Labiidae
- Pronunciation
- /LAH-bee-ee-dee/
- Category
- Taxonomy
- Singular
- Labiid
- Plural
- Labiidae
Definition
A family of earwigs characterized by their forceps-like cerci.
Etymology
From the Latin 'labium', meaning 'lip', referring to the shape of the structures near their mouth.
Example
The Labiidae family includes species like Euborellia annulipes.