Specious Leaf Beetle vs Spine-Tailed Earwig
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Specious Leaf Beetle | Spine-Tailed Earwig |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Oreina speciosa | Doru aculeatum |
| Order | Coleoptera | Dermaptera |
| Family | Chrysomelidae | Forficulidae |
| Size | 6-9 mm | 10-14 mm |
| Habitat | Grasslands | Farmland |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Alps, Pyrenees | North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Specious Leaf Beetle
A metallic green or coppery leaf beetle of mountain pastures. It feeds on various alpine composites and is common in the Alps.
Did You Know?
Females are ovoviviparous, giving birth to live larvae rather than laying eggs.
Spine-Tailed Earwig
A slender earwig found in cornfields and grassy habitats across eastern North America. It shelters in the leaf whorls of corn and other tall grasses.
Did You Know?
Farmers consider this earwig beneficial because it preys heavily on corn earworm eggs and aphids in crop fields.