Order Dermaptera Rank Species | Suborder Forficulina Genus Forficula Higher classification Forficula | |
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Similar Forficula, Earwig, Insect, Forficula lesnei, Forficulidae |
Description
Forficula decipiens can reach a length (forceps included) of 15–19 millimetres (0.59–0.75 in) in both sexes. Head is yellowish orange, pronotum, tegmina and legs are yellowish, while the abdomen is reddish brown.
Distribution
This species is present in South Europe (Portugal, Spain, France, Greece, Montenegro and Romania) and in North Africa.
References
Forficula decipiens Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA