Phyllophaga quercus
(Knoch, 1801)
quercus is a of in the , to the eastern and central United States. Like other members of the Phyllophaga, it is a soil-dwelling with that feed on roots. The species name 'quercus' (Latin for oak) suggests a potential association with oak trees, though specific ecological relationships remain poorly documented. are and attracted to lights. The species occurs across a broad geographic range from the Atlantic coastal states westward to Texas and Oklahoma.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Phyllophaga quercus: /ˌfɪloʊˈfeɪɡə ˈkwɜːrkəs/
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Distribution
Eastern and central United States, from Florida and Georgia north to New York, west to Texas, Oklahoma, Kansas, and Iowa. Documented in 14 states: Florida, Georgia, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Louisiana, Maryland, Mississippi, New York, North Carolina, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Texas, and Virginia.
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
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