Eastern Forest Dung Beetle vs Angola White Lady Swallowtail
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Eastern Forest Dung Beetle | Angola White Lady Swallowtail |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Onthophagus hecate | Graphium angolanus |
| Order | Coleoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Scarabaeidae | Papilionidae |
| Size | 5-9 mm | 70-90 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Dung Feeders | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Eastern North America | West and Central Africa (Nigeria, Cameroon, DRC, Ghana) |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
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.
Angola White Lady Swallowtail
A large swallowtail with black-and-white banded wings and a distinctive tail on each hindwing. It is a strong flier found in woodland and forest-savanna mosaic. Males are attracted to wet soil.
Did You Know?
This butterfly can fly long distances between forest patches, helping to maintain genetic connectivity among fragmented populations.