Phyllophaga psiloptera
Sanderson, 1939
Phyllophaga psiloptera is a of scarab beetle in the Scarabaeidae, described by Sanderson in 1939. It belongs to the Phyllophaga, a large group of beetles commonly known as May beetles or June beetles. The species has been documented in Texas, USA, within the Nearctic region. Like other members of Phyllophaga, it is presumed to have a subterranean larval stage and aerial stage, though specific biological details remain poorly documented.
Pronunciation
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Distribution
Nearctic region; documented from Texas, USA. GBIF records indicate presence in North America with specific locality data from Texas.