Bug Identifier
Cave Cricket (also known as Camel Cricket or Spider Cricket)
Community identification

Cave Cricket (also known as Camel Cricket or Spider Cricket)

Diestrammena asynamora

Order & Family
Order: Orthoptera; Family: Rhaphidophoridae
Size
13 mm to 50 mm (0.5 to 2 inches) in body length.
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Natural Habitat

Dark, damp environments such as basements, crawl spaces, caves, and hollow logs.

Diet & Feeding

Omnivorous scavenger; eats organic debris, fungi, plant matter, and sometimes other insects or fabrics/paper if food is scarce.

Behavior Patterns

Nocturnal and flightless. They possess long antennae for navigating dark areas and use their powerful hind legs to leap long distances when startled.

Risks & Benefits

Harmless to humans as they do not bite or sting. They can be a nuisance if they congregate in large numbers indoors and may occasionally damage fabrics or indoor plants.