Saint Helena Earwig vs Philippine Stick Mantis
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Saint Helena Earwig | Philippine Stick Mantis |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Labidura herculeana | Toxodera philippina |
| Order | Dermaptera | Mantodea |
| Family | Labiduridae | Toxoderidae |
| Size | 78 mm | 70-90 mm |
| Habitat | Underground | Forests |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Africa | Philippines |
| Conservation | Extinct | Data Deficient |
Saint Helena Earwig
Was the worlds largest earwig at 78 mm. Endemic to Saint Helena island. Not seen since 1967 and declared extinct in 2014 due to habitat destruction and invasive species.
Did You Know?
The Saint Helena giant earwig — the worlds largest earwig at 78 mm — went extinct without most people knowing it existed. It was last seen alive in 1967.
Philippine Stick Mantis
A slender stick mantis endemic to the Philippines found in primary forest habitats. It is rarely encountered and poorly studied in the wild.
Did You Know?
Deforestation in the Philippines threatens its primary forest habitat more than any other factor.