Eastern Forest Dung Beetle vs White-spotted Sawyer
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Eastern Forest Dung Beetle | White-spotted Sawyer |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Onthophagus hecate | Monochamus scutellatus |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Scarabaeidae | Cerambycidae |
| Size | 5-9 mm | 15-27mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Forests |
| Diet | Dung Feeders | Herbivores |
| 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.
White-spotted Sawyer
A large black longhorn beetle with a distinctive white spot at the base of the elytra. Males have antennae twice their body length.
Did You Know?
It is often one of the first insects to colonize trees killed by forest fires and plays a key role in wood decomposition.