Lesne’s Earwig
Taxonomy
Dermaptera » Forficulidae » Forficula lesnei
Status
UK
Distribution Map
Colours show the year of the last record -
| up to 1987 | 1988-97 | 1998 up to present |
Only Recording Scheme datasets are included. Other datasets on the Gateway may hold additional information.
Recordings
Description
Pale, small version of the Common Earwig but hindwings are absent or greatly reduced. The cerci are flattened and straight up to approximately half their total length.
Size
6 – 7 mm
Wings
Hindwings absent or greatly reduced.
Habitat
Native to UK, Southern and Central Europe. Most records from the UK are on base rich soil. Beaten from trees and shrubs, in hedges particularly with nettles and rough vegetation. Also uses hollow stemmed plants such as hogweed.
Phenology
Adults usually seen from July to October.