Earwig

Animals Unique | Earwig | The earwig is a small sized That insect is found in a variety of habitats around the world. There are nearly 2.000 different species of earwig That are found throughout the American, Australian and Eurasian Continents.

 

The earwig has a small body size, that is split into three parts in a similar way to Numerous other insect species. The earwig has sharp pincers on its abdomen and large wings That Generally REMAIN concealed against the body of the earwig. Although Earwigs are Able to fly, They Often do.

Earwigs are nocturnal animals That Often hide in small, moist crevices during the day, and are active at night. Damage to foliage, flowers, and Various crops are commonly blamed on Earwigs but They also eat insects Certain That damage them.

 

The earwig is thought to get its name from people Fearing That Earwigs crawled into your ear to lay Their eggs. Although this is not the sole intention of the earwig, Certainly it is thought to be possible as They like narrow, warm spaces Such as the ear canal.

 

The earwig is an omnivorous animal That meaning Earwigs will eat almost anything They can find. Their Earwigs spend most of time feeding on a wide variety of other insects and plants Including flowers, fruits and leaves.

Due to Their small size, Earwigs have a number of natural predators Wherever They Live in the world. Such amphibians as frogs, Newts and toads are Among the most common predators of the earwig along with birds and other larger insects Such as beetles.

 

Female Earwigs lay up to 80 small eggs hatch within a couple the which of weeks. Female Earwigs are known to be extremely protective of Their young, watching over them until Often They have reached Their second moult (moult Earwigs 5 time over the course of Their lifetime).

 

 

Earwig Facts
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Dermaptera
Common Name: earwig
Scientific Name: Dermaptera
Found: Worldwide
Diet: omnivore
Size (L): 1cm - 3cm (0.4in - 1.2in)
Weight: 2g - 5g (0.07oz - 0.1oz)
Number of Species: 1.800
Average Lifespan: 1-3 years
Conservation Status: Least Concern
Colour: Black. Brown, Yellow, Tan
Skin Type: Shell
Favourite Food: Plants
Habitat: Grass and woodlands
Average Litter Size: 50
Main Prey: Plants, Flowers, Insects
Predators: Toads, Birds, Beetles
Distinctive Features: Sharp pincers and delicate wings