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Striped Earwigs (Labidura riparia)
Striped earwigs are referred to by many names that include the riparian earwig, shore earwig, or the tawny earwig. Most known as the striped earwig, this insect is distinguished from others in their order by the pair of stripes on the front portion of their back. Holding a lighter brown, almost tannish color, the striped earwig is quite the predator. Their pest control abilities are one of the highest for earwigs, as they will hunt and eat a multitude of living and dead insects, including but not limited to other larvae, eggs, scavenged meat, millipedes, spiders, caterpillars, and more. To achieve a comfortable piece of mind, there are numerous ways to removing these type of earwigs from the home.
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Maritime Earwigs (Anisolabis maritima)
The maritime earwig, or also referred to as the seaside earwig, are a species of earwigs typically found around the coast. While not able to swim, this earwig likes to feed on other insects in the wet sands of the beach. Similar to other earwig species, they are a nocturnal insect, hunting at night and burrowing in cool, moist locations during the day. Maritime earwigs have a similar to look to others of its kind, having a blackish exterior, yellow underbelly and legs, and noticeable pincers. Unlike some of their counterparts, maritime earwigs do not have a pair of wings and thus no capability of flying.
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Seashore Earwigs (Anisolabis littorea)
Very similar to Maritime earwigs, the seashore earwig is a native insect to Australia and New Zealand that can be found on beaches hiding in the sand and under stones. Unlike the maritime earwig that has a darker black coloration on the whole of its back, the seashore earwig holds some lighter brown pigmentation near the front of its back. Like most other earwigs, the seashore earwig is a predator of other insects, feeding on pests such as ants and fleas. But don’t expect to find this type of earwig infesting your home, unless you live near big bodies of water.
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