A nature conservation blog about the fauna and flora of Wilden Marsh Nature Reserve and Site of Special Scientific Interest in the Lower Stour Valley, Worcestershire, England.
A nature conservation blog about the fauna and flora of Wilden Marsh Nature Reserve and Site of Special Scientific Interest in the Lower Stour Valley, Worcestershire, England.
That’s why they gross me out so much! My mother always said that to me and my brothers liked to tell campfire stories (read: horror stories) about earwigs eating brains. I was very impressionable back then.
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Indeed, that’s what they do!
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As a kid, I used to think that the pincer-like tail was used to pierce the eardrums! It’s irrational, but I still do all grown up :-p
According to a famous American author who wrote the Cask of Amantillado, you need to keep these things out of your ears. Is that correct?
I guess it would be a good thing to do. It would drive you made if an earwig crawled deep into your ear. I’m not going to try it. ๐
Yes, looks like earwigs to me too.
Thank, Vicki.
There are very few bugs that gross me out. This one is at the top of my list. EW.
Don’t let them in your ears! ๐
That’s why they gross me out so much! My mother always said that to me and my brothers liked to tell campfire stories (read: horror stories) about earwigs eating brains. I was very impressionable back then.
Indeed, that’s what they do!
As a kid, I used to think that the pincer-like tail was used to pierce the eardrums! It’s irrational, but I still do all grown up :-p
Yep, that is what the pincers are for, be sure to keep them out of your ears. It’s a good idea not to let them up you nose, too.
Beurk! I’m definitely staying clear of them!
Good idea, Fluffy. You could use ear and nose plugs if earwig spook you that much. ๐
Luckily there aren’t any of in the house to warrant the extra prevention measures! ๐
You just never know. The little critters are expert at hiding away inside houses. ๐
You trying to sell me some plugs? :))
Now I’m not going to make much money selling you plugs, am I? I thinking of your brain. ๐
[little voice says: Run, Fluffy, Run!] ๐