Arctic Tiger Moth vs Ring-Legged Earwig
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Arctic Tiger Moth | Ring-Legged Earwig |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Grammia quenseli | Euborellia annulipes |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Dermaptera |
| Family | Erebidae | Anisolabididae |
| Size | 34-44 mm wingspan | 10-15 mm |
| Habitat | Tundra & Arctic | Gardens |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Scandinavia, Arctic Russia, Alaska, northern Canada, alpine Europe | Africa, Asia, North America, South America, Oceania |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Arctic Tiger Moth
A striking moth with black and cream striped forewings and orange-red hindwings with black spots. The hairy caterpillar is black with reddish bands. Adults are active during the brief Arctic and alpine summer.
Did You Know?
The caterpillar's dark coloration allows it to bask in the sun and raise its body temperature well above the ambient Arctic air temperature.
Ring-Legged Earwig
A wingless earwig identified by the pale bands on its dark legs. It is a cosmopolitan species often found in greenhouses and tropical gardens.
Did You Know?
This earwig has been spread worldwide by human commerce and is now found on every inhabited continent.