Dichelonyx sp.
Dichelonyx is a genus of scarab beetle. There are at least 30 known species. Members of this genus can be separated into two groups by the presence of a distinguished longitudinal groove on the pronotum. The adult prefers to feed on the leaves of coniferous trees while the larva feeds on plant roots.
Order: Coleoptera
Family: Scarabaeidae
Species: Dichelonyx sp.
Photograph: © 2006 RKD Peterson
Date of Photograph: 9 July 2006
Location: Montana, Gallatin Co. (45o26'25" N 111o11'25" W)