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Earwig (Dermaptera)
Prevalence : Widespread |
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Appearance
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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. |
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Habits :
Found all over homes, particularly
in cracks and crevices near or on the ground; active primarily at night. |
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Diet :
Scavengers; will eat just about
anything. |
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Reproduction
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Up to 60 eggs are laid in burrows in the
ground and guarded by the female; hatch in the spring. |
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Other Information
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Many species have a gland which secretes a
foul-smelling, yellowish-brown liquid when threatened. |
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