Labia

Leach, 1815

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Labia minor(lesser earwig)

is a of earwigs (order Dermaptera) in the Spongiphoridae, Labiinae. The genus was established by William Elford Leach in 1815. These insects are characterized by the forceps-like at the end of the , typical of all Dermaptera. The genus name derives from Latin 'labium' meaning 'lip', referencing the lip-like appearance of certain anatomical features.

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Labia: //ˈlæ.bi.a//

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Distribution

Distribution records indicate presence in Denmark (DK), Norway (NO), and Sweden (SE).

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Taxonomic note

The is part of the Labiinae within Spongiphoridae, a of earwigs sometimes referred to as 'spongiphorid earwigs' or 'lesser earwigs'. The family was historically treated as Forficulidae in older literature. The genus name Labia is unrelated to the homonymous human anatomical term, though both derive from the same Latin root 'labium' meaning lip.

Nomenclatural priority

The name Leach, 1815 has priority in zoological . The name has been occasionally confused with or mistakenly associated with human anatomical terminology in non- contexts, but this is a distinct and valid genus of insects.