May Beetle - Phyllophaga

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May Beetle - Phyllophaga

Marlton, Burlington County, New Jersey, USA
May 22, 2009
Size: Maybe around 25 mm?

Not sure what images are needed to ID because I'm not sure where to start looking.

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Contributed by John R. Maxwell on 25 May, 2009 - 5:05pm
Last updated 26 May, 2009 - 11:12pm

Phyllophaga... i think

I'd poke around here to see if you can find a good match Phyllophaga - May Beetles

I think..that's the right direction.

… Andrew Williams, 25 May, 2009 - 5:27pm

Thanks

I see only a handful are IDable beyond there. :-(

… John R. Maxwell, 25 May, 2009 - 6:16pm

same on this end

I've had similar difficulties with my May beetles, and other chafers. I feel your pain. :)

You did a great job of photoing lots of different angles. I've found that critical with a number of insect categories. Recently discovered all my conehead katydid shots are not IDable because I didn't photo the front of their heads..

… Andrew Williams, 25 May, 2009 - 6:24pm

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