Shore Earwig vs Japanese Earwig
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Shore Earwig | Japanese Earwig |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Anisolabis littorea | Anechura harmandi |
| Order | Dermaptera | Dermaptera |
| Family | Anisolabididae | Forficulidae |
| Size | 20-28 mm | 12-18 mm |
| Habitat | Beaches & Coastal | Mountains |
| Diet | Omnivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Oceania | 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.
Japanese Earwig
A montane earwig found in the mountains of Japan, known for extreme maternal care. Females guard eggs and first-instar nymphs in burrows under stones.
Did You Know?
Japanese earwig mothers sacrifice their own bodies as food for their young — the nymphs consume the mother after she dies.