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Common Earwig - Forficula auricularia

Favourite Photos

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Common Earwig Common Earwig - Forficula auricularia dylan Laundry Lane 17 Feb 2021, 3:20 p.m. 22 Apr 2020, 6:35 p.m.
Common Earwig Common Earwig - Forficula auricularia dylan Laundry Lane 17 Feb 2021, 3:20 p.m. 22 Apr 2020, 6:35 p.m.
Common Earwig Common Earwig - Forficula auricularia dylan Golden Hill Allotments 6 Apr 2021, 6:35 p.m. 3 Apr 2021, 4:32 p.m.
Common Earwig Common Earwig - Forficula auricularia dylan Golden Hill Allotments 6 Apr 2021, 6:35 p.m. 3 Apr 2021, 4:32 p.m.
Common Earwig Common Earwig - Forficula auricularia dylan Golden Hill Allotments 6 Apr 2021, 6:35 p.m. 3 Apr 2021, 4:32 p.m.
Common Earwig Common Earwig - Forficula auricularia dylan Westbury Wildlife Park 23 Jun 2021, 12:51 p.m. 27 May 2021, 1:24 p.m.

Species Description

Common and widespread throughout th UK. Habitat includes: gardens, parks, allotments, cemeteries, scrub, woodland rides, wasteland etc. Often hides in old hollow plant stems. Length: 13 mm.