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giant earwig, tawny earwig

Labidura riparia

Not Evaluated

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Widely distributed across Africa (South Africa), Europe (5 countries), and North America (United States).

🇿🇦 South Africa 🇵🇹 Portugal 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇺🇸 United States

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (животные)
Phylum
Arthropoda (членистоногие)
Class
Insecta (насекомые)
Order
Dermaptera (кожистокрылые)
Family
Labiduridae
Genus
Labidura
Species
Labidura riparia (giant earwig, tawny earwig)

Names in Other Languages

German Sandohrwurm

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of giant earwig, tawny earwig?
The scientific name of giant earwig, tawny earwig is Labidura riparia. It belongs to the genus Labidura.
Where does giant earwig, tawny earwig live?
giant earwig, tawny earwig is found in Widely distributed across Africa (South Africa), Europe (5 countries), and North America (United States).. Countries include Belgium, Denmark, Portugal, South Africa, Sweden, United Kingdom, United States.
What family does giant earwig, tawny earwig belong to?
giant earwig, tawny earwig (Labidura riparia) belongs to the genus Labidura, which is part of the taxonomic family Labiduridae.
What kingdom does giant earwig, tawny earwig belong to?
giant earwig, tawny earwig (Labidura riparia) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (животные).

Native Range — 7 Countries

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Genus Labidura — 1 Species

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giant earwig, tawny earwig
Labidura riparia
NE
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