Andean Giant Weta Relative vs Saint Helena Earwig
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Andean Giant Weta Relative | Saint Helena Earwig |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Cratomelus armatus | Labidura herculeana |
| Order | Orthoptera | Dermaptera |
| Family | Stenopelmatidae | Labiduridae |
| Size | 30-50 mm | 78 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Underground |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | South America (Chile, Argentina - Andes) | Africa |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Extinct |
Andean Giant Weta Relative
A large, heavily built cricket relative found in Andean forests and grasslands. It has a robust body, strong legs, and large jaws used for omnivorous feeding. It is nocturnal and shelters under rocks and logs during the day.
Did You Know?
It is one of the few large orthopterans adapted to the cold, high-altitude environment of the southern Andes.
Saint Helena Earwig
Was the worlds largest earwig at 78 mm. Endemic to Saint Helena island. Not seen since 1967 and declared extinct in 2014 due to habitat destruction and invasive species.
Did You Know?
The Saint Helena giant earwig — the worlds largest earwig at 78 mm — went extinct without most people knowing it existed. It was last seen alive in 1967.