Goliath Stick Insect vs Small Earwig
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Goliath Stick Insect | Small Earwig |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Eurycnema goliath | Apterygida media |
| Order | Phasmatodea | Dermaptera |
| Family | Phasmatidae | Forficulidae |
| Size | 200-250 mm (females) | 7-10 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Herbivores | Detritivores |
| Regions | Oceania | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Goliath Stick Insect
Australias largest stick insect at up to 250 mm. Females are vivid green with small red wings they flash in threat displays. Males are slender brown and can fly.
Did You Know?
When threatened, this giant stick insect opens tiny red wings and produces a hissing sound — creating a startling threat display from an otherwise perfectly camouflaged insect.
Small Earwig
A small reddish-brown earwig found in woodland leaf litter across Europe. Males have strongly curved forceps while females have nearly straight ones.
Did You Know?
The dramatic difference in forceps shape between males and females is one of the most pronounced sexual dimorphisms among earwigs.