Australian Giant Earwig vs Marshalli Flower Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Australian Giant Earwig | Marshalli Flower Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Titanolabis colossea | Smaragdesthes africana |
| Order | Dermaptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Anisolabididae | Scarabaeidae |
| Size | 40-50 mm | 12-18 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Herbivores | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Oceania | East Africa, Southern Africa |
| 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.
Marshalli Flower Beetle
A small brilliant green flower chafer commonly found on flowers in open woodland. It is an important pollinator of savanna plants.
Did You Know?
They can fly with their elytra closed by extending their hind wings through special lateral slots, unlike most beetles.