Crickets In North Texas

Cave Cricket

• Appearance:
• Cave crickets have a humpbacked appearance with long antennae and legs.
• They are typically brown or tan in color, and their body can measure up to 1 inch or more in length.
• The hind legs are especially long and adapted for jumping.
• Habitat:
• Despite their name, cave crickets are not exclusive to caves. They can be found in a variety of dark, damp environments, including basements, crawl spaces, attics, and wooded areas.
• They are often associated with decaying organic matter and may be found in leaf litter or debris.
• Diet:
• Cave crickets are omnivores and feed on a variety of materials, including decaying plant matter, fungi, and other small insects.
• They are scavengers and may also consume organic debris found in their environment.

House Cricket

• Appearance:
• House crickets are medium-sized insects, with a body length of about 0.75 to 1.25 inches.
• They have a light brown to darker brown color, with a somewhat flattened body and long antennae.
• Adult males can be distinguished by their wings, which extend beyond the tip of the abdomen, while females have shorter wings.
• Habitat:
• House crickets are adaptable and can be found in a variety of environments, including homes, gardens, fields, and urban areas.
• They are often associated with warm and dark places, such as basements, kitchens, and areas with access to decaying organic matter.
• Diet:
• House crickets are omnivores and feed on a wide range of materials, including plants, fungi, and other insects.
• They may also feed on food scraps, paper, and fabric in homes.