Inland Earwig (potential dried specimen)

Natural Habitat

Damp environments such as leaf litter, mulch, under rocks, and in basements or bathrooms within human structures.

Diet & Feeding

Omnivorous; feeds on organic debris, plants, and smaller insects like aphids or mites.

Behavior Patterns

Nocturnal and moisture-seeking. Females exhibit maternal care by guarding their eggs and newly hatched nymphs.

Risks & Benefits

Benefits include acting as natural pest controllers by eating garden pests. They are not dangerous to humans, but can be a nuisance indoors and may pinch with their cerci if handled.

Identified on: 12/31/2025