Anechura bipunctata


Anechura bipunctata is a species of earwig in the family Forficulidae.

Distribution

This species is present in most of Europe.

Habitat

This montane species can be found at highest elevations, over 2000 meters above sea level.

Description

Anechura bipunctata can reach a length of . This characteristic winged species shows a black body with a yellow marking on the elytrae. Head, legs and sides of pronotum are yellowish orange. Antennae have 9-12 segments. Pronotum is wider than long. In the males the cerci are double curved. Larvae are black.