Cricket (specifically a detached jumping leg)
Scientific Name: Acheta domesticus (common house cricket example)
Order & Family: Order Orthoptera, Family Gryllidae
Size: 15 to 25 millimeters for the whole insect; leg shown is approximately 5 to 10 millimeters.
Natural Habitat
Found in various locations including fields, basements, and kitchens; often near warmth and moisture.
Diet & Feeding
Omnivorous; feeds on organic matter, seedlings, small insects, and various human food scraps.
Behavior Patterns
Crickets are primarily nocturnal and known for the male's chirping sound; they utilize their powerful hind legs for jumping away from predators.
Risks & Benefits
Generally harmless to humans; they can be pests in homes by chewing on fabric but serve as a significant food source for many animals and are used as feeders for reptiles.
Identified on: 1/5/2026