Spine-Tailed Earwig vs Ring-Legged Earwig
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Spine-Tailed Earwig | Ring-Legged Earwig |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Doru aculeatum | Euborellia annulipes |
| Order | Dermaptera | Dermaptera |
| Family | Forficulidae | Anisolabididae |
| Size | 10-14 mm | 10-15 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Gardens |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | North America | Africa, Asia, North America, South 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.
Ring-Legged Earwig
A wingless earwig identified by the pale bands on its dark legs. It is a cosmopolitan species often found in greenhouses and tropical gardens.
Did You Know?
This earwig has been spread worldwide by human commerce and is now found on every inhabited continent.