Earwig

Damp, dark crevices such as under rocks, logs, mulch, and in garden debris; occasionally found indoors in moist areas.

Omnivorous; feeds on a variety of organic matter including decaying plants, living mosses, lichens, and small insects like aphids and mites.

Nocturnal insects that actively hunt at night; known for maternal care of eggs and young nymphs. Their pincers (cerci) are used for defense and hunting.

Generally harmless to humans; they can pinch but have no venom. Benefits ecosystems by acting as scavengers and predators of garden pests, though they can damage some ornamental plants.