Lesser Earwig vs Bog Bush-cricket
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Lesser Earwig | Bog Bush-cricket |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Labia minor | Metrioptera brachyptera |
| Order | Dermaptera | Orthoptera |
| Family | Spongiphoridae | Tettigoniidae |
| Size | 5-7 mm | 13-20mm |
| Habitat | Gardens | Heathland |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Europe, North America, Asia | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Near Threatened |
Lesser Earwig
The smallest European earwig and one of the few that readily flies. It is often found in compost heaps and manure piles where it feeds on fly larvae.
Did You Know?
Despite its tiny size, this earwig is one of the best fliers in the order and is regularly attracted to artificial lights.
Bog Bush-cricket
A dark-colored bush-cricket with short wings and pale lateral stripes on the pronotum. It favors wet heathlands and bogs. Its song is a series of brief chirps.
Did You Know?
It is an indicator species for high-quality wet heathland habitat in Europe.