earwigs were a constant nuisance, and everyone grew almost accustomed to catching green caterpillars, which crept in from the roses that surrounded the windows, and would turn up in the most undesirable spots.
"The Manor House School"
Angela Brazil
The children enjoyed the remove greatly; but Frank declared that it was a sore trial to Miss Watson, for she had earwigs up her sleeve and snails on her gown!
"Tales of the Toys, Told by Themselves"
Frances Freeling Broderip
"Like the boy in Punch," said Maud, "who couldn't believe that the two earwigs could care about each other."
"Watersprings"
Arthur Christopher Benson