Field Cricket

Grassy fields, pastures, gardens, and under rocks or logs; frequently enter homes during late summer or early autumn.

Omnivorous; feeds on organic matter, seedlings, seeds, and occasionally other insects.

Primarily nocturnal; males produce a characteristic chirping sound by rubbing wings together to attract mates. They undergo incomplete metamorphosis.

Beneficial to ecosystems as a food source for predators and as decomposers; can be a nuisance in homes and occasionally damage fabrics or plants in high numbers.