Earwig Scorpionfly vs Wood Cockroach
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Earwig Scorpionfly | Wood Cockroach |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Merope tuber | Ectobius lapponicus |
| Order | Mecoptera | Blattodea |
| Family | Meropeidae | Ectobiidae |
| Size | 10-12 mm | 6-10 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Underground |
| Diet | Detritivores | Detritivores |
| Regions | North America | Europe |
| 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.
Wood Cockroach
A small outdoor cockroach that lives in European leaf litter and never enters buildings.
Did You Know?
Unlike pest species it avoids human habitation and cannot survive indoors.