Phyllophaga nitida
(LeConte, 1856)
Shining May Beetle
Phyllophaga nitida is a scarab beetle in the Scarabaeidae, native to North America. The is part of the large Phyllophaga, commonly known as May beetles or June bugs. are and attracted to lights. Larvae are typical white that develop in soil.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Phyllophaga nitida: //ˌfɪloʊˈfeɪɡə ˈnɪtɪdə//
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Distribution
Recorded from Canada (Alberta, Manitoba, Ontario, Quebec, Saskatchewan) and the United States (Georgia, Iowa, North Dakota, Pennsylvania, Virginia, Wisconsin).
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- Wikipedia
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
- NCBI Taxonomy
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