Hop-Garden Earwig vs Bat Earwig
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Hop-Garden Earwig | Bat Earwig |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Forficula lesnei | Arixenia esau |
| Order | Dermaptera | Dermaptera |
| Family | Forficulidae | Arixeniidae |
| Size | 9-13 mm | 15-25 mm |
| Habitat | Gardens | Caves |
| Diet | Detritivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Europe | Southeast Asia, Borneo, Philippines |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Data Deficient |
Hop-Garden Earwig
A small earwig closely related to the European earwig but distinguished by its shorter wing cases. It is found in southern European gardens and orchards.
Did You Know?
This species was long confused with the European earwig and was only recognized as distinct in the early twentieth century.
Bat Earwig
A remarkable wingless earwig that lives exclusively in bat caves, clinging to the bodies and roosting areas of naked bulldog bats. It has reduced eyes and modified forceps.
Did You Know?
Arixeniidae and Hemimeridae are the only earwig families that are viviparous, giving birth to live young.