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Insects in the Garden

Earwig

Earwig

In the garden, earwigs help with decomposition. The menacing-looking pincers won't hurt you, but this insect may give off a foul odor when handled.
 
Photo: David Cappaert, Michigan State University, Bugwood.org

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