Hadenoecus opilionides
Hubbell, 1978
Tennessee cave cricket
Hadenoecus opilionides, commonly known as the Tennessee cave cricket, is a camel cricket described by Hubbell in 1978. It belongs to the Rhaphidophoridae, a group of wingless crickets specialized for life in dark, humid environments. The species is known from two recognized : H. o. australis and H. o. opilionides. Records indicate it occurs in Tennessee and broader North America.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Hadenoecus opilionides: /hædɛˈniːkəs oʊpɪliˈoʊnaɪdz/
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Habitat
Cave environments; specific microhabitat details not documented in available sources.
Distribution
Tennessee, United States; broader North America. Distribution records are sparse with only 7 observations documented.
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Subspecies
Two are recognized: Hadenoecus opilionides australis Hubbell, 1978 and Hadenoecus opilionides opilionides Hubbell, 1978. The nominate subspecies occupies the type locality range, while the southern subspecies (australis) represents a geographically separated .