Shore Earwig vs North African Bombardier Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Shore Earwig | North African Bombardier Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Anisolabis littorea | Brachinus humeralis |
| Order | Dermaptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Anisolabididae | Carabidae |
| Size | 20-28 mm | 8-12 mm |
| Habitat | Beaches & Coastal | Heathland |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Oceania | North Africa, Southern 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.
North African Bombardier Beetle
A bombardier beetle found in North Africa and the Mediterranean basin. It has a reddish-brown head and thorax with dark blue-black elytra.
Did You Know?
Like other bombardier beetles it can fire its chemical spray in rapid pulses of up to 500 times per second.