Shore Earwig vs Hop-Garden Earwig
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Shore Earwig | Hop-Garden Earwig |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Anisolabis littorea | Forficula lesnei |
| Order | Dermaptera | Dermaptera |
| Family | Anisolabididae | Forficulidae |
| Size | 20-28 mm | 9-13 mm |
| Habitat | Beaches & Coastal | Gardens |
| Diet | Omnivores | Detritivores |
| Regions | Oceania | Europe |
| 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.
Hop-Garden Earwig
A small earwig closely related to the European earwig but distinguished by its shorter wing cases. It is found in southern European gardens and orchards.
Did You Know?
This species was long confused with the European earwig and was only recognized as distinct in the early twentieth century.