Doru aculeatum, the spine-tailed earwig, is a species of earwig in the family Forficulidae. It is found in the woods and grassy areas of eastern North America and occurs at outdoor lights at night.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Spine-tailed 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
- Forficulidae
- Genus
- Doru
- Species
- Doru aculeatum
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