They are typically light to dark brown in color. Perhaps the easiest way to recognize them is the pair of large, curved pincers on their tails.
Earwigs feed mostly by night.
During daylight hours, you may find them hunkered beneath a pot or taking shelter among the leaf and flower debris that has dropped onto the soil. For the most part, Earwigs are considered scavengers. However, they sometimes do feed on the flowers and leaves of African Violets. Distinguishing Symptoms Flowers have a light yellow powder on them . This is actually pollen which has spilled from the anthers as Earwigs feed.