Toothed Earwig vs Humpbacked Mite-hunter
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Toothed Earwig | Humpbacked Mite-hunter |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Spongovostox ghilianii | Scydmaenus hellwigii |
| Order | Dermaptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Forficulidae | Staphylinidae |
| Size | 15-25 mm | 1-1.5 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Forests |
| Diet | Detritivores | Detritivores |
| Regions | Europe | Europe, Western Asia |
| 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.
Humpbacked Mite-hunter
A diminutive scydmaenine rove beetle with a distinctly humped profile and long, clubbed antennae. It specializes in hunting oribatid mites in the micro-habitats of forest floor detritus.
Did You Know?
To overcome the mite's armor, this beetle first gnaws a small hole in the mite's exoskeleton, then inserts its mandibles to extract the soft tissues inside.