Phyllophaga scitula

(Horn, 1887)

Phyllophaga scitula is a of scarab beetle in the Scarabaeidae. The species is known from North America, with confirmed records from Texas. As a member of the Phyllophaga, it belongs to a large group commonly referred to as May beetles or June beetles, though specific ecological details for this species remain poorly documented.

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Phyllophaga scitula: //ˌfɪloʊˈfeɪɡə ˈsɪtʃʊlə//

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Distribution

Nearctic region; confirmed present in Texas, USA. Distribution records indicate presence in North America, though specific range boundaries are not well established.

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