Black Bean Aphid vs Tawny Earwig
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Black Bean Aphid | Tawny Earwig |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Aphis fabae | Labidura truncata |
| Order | Hemiptera | Dermaptera |
| Family | Aphididae | Labiduridae |
| Size | 1.5-3 mm | 20-30 mm |
| Habitat | Gardens | Gardens |
| Diet | Sap Feeders | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe, North America, Asia, Africa | Oceania |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Least Concern |
Black Bean Aphid
A soft-bodied black aphid that forms dense colonies on beans, sugar beet, and many garden plants. It overwinters as eggs on spindle trees and migrates to crops in spring.
Did You Know?
A single aphid can produce billions of descendants in one growing season through rapid asexual reproduction.
Tawny Earwig
A large Australian earwig with a tawny coloration and powerful forceps. It is a common garden species across much of Australia.
Did You Know?
Tawny earwigs are beneficial garden predators that consume large numbers of caterpillars and other pest insects.