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Crickets, Camel Crickets and Mole CricketsAnother bug from Perth WA
This bug was found in our house in the Perth Hills. It has scoop-like front "claws", wings, and a very large head. It looks a little like our "sandgropers" but it is darker and they are subterranean. It’s quite large, maybe 40-50mm long. We would appreciate any information you can give us as it looks quite alien.
Thanks
Amy and Erryn
PS Sorry about the photos they’re not our strong suit.
Hi Amy and Erryn,
This is a Mole Cricket. Mole Crickets are in the family Gryllotalpidae. They tunnel underground and are most common in moist soil.
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