Edited sentence: European earwigs survive well in cool and moist habitats with a mean temperature of.Hibernating adults can tolerate cool temperatures, but their survival is reduced in poorly drained soils such as clay.Sometimes they also occupy the hollow stems of flowers where the soil is poorly drained.The development of European earwigs also depends on temperature.Their daily abundance in a given year has been linked to temperature, wind velocity and the prevalance of easterly winds.Their eggs are capable of resisting damage from cold and heat.Thus, the occurrence of European earwigs can be predicted based on weather parameters.To avoid excessive moisture, they seek the southern side of well drained slopes