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Forficula auricularia
The Common earwig is a common household insect .Though they frighten many, they are harmless but tend to take up habitation within the home. The name "earwig" comes from the rumor that these insects crawl into human ears and enter the brain, but this is false.
Near buildings
Spotted on Jan 15, 2013
Submitted on Jan 17, 2013
2 Comments
Thanks Hema! It was posing for me on a Log.
Fantastic picture!!