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Meaning of melolonthidae
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melolonthidae (n)
considered a separate family in some classification systems
melolonthidae Sentence Examples
- The Melolonthidae family encompasses a diverse range of scarab beetles, including the infamous June bugs.
- Melolonthidae larvae are commonly known as white grubs, notorious for their destructive feeding habits.
- The European chafer beetle (Amphimallon solstitiale) is a species of Melolonthidae that causes significant damage to turfgrass.
- The black turfgrass ataenius beetle (Ataenius spretulus) is a Melolonthidae species known for its tunneling activities in lawns.
- Adult Melolonthidae beetles have distinctive clubbed antennae, a characteristic feature of the family.
- The Phyllophaga genus belongs to the Melolonthidae family and includes numerous species of May beetles.
- The dung beetle (Onthophagus taurus), a member of the Melolonthidae family, plays a vital role in nutrient cycling and soil aeration.
- Melolonthidae beetles exhibit a unique behavior known as positive phototaxis, where they are drawn towards light sources.
- Some Melolonthidae species have iridescent exoskeletons, displaying a shimmering spectrum of colors.
- The Melolonthidae family is a significant group of scarab beetles, with ecological and economic implications in various ecosystems.
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considered a separate family in some classification systems
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The Melolonthidae family encompasses a diverse range of scarab beetles, including the infamous June bugs.
Melolonthidae larvae are commonly known as white grubs, notorious for their destructive feeding habits.
The European chafer beetle (Amphimallon solstitiale) is a species of Melolonthidae that causes significant damage to turfgrass.
The black turfgrass ataenius beetle (Ataenius spretulus) is a Melolonthidae species known for its tunneling activities in lawns.
