Eastern Forest Dung Beetle vs Tumblebug Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Eastern Forest Dung Beetle | Tumblebug Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Onthophagus hecate | Canthon vigilans |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Scarabaeidae | Scarabaeidae |
| Size | 5-9 mm | 8-14 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Grasslands |
| Diet | Dung Feeders | Carrion Feeders |
| Regions | Eastern North America | 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.
Tumblebug Beetle
A small dung beetle that buries carrion as well as dung for its larvae.
Did You Know?
Unlike most dung beetles it frequently uses dead invertebrates as larval food.