Japanese Earwig vs Maritime Earwig
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Japanese Earwig | Maritime Earwig |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Anechura harmandi | Anisolabis maritima |
| Order | Dermaptera | Dermaptera |
| Family | Forficulidae | Anisolabididae |
| Size | 12-18 mm | 18-25 mm |
| Habitat | Mountains | Beaches & Coastal |
| Diet | Herbivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Asia | Europe, North America, Asia, Oceania |
| 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.
Maritime Earwig
A wingless earwig found in coastal habitats, living under driftwood and seaweed on beaches. It is dark brown to black with robust forceps.
Did You Know?
This earwig is one of the few insects adapted to the harsh intertidal zone, tolerating brief submersion in saltwater.