Beetle's End-Product a Valuable Resource (IMAGE) University of Alberta Caption This deadwood beetle is shown with two components of its dung -- fecal pellets and chewed wood shavings, which combine to create a valuable soil nutrient. Credit Tyler Cobb Usage Restrictions With the attached story only. License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.