Scarce Umber Moth vs Small Earwig
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Scarce Umber Moth | Small Earwig |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Agriopis aurantiaria | Apterygida media |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Dermaptera |
| Family | Geometridae | Forficulidae |
| Size | 35-40 mm wingspan (males) | 7-10 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Herbivores | Detritivores |
| Regions | Europe, Western Asia | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Scarce Umber Moth
An autumn-flying moth with warm orange-brown wings marked with darker speckles. Females are wingless and crawl up tree trunks to await males.
Did You Know?
It emerges so late in autumn that it sometimes flies in early snowfall.
Small Earwig
A small reddish-brown earwig found in woodland leaf litter across Europe. Males have strongly curved forceps while females have nearly straight ones.
Did You Know?
The dramatic difference in forceps shape between males and females is one of the most pronounced sexual dimorphisms among earwigs.