Earwig (likely European Earwig)

Damp, dark environments such as under rocks, logs, mulch, or leaf litter; they often enter homes during periods of extreme weather.

Omnivorous; they feed on a variety of organic matter including decaying plant material, small insects, aphids, and garden plants like dahlias or lettuce.

Nocturnal insects that hide in crevices during the day. They exhibit maternal care, where females guard their eggs and young nymphs. They use their posterior cerci (forceps) for defense and capturing prey.

They are generally harmless to humans and do not spread disease, though they can deliver a slight pinch if handled. While they can be garden pests by eating seedlings, they also provide ecosystem benefits by consuming aphids and other small pests.