Dichelonyx backii

(Kirby, 1837)

green pine chafer, green rose chafer

Dichelonyx backii, commonly known as the green pine or green rose chafer, is a of scarab beetle in the Scarabaeidae. It belongs to the Melolonthinae and tribe Dichelonychini. The species has been documented across North America and is frequently observed on iNaturalist with over 600 records.

Pronunciation

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

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Distribution

North America. Present according to GBIF distribution records.

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