Timomenus komarowi is an East Asian earwig whose males carry long, bow-shaped pincers. It lives in Korea, China, Taiwan, and nearby parts of East Asia, and it does not occur in the United States.
Appearance
- Appearance
- About 0.6–0.9 in (15–22 mm) long, dark chestnut brown with reddish-brown forewings. Males have long, curved pincers.
Where it lives
- Range
- Recorded from the southern Russian Far East, Korea, China, Taiwan, the Philippines, and Tsushima Island in Japan. Not found in North America.
Name and classification
- About the name
- Often spelled komarovi in older literature; komarowi is the original spelling.
Conservation
- IUCN Red List
- NENot EvaluatedNot yet assessed
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