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Phyllophaga congrua
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Phyllophaga congrua

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. This activity, while beneficial for soil structure, can negatively impact crops, making them both beneficial and occasionally harmful in agricultural ecosystems.

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This page is assembled live from iNaturalist, GBIF, Wikipedia, the Source Library and the Internet Archive. It is not yet part of the hand-edited codex. iNaturalist taxon 1024288.