Beach Earwig
Labidura
FP-11016
Discoverer: N. Gunawardene
Fauna Portal species: 11016
Diagnosis
Labidura FP-11016 is characterised by a hairy abdomen and very long cerci.
Fauna Portal Reference
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.
Fauna Portal Records
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