Phyllophaga inepta
(Horn, 1887)
May beetle, June beetle
Phyllophaga inepta is a of scarab beetle in the Scarabaeidae, commonly known as a May beetle or June beetle. It belongs to one of the most speciose in North American beetles, with over 400 species. Like other members of the genus, it has a subterranean larval stage that feeds on plant roots and an stage that feeds on foliage.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Phyllophaga inepta: /ˌfɪloʊˈfeɪɡə ɪˈnɛptə/
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Distribution
Nearctic region: United States (Alabama, Georgia, Indiana, Louisiana, Missouri, Nebraska, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia)
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Taxonomic history
Originally described as Lachnosterna inepta by Horn in 1887, later transferred to the Phyllophaga. The genus Phyllophaga is one of the most -rich in North America, with species identification often requiring examination of male and female genitalia.