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.



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.
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- Wikipedia
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
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