Pygmy Earwig vs Small Earwig
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Pygmy Earwig | Small Earwig |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Diplatys flavicollis | Apterygida media |
| Order | Dermaptera | Dermaptera |
| Family | Diplatyidae | Forficulidae |
| Size | 6-10 mm | 7-10 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Detritivores | Detritivores |
| Regions | Africa, Asia | Europe |
| 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.
Small Earwig
A small reddish-brown earwig found in woodland leaf litter across Europe. Males have strongly curved forceps while females have nearly straight ones.
Did You Know?
The dramatic difference in forceps shape between males and females is one of the most pronounced sexual dimorphisms among earwigs.