
Community identification
Cave Cricket (or Camel Cricket / Spider Cricket)
Rhaphidophoridae family
- Order & Family
- Order: Orthoptera, Family: Rhaphidophoridae
- Size
- 13 to 33 mm (0.5 to 1.3 inches) in body length, with much longer legs.
Natural Habitat
Dark, damp, and cool places such as caves, under logs, stones, or in damp basements, crawlspaces, and garages.
Diet & Feeding
Omnivorous and scavenger; feeds on fabric, paper, fungi, decaying organic matter, and occasionally other insects.
Behavior Patterns
Nocturnal, wingless, and does not chirp. Known for jumping aggressively and high when startled, often toward perceived threats.
Risks & Benefits
Harmless to humans as they do not bite or carry diseases, but can become a nuisance household pest in damp areas and may chew on certain fabrics or paper goods.