Little earwigs

Pronunciation
/LIT-əl i-R-wigs/
Category
Common Names
Singular
Little earwig
Plural
Little earwigs

Definition

A colloquial term for small species of earwigs, it does not specifically refer to the genus *Forficula* as this genus includes larger species as well.

Etymology

From the diminutive 'little' and the common name 'earwig'.

Example

The little earwigs were attracted to the lights of the porch.

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