Phyllophaga latidens
(Schaeffer, 1906)
latidens is a of scarab beetle in the Scarabaeidae, commonly known as a May beetle or June beetle. It belongs to a large of more than 400 species in North America. The species is found in the southwestern United States, specifically in Arizona. Like other members of the genus, are and attracted to lights, while larvae are soil-dwelling white that feed on plant roots.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Phyllophaga latidens: /ˌfɪloʊˈfeɪɡə ˈlætɪˌdɛnz/
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Distribution
Recorded from Arizona, United States, within the Nearctic region.