Pygmy Earwig vs Malagasy Edmond's Carpenter Ant
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Pygmy Earwig | Malagasy Edmond's Carpenter Ant |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Diplatys flavicollis | Camponotus edmondi |
| Order | Dermaptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Diplatyidae | Formicidae |
| Size | 6-10 mm | 6-14 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Detritivores | Sap Feeders |
| Regions | Africa, Asia | Madagascar |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
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.
Malagasy Edmond's Carpenter Ant
A medium-large carpenter ant with a bicolored body, typically dark head and gaster with a reddish-brown thorax. Workers are polymorphic, with major workers having disproportionately large heads.
Did You Know?
Major workers can use their oversized heads to physically block the nest entrance, acting as living doors.