Bug Identifier
Cricket (likely a House or Field Cricket specimen in resin)
Community identification

Cricket (likely a House or Field Cricket specimen in resin)

Acheta domesticus (common house cricket likely candidate)

Order & Family
Orthoptera, Gryllidae
Size
15 mm to 25 mm (0.6 to 1 inch)
See this bug in the Encyclopedia

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