Eastern Forest Dung Beetle vs Ribbed Pine Borer
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Eastern Forest Dung Beetle | Ribbed Pine Borer |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Onthophagus hecate | Rhagium inquisitor |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Scarabaeidae | Cerambycidae |
| Size | 5-9 mm | 10–21 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Forests |
| Diet | Dung Feeders | Omnivores |
| Regions | Eastern North America | Europe, North America, Asia |
| 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.
Ribbed Pine Borer
A longhorn beetle found across northern forests that develops under the bark of dead conifers. Adults are active in spring on freshly cut logs.
Did You Know?
Larvae create distinctive flattened pupal chambers under the bark, lined with coarse wood fibers.