Anisolabis littorea (Māori: mata), commonly known as the seashore earwig, is a species of earwig in the family Anisolabididae. This species is said to be endemic to New Zealand but other publications state the species is also found in New South Wales, Queensland and Tasmania.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Mata 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
- Anisolabididae
- Genus
- Anisolabis
- Species
- Anisolabis littorea
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