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Phyllophaga

noun
Phyl·​loph·​a·​ga | \ fə̇ˈläfəgə\

Definition of Phyllophaga

: a large genus of beetles (family Scarabaeidae) including the common june beetles of the northern U.S.

Other Words from Phyllophaga

phyllophagan \ -​gən \ adjective

History and Etymology for Phyllophaga

New Latin, from phyll- + -phaga

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