Phyllophaga implicita
(Horn, 1887)
May beetle, Junebug
Phyllophaga implicita is a of scarab beetle in the Scarabaeidae, commonly known as a May beetle or Junebug. Larvae are soil-dwelling and exhibit spatial distribution patterns influenced by proximity to food sources. The species occurs across much of North America, with records from Canada and numerous U.S. states. Like other members of the Phyllophaga, adults are likely and attracted to lights, while larvae feed on plant roots in the soil.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Phyllophaga implicita: /ˌfɪləˈfæɡə ɪmˈplɪsɪtə/
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Habitat
Soil-dwelling larvae; spatial distribution of larvae is influenced by distance from food sources. Specific adult feeding sites and plants are not documented in available sources.
Distribution
Nearctic region: Canada (Ontario); United States (Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Louisiana, Maryland, Mississippi, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Carolina, South Dakota, Texas, Wisconsin).
Life Cycle
Larvae are soil-dwelling; their spatial distribution in soil is related to distance from food sources. Specific details on , pupal, and adult stages are not documented in available sources.
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- Wikipedia
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
- NCBI Taxonomy
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