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

Dark, damp environments such as caves, basements, crawl spaces, and under mulch or rocks.

Omnivorous scavengers that eat organic debris, fungi, plant matter, and sometimes other small insects.

Nocturnal and flightless. They use their long legs to leap high when startled, often jumping toward perceived threats as a defense mechanism. They are generally solitary.

Harmless to humans as they do not bite or sting, though they can be minor household pests if they damage fabrics or houseplants. They benefit the ecosystem by breaking down organic matter.