Ring-Legged Earwig vs Tawny Earwig

Side-by-side species comparison

Attribute	Ring-Legged Earwig	Tawny Earwig
Scientific Name	Euborellia annulipes	Labidura truncata
Order	Dermaptera	Dermaptera
Family	Anisolabididae	Labiduridae
Size	10-15 mm	20-30 mm
Habitat	Gardens	Gardens
Diet	Herbivores	Herbivores
Regions	Africa, Asia, North America, South America, Oceania	Oceania
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.

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This earwig has been spread worldwide by human commerce and is now found on every inhabited continent.

A large Australian earwig with a tawny coloration and powerful forceps. It is a common garden species across much of Australia.

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Tawny earwigs are beneficial garden predators that consume large numbers of caterpillars and other pest insects.