Sulphur Beetle vs Maritime Earwig
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Sulphur Beetle | Maritime Earwig |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Cteniopus sulphureus | Anisolabis maritima |
| Order | Coleoptera | Dermaptera |
| Family | Tenebrionidae | Anisolabididae |
| Size | 7-10mm | 18-25 mm |
| Habitat | Beaches & Coastal | Beaches & Coastal |
| Diet | Pollen Feeders | Omnivores |
| Regions | Europe | Europe, North America, Asia, Oceania |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Sulphur Beetle
A bright sulphur-yellow beetle that looks more like a flower beetle than a typical darkling beetle. It is common on coastal flowers in summer.
Did You Know?
Despite belonging to the typically dark darkling beetle family it is one of the few members that is brightly colored.
Maritime Earwig
A wingless earwig found in coastal habitats, living under driftwood and seaweed on beaches. It is dark brown to black with robust forceps.
Did You Know?
This earwig is one of the few insects adapted to the harsh intertidal zone, tolerating brief submersion in saltwater.