Tawny Earwig vs African Earwig
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Tawny Earwig | African Earwig |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Labidura truncata | Forficula senegalensis |
| Order | Dermaptera | Dermaptera |
| Family | Labiduridae | Forficulidae |
| Size | 20-30 mm | 10-16 mm |
| Habitat | Gardens | Woodlands |
| Diet | Herbivores | Detritivores |
| Regions | Oceania | East Africa (Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Ethiopia, Somalia) |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Tawny Earwig
A large Australian earwig with a tawny coloration and powerful forceps. It is a common garden species across much of Australia.
Did You Know?
Tawny earwigs are beneficial garden predators that consume large numbers of caterpillars and other pest insects.
African Earwig
A small, dark brown earwig with distinctive curved cerci (pincers) at the tip of the abdomen. It is nocturnal and hides in dark crevices during the day.
Did You Know?
Mother earwigs exhibit remarkable maternal care, guarding their eggs and cleaning them to prevent fungal infection, then protecting the nymphs after hatching.