Black Earwig vs Coffee Berry Borer
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Black Earwig | Coffee Berry Borer |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Chelisoches morio | Hypothenemus hampei |
| Order | Dermaptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Chelisochidae | Curculionidae |
| Size | 15-20 mm | 1.5-2 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Farmland |
| Diet | Fruit Feeders | Omnivores |
| Regions | Asia, Oceania | Central Africa (native), Pantropical (invasive) |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Black Earwig
A glossy black earwig with reddish legs commonly found in tropical regions. It is often associated with banana plantations and palm trees.
Did You Know?
The black earwig has been spread throughout the tropics via the banana trade and is now pantropical in distribution.
Coffee Berry Borer
A tiny, dark brown beetle that bores into coffee berries and is the most damaging pest of coffee worldwide. Females tunnel into the berry and lay eggs inside.
Did You Know?
It is one of the few animals that can detoxify caffeine, thanks to gut bacteria that break down the alkaloid.