Ant-Nest Rove Beetle vs Eastern Forest Dung Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Ant-Nest Rove Beetle | Eastern Forest Dung Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Atemeles emarginatus | Onthophagus hecate |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Staphylinidae | Scarabaeidae |
| Size | 5-7 mm | 5-9 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Omnivores | Dung Feeders |
| Regions | Central Europe | Eastern North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Ant-Nest Rove Beetle
A small, amber-brown rove beetle that parasitizes two different ant species during its life cycle. Larvae develop in Formica nests and adults move to Myrmica nests.
Did You Know?
It switches host ant species seasonally, overwintering with Myrmica ants and breeding in Formica nests in summer.
Eastern Forest Dung Beetle
A small, dark brown to black tunneling dung beetle common in eastern North American forests. Males have a short median horn. It is the most frequently encountered native dung beetle in woodland habitats of the eastern United States.
Did You Know?
This is the most commonly collected native dung beetle in eastern North American forests.