It is only known to occur in the drainage basin of the Amargosa River in the southwestern United States.

[1] Saltgrass communities, such as those at Saratoga Springs in Death Valley, provide habitat for the insect at all stages of its life.

[2] Predators of the beetle include coyotes, ravens, and shrikes, the last of which are known to impale the insects on vegetation.

[2] The Death Valley June beetle does not carry any official conservation status, but is listed as a Species of Concern by the United States Fish and Wildlife Service.

[3] The California Department of Fish and Game considers the beetle a "Special Animal" of high conservation need.