Toothed Earwig vs Black-Headed Ash Sawfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Toothed Earwig | Black-Headed Ash Sawfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Spongovostox ghilianii | Tethida barda |
| Order | Dermaptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Forficulidae | Tenthredinidae |
| Size | 15-25 mm | 6-8 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Forests |
| Diet | Detritivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe | Eastern North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Toothed Earwig
A large earwig with heavily toothed forceps found in southern European forests.
Did You Know?
Its forceps bear multiple teeth along the inner edge for gripping prey.
Black-Headed Ash Sawfly
A small sawfly whose larvae have distinctive black heads and whitish-green bodies. They feed on the underside of ash leaflets, skeletonizing them.
Did You Know?
This species is often mistaken for moth caterpillars, but like all sawfly larvae, it has more than five pairs of prolegs on its abdomen.