Insect Identification - Earwig

Pest Identification Guide

Earwig
Order Dermaptera

5/8 inch long, dark reddish-brown, with yellow-brown legs; large forceps (cerci) on the end of the abdomen, which pose no threat to humans. Found all over homes, particularly in cracks a and crevices near or on the ground; active primarily at night. Scavengers; will eat about anything. Up to 60 eggs are laid in burrows in the ground and guarded by the female; hatch in the spring. Many species have a gland which secretes a foul-smelling, yellowish brown liquid when threatened.

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