Cricket (likely a House or Field Cricket specimen in resin)
Scientific Name: Acheta domesticus (common house cricket likely candidate)
Order & Family: Orthoptera, Gryllidae
Size: 15 mm to 25 mm (0.6 to 1 inch)
Natural Habitat
Fields, grasslands, and human dwellings with warm, damp conditions
Diet & Feeding
Omnivorous; feeds on organic matter, seedlings, small insects, and human food scraps
Behavior Patterns
Primarily nocturnal; males produce a chirping sound by rubbing wings together to attract mates; undergoes incomplete metamorphosis
Risks & Benefits
Generally harmless to humans; acts as a food source for many animals and aids in decomposing organic matter, though can be a household nuisance
Identified on: 5/17/2026