Phyllophaga tusa
(Horn, 1887)
tusa is a of in the , first described by George Henry Horn in 1887. It belongs to the Phyllophaga, a large and taxonomically challenging group of North scarab beetles commonly known as or . The species is recorded from the Nearctic region, specifically Texas in the United States. Like other members of its genus, are likely and attracted to lights, with developing as soil-dwelling root-feeders.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Phyllophaga tusa: /ˌfɪloʊˈfeɪɡə ˈtuːsə/
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Distribution
Recorded from the Nearctic region, specifically the state of Texas in the United States. Distribution records are sparse, with only limited occurrence data available.