Little Earwigs

Description:

The Little Earwings are brown insects with forceps-like pincers; forewing usually very short, leathery; long antennae.

Habitat:

Brush fields, under litter, in houses, woods and other.

Notes:

Contrary to folklore, the fierce-looking pincher-bearing earwings do not creep into the ears of sleeping people. These insects can pinch sharply if handled, but they are vegetarians or scavengers that do no harm.