Little Earwigs
Labia minor
44.1217, -72.5415
Field Notes
Description:
The Little Earwings are brown insects with forceps-like pincers; forewing usually very short, leathery; long antennae.
Habitat:
Brush fields, under litter, in houses, woods and other.
Notes:
Contrary to folklore, the fierce-looking pincher-bearing earwings do not creep into the ears of sleeping people. These insects can pinch sharply if handled, but they are vegetarians or scavengers that do no harm.
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PublishedAugust 18, 2014
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