
Community identification
Camel cricket (cave cricket)
Rhaphidophoridae; species not identifiable from the photo
- Order & Family
- Orthoptera; Rhaphidophoridae
- Size
- Typically about 1–5 cm long, excluding antennae and legs.
Natural Habitat
Moist, dark places such as caves, basements, crawl spaces, and leaf litter.
Diet & Feeding
Scavenges on decaying plant matter, fungi, and occasionally other small organisms.
Behavior Patterns
Wingless, long-legged, and active mainly at night; jumps readily when disturbed. Females lay eggs in damp soil or crevices.
Risks & Benefits
Harmless to people and not venomous; may damage fabrics or stored items when numerous, while helping recycle organic matter.