Beach Earwig Labidura FP-11016
Discoverer: N. Gunawardene

Fauna Portal species: 11016
Family: Labiduridae


FP-11016

Labidura FP-11016 male, dorsal (HBI N16658-2)

Image: V.W. Framenau (2021)

Fauna Portal Image No. 1153

Diagnosis

Labidura FP-11016 is characterised by a hairy abdomen and very long cerci.

Fauna Portal Reference

1 ♂
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Harry Butler Institute
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N16658-2
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26.12.19
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Australia
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Western Australia
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Barrow Island, Coast (anywhere)
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night hand collection

Australia

  • Western Australia

Appearance

This Labidura catches attention due to its extremely long cerci and a pubescent (i.e. hairy) abdomen.


Distribution

Labidura FP-11016 has so far only been found along the western beaches of Barrow Island, Western Australia.



Volker Framenau, 01 August 2021