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Insects
Earwig
Forficula auricularia
- Diet
- Omnivore
- Lifespan
- 1 year
- Weight
- 0.0001 kg
- Conservation
- Least Concern
The Earwig (Forficula auricularia) is a omnivore species found in Worldwide damp environments. It typically lives 1 year, weighing around 0.0001 kg, and is currently classified as Least Concern on conservation status lists.
One fact worth knowing about the earwig: Earwigs are some of the few insects that care for their young.
Insects are the most numerous group of animals on Earth, making up over half of all known living species. Despite their small size, they play essential roles in pollination, decomposition, and the food chain.