Earwigs

Earwigs are usually only about an inch long with narrow bodies. They are often dark brown and have antennae on one end and a pincher on the other. While they can pinch humans, their pinchers are small and not very strong, rarely puncturing the skin.  A few species of earwigs have wings, but more often than not, they are wingless.

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The most common earwig across the Greater Richmond area is the European earwig. These earwigs can get slightly longer than an inch, and they often have a reddish tint to their bodies. Some of these earwigs will also have lighter brown areas on their bodies.

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To learn even more about earwigs, check out our blog post!