Lined Earwig (Doru taeniatum)

Lined Earwig, a reference photo — Photo: Pavel Kirillov from St.Petersburg, Russia · CC BY-SA 2.0 (licence)

Doru taeniatum, the lined earwig, is a species of earwig in the family Forficulidae. It is found in Central America, North America, and South America.

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Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of Lined 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

Doru lineare
Elaunon bipartitus
Proreus simulans
Doru aculeatum
Forficula senegalensis

Classification

Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Dermaptera
Family: Forficulidae
Genus: Doru
Species: Doru taeniatum

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