Earwigs
Beetle-like, short-winged, fast moving insects about 1/2" in length. They are usually dark brown and have a pair of pincer-like appendages at the tip of the abdomen. Their mouthparts are adapted for chewing. They have a very slow development.
Earwigs are active at night. They usually hide in cracks and crevices, under bark, etc., during the day. They are typically scavengers, but may occasionally feed on plants. The name earwig comes from an old superstition that these insec