Forficula Auricularia Collection

Forficula auricularia, the common earwig or European earwig
Illustration of a Forficula auricularia, the common earwig or European earwig

Cross section illustration of Common Earwig (Forficula auricularia) in auditory canal of ear, touching tympanic membrane with antennae

forficula gigantea, earwig
Illustration of a forficula gigantea, earwig

Leaf eaten by Earwigs (Forficula auricularia)

European Earwig (Forficula auricularia), view from above

Common earwig, Forficula auricularia, with long antennae, pincer slightly open, above view

Coloured SEM of an earwig, Forficula auricularia
Earwig. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of an earwig (Forficula auricularia) on leaf litter. Earwigs are predatory nocturnal insects which generally hide under stones

SEM of an earwig
Earwig. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of an earwig (Forficula auricularia) on leaf litter. Earwigs are predatory nocturnal insects which generally hide under stones

Female adult earwig, SEM
Female adult earwig (Forficula auricularia) coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM). Females are easily distinguishable from males by their tail pincers which are smaller and less curved

Adult female earwig
Female adult earwig (Forficula auricularia). Females are easily distinguishable from males by their tail pincers which are smaller and less curved

Forficula auricularia, common earwig
Earwigs usually inhabit damp crevaces in houses, gardens and woodland. They range from 8-18mm long, are scavenging insects and emerge at night

Earwig (Forficula auricularia) artwork. Earwigs are predatory nocturnal insects that generally hide under stones and in crevices during the day

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"Forficula auricularia: The Fascinating World of the Common Earwig" The Forficula auricularia, commonly known as the common earwig or European earwig, is a unique insect that has captured the curiosity of scientists and nature enthusiasts alike. This cross section illustration reveals its intriguing presence in the auditory canal of an ear, delicately touching the tympanic membrane with its sensitive antennae. While often misunderstood and feared due to their pincers, not all earwigs are created equal. Meet forficula gigantea, a species of earwig that showcases impressive proportions. These leaf-eating creatures have been observed devouring foliage with remarkable precision, like artists creating intricate patterns on leaves. From above, we gain a different perspective on the European Earwig (Forficula auricularia). Its long antennae extend gracefully into space while its slightly open pincer hints at its defensive capabilities. A colored SEM image further highlights the intricate details of this fascinating creature's exoskeleton. In another captivating SEM image, we delve deeper into the world of these tiny insects. Their segmented bodies and delicate appendages become even more apparent under high magnification, and is through such microscopic views that we can truly appreciate their complexity. Amongst these images lies a female adult earwig captured in stunning detail by scanning electron microscopy (SEM). The intricacies of her body structure are revealed - from her finely textured exoskeleton to her distinct features that set her apart from male counterparts. As we explore further into this captivating realm inhabited by Forficula auricularia, it becomes clear that there is much more to these common earwigs than meets the eye. Their adaptability and survival strategies make them worthy subjects for scientific study and admiration in our natural world.