Small Dusty Wave vs Pygmy Earwig
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Small Dusty Wave | Pygmy Earwig |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Idaea seriata | Diplatys flavicollis |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Dermaptera |
| Family | Geometridae | Diplatyidae |
| Size | 16-20 mm wingspan | 6-10 mm |
| Habitat | Indoors | Woodlands |
| Diet | Detritivores | Detritivores |
| Regions | Europe | Africa, Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Small Dusty Wave
A tiny pale moth with subtle wavy cross-lines. Commonly found inside buildings where larvae feed on dried organic matter. One of the few moths adapted to indoor living.
Did You Know?
One of the few moth species that has adapted to complete its life cycle entirely inside buildings.
Pygmy Earwig
A tiny tropical earwig with regenerative cerci that can regrow if broken.
Did You Know?
Unlike most earwigs its cerci are segmented and can regenerate after autotomy.