Small Brown Forestfly vs African Earwig
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Small Brown Forestfly | African Earwig |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Nemoura avicularis | Forficula senegalensis |
| Order | Plecoptera | Dermaptera |
| Family | Nemouridae | Forficulidae |
| Size | 5-8 mm | 10-16 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Detritivores | Detritivores |
| Regions | Europe | East Africa (Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Ethiopia, Somalia) |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Small Brown Forestfly
A small brown stonefly of European woodland streams that emerges in spring. Nymphs are detritivores feeding on submerged leaf litter.
Did You Know?
Adults fold their wings flat over the body like a fan, unlike most stoneflies that fold wings along the sides.
African Earwig
A small, dark brown earwig with distinctive curved cerci (pincers) at the tip of the abdomen. It is nocturnal and hides in dark crevices during the day.
Did You Know?
Mother earwigs exhibit remarkable maternal care, guarding their eggs and cleaning them to prevent fungal infection, then protecting the nymphs after hatching.