Earwig

Moist, sheltered places such as leaf litter, mulch, under stones, and gardens; may enter homes.

Omnivorous, eating decaying plant matter, fungi, small insects, and occasionally flowers or seedlings.

Mostly active at night and hides by day. The forceps at the rear are used for defense and handling prey; females guard their eggs and young.

Harmless to people and not venomous. Often beneficial as a scavenger and predator of aphids, though it may damage tender plants.