Shore Earwig vs Chocolate-tip Moth
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Shore Earwig | Chocolate-tip Moth |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Anisolabis littorea | Clostera curtula |
| Order | Dermaptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Anisolabididae | Notodontidae |
| Size | 20-28 mm | 30-38 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Beaches & Coastal | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Oceania | Europe, Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Shore Earwig
A large wingless earwig native to New Zealand, found under stones and driftwood on rocky coasts. It has a shiny black body and stout cerci.
Did You Know?
This earwig is highly adapted to coastal life and can survive being submerged by waves during high tide.
Chocolate-tip Moth
A small greyish moth with a rich chocolate-brown patch at the tip of each forewing. It rests with its wings wrapped tightly around its body.
Did You Know?
When at rest, it curls its abdomen upward and looks remarkably like a broken twig.