The Arthropods' Daily

No. 1178 | November 8, 2026

Closterotomus biclavatus

Closterotomus biclavatus is a species of plant bugs belonging to the family Miridae, subfamily Mirinae.

No. 1177 | November 7, 2026

European Earwig

Forficula auricularia is a species complex comprising the common earwig. It is also known as the European earwig. It is an omnivorous insect belonging to the family Forficulidae. The name earwig comes from the appearance of the hindwings, which are unique in their resemblance to human ears when unfolded. The species name of the common earwig, auricularia, is a specific reference to this feature. The European earwig survives in a variety of environments. It is also...

No. 1176 | November 6, 2026

Alocentron curvirostre

No. 1175 | November 5, 2026

Otiorhynchus pinastri

No. 1174 | November 4, 2026

Eumerus

Eumerus is a genus of hoverflies (family Syrphidae), within the tribe Eumerini.

No. 1173 | November 3, 2026

Eumerus

Eumerus is a genus of hoverflies (family Syrphidae), within the tribe Eumerini.

No. 1172 | November 2, 2026

Otiorhynchus pinastri

No. 1171 | November 1, 2026

Black Garden Ant

The black garden ant (Lasius niger), also known as the common black ant, is a formicine ant, the type species of the subgenus Lasius, found all over Europe and in some parts of North America, South America, Asia and Australasia. The European species was split into two species; L. niger is found in open areas, while L. platythorax is found in forest habitats. It is monogynous, meaning colonies have a single queen.