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European Earwig

Forficula auricularia

Photo by LuckyLogan
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Field Notes

Description:

Earwig. Unsure of exact species. Rather intimidating to have on my hand. Those pintchers look mean.

Habitat:

Milkweed, near a pond. Tall grasses also present.

Notes:

Freaked out many of the kids at the summer camp I was volunteering at.

Species ID Suggestions

European Earwig (male)

Forficula auricularia

Reference Link
BugEric
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PublishedSeptember 22, 2014

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