Phyllophaga lota
Luginbill, 1928
Phyllophaga lota is a of scarab beetle in the Scarabaeidae, commonly known as May beetles or June bugs. It is found in North America, specifically in the southeastern United States. As a member of the Phyllophaga, it shares the typical of other May beetles, with larvae feeding on plant roots in soil and feeding on foliage. The species was described by Luginbill in 1928.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Phyllophaga lota: /ˌfɪ.ləˈfeɪ.ɡə ˈloʊ.tə/
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Distribution
Southeastern United States: Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Mississippi, and South Carolina. Records indicate presence in the Nearctic region.