Subject: Super cricket?
Location: Russian River, Northern California
November 5, 2012 2:52 am
Curious as to what type of insect this is;
Body is 1.5 inches, with legs outstretched 4-5 inches. Like a cricket, but lives in a subterranean water well, many of them. Seem to be nocturnal.
Any ideas? Thanks.
Signature: John
Camel Cricket
Hi John,
This is a Camel Cricket or Cave Cricket in the family Rhaphidophoridae. As your letter supports, they are fond of damp and dark places like basements, caves, and apparently, wells.
Great! Now that we know they don’t bite the kids can saddle up and ride them around the yard! Just kidding…
Thanks very much,
John
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Location: California
Hi,
I am in New Jersey. I have seen this type of creature around my house and an apartment I lived in. Is this “creature” common in New Jersey as well?? I call them Morph – Spiders.
Thank you for any info. you can provide.
Sincerely,
Doug, in New Jersey
Camel Crickets are found in New Jersey.
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