9 photographs
Earwig collection
Earwigs Order Dermaptera
Distinctive insects defined by powerful forceps, folded wings and unexpectedly complex behaviour.
Earwigs are instantly recognisable by the curved cerci at the tip of the abdomen. This collection reveals their segmented bodies, intricate mouthparts, textured exoskeletons and remarkable anatomical detail through high-resolution macro photography.
An earwig photographed in detailed macro view.
A closer look at Dermaptera
More complex than their reputation.
Earwigs combine compact armour, hidden wings and some of the most distinctive appendages in the insect world.
Their abdominal forceps are used for defence, courtship, handling prey and folding the delicate hindwings beneath the short forewings.
Although many species are nocturnal and secretive, they occupy a wide range of habitats, from leaf litter and bark to flowers, caves and tropical forests.
Some species also show unusually advanced parental care, with females guarding eggs and tending young nymphs during their earliest stages.
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1 published species in this collection.
1Published galleries
9Public photographs
9Available as prints
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