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European Chafer

Rhizotrogus majalis

Photo by LaurenZarate
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Field Notes

Description:

Elongate brown scarab with faint lines on the elytra, 1 cm long.

Habitat:

Came to an ultraviolet light in the garden, San Cristobal de Las Casas, 2,200 meters.

Notes:

These scarabs are pests of lawns and not a welcome sight in gardens.

Reference Links:

European chafer, European Chafer - MSU Turfgrass Science

Species ID Suggestions

European chafer

Rhizotrogus majalis

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LuckyLogan
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Comments (2)
LaurenZarate
Thank you LuckyLogan for the identification.. :)
LaurenZarate
Thanks Jemma, you're right, not a welcome sight and maybe we should be picking them up so they can't reproduce and keep destroying the lawn!

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PublishedJune 27, 2013

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