Australian Giant Earwig vs Shore Earwig
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Australian Giant Earwig | Shore Earwig |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Titanolabis colossea | Anisolabis littorea |
| Order | Dermaptera | Dermaptera |
| Family | Anisolabididae | Anisolabididae |
| Size | 40-50 mm | 20-28 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Beaches & Coastal |
| Diet | Herbivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Oceania | Oceania |
| 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.
Shore Earwig
A large wingless earwig native to New Zealand, found under stones and driftwood on rocky coasts. It has a shiny black body and stout cerci.
Did You Know?
This earwig is highly adapted to coastal life and can survive being submerged by waves during high tide.