Phyllophaga

Translingual
Phyllophaga sp.

Etymology

Derived from phyllo- (“leaf”) +‎ -phaga (“-eater”).

Proper noun

Phyllophaga f

  1. A taxonomic genus within the family Scarabaeidae – a group of scarab beetles, June bugs and May beetles.
  2. (obsolete) A synonym of suborder Folivora, of sloths.

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