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Looks like a winged earwig- pincers in front and back - Oligotoma
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Looks like a winged earwig- pincers in front and back - Oligotoma
phoenix, Arizona, USA
Size: 1/2 inch
I've seen these things in most rooms in my house, but they like the kitchen the best. They don't like flying, but they can do it.

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Looks like a winged earwig- picers in front and back - Oligotoma Looks like a winged earwig- pincers in front and back - Oligotoma
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Contributed by y2kh8r on 28 August, 2009 - 1:36am
Last updated 28 August, 2009 - 4:45pm

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