Insect · GBIF taxon 1419894
Ring-legged Earwig
Euborellia annulipesAlso known as Ringlegged Earwig, Banded-legged Earwig
Ring-legged earwigs are dark, wingless insects easily recognized by the dark bands encircling their pale yellow legs. Active primarily at night, they hunt soft-bodied invertebrates and scavenge decaying organic matter under rocks, damp mulch, and leaf litter. Females demonstrate attentive maternal care, guarding their egg clutches in underground chambers and grooming them continuously to prevent fungal growth.
NocturnalOmnivoreSoil Dweller
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Not EvaluatedConservation statusIUCN Red List categoriesLCNTVUENCREWEXNot Evaluated — not placed on the risk ladderRed List categories, explained →
Diet & prey
- Aphids
- Scale insects
- Fungal spores
Predators
- Toads
- Spiders
- Ground beetles
ThreatsPesticide application, severe desiccation
HabitatsGardens, leaf litter, compost piles, under stones and logs
Life span1–2 years
Classification
- OrderDermaptera
- FamilyAnisolabididae
- GenusEuborellia
- SpeciesEuborellia annulipes
Range data is not available yet.
Interaction riskLow
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- Why interaction risk is low
- Harmless to humans and safe to observe at a normal distance.
Responsible observation
- Finding Them: Lift damp boards, stones, or garden mulch during daylight hours to spot sheltering individuals.
- Night Observation: Use a red-filtered flashlight to view nocturnal foraging activity without triggering a flee response.
- Gentle Handling: Guide them onto a leaf or piece of paper rather than picking them up directly.
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