Willow Beauty vs Ring-Legged Earwig
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Willow Beauty | Ring-Legged Earwig |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Peribatodes rhomboidaria | Euborellia annulipes |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Dermaptera |
| Family | Geometridae | Anisolabididae |
| Size | 38-48 mm wingspan | 10-15 mm |
| Habitat | Gardens | Gardens |
| Diet | Omnivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe, western Asia | Africa, Asia, North America, South America, Oceania |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Willow Beauty
A well-camouflaged moth with grey-brown wings marked with dark cross-lines that blends perfectly with tree bark. It is one of the most common moths found in gardens.
Did You Know?
Like the peppered moth, it has developed a darker form in areas affected by industrial pollution.
Ring-Legged Earwig
A wingless earwig identified by the pale bands on its dark legs. It is a cosmopolitan species often found in greenhouses and tropical gardens.
Did You Know?
This earwig has been spread worldwide by human commerce and is now found on every inhabited continent.