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ocdchic New Baltimore, MI Jul 04, 2013

The picture Is not the greatest, but is this an earwig. In not then what is it? Thank you

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Flapdoodle Minot, ND Jul 05, 2013

Yes, it most certainly is an earwig!

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lourspolaire Delray Beach, FL(Zone 10a) Jul 05, 2013

I have to concur. That is an earwig. We were infested with those in Montreal; a species introduced from Belgium, if memory serves. I hate those critters! The picture was plenty good enough to make my skin crawl. Luckily, we don't have them in Florida, but it's only as matter of time.

Sylvain

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themoonhowl Prairieville, LA(Zone 9a) Jul 05, 2013

Shudder again Sylvain....unfortunately there are 6 families of earwigs in Florida

http://www.entnemdept.ufl.edu/choate/dermaptera.pdf

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ocdchic New Baltimore, MI Jul 05, 2013

Thank you all for your responses :) Very appreciated!

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