Labia minor is about half the size of Forficula auricularia, at 4–7 millimetres (0.2–0.3 in) long.
It is chocolate brown, and less shiny than the chestnut brown F. auricularia.
The whole body is covered with fine yellow setae, and the antennae are a paler color.
The forceps (pincer) at the animal's tail are used to help unfurl the wings, in preparation for flight.
Unlike F. auricularia, Labia minor flies frequently.
Labia minor is about half the size of Forficula auricularia, at 4–7 millimetres (0.2–0.3 in) long. It is chocolate brown, and less shiny than the chestnut brown F. auricularia. The whole body is covered with fine yellow setae, and the antennae are a paler color. The forceps (pincer) at the animal's tail are used to help unfurl the wings, in preparation for flight. Unlike F. auricularia, Labia minor flies frequently.
Labia minor