Pygmy Earwig vs American Wasp Xenid
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Pygmy Earwig | American Wasp Xenid |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Diplatys flavicollis | Xenos peckii |
| Order | Dermaptera | Strepsiptera |
| Family | Diplatyidae | Xenidae |
| Size | 6-10 mm | 3.0-5.0 mm (males) |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Detritivores | Parasites |
| Regions | Africa, Asia | North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
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.
American Wasp Xenid
A parasite of paper wasps in eastern North America, commonly found in Polistes fuscatus colonies. It dramatically alters host wasp behavior.
Did You Know?
Up to 40% of paper wasps in some colonies can be parasitized by this twisted-wing parasite.