White Clover Weevil vs Eastern Forest Dung Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | White Clover Weevil | Eastern Forest Dung Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Protapion fulvipes | Onthophagus hecate |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Brentidae | Scarabaeidae |
| Size | 1.5-2.5 mm | 5-9 mm |
| Habitat | Grasslands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Seed Feeders | Dung Feeders |
| Regions | Europe | Eastern North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
White Clover Weevil
A minute black weevil with pale legs that feeds on white clover flower heads. Extremely common in pastures. Larvae consume developing clover seeds.
Did You Know?
One of the most abundant beetles in European grasslands, with densities reaching thousands per square meter.
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.