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Earwig
Jeff Hahn, University of Minnesota Extension
Jeff Hahn, University of Minnesota Extension
Description: 5/8 - 3/4 inch long
Ant-like head. Head and abdomen are reddish-brown. Body is somewhat flattened with conspicuous pinchers on the tip of the abdomen.
Where/When: Feeds on a variety of vegetables and flowers. Active from July to October.
Significance: Their damage appears as small, irregular holes in leaves. Their feeding generally just affects their appearance, although large numbers could injure plants.
