Phyllophaga vexata
(Horn, 1885)
May beetle
Phyllophaga vexata is a of scarab beetle in the Scarabaeidae. The species was originally described by Horn in 1885. Two are recognized: Phyllophaga vexata unituberculata (Bates, 1889) and the nominotypical subspecies Phyllophaga vexata vexata. The Phyllophaga comprises over 400 species in North America, making it one of the most species-rich genera in the region. Species-level identification within this genus typically requires examination of male and female genitalia.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Phyllophaga vexata: /ˌfɪloʊˈfeɪɡə vɛkˈsɑːtə/
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