Dichelonyx canadensis
(Horn, 1876)
May beetle, junebug
Dichelonyx canadensis is a of scarab beetle in the Melolonthinae, commonly referred to as a May beetle or junebug. The species occurs in North America, with documented records from Canada (Labrador, Ontario, Quebec) and the United States (South Dakota, Wisconsin). As a member of the Dichelonyx, it belongs to a group of beetles whose larvae typically develop in soil and feed on plant roots.
Pronunciation
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Distribution
Documented from eastern and north-central North America. Canadian records include Labrador, Ontario, and Quebec. United States records include South Dakota and Wisconsin. GBIF distribution data indicate presence in the Nearctic region.
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Taxonomic Note
Dichelonyx canadensis was described by Horn in 1876. The Dichelonyx belongs to the tribe Dichelonychini within the Melolonthinae. The 'May beetle' and 'junebug' are applied broadly to many in this subfamily due to their typical period.
Observation Data
iNaturalist records approximately 50 observations of this , suggesting it is not frequently encountered or reported by citizen scientists relative to more common scarab beetles.