Why are earwigs called earwigs?

Answer 1

because of an Europe legend that they crawl into your ear and lay eggs

Answer 2

The name "earwig" is derived from a myth that these insects crawl into people's ears. In reality, earwigs do not specifically seek out ears for shelter or food. The name likely originated from this myth and has persisted over time.

Answer 3

Their pincers are used for capturing prey and defending themselves and it has no damage to us humans. Their pincers are so small and relatively weak that there isn't much pain associated with their pinch.

Answer 4

The ear from what I remember that these bugs have a nasty old wife's tale of going into people's brain by the ear and lay their eggs in there, then newly hatching would slowly eat the brain.

............... but this never really happens if you clean your ear and make sure that you don't have bugs in where you (earwigs live in humid and warm crevices).

Answer 5

because of an European belief that earwigs would crawls into your ears and lay eggs in your brain

Answer 6

Because it used to be beleved that they crawled into people's ears when they were sleeping. But in reality they wouldn't dare come anywhere near humans even when they're sleeping.

Answer 7

Why tf would ik

Answer 8

Well in my opinion I think they are called war wigs cuz they crawl inside of your ear.

Answer 9

Ummmmmmmmmmm bc they climb in your ears when u are wearing a wig

Answer 10

I don’t know