Saratoga Spittlebug vs Wide-Horned Scarab
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Saratoga Spittlebug | Wide-Horned Scarab |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Aphrophora saratogensis | Euoniticellus intermedius |
| Order | Hemiptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Aphrophoridae | Scarabaeidae |
| Size | 8-11 mm | 6-10 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Farmland |
| Diet | Sap Feeders | Dung Feeders |
| Regions | North America | Africa, introduced to Australia, North America, South America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Saratoga Spittlebug
A spittlebug that is a serious pest of young red pine plantations in North America. Its feeding causes branch dieback and tree mortality.
Did You Know?
Outbreaks in pine plantations have killed thousands of young trees, making it a significant forestry pest.
Wide-Horned Scarab
A small, yellow-brown tunneling dung beetle with dark markings on the pronotum. Males have two short broad horns. It is one of the most successful introduced dung beetles in Australia and the Americas.
Did You Know?
Since its introduction, this small beetle has saved Australian ranchers millions of dollars by rapidly burying cattle dung.