Phyllophaga fusca

(Frölich, 1792)

northern June beetle

Phyllophaga fusca, commonly known as the northern June beetle, is a scarab beetle in the Scarabaeidae. It is found across North America, with records from both Canada and the United States. Like other members of the Phyllophaga, it is a type of May or June beetle with larvae that develop in soil.

Relations and distribution of Phyllophaga Harris (Lachnosterna Hope) in temperate North America (1913) (14762232344) by Glasgow, Robert Douglas. Used under a No restrictions license.Relations and distribution of Phyllophaga Harris (Lachnosterna Hope) in temperate North America (1913) (14578136597) by Glasgow, Robert Douglas. Used under a No restrictions license.Relations and distribution of Phyllophaga Harris (Lachnosterna Hope) in temperate North America (1913) (14764269292) by Glasgow, Robert Douglas. Used under a No restrictions license.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Phyllophaga fusca: /ˌfɪloʊˈfeɪɡə ˈfʌskə/

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Distribution

Nearctic region. Canada: Newfoundland, Nova Scotia, Ontario, Quebec. United States: California, Colorado, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Maryland, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, North Dakota, Ohio, South Carolina, South Dakota, Texas, Utah, Wisconsin.

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