Vostox apicedentatus, the toothed earwig, is a species of earwig in the family Spongiphoridae. It is found in Central America and North America.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Toothed 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.
Easily confused with
- Marava arachidis
- Anechura harmandi
- Vostox brunneipennis
- Nesogaster halli
- Paralabellula curvicauda
- Eparchus insignis
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Dermaptera
- Family
- Spongiphoridae
- Genus
- Vostox
- Species
- Vostox apicedentatus
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