Red-Legged Earwig vs Blue Striped Nettle Grub
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Red-Legged Earwig | Blue Striped Nettle Grub |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Euborellia stali | Parasa lepida |
| Order | Dermaptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Anisolabididae | Limacodidae |
| Size | 12-16 mm | 30-40 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Gardens | Underground |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Asia | Southeast Asia (Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, Vietnam, Philippines, Myanmar) |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Red-Legged Earwig
A dark wingless earwig with distinctly reddish legs, native to tropical Asia. It is commonly found in gardens, nurseries, and agricultural soils.
Did You Know?
This earwig is an important predator of root mealybugs and other soil-dwelling pests in tropical agriculture.
Blue Striped Nettle Grub
A small moth with vivid green forewings edged in dark chocolate brown. The caterpillar is bright green with blue longitudinal stripes and bears venomous urticating spines that cause intense pain.
Did You Know?
The caterpillar's sting is so painful it is compared to a wasp sting, and the venomous spines can cause welts lasting several days.