Phyllophaga submucida
(LeConte, 1856)
Phyllophaga submucida is a of scarab beetle in the Scarabaeidae. It belongs to the large Phyllophaga, commonly known as May beetles or June beetles, which contains over 400 species in North America. The species was originally described by LeConte in 1856 under the basionym Lachnosterna submucida. Like other members of its genus, it is a soil-dwelling with larvae that feed on plant roots.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Phyllophaga submucida: /fɪˈlɒfəɡə sʌbˈmjuːsɪdə/
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Identification
-level identification within Phyllophaga is notoriously difficult and often requires examination of male and female genitalia. No specific diagnostic features for P. submucida are documented in the available sources. The is characterized by with 10-segmented ending in a club, and robust, oval to elongate bodies. P. submucida would be expected to share the general Phyllophaga but lacks published distinguishing characteristics from closely related species.
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Distribution
Found in Central America and North America. Specific documented locations include the United States (Nebraska, Texas) and Mexico (Coahuila).