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.

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