Marava arachidis is a species of earwig in the family Spongiphoridae. It is found in Africa, Australia, the Caribbean, Europe, Northern Asia (excluding China), North America, South America, and Southern Asia. It inhabits the stems of fennel and females will lay eggs on fennel leaves.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Bone-house Earwig being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.
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Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Dermaptera
- Family
- Spongiphoridae
- Genus
- Marava
- Species
- Marava arachidis
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