Cretan Hawker vs Japanese Earwig
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Cretan Hawker | Japanese Earwig |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Boyeria cretensis | Anechura harmandi |
| Order | Odonata | Dermaptera |
| Family | Aeshnidae | Forficulidae |
| Size | 60-70 mm body | 12-18 mm |
| Habitat | Mountains | Mountains |
| Diet | Predators | Herbivores |
| Regions | Crete, Greece | Asia |
| Conservation | Endangered | Least Concern |
Cretan Hawker
A dragonfly endemic to the island of Crete, found only along a few shaded mountain streams. One of Europe's most range-restricted dragonflies. Threatened by water extraction.
Did You Know?
Found nowhere else on Earth except a few mountain streams on the island of Crete.
Japanese Earwig
A montane earwig found in the mountains of Japan, known for extreme maternal care. Females guard eggs and first-instar nymphs in burrows under stones.
Did You Know?
Japanese earwig mothers sacrifice their own bodies as food for their young — the nymphs consume the mother after she dies.