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lesser earwig

Labia minor

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 🇳🇴 Norway 🇵🇹 Portugal 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇺🇸 United States

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (животные)
Phylum
Arthropoda (членистоногие)
Class
Insecta (насекомые)
Order
Dermaptera (кожистокрылые)
Family
Spongiphoridae
Genus
Labia
Species
Labia minor (lesser earwig)

Names in Other Languages

German Kleiner Ohrwurm

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Native Range — 7 Countries

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Genus Labia — 1 Species

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lesser earwig
Labia minor
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