Anomala sulcatula explained

Anomala sulcatula, commonly known as the Philippine chafer, is a species of shining leaf chafers in the genus Anomala. It is considered as a pest as its larvae feed on sugarcane, rice, corn and maize.

Description

An adult Philippine chafer has an ovate body whose length ranges from 14-18 mm. It has a slightly metallic near-black brown color.[1] The larva of a Philippine chafer has a C-shaped, cylindrical, white-colored body.

Distribution

Anomala sulcatula is native to the Philippines but has been introduced to Guam, the northern Mariana Islands and Borneo as an invasive species.[2]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Anomala sulcatula Hawaiian Scarab ID . 2022-12-02 . idtools.org.
  2. Anomala sulcatula (chafer beetle) . 2022-12-02 . CABI Compendium . 2022 . en . 10.1079/cabicompendium.70525086 . Velez-Gavilan . Jeanine . 253609696 . free .