Spine-Tailed Earwig vs Bat Earwig
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Spine-Tailed Earwig | Bat Earwig |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Doru aculeatum | Arixenia esau |
| Order | Dermaptera | Dermaptera |
| Family | Forficulidae | Arixeniidae |
| Size | 10-14 mm | 15-25 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Caves |
| Diet | Herbivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | North America | Southeast Asia, Borneo, Philippines |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Data Deficient |
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.
Bat Earwig
A remarkable wingless earwig that lives exclusively in bat caves, clinging to the bodies and roosting areas of naked bulldog bats. It has reduced eyes and modified forceps.
Did You Know?
Arixeniidae and Hemimeridae are the only earwig families that are viviparous, giving birth to live young.