v=1 Small, elongated insects with appendages that look like pincers are earwigs. Earwigs are not the only variety of black bug with pincers out there, but if the bug also has a reddish-brown tint ...

While the bug may have an intimidating appearance, it's essentially harmless. The bug's pinchers could cause a small amount of pain, but Hood said the bug isn't "know to vector any human based ...