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European Earwig

Forficula auricularia

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Field Notes

Description:

Pincer bug with light legs and a silvery/tan thorax. It appears that it has the beginnings of wings or some sort of shield.

Habitat:

Hiding in a palm leaf in between the ridges

Reference Links:

European Earwig, Forficula auricularia

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PublishedOctober 15, 2011

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