Mint Leaf Beetle vs Ring-Legged Earwig
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Mint Leaf Beetle | Ring-Legged Earwig |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Chrysolina herbacea | Euborellia annulipes |
| Order | Coleoptera | Dermaptera |
| Family | Chrysomelidae | Anisolabididae |
| Size | 7-10 mm | 10-15 mm |
| Habitat | Wetlands | Gardens |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe, Western Asia | Africa, Asia, North America, South America, Oceania |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Mint Leaf Beetle
A brilliant metallic green beetle that feeds exclusively on mint plants. Its coppery-green sheen makes it one of the most attractive European leaf beetles.
Did You Know?
It can strip a mint plant bare in days, yet its metallic green colour perfectly matches the leaves it devours.
Ring-Legged Earwig
A wingless earwig identified by the pale bands on its dark legs. It is a cosmopolitan species often found in greenhouses and tropical gardens.
Did You Know?
This earwig has been spread worldwide by human commerce and is now found on every inhabited continent.