Sumac Flea Beetle vs Australian Giant Earwig
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Sumac Flea Beetle | Australian Giant Earwig |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Blepharida rhois | Titanolabis colossea |
| Order | Coleoptera | Dermaptera |
| Family | Chrysomelidae | Anisolabididae |
| Size | 6-8 mm | 40-50 mm |
| Habitat | Heathland | Woodlands |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Eastern North America | Oceania |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Sumac Flea Beetle
A relatively large flea beetle with a mottled brown and tan pattern providing excellent camouflage on sumac bark. Despite its size, it retains the powerful jumping ability of flea beetles.
Did You Know?
Larvae of this beetle carry a shield of their own excrement mixed with toxic compounds from their sumac host plant.
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.