Striped Earwig vs Black Soldier Fly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Striped Earwig | Black Soldier Fly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Labidura riparia | Hermetia illucens |
| Order | Dermaptera | Diptera |
| Family | Labiduridae | Stratiomyidae |
| Size | 16-26 mm | 15-20 mm |
| Habitat | Rivers & Streams | Underground |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Africa, Asia, Europe, North America, South America, Oceania | North America, South America, Central America, Asia, Oceania |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
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.
Black Soldier Fly
A large, wasp-like fly with a shiny black body and translucent areas on the abdomen. Its larvae are extraordinarily efficient at converting organic waste into protein and fat.
Did You Know?
Black soldier fly larvae can reduce food waste mass by 95 percent in days, and the resulting protein-rich larvae are increasingly farmed as sustainable animal feed.