Phyllophaga postrema
(Horn, 1887)
Phyllophaga postrema is a of scarab beetle in the Scarabaeidae. It is found in North America, with distribution records from the southeastern United States. Like other members of the Phyllophaga, it is commonly referred to as a May beetle or June beetle. The genus Phyllophaga contains over 400 species in North America, and species-level identification often requires examination of genitalia.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Phyllophaga postrema: //ˌfɪloʊˈfeɪɡə pəˈstrɛmə//
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Distribution
Southeastern United States: Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Mississippi, New Jersey, South Carolina, and Virginia.
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Taxonomic Note
Originally described as Lachnosterna postrema by Horn in 1887, later transferred to Phyllophaga. The Phyllophaga is one of the most speciose genera in North America, with identification often requiring examination of male and female genitalia.