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Description: Earwigs are small insects with 6 legs, they have a pair of pincers on their abdomen, thin wings folded underneath short, rarely used forewings, hence the scientific order name, "skin wings". They have antennae which they use for smelling and feeling. They are normally a few centimeters long and are very flat so they can crawl into small cracks.
Lifecycle:
Habitat: Earwigs like damp places because they don’t want their bodies to dry out. They can be found behind loose tree bark, narrow crevices, under rocks, in parts of plants such as flowers and under fallen leaves.
Range: Earwigs are found on all continents except Antarctica.
Diet: They eat leaves, dead materials and small insects.
Male/Female Differences: Male pincers are curved and female pincers are narrow and straight.
Common Predators: Many animals like to make a tasty snack of Earwigs. Birds, frogs, centipedes, and spiders are most likely to have them on the menu.
Average Lifespan: One year.
Interesting Info: They use their pincers to capture their prey and defend themselves. Some species can be as long as 15cm.
No. of Species: There are over 1200 different species of Earwig, with 7 of those being found in the UK.
Quick Quiz:
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Name any 3 of the Greenhouse Gases listed above: (Click To see Answer)
A: Water Vapour
Carbon Dioxide (CO2)
Methane
Ozone
Nitrous Oxide
CFC's
Carbon Dioxide (CO2)
Methane
Ozone
Nitrous Oxide
CFC's
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