Hermit Beetle vs Small Earwig
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Hermit Beetle | Small Earwig |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Osmoderma eremita | Apterygida media |
| Order | Coleoptera | Dermaptera |
| Family | Scarabaeidae | Forficulidae |
| Size | 25-35 mm | 7-10 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Detritivores |
| Regions | Europe | Europe |
| Conservation | Near Threatened | Least Concern |
Hermit Beetle
A large, dark chestnut beetle that lives its entire life inside hollow old trees. It emits a strong fruity odor similar to apricots.
Did You Know?
Most individuals never leave the tree they are born in, making them extremely poor colonizers.
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.