Red-Legged Earwig vs Spine-Tailed Earwig
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Red-Legged Earwig | Spine-Tailed Earwig |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Euborellia stali | Doru aculeatum |
| Order | Dermaptera | Dermaptera |
| Family | Anisolabididae | Forficulidae |
| Size | 12-16 mm | 10-14 mm |
| Habitat | Gardens | Farmland |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Asia | North America |
| 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.
Spine-Tailed Earwig
A slender earwig found in cornfields and grassy habitats across eastern North America. It shelters in the leaf whorls of corn and other tall grasses.
Did You Know?
Farmers consider this earwig beneficial because it preys heavily on corn earworm eggs and aphids in crop fields.