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Anechura bipunctata (Fabricius 1781)

Anechura bipunctata

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Anechura bipunctata is a species of earwig in the family Forficulidae.[1][2]

Distribution

This species is present in most of Europe.[3]

Habitat

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

Description

Anechura bipunctata can reach a length of 12–20 millimetres (0.47–0.79 in) (included cerci). 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.[4][5]

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Anechura bipunctata: Brief Summary

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

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