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Kingdom | : | Animalia |
Phylum | : | Arthropoda |
Class | : | Insecta |
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Order | : | Dermaptera |
Common Name | : | Earwig |
Scientific Name | : | Dermaptera |
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Found | : | Worldwide |
Diet | : | Omnivore |
Size (L) | : | 1cm - 3cm (0.4in - 1.2in) |
Weight | : | 2g - 5g (0.07oz - 0.1oz) |
Number of Species | : | 1800 |
Average Lifespan | : | 1 - 3 years |
Conservation Status | : | Least Concern |
Colour | : | Black. Brown, Yellow, Tan |
Skin Type | : | Shell |
Favourite Food | : | Plants |
Habitat | : | Grass and woodlands |
Average Litter Size | : | 50 |
Main Prey | : | Plants, Flowers, Insects |
Predators | : | Toads, Birds, Beetles |
Distinctive Features | : | Sharp pincers and delicate wings |