Australian Giant Earwig vs Jungle Nymph
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Australian Giant Earwig | Jungle Nymph |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Titanolabis colossea | Heteropteryx dilatata |
| Order | Dermaptera | Phasmatodea |
| Family | Anisolabididae | Heteropterygidae |
| Size | 40-50 mm | 130-160 mm (females) |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Forests |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Oceania | Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Australian Giant Earwig
The largest living earwig species, reaching up to 50 mm long. It is a burrowing, wingless species found in eastern Australia.
Did You Know?
This enormous earwig can deliver a painful pinch with its massive forceps if handled carelessly.
Jungle Nymph
One of the heaviest stick insects, with females weighing up to 65 grams. Females are bright green with small wings; males are mottled brown and can fly.
Did You Know?
The jungle nymph is one of the heaviest insects alive — adult females can weigh 65 grams and will defensively slash their powerful spiny hind legs when threatened.