Cave Cricket / Spider Cricket / Camel Cricket

Damp, dark environments such as caves, basements, crawl spaces, under logs, and in leaf litter.

Omnivorous scavengers; they will eat fungi, decaying plant matter, other insects, and even fabric or paper.

Nocturnal and flightless. They are known for their ability to jump great distances when startled, often toward the perceived threat as a defense mechanism to intimidate.

Risks: They are not venomous and do not bite humans, but can be a nuisance pest in homes, potentially damaging fabrics and congregating in large numbers. Benefits: They play a role in the ecosystem as recyclers of organic waste.