Euborellia

Classification

Phylum: Arthropoda
Subphylum: Hexapoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Dermaptera
Family: Anisolabididae
Genus: Euborellia

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Euborellia: /ˌjuːbəˈrɛliə/

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Images

Euborellia annulipes 124333736 by Daniel Das. Used under a CC0 license.

Euborellia cincticollis by Annika Lindqvist. Used under a CC BY 4.0 license.

Euborellia arcanum by iNaturalist user: mbelitz. Used under a CC0 license.

Euborellia arcanum 293832972 by Tara Severns. Used under a CC BY 4.0 license.

Euborellia arcanum 173045921 by Luke Padon. Used under a CC BY 4.0 license.

Euborellia arcanum 69448467 by Justin Williams. Used under a CC BY 4.0 license.

Summary

Euborellia is a genus of earwigs in the subfamily Anisolabidinae, established by Malcolm Burr in 1909. It includes at least six species in the local area, with over fifty species reported globally, though many may be adventive.

Physical Characteristics

Relatively small, dark-coloured earwigs.

Identification Tips

Species can be difficult to distinguish from one another; consult the Dermaptera Species File for specifics.

Habitat

Found under debris, rocks, and bark in both dry and damp places.

Distribution

Worldwide distribution; E. annulipes is widespread across the eastern half of the US and from British Columbia to Arizona in the West. Three species are restricted to Florida and two to the southwestern US (Arizona & California).

Misconceptions

Some species, such as Euborellia annulata, may be synonymous with other species, leading to confusion in identification.