Little earwigs
Scientific name: Spongiphoridae
Little earwigs
Scientific name: Spongiphoridae
Description
The Spongiphoridae family, often tucked away in the world of earwigs, possesses a unique and intriguing adaptation that often goes unnoticed. Contrary to the unnerving myth that earwigs burrow into human ears, these creatures are actually harmless and play a beneficial role in ecosystems by eating other insects. Members of the Spongiphoridae family are equipped with forcep-like cerci on their rear, which they use effectively in self-defense and during mating rituals, adding a layer of complexity to their behavior that contradicts their eerie, old wives' tale reputation.
Species of Little earwigs
Scientific Classification
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