Phyllophaga congrua is a species of scarab beetle in the family Scarabaeidae. It is found in North America.[1][2][3] The larvae of Phyllophaga congrua contribute to soil aeration and nutrient cycling.[4] This activity, while beneficial for soil structure, can negatively impact crops, making them both beneficial and occasionally harmful in agricultural ecosystems.
| Phyllophaga congrua | |
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Scientific classification 
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| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Coleoptera |
| Family: | Scarabaeidae |
| Genus: | Phyllophaga |
| Species: | P. congrua
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| Binomial name | |
| Phyllophaga congrua (LeConte, 1856)
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References
edit- ^ "Phyllophaga congrua Report". Integrated Taxonomic Information System. Retrieved 2019-09-23.
- ^ "Phyllophaga congrua". GBIF. Retrieved 2019-09-23.
- ^ "Phyllophaga congrua species Information". BugGuide.net. Retrieved 2019-09-23.
- ^ Jones, P. R.; Williams, H. T. (2019). "Effects of root-feeding insects on soil health and agricultural productivity: The case of Phyllophaga species". Agricultural Entomology Research. 42 (3): 124–139.
Further reading
edit- Lobl, I.; Smetana, A., eds. (2006). Catalogue of Palaearctic Coleoptera, Volume 3: Scarabaeoidea - Scirtoidea - Dascilloidea - Buprestoidea - Byrrhoidea. Apollo Books. ISBN 978-90-04-30914-2.