
Community identification
White Grub
Phyllophaga spp.
- Order & Family
- Coleoptera, Scarabaeidae
- Size
- 10 to 35 millimeters in length.
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.