European Chafer
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| Scientific name | Amphimallon majale |
|---|---|
| Order | Beetles |
| Phylum | Arthropoda |
| Higher classification | Amphimallon |
| Rank | Species |
| Family | Scarabaeidae |
| Date of Reg. | |
| Date of Upd. | |
| ID | 3021997 |
About European Chafer
The European chafer is a beetle of the family Scarabaeidae. Formerly found only in continental Europe, this invasive species is now found at temperate latitudes in North America. The large, white grubs of A. majale feed on the roots of most cool-latitude grasses, both wild and cultivated.
