Bug Identifier
White Grub
Community identification

White Grub

Phyllophaga spp.

Order & Family
Coleoptera, Scarabaeidae
Size
10 to 35 millimeters in length.
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Natural Habitat

Found underground in soil, turfgrass, lawns, and agricultural fields.

Diet & Feeding

Feeds aggressively on plant roots, organic matter, and turfgrass roots.

Behavior Patterns

Spends the larval stage burrowed underground in a C-shaped posture. Migrates deeper into soil during winter frosts.

Risks & Benefits

Major agricultural and lawn pest causing severe turf damage; serves as a vital food source for birds and small mammals.