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Anomala

(Genus)

Overview

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The genus Anomala consists of many species of similar beetles. A common characteristic behavior is that most grubs of these species feed on the roots of grasses, becoming a pest in many areas where they invade. One notable species is the Oriental beetle, which was introduced to North America and has since become a major pest in several mid-Atlantic states.

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Taxonomy

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The Genus Anomala is further organized into finer groupings including:

References

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  1. ^ Boyko, C. B. (2002). A worldwide revision of the Recent and fossil sand crabs of the Albuneidae Stimpson and Blepharipodidae, new family (Crustacea, Decapoda, Anomura, Hippoidea). Bulletin of the AMNH 272. 

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Last Revised: August 24, 2012
2012/08/24 13:59:56