Eastern Forest Dung Beetle vs Four-toothed Mason Wasp
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Eastern Forest Dung Beetle | Four-toothed Mason Wasp |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Onthophagus hecate | Monobia quadridens |
| Order | Coleoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Scarabaeidae | Vespidae |
| Size | 5-9 mm | 16-19 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Dung Feeders | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Eastern North America | Eastern North America |
| 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.
Four-toothed Mason Wasp
A solitary black and white mason wasp that nests in hollow stems and old carpenter bee tunnels. It provisions cells with paralyzed moth caterpillars.
Did You Know?
It divides its nest tunnel into multiple cells using mud partitions, each containing one egg.