Earwig Scorpionfly vs Giant Jawed Longhorn
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Earwig Scorpionfly | Giant Jawed Longhorn |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Merope tuber | Macrodontia dejeanii |
| Order | Mecoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Meropeidae | Cerambycidae |
| Size | 10-12 mm | 50-85 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Forests |
| Diet | Detritivores | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | North America | Brazil, Paraguay, Argentina |
| Conservation | Data Deficient | Least Concern |
Earwig Scorpionfly
An extremely rare and primitive scorpionfly with forcep-like cerci reminiscent of earwigs. It is nocturnal and found in leaf litter of old-growth eastern North American forests.
Did You Know?
Merope tuber is so rarely encountered that its biology and ecology remain largely mysterious despite being described over 150 years ago.
Giant Jawed Longhorn
A large prionine with impressive curved mandibles from the tropical forests of South America. While smaller than the famous M. cervicornis, it is still a formidable insect. Males use their enlarged mandibles in combat over females.
Did You Know?
The mandibles of males can account for nearly a third of total body length and are used like antlers in combat.