Lined Earwig Doru taeniatum
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OrderEarwigs (Dermaptera)
FamilyCommon Earwigs (Forficulidae)
GenusDoru (Doru)
With distinctive dark striping running along its body, this earwig is one of the more visually striking members of its family. What's truly remarkable is its massive geographic range spanning North, Central, and South Americaโa testament to its adaptability across diverse climates and habitats. Using its pincers for hunting, it feeds on a variety of smaller arthropods, proving itself one of the most accomplished earwig colonizers of the Americas.
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