Forficula lesnei explained

Forficula lesnei, or Lesne's earwig, is a species of earwig from Europe, particularly Britain.[1] Compared to the common earwig, Lesne's earwig is shorter, with a body length around 8mm. It also lacks hind wings. It can be found dwelling on the shrub Clematis vitalba.[2]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Forficula lesnei (Finot, 1887) – Lesne's Earwig. Natural History Museum. 7 December 2015.
  2. Web site: Lesne's Earwig Forficula lesnei. Scarce in Worcestershire or just overlooked?. Farmer. Gary. Worcestershire Record. 7 December 2015. November 2012.

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