Talk:Phyllophaga
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References and citations
[edit]There are citation problems in the "Life Cycle" section. Reference 3, which provides most of the information, describes "Green June Beetles". This common name most frequently refers to a beetle in another genus, Cotinus nitida [1]. Also, the statement that "Many June bugs die after becoming exposed to light for too long" is speculative and requires support.
Stinawp (talk) 01:42, 9 December 2014 (UTC)
Also, reference 1, enature, goes to a blank enature page. I was not able to find any Phyllophaga materials on the enature site. Stinawp (talk) 01:49, 9 December 2014 (UTC)
Near-disappearance in Costa Rica
[edit]Shouldn't we mention the fact that May beetle populations have declined by 90%-95% in Costa Rica, due to urbanization, excessive pesticide use, and climate change? Source: https://ticotimes.net/2025/05/11/costa-ricas-may-beetles-vanish-signaling-ecological-crisis 98.123.38.211 (talk) 18:40, 4 August 2025 (UTC)
Role as pollinators
[edit]Shouldn't we add the fact that this type of beetle has a vital role in pollinating plants? Source: https://ticotimes.net/2025/05/11/costa-ricas-may-beetles-vanish-signaling-ecological-crisis 98.123.38.211 (talk) 18:43, 4 August 2025 (UTC)