Forficula


Forficula is a genus of earwigs in the family Forficulidae; it was first described in 1758 by Swedish biologist Carl Linnaeus in the 10th edition of Systema Naturae. The name Forficula is Latin for earwig, formerly small pinchers. The genus spans all continents except Antarctica and is native to Afro-Eurasia, primarily Europe. The best known species is Forficula auricularia and is a common household pest''.''

Species

The genus Forficula contains at least 68 species, making it the largest genus of earwigs. Some species are listed below:Forficula abrutianaForficula aetolicaForficula aeolicaForficula auriculariaForficula apenninaForficula davidiForficula decipiensForficula dentataForficula greeniForficula harbereiForficula ibericaForficula laeviforcepsForficula lesneiForficula lucasiForficula luridaForficula mediterraneaForficula mikadoForficula planicollisForficula pubescensForficula riffensisForficula ruficollisForficula scudderiForficula silanaForficula smyrnensisForficula tomisForficula vicariaForficula vilmi