IFAS Extension
European Earwig Forficula auricularia Linnaeus (Insecta: Dermaptera: Forficulidae)
Contacts: Elena Rhodes
Release Date: 2/18/2026
Agriculture
Abstract
The Featured Creatures collection provides in-depth profiles of insects, nematodes, arachnids, and other organisms relevant to Florida. These profiles are intended for the use of interested laypersons with some knowledge of biology as well as academic audiences.
About this Publication
This document is EENY483, one of a series of the Department of Entomology and Nematology, UF/IFAS Extension. Original publication date October 2010. Revised November 2016, September 2019, December 2022, and September 2025. Visit the EDIS website at https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu for the currently supported version of this publication.
How to Cite
Capinera, J. L. (2010). European Earwig Forficula auricularia Linnaeus (Insecta: Dermaptera: Forficulidae). EDIS, 2010(8). https://doi.org/10.32473/edis-in875-2010
Authors
John Capinera
professor emeritus (deceased) of integrated pest management and former department chairman, UF/IFAS Department of Entomology and Nematology
Contacts
Elena Rhodes
staff
University of Florida
biological scientist III, Department of Entomology and Nematology