Nesogaster aculeatus also known locally as just simply Earwig, is an earwig in the genus Nesogaster native to the Philippines, New Guinea, and Australia.

[1][2] Nesogaster aculeatus in its main form is identified by its red head, segmented antenne then roach like joiner.

On the back of the black abdomen is reddish V pattern.

[3] Nesogaster aculeatus apoensis is identified by a yellow line and a more square joiner.

the back spikes are joined and dark red.