Term: Earwig
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For the most part, yucky little earwigs are actually helpful in gardens, cleaning up decaying organic matter and eating other insects. So there’s no need to worry about them unless you notice them causing real damage. They can sometimes be found feeding on leaves, flowers, and fruit of crops including lettuce, corn, peppers, and celery, especially during cool, wet weather. Look for ragged foliage and misshapen flowers and fruit. Damage is usually not too serious for the plant and will pass when weather becomes drier.