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European Earwig

European earwig
Appearance:
¾ inch long
Where/When:
Active from mid-June through August. Feeds on a wide variety of vegetables, fruits, flowers. Also a scavenger on animal matter.
Significance:
Can be damaging when numerous although generally not a problem in home gardens.
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