Phyllophaga sylvatica
Sanderson, 1942
Phyllophaga sylvatica is a of scarab beetle in the Scarabaeidae, described by Sanderson in 1942. Like other members of the Phyllophaga (commonly called May/June beetles), this species is likely and attracted to lights. The species epithet "sylvatica" suggests an association with woodland or forest . Based on distribution records, it occurs across a broad swath of the central and eastern United States.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Phyllophaga sylvatica: /ˌfɪloʊˈfeɪɡə sɪlˈvætɪkə/
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Habitat
Distribution records indicate presence in forested and woodland areas across the central and eastern United States, including Arkansas, Georgia, Kentucky, Maryland, Nebraska, Oklahoma, and Texas.
Distribution
Recorded from the Nearctic region in the United States: Arkansas, Georgia, Kentucky, Maryland, Nebraska, Oklahoma, and Texas.
Similar Taxa
- Phyllophaga cribrosaSimilar large scarab beetle in the same , found in similar in Oklahoma; distinguished by specific elytral sculpturing patterns
- Other Phyllophaga speciesMany share similar size, coloration, and general ; precise identification requires examination of genitalia and other subtle characters