Black Earwig vs South American Grain Stem Sawfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Black Earwig | South American Grain Stem Sawfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Chelisoches morio | Cephus fumipennis |
| Order | Dermaptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Chelisochidae | Cephidae |
| Size | 15-20 mm | 7-10 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Farmland |
| Diet | Fruit Feeders | Seed Feeders |
| Regions | Asia, Oceania | Europe, Central Asia |
| 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.
South American Grain Stem Sawfly
A slender black stem sawfly with smoky wings and yellow abdominal bands. It attacks cereal grain stems in parts of Europe and Asia.
Did You Know?
Like other cephid stem borers, the larva constructs a silken cocoon inside the hollowed-out stem base where it overwinters before pupating in spring.