
Community identification
White grub
Phyllophaga spp.
- Order & Family
- Coleoptera, Scarabaeidae
- Size
- 10 to 30 millimeters in length.
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.