Shore Earwig vs Hemiandrus Earwig
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Shore Earwig | Hemiandrus Earwig |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Anisolabis littorea | Hemimerus talpoides |
| Order | Dermaptera | Dermaptera |
| Family | Anisolabididae | Hemimeridae |
| Size | 20-28 mm | 8-12 mm |
| Habitat | Beaches & Coastal | Farmland |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Oceania | Sub-Saharan Africa |
| 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.
Hemiandrus Earwig
A blind, wingless earwig that lives exclusively as a commensal on giant pouched rats. Its cerci are modified into short, unsegmented claspers rather than the typical forceps.
Did You Know?
Unlike all other earwigs, Hemimerus gives birth to live young that develop inside the mother via a placenta-like structure.