Saint Helena Earwig vs Vestal Cuckoo Bumblebee
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Saint Helena Earwig | Vestal Cuckoo Bumblebee |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Labidura herculeana | Psithyrus vestalis |
| Order | Dermaptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Labiduridae | Apidae |
| Size | 78 mm | 15-20 mm |
| Habitat | Underground | Underground |
| Diet | Omnivores | Parasites |
| Regions | Africa | Europe |
| Conservation | Extinct | Least Concern |
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.
Vestal Cuckoo Bumblebee
A brood parasitic bumblebee that takes over colonies of the Buff-tailed Bumblebee. The female kills or subdues the host queen and uses the workers to raise her own offspring.
Did You Know?
Females infiltrate host bumblebee nests and take them over by force, enslaving the workers to raise cuckoo brood.