Shore Earwig vs Sugarcane Borer
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Shore Earwig | Sugarcane Borer |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Anisolabis littorea | Diatraea saccharalis |
| Order | Dermaptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Anisolabididae | Crambidae |
| Size | 20-28 mm | 20-28 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Beaches & Coastal | Farmland |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Oceania | Americas |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
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.
Sugarcane Borer
A straw-colored moth whose larvae bore into sugarcane stalks, causing yield losses and allowing disease organisms to enter. It is the most important sugarcane pest in the Western Hemisphere.
Did You Know?
The parasitoid fly Cotesia flavipes was introduced from Asia to control this borer and has been remarkably successful in Brazil.