Red-Legged Earwig vs Hop-Garden Earwig
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Red-Legged Earwig | Hop-Garden Earwig |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Euborellia stali | Forficula lesnei |
| Order | Dermaptera | Dermaptera |
| Family | Anisolabididae | Forficulidae |
| Size | 12-16 mm | 9-13 mm |
| Habitat | Gardens | Gardens |
| Diet | Herbivores | Detritivores |
| Regions | Asia | Europe |
| 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.
Hop-Garden Earwig
A small earwig closely related to the European earwig but distinguished by its shorter wing cases. It is found in southern European gardens and orchards.
Did You Know?
This species was long confused with the European earwig and was only recognized as distinct in the early twentieth century.