European Earwig

Earwig in the family Forficulidae 1–2 cm long. Introduced to Québec. Lives in forests. Feeds on insects, animal prey and plants.

There are 301 observations of European Earwig in Québec, mostly in Montréal, Montérégie and Estrie, and it has been reported in 15 of the 17 regions. They peak in July and become rare from November to May.