Phyllophaga opaca

(Moser, 1918)

Phyllophaga opaca is a of scarab beetle in the Scarabaeidae, first described by Moser in 1918. It belongs to the Phyllophaga, commonly known as May beetles or June beetles, which are characterized by their subterranean larval development and patterns. The species occurs in both Central America and North America, with documented records from the southwestern United States and western Mexico. Like other members of its genus, it likely has a involving soil-dwelling larvae that feed on plant roots.

Phyllophaga opaca by (c) Francisco Farriols Sarabia, some rights reserved (CC BY), uploaded by Francisco Farriols Sarabia. Used under a CC-BY license.Phyllophaga opaca by (c) Francisco Farriols Sarabia, some rights reserved (CC BY), uploaded by Francisco Farriols Sarabia. Used under a CC-BY license.Phyllophaga opaca by (c) Francisco Farriols Sarabia, some rights reserved (CC BY), uploaded by Francisco Farriols Sarabia. Used under a CC-BY license.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Phyllophaga opaca: /ˌfɪloʊˈfeɪɡə oʊˈpækə/

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Distribution

Documented from the southwestern United States (Arizona) and western Mexico (Chihuahua, Michoacán, Nayarit, Sinaloa, Sonora). The occurs in both Nearctic and Neotropical biogeographic realms.

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Taxonomic History

Originally described by Moser in 1918. The Phyllophaga is large and taxonomically complex, with many requiring careful examination for accurate identification.

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