Earwig

Moist, sheltered places such as leaf litter, mulch, gardens, crevices, and occasionally buildings. Usually hides under objects during daylight.

Omnivorous and opportunistic: feeds on decaying plant matter, algae, fungi, insects, and soft fruits or seedlings.

Mostly nocturnal and concealed by day. Females guard and clean their eggs and young; adults use rear pincers for defense, mating, and handling prey, not for venomous stinging.

Not dangerous to humans and does not transmit disease; its pincers can give a harmless pinch if handled. It benefits gardens by consuming aphids and decomposing material, though it may occasionally damage tender plants or fruit.