Australian Giant Earwig vs Striped Earwig

Side-by-side species comparison

Attribute	Australian Giant Earwig	Striped Earwig
Scientific Name	Titanolabis colossea	Labidura riparia
Order	Dermaptera	Dermaptera
Family	Anisolabididae	Labiduridae
Size	40-50 mm	16-26 mm
Habitat	Woodlands	Rivers & Streams
Diet	Herbivores	Omnivores
Regions	Oceania	Africa, Asia, Europe, North America, South America, 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.

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This enormous earwig can deliver a painful pinch with its massive forceps if handled carelessly.

A large, pale sandy-brown earwig with dark longitudinal stripes, commonly found near water. It is one of the most widespread earwig species globally.

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Striped earwigs are strong fliers and are frequently attracted to lights at night, unlike most earwig species.