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Doru taeniatum
I was rolling the floor of the tent when a couple of earwigs came out. About 3 cm long.
Oak forest
"The species Doru taeniatum of earwigs can squirt foul-smelling yellow liquid in the form of jets from scent glands on the dorsal side of the third and fourth abdominal segment. It aims the discharges by revolving the abdomen, a maneuver that enables it simultaneously to use its pincers in defense." - Wikipedia
Spotted on Oct 20, 2012
Submitted on Nov 6, 2012
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