Earwig Collection

Mantis, leaf insect, stick insect, etc
6337646 Mantis, leaf insect, stick insect, etc by Corsi (19th century); (add.info.: European mantis, Mantis religiosa 1, leaf insect, Phyllium siccifolium 2, stick insect, Phasma gigas 3)

Common flying dragon and two-horned chameleon
Common flying dragon, Draco volans, and two-horned chameleon, Furcifer bifidus. Drago lineato o di Giava, Camaleonte forcuto

Beech marten, earwig and ferns
Beech marten, Martes foina 7, earwig, Forficula auricularia 1, 2, and varieties of fern, Filices species 3-6. Forficule, fougeres, fouine

Curtis British Entomology Plate 560
Dermaptera: *Forficula borealis (Northern Earwig), probably = F. auricularia [Plant: Teucrium scorodonia (Wood Sage or Germander)] Date: 1824-39

Strawberry harvest in Vierlanden, Hamburg, Germany (chromolitho)
6033213 Strawberry harvest in Vierlanden, Hamburg, Germany (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Liebig card, late 19th or early 20th century)

Earwig and mole-cricket, 1788 (woodblock)
873624 Earwig and mole-cricket, 1788 (woodblock) by Utamaro, Kitagawa (1753-1806); 21.59 x31.75 cm; San Diego Museum of Art

Male St Helena giant earwig
Named in 1798 by the Danish zoologist Fabricus, Labidura herculeanais theworlds longest earwig speciesreaching up to 78mm in length including its forceps. Date: 1798

Forficula auricularia, the common earwig or European earwig
Illustration of a Forficula auricularia, the common earwig or European earwig

Cross section illustration of Common Earwig (Forficula auricularia) in auditory canal of ear, touching tympanic membrane with antennae

Earwig - in dry foliage (Dermaptera sp). Sengilen mountain range, South Tuva, Russia

forficula gigantea, earwig
Illustration of a forficula gigantea, earwig

A Study of Insects (oil on panel)
BAL152422 A Study of Insects (oil on panel) by Brueghel, Jan the Younger (1601-78); 10.2x16.8 cm; Private Collection; Johnny Van Haeften Ltd. London; Flemish, out of copyright

INSECTS: BEE & EARWIG. Woodcut by Thomas Bewick, early 19th century

Common Earwig (Forficula auricularia) adult, resting on autumn coloured willow leaf, Leicestershire, England, September

Picture No. 10899527
King Ferdinand's Orchid / Earwig Orchid (Ophrys regis-ferdinandii) Date:

Picture No. 10855675
Earwig - female licking eggs (Forficula auricularia ) Date:

Picture No. 10855676
Earwig - female tending to babies or nymphs (Forficula auricularia) Date:

Picture No. 10855674
EARWIG - female tending eggs (Forficula auricularia ) Date:

Common Earwig (Forficula auricularia) adult female, feeding on leaf, Dorset, England, August

Earwig feeding on slice of cucumber

Leaf eaten by Earwigs (Forficula auricularia)

Coloured SEM of an earwig, Forficula auricularia
Earwig. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of an earwig (Forficula auricularia) on leaf litter. Earwigs are predatory nocturnal insects which generally hide under stones

SEM of an earwig
Earwig. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of an earwig (Forficula auricularia) on leaf litter. Earwigs are predatory nocturnal insects which generally hide under stones

Earwig head. Close-up of the head of an earwig (order Dermaptera), showing its compound eyes (centre left and right) and mouthparts (upper centre). Magnification: x17, when printed 10 centimetres wide

Microscope slides, circa 1880 C018 / 7126
Set of four microscope slides dating from around 1880, England. From left to right the slides show a spider, a centipede, an earwig and stomata

Female adult earwig, SEM
Female adult earwig (Forficula auricularia) coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM). Females are easily distinguishable from males by their tail pincers which are smaller and less curved

Adult female earwig
Female adult earwig (Forficula auricularia). Females are easily distinguishable from males by their tail pincers which are smaller and less curved

Earwig skin in Baltic amber
A shed earwig skin in Baltic amber, this specimen has very long pincers. Specimen dates from the Upper Eocene. Image from Amber the Natural Time Capsule

Earwig in amber
An earwig preserved in Dominican amber. Specimen dates from the Lower Miocene

Forficula auricularia, common earwig
Earwigs usually inhabit damp crevaces in houses, gardens and woodland. They range from 8-18mm long, are scavenging insects and emerge at night

Earwig - couple, male on the left
PPG-655 EARWIG - PAIR ON LEAF, Male on left, female on right Europe Forficula auricularia Pascal Goetgheluck contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

White Earwig
A White Earwig. Date: 1950s

Common Earwig (Forficula auricularia) adult male, resting on birch log, England

Earwig (Forficula auricularia) artwork. Earwigs are predatory nocturnal insects that generally hide under stones and in crevices during the day

Earwig head, SEM
Earwig. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the head of an unidentified earwig (order Dermaptera). The bases of the long, slender antennae (purple, upper frame)

Earwig, also showing its eggs and newly-hatched young

Tawny / Giant / Striped / Riparian / Common Brown Earwig
RD-58 Tawny / Giant / Striped / Riparian / Common Brown Earwig Labidura riparia Giacomo Radi Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in anyway

Common Earwig (Forficula auricularia) in corn marigold (Chrysanthemum segetum); Dorset
ROG-13331 Common Earwig - in corn marigold (Chrysanthemum segetum) Dorset. UK Forficula auricularia Bob Gibbons Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Earwig - Male Europe
PPG-653 Earwig - male Europe Forficula auricularia Pascal Goetgheluck Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Earwig - in dry foliage, typical in coniferous forest floor in summer; June; Sengilen mountain range, South Tuva
ANZ-916 Earwig - in dry foliage Sengilen mountain range, South Tuva, Russia Dermaptera sp Andrey Zvoznikov Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

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The Male St Helena giant earwig stands tall among its insect counterparts, like the mantis, leaf insect, and stick insect. Its unique appearance is reminiscent of creatures from another world. Just like the Common flying dragon and two-horned chameleon, it possesses an extraordinary ability to blend seamlessly into its surroundings. In a picturesque scene featuring beech marten, earwig, and ferns, nature's beauty unfolds before our eyes. The Curtis British Entomology Plate 560 captures the intricate details of these fascinating creatures in all their glory. A vibrant chromolitho showcases a strawberry harvest in Vierlanden, Hamburg, Germany. Amidst this fruitful bounty lies an unsuspecting earwig - a tiny visitor amidst the luscious red berries. An ancient woodblock print from 1788 depicts an intriguing encounter between an earwig and mole-cricket. These two insects engage in a delicate dance within their natural habitat. Among dry foliage hides the elusive earwig - camouflaged perfectly to evade detection. This master of disguise thrives in its chosen environment with ease. A mesmerizing color lithograph from c. 1860 unveils various insects in all their splendorous hues. Among them is Forficula auricularia - commonly known as the European or common earwig - showcasing its distinctive features that set it apart from others. Delving deeper into this remarkable creature's anatomy reveals a cross-section illustration within the auditory canal of an ear. With antennae gently touching the tympanic membrane, we witness how intricately connected nature truly is. Lastly, forficula gigantea takes center stage as we explore yet another species of earwigs that captivate our imagination with their sheer size and presence. From hidden habitats to astonishing encounters captured through artistry and scientific illustrations alike; these glimpses into the world of earwigs leave us marveling at nature's boundless wonders.