Forficula auricularia

Moved

… v belov, 23 December, 2009 - 8:40am

Thank you v belov That is th

Thank you v belov
That is the correct date
I uploaded the pictures from my camera much later so the date is incorrect since it only uses the date from when i transfer the pictures to my computer and not when i took them...
Thanks for the taxonomy tips
I will lower case all the species names ;)

… Devon Henderson, 22 December, 2009 - 8:27pm

Yes!

Yes, they are capable of flying! Hence why I purposely unfolded a wing
for proof that these things are not flightless. Although they fly very reluctantly, they still use their wings from time to time...
I've seen it myself live ;)

… Devon Henderson, 22 December, 2009 - 6:34pm

Labia minor* is a proficient flyer among our earwigs

*real name, no kiddin'

hexapod, this is a great picture, but pls make sure all your submissions are properly dated [edit to add the actual sighting date], and do not capitalize specific names

… v belov, 22 December, 2009 - 8:18pm

Thanks.

Thanks! :D
I never knew before that earwigs were capable of flying!
Ti's true that it's fascinating to see especially when it's something new to anyone's knowledge.
I wish more people knew that these fellows could fly, that would be a real shocker :)
Thanks again.

… Devon Henderson, 22 December, 2009 - 6:28pm

Are they actually capable of flight?

Or are these vestigial wings?

… Scott Nacko, 22 December, 2009 - 6:31pm

Those that have wings can fly

There are many common species (the Ring-Legged Earwig, Euborellia annulipes, for instance) that normally don't have wings, even as adults. Even those that can fly tend not to most of the time- though the males end up at lights often enough.

The way the wings fold up into such a small space puts human-made convertibles and tent trailers to shame- a sort of living origami that's quite unique. From what I've read, some (perhaps all?) species have to use their forceps to properly prepare their wings for flight.

… Chuck Entz, 1 January, 2010 - 9:39pm

Very nice!

That is fascinating. Insect wings have peaked my interest lately. Looks like a delicate wing

… Scott Nacko, 22 December, 2009 - 6:18pm