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The European earwig

''Forficula auricularia'', the common earwig or European earwig, is an omnivorous insect in the family Forficulidae. The European earwig survives in a variety of environments and is a common household insect in North America.

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Similar species: Earwigs
Species identified by Ferdy Christant
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By Ferdy Christant

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Uploaded Jul 31, 2015. Captured Jun 7, 2015 19:04 in Burgemeester van Hulstlaan 39, 5384 LR Heesch, Netherlands.
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  • NIKON D800
  • f/6.3
  • 1/60s
  • ISO100
  • 105mm
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