Earwig licks tip of its right antenna while is hanging upside down at tomato plant leaf. This beautiful insect can be a pest or an ally for farmers
Golden and reddish earwig on tomato plant leaves. Highly detailed macrophotography of male exemplar of Forficula auricularia, omnivorous insect known to cause significant damage to tomato and other crops when at high population levels. However, when is under control, this beautiful insect can help organic farmers in the pest management of other insects.
Size: 3470px × 5205px
Location: Spain
Photo credit: © Alonso Aguilar / Alamy / Afripics
License: Royalty Free
Model Released: No
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