Terminalis Spongillafly vs Hemiandrus Earwig
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Terminalis Spongillafly | Hemiandrus Earwig |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Sisyra terminalis | Hemimerus talpoides |
| Order | Neuroptera | Dermaptera |
| Family | Sisyridae | Hemimeridae |
| Size | 7-10 mm wingspan | 8-12 mm |
| Habitat | Tundra & Arctic | Farmland |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Europe, Central Asia | Sub-Saharan Africa |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Terminalis Spongillafly
A Palearctic spongillafly with dark wing tips found near clean freshwater systems. Indicator of good water quality and healthy sponge populations.
Did You Know?
Its presence near a waterway is considered an indicator of excellent freshwater quality.
Hemiandrus Earwig
A blind, wingless earwig that lives exclusively as a commensal on giant pouched rats. Its cerci are modified into short, unsegmented claspers rather than the typical forceps.
Did You Know?
Unlike all other earwigs, Hemimerus gives birth to live young that develop inside the mother via a placenta-like structure.