South American Clearwing Moth vs Shore Earwig
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | South American Clearwing Moth | Shore Earwig |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Carmenta theobromae | Anisolabis littorea |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Dermaptera |
| Family | Sesiidae | Anisolabididae |
| Size | 18-25 mm wingspan | 20-28 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Beaches & Coastal |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Brazil, Ecuador, Colombia, Peru, Venezuela | Oceania |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Least Concern |
South American Clearwing Moth
A small wasp-mimicking clearwing moth with transparent wings and a banded black-and-yellow abdomen. It is a significant pest of cacao trees in South America.
Did You Know?
Its resemblance to a stinging wasp is so convincing that even experienced entomologists sometimes mistake it for one in the field.
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.