Bat Earwig vs Alpine Long-horned Grasshopper
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Bat Earwig | Alpine Long-horned Grasshopper |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Arixenia esau | Anonconotus alpinus |
| Order | Dermaptera | Orthoptera |
| Family | Arixeniidae | Tettigoniidae |
| Size | 15-25 mm | 15-22 mm body length |
| Habitat | Caves | Meadows |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Southeast Asia, Borneo, Philippines | Alps, Western Europe |
| Conservation | Data Deficient | Least Concern |
Bat Earwig
A remarkable wingless earwig that lives exclusively in bat caves, clinging to the bodies and roosting areas of naked bulldog bats. It has reduced eyes and modified forceps.
Did You Know?
Arixeniidae and Hemimeridae are the only earwig families that are viviparous, giving birth to live young.
Alpine Long-horned Grasshopper
A small, flightless bush-cricket of high alpine meadows. Its green and brown coloring provides camouflage among mountain grasses.
Did You Know?
Males produce a distinctive song by rubbing their forewings together that carries far in thin mountain air.