Southern Jumping Bristletail vs Striped Earwig
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Southern Jumping Bristletail | Striped Earwig |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Dilta hibernica | Labidura riparia |
| Order | Archaeognatha | Dermaptera |
| Family | Machilidae | Labiduridae |
| Size | 10-12 mm | 16-26 mm |
| Habitat | Beaches & Coastal | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Ireland, United Kingdom, France, Portugal | Africa, Asia, Europe, North America, South America, Oceania |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Southern Jumping Bristletail
A bristletail found on rocky coasts of western Europe, from Ireland to Portugal. It has large eyes and a distinctively humped thorax.
Did You Know?
It is most active at night and hides in rock crevices during the day.
Striped Earwig
A large, pale sandy-brown earwig with dark longitudinal stripes, commonly found near water. It is one of the most widespread earwig species globally.
Did You Know?
Striped earwigs are strong fliers and are frequently attracted to lights at night, unlike most earwig species.