Dichelonyx diluta
(Fall, 1901)
Dichelonyx diluta is a of scarab beetle in the Scarabaeidae, described by Fall in 1901. It is a small scarab belonging to the tribe Dichelonychini, a group commonly known as May beetles or June beetles. The species is distributed across northeastern North America, with records from both the United States and Canada.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Dichelonyx diluta: //daɪˈkɛloʊnɪks daɪˈluːtə//
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Identification
Small scarab beetle in the tribe Dichelonychini. Specific diagnostic features distinguishing D. diluta from are not documented in available sources. Members of Dichelonyx typically exhibit small to medium size with compact, oval body form and with clubs.
Distribution
Eastern North America. United States: Indiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, New York, South Carolina, Virginia. Canada: New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Ontario, Quebec.
Similar Taxa
- Dichelonyx spp.Other members of the Dichelonyx share similar size, body form, and general appearance; precise identification requires examination of subtle morphological characters.