Earwig

Euborellia anulipes

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Symptoms:
Generally harmless; feed mainly on arthropods and decaying organic matter. They can be a nuisance when they invade homes. One earwig, the European earwig, Forficula auricularia Linnaeus (Forficulidae), feeds at night on leaves of plants.

Control:
Consult the Department of Entomology Web Site for recommended controls of this pest.

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Publication Revised July 2009