Tawny Earwig vs Bat Earwig
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Tawny Earwig | Bat Earwig |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Labidura truncata | Arixenia esau |
| Order | Dermaptera | Dermaptera |
| Family | Labiduridae | Arixeniidae |
| Size | 20-30 mm | 15-25 mm |
| Habitat | Gardens | Caves |
| Diet | Herbivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Oceania | Southeast Asia, Borneo, Philippines |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Data Deficient |
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.
Bat Earwig
A remarkable wingless earwig that lives exclusively in bat caves, clinging to the bodies and roosting areas of naked bulldog bats. It has reduced eyes and modified forceps.
Did You Know?
Arixeniidae and Hemimeridae are the only earwig families that are viviparous, giving birth to live young.