Japanese Earwig vs Giant Net-Winged Midge
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Japanese Earwig | Giant Net-Winged Midge |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Anechura harmandi | Bibiocephala grandis |
| Order | Dermaptera | Diptera |
| Family | Forficulidae | Blephariceridae |
| Size | 12-18 mm | 10-15 mm |
| Habitat | Mountains | Mountains |
| Diet | Herbivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Asia | North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Japanese Earwig
A montane earwig found in the mountains of Japan, known for extreme maternal care. Females guard eggs and first-instar nymphs in burrows under stones.
Did You Know?
Japanese earwig mothers sacrifice their own bodies as food for their young — the nymphs consume the mother after she dies.
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.