Phyllophaga glabricula
(LeConte, 1856)
glabricula is a in the , first described by LeConte in 1856. It belongs to the Phyllophaga, commonly known as or , which contains over 400 in North America. The species is found in Central America and North America, with records from the western and central United States and northern Mexico. Like other Phyllophaga species, are likely and attracted to lights, while are soil-dwelling that feed on roots.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Phyllophaga glabricula: /ˌfɪloʊˈfeɪɡə ɡlæˈbrɪkjʊlə/
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Distribution
Recorded from the western and central United States (Colorado, Kansas, Iowa, Texas) and northern Mexico (Coahuila). The occurs in both Nearctic and Neotropical regions.
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Taxonomic history
Originally described as Lachnosterna glabricula by LeConte in 1856, later transferred to the .