Marava
Burr, 1911
little earwigs
Species Guides
2- Marava arachidis(Bone-house Earwig)
- Marava pulchella
Marava is a of small earwigs in the Spongiphoridae, containing more than 50 described . The genus has a broad distribution centered in the Americas, though at least one species, M. arachidis, is and has been introduced to many regions worldwide. Members of this genus are associated with stored organic materials, animal housing, and plant environments. Some species exhibit predatory and have been investigated for applications.
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Habitat
Associated with stored animal rations, bakeries, animal vivariums, and plant materials including fennel. such as M. arachidis are commonly found in imported organic substrates and water houses.
Distribution
Primarily recorded from the Americas. M. arachidis is , with established in Africa, Australia, Southern Asia, California (USA), and sporadic records from the British Isles and northern Europe.
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Species diversity
The contains more than 50 described according to the Dermaptera Species File.
Research focus on M. arachidis
Most detailed ecological and behavioral data available for the derives from studies of M. arachidis, which may not represent traits of other Marava . This species has been studied for its potential as a agent against .