Phyllophaga torta
(LeConte, 1856)
Phyllophaga torta is a scarab beetle in the Scarabaeidae. It belongs to the large Phyllophaga, commonly known as May beetles or June bugs, which contains over 400 species in North America. The species occurs in Central America and North America, with records from Texas in the United States and several states in northeastern Mexico.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Phyllophaga torta: /ˌfɪloʊˈfeɪɡə ˈtɔːrtə/
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Distribution
Recorded from the Nearctic region (USA: Texas) and Neotropical region (Mexico: Nuevo León, Tamaulipas). The has a transcontinental distribution spanning Central America and North America.
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Taxonomic Context
Phyllophaga torta was described by LeConte in 1856. -level identification within Phyllophaga is notoriously difficult, often requiring examination of male and female genitalia. The as a whole is one of the most species-rich in North American beetles.
Observation Records
As of available records, there are 7 iNaturalist observations documenting this , indicating it is encountered infrequently or is genuinely rare in collections.