Bat Earwig vs Pygmy Earwig
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Bat Earwig | Pygmy Earwig |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Arixenia esau | Diplatys flavicollis |
| Order | Dermaptera | Dermaptera |
| Family | Arixeniidae | Diplatyidae |
| Size | 15-25 mm | 6-10 mm |
| Habitat | Caves | Woodlands |
| Diet | Omnivores | Detritivores |
| Regions | Southeast Asia, Borneo, Philippines | Africa, Asia |
| 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.
Pygmy Earwig
A tiny tropical earwig with regenerative cerci that can regrow if broken.
Did You Know?
Unlike most earwigs its cerci are segmented and can regenerate after autotomy.