Soil-dwelling-scarab
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Phyllophaga quercus
Phyllophaga quercus is a species of May beetle in the family Scarabaeidae, native to the eastern and central United States. Like other members of the genus Phyllophaga, it is a soil-dwelling scarab with larvae that feed on plant roots. The species name 'quercus' (Latin for oak) suggests a potential association with oak trees, though specific ecological relationships remain poorly documented. Adults are nocturnal and attracted to lights. The species occurs across a broad geographic range from the Atlantic coastal states westward to Texas and Oklahoma.