Hop-Garden Earwig vs Pygmy Earwig
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Hop-Garden Earwig | Pygmy Earwig |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Forficula lesnei | Diplatys flavicollis |
| Order | Dermaptera | Dermaptera |
| Family | Forficulidae | Diplatyidae |
| Size | 9-13 mm | 6-10 mm |
| Habitat | Gardens | Woodlands |
| Diet | Detritivores | Detritivores |
| Regions | Europe | Africa, Asia |
| 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.
Pygmy Earwig
A tiny tropical earwig with regenerative cerci that can regrow if broken.
Did You Know?
Unlike most earwigs its cerci are segmented and can regenerate after autotomy.