Earwig

An earwig is a small species of magical beetle that, when allowed to crawl into the ear canal (or any whatever serves as the hearing organ for a being), provides a means of long distance communication as well as automatic langauge creation.

Additional Information

Symbiotic and Parasitic organisms

Symbiotic with any species with a membrane that vibrates as it detects sound, like a human ear drum. The earwig will grip onto the membrane with barbs on the ends of its feet. The vibration of the membrane provides the earwig with all the energy it needs. If an earwig is deprived of vibration for more than 2 days, it will die.

Lifespan

2 years

Average Height

1.5mm

Average Weight

8mg

Average Length

2mm diameter

Body Tint, Colouring and Marking

Most earwigs are a dark tan, with two flourescent blue dots on the anterior of the wing covers.