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· The earwig is a dermapterous insect belonging to the forficulidae family. The cerci that adorn the end of its abdomen may resemble scissors or tweezers. They have wings and are capable of flying even if they do not use them regularly. They feed mainly on aphids and some slug eggs, in addition to being capable of secreting a scent in selfdefense through the glands in their abdomen.

· Assassin bugs Platymeris biguttatus are poisonous, belonging to the entomological order Hemiptera, they have mouth parts designed exclusively to be able to suck plant juice or in many cases the juices of their victims instead of chewing.

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