Dichelonyx backii

Classification

Phylum: Arthropoda
Subphylum: Hexapoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Coleoptera
Suborder: Polyphaga
Superfamily: Scarabaeoidea
Family: Scarabaeidae
Subfamily: Melolonthinae
Tribe: Dichelonychini
Genus: Dichelonyx
Species: backii

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Dichelonyx backii: //dɪˈkɛloʊnɪks ˈbæki.aɪ//

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Summary

Dichelonyx backii, commonly known as the green pine chafer or green rose chafer, is a species of scarab beetle found across northern regions of North America. It is characterized by its size and green coloration, with a life cycle that includes several stages of development.

Physical Characteristics

7.8‒11 mm in length; typically green in coloration.

Identification Tips

Distinguished by its green coloration and size among other chafer beetles.

Habitat

Typically found in forests and areas with pine trees.

Distribution

Northern transcontinental range from Yukon Territory, Canada to Quebec and Wisconsin, USA.

Diet

Larvae feed on organic matter in the soil; adults are attracted to flowers.

Life Cycle

Life cycle includes an egg stage, larval stage, pupal stage, and adult stage; development takes place in soil or under organic material.

Reproduction

Reproduction involves laying eggs in soil, where larvae develop.

Ecosystem Role

Acts as a decomposer and plays a role in pollination as adults are attracted to flowers.