Bug Identifier
Cave Cricket (or Camel Cricket / Spider Cricket)
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.
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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.