Description
It is an insect of the order mill Dermoptera some species have wings .
Life Cycle: Females lay their eggs in shelters and protect until hatching , the immature stages resemble adored without wings.
These nocturnal insects shelter during the day in the debris , under bark and in various protected areas .
Earwigs get their name from a belief that they introduce into the ear to gnaw the eardrum. This is not true because human ears are not part of their habitats.
When handled , male earwigs can pinch strongly with their tails . Usually , insects use them to attack their prey , scaring their enemies and defend themselves. These appendages also play an important role in courtship and mating.
Some species of earwigs have special glands at the base of the abdomen . These glands produce a foul-smelling liquid that is used as a defense when the insect is threatened .
Depending on the species , earwigs are herbivorous or omnivorous scavengers .