Labia minor
In 3 days ~10% in a week ~30%
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 Kyiv on a given day, based on 9 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data. It is the 477th most-seen of the 753 insects we can rate there. Over three days the chance rises to about 10%, and over a week to about 30%, if each day is a fresh chance.
July to September
In those months about 10% of wildlife watchers report a Lesser Earwig in Kyiv on a given day, against under 5% in October to June, the lowest months.
Yes
Of the 3 cities where we can rate Lesser Earwig sightings, Kyiv has the highest daily chance: under 5%. Next come Dallas (United States, under 5%) and Melbourne (Australia, under 5%).
Same order: Dermaptera
The closest relatives of the Lesser Earwig that you can see in Kyiv (order Dermaptera, Earwigs) are European Earwig (about 10%) and Hop-Garden Earwig (about 10%), with each one's daily chance of a sighting.
GBIF citizen-science records
It is estimated from how often the Lesser Earwig is recorded against all the insects logged in Kyiv (9 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.
