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Shore Earwig

Labidura riparia

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Arthropoda ›Class: Insecta ›Order: Dermaptera ›Family: Labiduridae ›Genus: Labidura

About

Labidura riparia is a species of earwig in the family Labiduridae, formerly Forficula riparia , characterized by their modified cerci as forceps, and light tan color. They are more commonly known as the striped earwig, due to two dark longitudinal stripes down the length of the pronotum. They are sometimes wrongly referred to as Labidura japonica, although said species is actually a subspecies, Labidura riparia japonica, found only in Japan. L. riparia are a cosmopolitan species...

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Shore Earwig?
The scientific name of Shore Earwig is Labidura riparia.
What kingdom does Shore Earwig belong to?
Shore Earwig belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Shore Earwig belong to?
Shore Earwig belongs to the phylum Arthropoda.
What class does Shore Earwig belong to?
Shore Earwig belongs to the class Insecta.
What order does Shore Earwig belong to?
Shore Earwig belongs to the order Dermaptera.
What family does Shore Earwig belong to?
Shore Earwig belongs to the family Labiduridae.
What genus does Shore Earwig belong to?
Shore Earwig belongs to the genus Labidura.