Recent research has unveiled intriguing insights into the reproductive strategies of two cryptic species within the European earwig complex. This groundbreaking study, undertaken by a team of scientists led by Pasquier and collaborators, enhances our understanding of how these insects utilize alternative reproductive tactics to thrive in their respective environments. With an emphasis on both male and female strategies, the findings promise to rewrite aspects of behavioral ecology, shedding light on an oft-overlooked aspect of insect behavior.