Spine-Tailed Earwig vs Australian Giant Earwig
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Spine-Tailed Earwig | Australian Giant Earwig |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Doru aculeatum | Titanolabis colossea |
| Order | Dermaptera | Dermaptera |
| Family | Forficulidae | Anisolabididae |
| Size | 10-14 mm | 40-50 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Woodlands |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | North America | Oceania |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
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.
Australian Giant Earwig
The largest living earwig species, reaching up to 50 mm long. It is a burrowing, wingless species found in eastern Australia.
Did You Know?
This enormous earwig can deliver a painful pinch with its massive forceps if handled carelessly.