Tawny Earwig vs Dung-loving Rove Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Tawny Earwig | Dung-loving Rove Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Labidura truncata | Philonthus marginatus |
| Order | Dermaptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Labiduridae | Staphylinidae |
| Size | 20-30 mm | 8-12 mm |
| Habitat | Gardens | Gardens |
| Diet | Herbivores | Dung Feeders |
| Regions | Oceania | Europe, North Africa, introduced to Australasia |
| 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.
Dung-loving Rove Beetle
A medium-sized, shiny black rove beetle with distinctly margined elytra found commonly in dung and compost. It is one of the most frequently encountered Philonthus species in pastoral landscapes.
Did You Know?
This beetle has been introduced to New Zealand as a biological control agent against pastoral dung flies.