Did you know? The name originates from the myth that earwigs crawl into the ears of humans while asleep and bore into the brain. Although earwigs appear somewhat ominous due to their forceps, they are practically harmless to humans.
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The name “Dermaptera”, derived from the Greek "derma" meaning skin and "ptera" meaning wings, refers to the thickened forewings that cover and protect the hind wings." The common Dermaptera are long and slender dark brown in color. Some have light brown or yellow patterns.

The approximate number of species worldwide is 1800, there are only 60 species in Australia. Despite their misleading name the

EARWIG
(Order: Dermaptera)
Hides in damp confined spaces, nocturnal they are mostly omnivorous, they use their forceps for courtship, defence and food carrying, occasionally they invade human dwellings.

most characteristic feature of earwigs is the 'pair of forceps' at the tail section, this structure is used in courtship for defence and for carrying prey or other food.

Earwigs are mostly nocturnal and favour damp and confined spaces. They are mostly omnivorous, eating living and dead plant and animal matter.

Earwigs occasionally cause annoyance to humans, by invading human dwellings.
 
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