Labia minor
In 3 days ~10% in a week ~20%
Labia minor, the lesser earwig or small earwig, is a species of earwig. It is widespread globally in temperate climates, preferring warm locations such as compost heaps in parts of its range. It is 4–7 mm long, including the pincer, and chocolate brown in color.
Labia minor is about half the size of Forficula auricularia, at 4–7 millimetres (0.2–0.3 in) long. It is chocolate brown, and less shiny than the chestnut brown F. auricularia. The whole body is covered with fine yellow setae, and the antennae are a paler color. The forceps (pincer) at the animal's tail are used to help unfurl the wings, in preparation for flight. Unlike F. auricularia, Labia minor flies frequently.
Labia minor feeds on decaying plant material and other detritus. In cooler climates, it is only found in warm places, such as actively decaying compost heaps, and are most often encountered when turning the compost. Unusually for an insect, there is extensive maternal care of the eggs and offspring, with the mother feeding them for a week or two after they hatch.
Labia minor is widespread in temperate zones around the world. It is unclear whether it is a native... Wikipedia →
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Rare
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Lesser Earwig sighting in Dallas on a given day, based on 16 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data. It is the 755th most-seen of the 1412 insects we can rate there. Over three days the chance rises to about 10%, and over a week to about 20%, if each day is a fresh chance.
Any time of year
In every month with enough records, under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Lesser Earwig in Dallas on a given day, so our monthly data shows no clear season.
Among the best
Of the 3 cities where we can rate Lesser Earwig sightings, Dallas ranks 2nd at under 5%, level with the leaders once rounded. The best odds are in Kyiv (Ukraine, under 5%).
GBIF citizen-science records
It is estimated from how often the Lesser Earwig is recorded against all the insects logged in Dallas (16 verified sightings), calibrated against known sighting rates. Figures are rounded to the nearest 10% because citizen-science data supports honest approximations, not decimals, and months with records from fewer than five people show "—". How it works.
