Amphimallon (genus)
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Amphimallon Berthold, 1827
This genus includes around 60 species of cockchafer-like beetles. Their native distribution ranges from Europe and northern Africa to temperate parts of Asia. Amphimallon majale is invasive in North America and a pest of turf. The larvae (white grubs) live in the soil, feeding on small roots. The adults are typically around 15 mm long.
Type species: Amphimallon solstitiale
Currently, the following species have been entered into the system:
