Earwig Facts

Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Dermaptera
Common Name: Earwig
Scientific Name: Dermaptera
Found: Worldwide
Diet: Omnivore
Size (L): 1cm - 3cm (0.4in - 1.2in)
Weight: 2g - 5g (0.07oz - 0.1oz)
Number of Species: 1,800
Average Lifespan: 1 - 3 years
Conservation Status: Least Concern
Colour: Black. Brown, Yellow, Tan
Skin Type: Shell
Favourite Food: Plants
Habitat: Grass and woodlands
Average Litter Size: 50
Main Prey: Plants, Flowers, Insects
Predators: Toads, Birds, Beetles
Distinctive Features: Sharp pincers and delicate wings