Hemiandrus Earwig vs Giant Net-Winged Midge
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Hemiandrus Earwig | Giant Net-Winged Midge |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Hemimerus talpoides | Bibiocephala grandis |
| Order | Dermaptera | Diptera |
| Family | Hemimeridae | Blephariceridae |
| Size | 8-12 mm | 10-15 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Mountains |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Sub-Saharan Africa | North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Hemiandrus Earwig
A blind, wingless earwig that lives exclusively as a commensal on giant pouched rats. Its cerci are modified into short, unsegmented claspers rather than the typical forceps.
Did You Know?
Unlike all other earwigs, Hemimerus gives birth to live young that develop inside the mother via a placenta-like structure.
Giant Net-Winged Midge
The largest net-winged midge in North America, found in powerful western mountain torrents. Larvae have six robust suction discs for gripping wet rock.
Did You Know?
At up to 15 mm, it is a giant among net-winged midges, most of which are under 8 mm.