Toothed Earwig vs Hemiandrus Earwig
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Toothed Earwig | Hemiandrus Earwig |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Spongovostox ghilianii | Hemimerus talpoides |
| Order | Dermaptera | Dermaptera |
| Family | Forficulidae | Hemimeridae |
| Size | 15-25 mm | 8-12 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Farmland |
| Diet | Detritivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Europe | Sub-Saharan Africa |
| 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.
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.