Swallow Prominent vs Red-Legged Earwig
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Swallow Prominent | Red-Legged Earwig |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Pheosia tremula | Euborellia stali |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Dermaptera |
| Family | Notodontidae | Anisolabididae |
| Size | Wingspan 44-60mm | 12-16 mm |
| Habitat | Underground | Gardens |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe, Asia | Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Swallow Prominent
A pale grey-white moth with a distinctive dark wedge-shaped mark along the inner edge of each forewing. It has a deeply toothed trailing wing edge.
Did You Know?
Its name comes from the deeply notched trailing edge of the hindwings which gives them a swallow-tail like appearance.
Red-Legged Earwig
A dark wingless earwig with distinctly reddish legs, native to tropical Asia. It is commonly found in gardens, nurseries, and agricultural soils.
Did You Know?
This earwig is an important predator of root mealybugs and other soil-dwelling pests in tropical agriculture.