Phyllophaga obsoleta vanelleri
Phyllophaga obsoleta vanelleri is a of May beetle within the scarab Phyllophaga. The genus Phyllophaga comprises scarab beetle larvae commonly known as 'white ,' which are significant agricultural and horticultural pests. This subspecies is part of a complex of Phyllophaga that serve as for including Pelecinus polyturator and Myzinum species.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Phyllophaga obsoleta vanelleri: /ˌfɪloʊˈfeɪɡə ˌɒbsəˈliːtə vænˈɛləri/
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Ecological Role
Larvae of Phyllophaga , including P. obsoleta vanelleri, serve as for multiple species. The American pelecinid wasp Pelecinus polyturator uses its long to probe soil for Phyllophaga , laying single on encountered hosts. Myzinum wasps ( Thynnidae) also parasitize Phyllophaga grubs by digging them up, paralyzing them, and laying eggs externally.
Human Relevance
Larvae are root-feeding pests commonly known as 'white ' that damage turfgrass, ornamental plants, and agricultural crops. The Phyllophaga is among the most economically significant scarab pest groups in North America.
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- Rearing the Prairie Tiger Beetle (Cicindela obsoleta vulturina) | Beetles In The Bush
- Missouri’s disjunct population of Cicindela obsoleta vulturina | Beetles In The Bush
- Two things I love about glades during fall… | Beetles In The Bush
- Bug Eric: The American Pelecinid Wasp
- Bug Eric: Wasp Wednesday: Myzinum
- A truly disturbed garden spider | Beetles In The Bush