Dichelonyx vaga
(Fall, 1901)
Dichelonyx vaga is a of scarab beetle in the Scarabaeidae. It is known from western North America, with records from California and Nevada. The species belongs to the tribe Dichelonychini within the Melolonthinae.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Dichelonyx vaga: //daɪˈkiːləˌnɪks ˈvɑːɡə//
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Distribution
Recorded from the western United States, specifically California and Nevada.
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- Wikipedia
- GBIF taxonomy match
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