Earwigs

Pincer bugs that come in from damp places. 4 species with full pages, most commonly seen first.

European EarwigEuropean EarwigForficula auriculariaCan damage your homeRing-legged EarwigRing-legged EarwigEuborellia annulipesDamages trees, gardens or cropsShore EarwigShore EarwigLabidura ripariaCan biteLined EarwigLined EarwigDoru taeniatumCan bite

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