Hop-Garden Earwig vs Pitted Ambrosia Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Hop-Garden Earwig | Pitted Ambrosia Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Forficula lesnei | Cnesinus strigicollis |
| Order | Dermaptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Forficulidae | Curculionidae |
| Size | 9-13 mm | 2-3mm |
| Habitat | Gardens | Gardens |
| Diet | Detritivores | Fungus Feeders |
| Regions | Europe | North America, South America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
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.
Pitted Ambrosia Beetle
A tiny dark brown bark beetle that cultivates fungal gardens inside its tunnels. It introduces ambrosia fungi into the wood which it and its larvae eat.
Did You Know?
It is one of many beetle species that practice true agriculture cultivating fungal crops inside tree tunnels for food.