Labidura riparia (Pallas, 1773)
Giant or Tawny Earwig
Taxonomy:
- Dermaptera›Labiduridae›Labidura riparia
Status:
IN
Distribution
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Recordings
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| up to 1987 | 1988-97 | 1998 up to present |
Only Recording Scheme datasets are included. Other datasets on the Gateway may hold additional information.
Description:
Largest European earwig.
Size:
25 - 30 mm.
Wings:
Yes.
Food:
Partly carnivorous.
Habitat:
Native to Central and in particular Southern Europe. The Giant Earwig lives on sandy coasts and riverbanks, where it builds tunnels in wet sand or hides under refuse, including land fill sites.