Phyllophaga congrua explained

Phyllophaga congrua is a species of scarab beetle in the family Scarabaeidae. It is found in North America. The larvae of Phyllophaga congrua contribute to soil aeration and nutrient cycling.^[1] This activity, while beneficial for soil structure, can negatively impact crops, making them both beneficial and occasionally harmful in agricultural ecosystems.

Further reading

• Book: Catalogue of Palaearctic Coleoptera, Volume 3: Scarabaeoidea - Scirtoidea - Dascilloidea - Buprestoidea - Byrrhoidea. 2006. Lobl . I.. Smetana . A.. Apollo Books. 978-90-04-30914-2.

Notes and References

1. 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.