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Earwig
* All earwigs are insects
  - omnivores and eat plants and other insects
* All earwigs have a pair of hardened abdominal appendages which protrude backwards as a tail
  - six hooked legs
  - three body parts , head , thorax , and abdomen
* Many earwigs exhibit seclusive behabior.
* Most earwigs are omnivores they also eat some insect larvae
  - omnivorous
* Most earwigs cause damage
  - severe damage
  - do have wings
* Most earwigs eat materials
  - seeds
* Most earwigs have behavior
  - glands
  - scent glands
  - social behavior
  - stages
* Most earwigs show instinct
  - maternal instinct
* Most earwigs undergo gradual metamorphosis
  - incomplete metamorphosis
* Some earwigs become household pests
* Some earwigs eat aphids
  - flowers
* Some earwigs have antennas
  - ears
  - predators
  - stripes on the thorax and abdomen
  - mate in autumn.
  * They are characterized by wings they can fold under short, leather-like forewings. There are about 1800 species of earwigs. They do not seem to spread any disease, or harm humans in any way. Most of them are 10-14mm long, some species can reach 80mm. Most earwigs are omnivores they also eat some insect larvae
* abandon drought-stricken ground to enter structures in search of moisture.
* also damage vegetables by entering and enlarging existing holes.
* are a common nuisance both indoors and out
  - long-lived insect, often living a year or more
  - nuisance pest which can sometimes build up to high populations during warm weather
  - about the same size as a peanut
  - abundant and can be found throughout the Americas and Eurasia
  - active at night and feed on a wide variety of materials
* are active at night and hide during the day in cracks and crevices
  - mainly at night, and are omnivorous scavengers
  - among the few non-social insects species that show maternal care
  - as offensive as roaches and produce a foul odor when crushed
  - attracted to lights
  - beneficial to gardeners because they prey on aphids
  - common in America and Europe
  - considered as pests because they attack domestic plants
  - dark brown , red , or black
  - essentially beneficial insects that prey on more harmful insects
* are fairly abundant and are found in many areas around the world
  - found in many areas of the world
  - found in temperate regions to the tropics and subtropics
* are generally creatures found in mulch, beneath boards lying on the ground and such
  - resistant to cold temperatures, particularly cold winters
  - greedy, eager eaters
  - hard-core winter enthusiasts, and spend the frigid season outdoors
* are harmless to humans
  - people
  - harmless, only occasionally damaging flower blossoms
  - herbivorous, nocturnal, and they hide in the boxes by day
* are interesting in that they show parental care of offspring
  - insects that have a fearsome reputation
  - subsocial insects
  - large predators, easily seen with the naked eye
  - largely nocturnal in habit, hide during the day in cracks and crevices
  - mainly scavengers and feed on a variety of foodstuffs
* are most active at night and are attracted to lights
  - common in the summer and most active at night
  - night creatures
* are nocturnal and feed at night
  - insects feeding on a wide variety of plant material, nectar and some insects
  - pests that hide from light and feed at night
* are nocturnal, actively feeding during the night and hiding during the day
  - spending their days in humid hideaways under leaves, stones or bark
  - of little importance except that they frequently become a nuisance in and around homes
  - omnivorous, feeding on a wide variety of food
* are one group which very commonly makes nest for young
  - of the few insects that show maternal care to their young
* are one of the most disliked insects
  - misunderstood insects
  - outdoor insects that prefer damp, dark areas
  - pests mostly by their presence and diet
* are primarily nocturnal, feeding at night
  - scavengers and feed on dead plant and animal material
  - relatively harmless but in lettuce they can make leaves wilt or rot
  - small creatures
  - small, brown insects with a pair of forceps-like appendages in the rear
* are some of the deepest nesters of all the common Arizona pests
  - most interesting insects that are encountered
* are ugly insect creatures with a pair of pincers attached to the tail end of their abdomen
  - little critters with pincers that look frightening
* attack fruit
  - tree fruit
* can be of value as predators of certain insect pests.
  - no physical harm to man
* come in cycles, some years are worse than others.
* commonly live in yards and gardens.
* damage both leaves and fruit.
* develop with a gradual metamorphosis from egg to nymph to adult.
* eat an omnivorous diet of other insects and plants
  - live plants and can do damage to field crops
  - plants and insects
  - pollen out from flowers
  - roots
* feast on garden plants.
* feed at night and hide in cool, moist places during the day
  - during the night and are omnivores
  - mostly by night
* feed on fruit and foliage
  - green plants, and other vegetation, and do little damage indoors
  - living or dead plant material and some insects
  - plant material such as flowers, but also feed on other insects
  - primarily at night
* frighten many people because of the pincers on the back of their abdomens.
* generally enter the home at the ground level, so pay particular attention to low areas.
* get their name because the back wings are shaped like ears
  - from a false European superstition
* have a beneficial role in the garden as predator of aphids
* have chewing mouth parts which they use to catch and eat insects
  - mouthparts
  - five molts in the year before they become adults
  - gland openings they can exude small amounts of liquid if the insect is disturbed
  - thin back wings and two thick wings to cover the thin wings
* includes air sacs
  - brains
  - carapaces
  - cell membranes
  - cells
  - corpi
  - cytoplasm
  - faces
  - flight feathers
  - heads
  - nuclei
  - plasma membranes
  - quill feathers
  - sections
  - shells
  - skulls
  - thoraxes
  - vacuoles
* influence agricultural crops for both the positive and the negative.
* is an insect
* like to hide in cracks and dark tight places
  - under cloth
* live all over the world , except Antarctica
  - for approximately one year, but most often the males die during the winter months
  - in damp areas, usually around, underneath or in vegetation
* mate during the fall and winter.
* move into homes to find food or because of a change in weather.
* often live in groups of dozens or hundreds of individuals.
* prefer dark and damp areas like under sidewalks, and stones
  - dark, damp, cool places
  - high-moisture conditions
  - moist, dark areas
* produce one or two generations every year.
* reside in dark moist cracks beneath stones, wood and debris.
* scurry around at night, searching for other insects or plants on which to feed.
* seem to especially like the tender petals of lighter colored petunias.
* spread largely by infested plant material, cut flowers, and other human activities.
* stay mostly hidden during the day and forage actively at night.
* tend to inhabit hidden places where mealybugs are often found.
* use the pincers for protection against predators and to hold and manipulate prey.
* use their antennae for smelling and feeling
  - cerci for defense, capturing prey, and sensing the environment
* usually live in damp , shady places such as under leaves or in fallen trees
  - use their pincers to ward off enemies like toads and birds or to catch prey
* wait for darkness to begin their search for food and shelter.
+ Earwig, Diet
  * All earwigs eat plants. Earwigs eat pollen out from flowers. Some times fruit in the fall like apples. Some times when they live in houses they eat some of our pests like spiders and flies. Only some times they can get honey to eat. On trees you might find them eating moss or fungi
  - Habitat
  * Earwigs usually live in damp, shady places such as under leaves or in fallen trees. Earwigs can also be found in your home, mostly in basements or bathrooms, where there are damp and shady places
  - Physical Characteristics: Insects
  * All earwigs are insects. All earwigs have three body parts, head, thorax, and abdomen. Earwigs are about the same size as a peanut.
  * Earwigs are dark brown, red, or black. Earwigs use their antennae for smelling and feeling. Their antennae are attached to their head. All earwigs are a little flat. Some earwigs have stripes on the thorax and abdomen