyllophaga fraterna mississippiensis Davis, 1920.

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