




forficula
Forficula, commonly known as the earwig, has a unique pair of pincers on its tail that help it defend itself. These little creatures often come out at night and can be found hiding under rocks and leaves during the day!
Hábitat: Earwigs typically live in moist environments such as gardens, forests, and under decaying wood.
The Forficula has a flattened, reddish-brown body with short, leathery forewings. Its most distinctive feature is the pair of prominent, pincer-like appendages (cerci) at its rear, which differ in shape between males and females.





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Despite their name, earwigs do not crawl into people's ears to lay eggs – that's a common myth!
Earwigs are nocturnal, meaning they mostly hunt and forage for food while you are usually sleeping!
Some earwig species can squirt foul-smelling liquid from their bodies to deter hungry attackers!
Their scientific name, Forficula, literally means 'little scissors,' named after their unique rear pincers!
Forficula can fold its large, delicate hindwings into a tiny, compact space under short forewings for protection.
Forficula mothers diligently guard and clean their eggs, a rare form of parental care among insects.
Forficula is an omnivore, munching on decaying plants, tiny insects, and sometimes fresh leaves.
Turdus migratorius
A common meal for hungry backyard birds.
Aphis gossypii
Helps gardeners by munching on these tiny pests.
Mus musculus
Sometimes hunted by small mammals seeking a snack.
Los animales solitarios viven solos durante la mayor parte de su vida y solo interactúan con otros para aparearse o cuidar de sus crías.
Los animales excavadores cavan túneles y cámaras en el suelo y utilizan estas estructuras subterráneas para refugiarse, cazar o reproducirse.
Describe a los organismos que descomponen la materia orgánica muerta, reciclando los nutrientes de vuelta al ecosistema.
Este rasgo identifica a los organismos cuya dieta consiste total o principalmente en tejido animal.
Los animales nocturnos están principalmente activos durante la noche, y suelen descansar o dormir durante el día.
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Earwigs are harmless, but it’s best to observe them from a distance.
10-14 mm
250-365 días
Forficula is an omnivore, munching on decaying plants, tiny insects, and sometimes fresh leaves.
Earwigs typically live in moist environments such as gardens, forests, and under decaying wood.
Foraging
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