Ring-Legged Earwig vs Gray Bird Grasshopper
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Ring-Legged Earwig | Gray Bird Grasshopper |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Euborellia annulipes | Schistocerca nitens |
| Order | Dermaptera | Orthoptera |
| Family | Anisolabididae | Acrididae |
| Size | 10-15 mm | 35-55 mm |
| Habitat | Gardens | Deserts & Drylands |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Africa, Asia, North America, South America, Oceania | North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Ring-Legged Earwig
A wingless earwig identified by the pale bands on its dark legs. It is a cosmopolitan species often found in greenhouses and tropical gardens.
Did You Know?
This earwig has been spread worldwide by human commerce and is now found on every inhabited continent.
Gray Bird Grasshopper
A large, strong-flying grasshopper of arid western North America. It is closely related to the desert locust but does not form true swarms.
Did You Know?
It can fly several kilometers in a single flight, making it one of the most mobile grasshoppers in North America.