Bug Identifier
White grub
Community identification

White grub

Phyllophaga spp.

Order & Family
Coleoptera, Scarabaeidae
Size
10 to 30 millimeters in length.
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Natural Habitat

Found underground in soil, turfgrass, and lawns.

Diet & Feeding

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

Behavior Patterns

C-shaped larvae that burrow through soil and pupate underground into adult scarab beetles.

Risks & Benefits

Major agricultural and lawn pests that damage root systems, but serve as food for birds and small mammals.