The earwig life cycle has three main forms: egg, nymph, and adult. European earwigs develop through gradual metamorphosis, so there is no caterpillar-like larva or pupal stage. After hatching, a […]

Those pincers make earwigs look considerably more threatening than they are. Earwigs are not considered dangerous to humans. They are not poisonous or venomous, and their pincers are not powerful […]

Earwig pincers are multipurpose structures used for defense, catching and holding prey, mating, and competition. Their proper name is cerci, and they sit at the rear of the abdomen rather […]

Yes, adult earwigs can have wings, and some can fly, but seeing one in flight is unusual. Most earwig species have a pair of short, leathery forewings covering much larger […]

Earwigs can range from light reddish brown to very dark brown or nearly black, depending on the species and stage of development. Some species also have yellow, tan, or reddish […]

Most adult European earwigs are about 1/2 to 3/4 inch long, or roughly 13 to 19 millimeters. They are relatively small insects, although their long antennae and rear pincers can […]

Earwigs are narrow, flattened insects with six legs, long antennae, and a distinctive pair of forceps at the rear of the abdomen. The European earwig, Forficula auricularia, is usually reddish […]

An earwig is a small, elongated insect best recognized by the pair of forceps-like pincers at the end of its abdomen. Those pincers make earwigs look considerably more threatening than […]