[1][2] It is widespread throughout eastern North America: its range covers a vast swath from Quebec in the northeast to Arkansas in the southwest.

They are good burrowers and hide at the base of oak trees and other food sources.

When freshly laid, the eggs are pure white, glistening with moisture, but, after a while, they usually change to a deep yellow.

The larvae's heads are adapted for digging into the soil, and they have strong black mandibles for chewing roots.

[4] Larvae tunnel downward to feed on the living roots of a variety of trees and shrubs.