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πŸͺ² Beetles

Eastern Forest Dung Beetle

Onthophagus hecate

About

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.

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Did You Know?

This is the most commonly collected native dung beetle in eastern North American forests.