Red-Legged Earwig vs Japanese Earwig
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Red-Legged Earwig | Japanese Earwig |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Euborellia stali | Anechura harmandi |
| Order | Dermaptera | Dermaptera |
| Family | Anisolabididae | Forficulidae |
| Size | 12-16 mm | 12-18 mm |
| Habitat | Gardens | Mountains |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Asia | Asia |
| 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.
Japanese Earwig
A montane earwig found in the mountains of Japan, known for extreme maternal care. Females guard eggs and first-instar nymphs in burrows under stones.
Did You Know?
Japanese earwig mothers sacrifice their own bodies as food for their young — the nymphs consume the mother after she dies.