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Forficula scudderi

Forficula scudderi

A species of Forficula

Forficula scudderi is a species of earwig in the family Forficulidae.

General Info About Forficula scudderi
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Attributes of Forficula scudderi
Colors
Brown
Black
Red
Adult Food Sources
Leaves, flowers, fruit, insect larvae, aphids
Larva Food Source
Decaying plant matter, algae, lichen, fruit, small insects
Biting/stinging
Not reported
Allergy-causing
Not reported
Defensive attack
Not reported
Pest-Eating Predatory
Not reported
Phytophagous
Not reported
Predatory
Not reported
Biting animal or pet
Not reported
Mouthparts Type
Chewing mouthparts
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Life Cycle of Forficula scudderi
Egg The egg of forficula scudderi is oval and tiny, typically deposited in soil or under debris. Incubation time varies, but the eggs remain static, with no limbs or sensory organs visible.
Nymph After hatching, the nymph resembles a smaller, wingless version of the adult forficula scudderi. It undergoes multiple molts, gradually increasing in size, and developing wing buds and more defined body segmentation.
Adult Emerging after the final molt, the adult forficula scudderi's wings and genitalia are fully developed. It has a darker, harder exoskeleton, a pronounced pair of cerci, and is now capable of reproduction and flight.
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Predators of Adult Forficula scudderi
Birds, small mammals like shrews and bats, reptiles like lizards, arboreal predators such as monkeys, invertebrate predators such as spiders and centipedes
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Interesting Facts About Forficula scudderi
Forficula scudderi can navigate through darkness using its acute sense of smell to find food or partners.
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Scientific Classification of Forficula scudderi
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Youth Habitat of Forficula scudderi
Forests and Woodlands, Grasslands and Prairies, Urban and Suburban Areas, Agricultural and Cultivated Areas
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Habitat Preferences of Forficula scudderi Through Different Life Stages
Eggs of forficula scudderi are typically laid in the soil, hidden beneath debris or inside plant stems. Nymphs, resembling smaller adults but wingless, can be found under stones or logs, in soil crevices, and within decaying vegetation, as they prefer moist and dark environments for development. Adult forficula scudderi, which possess wings, are commonly found in gardens, fields, and other outdoor areas where they seek out similar damp and shady areas during the day. To find these stages, search in their respective preferred habitats, carefully turning over potential hiding spots, paying attention to underneath organic material on the ground or within rotting wood.
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Harmful Effects of Forficula scudderi
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Garden and Landscape Pest

Forficula scudderi, an earwig of the Forficulidae family, causes harm during its adult and nymph stages by chewing on the leaves, flowers, and fruits of vegetables, fruit trees, and ornamentals. The severity ranges from mild to severe, with significant defoliation and damage to blossoms and fruits in cases of high infestation. This pest's activity can lead to lower aesthetic values and crop yields, affecting not only plant health but also human enjoyment and economic returns.

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Agricultural Pests

When the population of forficula scudderi swells, they can cause severe damage to crops like corn and potatoes by chewing through plant tissues, particularly leaves, flowers, and fruits. A small group of these pests usually results in mild harm, but extensive infestations can lead to significant crop losses and potentially impact food security.

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