Anechura bipunctata

Anechura bipunctata is a species of earwig in the family Forficulidae.

Distribution
This species is present in most of Europe.

Habitat
This montane species can be found at highest elevations, over 2000 meters above sea level.

Description
Anechura bipunctata can reach a length of 12 - 20 mm (included cerci). This characteristic winged species shows a black body with a yellow marking on the elytrae. Head, legs and sides of pronotum are yellowish orange. Antennae have 9-12 segments. Pronotum is wider than long. In the males the cerci are double curved. Larvae are black.