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Cerci of Earwig, Heeswijk, Netherlands Cerci are the jaw-like appendages found in many insects, and notably in earwigs, where they are placed at the end of their abdomen. Europe,Forficula auricularia,Geotagged,Heeswijk-Dinther,Macro,Netherlands,Photography Styles,Spring,World Click/tap to enlarge

Cerci of Earwig, Heeswijk, Netherlands

Cerci are the jaw-like appendages found in many insects, and notably in earwigs, where they are placed at the end of their abdomen.

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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 Sep 9, 2016. Captured May 28, 2016 15:12 in Heibloemsedijk 20, 5473 TC Heeswijk Dinther, Netherlands.
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  • NIKON D800
  • f/3.5
  • 1/250s
  • ISO100
  • 105mm
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