Earwig
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Earwigs make up the insect order Dermaptera. With about 2,000 species in 12 families, they are one of the smaller insect orders. Earwigs have characteristic cerci, a pair of forceps-like pincers on th
Earwig on white background
An earwig from the Western Ghats
Male earwig, external morphology. Click on image for a larger view
Female earwig in her nest, with eggs
Forficula auricularia
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Forficula auricularia is a species complex comprising the common earwig. It is also known as the European earwig. It is an omnivorous insect belonging to the family Forficulidae. The name earwig comes
Earwig
…on a wide variety of insects and plants. Damage to foliage, flowers, and various crops is commonly blamed on earwigs, especially the common earwig Forficula auricularia. Earwigs have five molts in the year before they become adults. Many earwig species display maternal care, which is uncommon among insects. Female…
European earwig
Forficula Auricularia en Bastavales, Galiza 090818 002
Illustration of male common earwig with wings extended
Female