Camel-cricket
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Ammobaenetes phrixocnemoides
mesilla sand-treader cricket, Caudell's sand-treader cricket
Ammobaenetes phrixocnemoides is a species of camel cricket in the family Rhaphidophoridae, commonly known as the mesilla sand-treader cricket or Caudell's sand-treader cricket. It was described by Caudell in 1907. The species is known from sandy habitats in New Mexico and is part of a genus specialized for life in loose sand substrates. As with other sand-treader crickets, it exhibits morphological adaptations for burrowing in granular soils.
Ceuthophilus agassizii
Ceuthophilus agassizii is a camel cricket species in the family Rhaphidophoridae, described by Scudder in 1861. As a member of the genus Ceuthophilus, it shares the characteristic humpbacked profile, elongated antennae, and powerful jumping legs typical of camel crickets. The species is native to western North America, with confirmed records from British Columbia and Washington. Like other Ceuthophilus species, it inhabits cool, damp, dark environments.
Ceuthophilus alpinus
Alpine camel cricket
Ceuthophilus alpinus is a species of camel cricket in the family Rhaphidophoridae. It is native to North America and has been documented in Colorado and Montana. Like other members of its genus, it is likely adapted to cool, moist environments. The species is distinguished from the congeneric grasshopper Melanoplus alpinus by its placement in a different family.
Ceuthophilus arizonensis
Arizona camel cricket
Ceuthophilus arizonensis, the Arizona camel cricket, is a camel cricket species in the family Rhaphidophoridae. It is native to North America, with records from Arizona. Like other members of its genus, it is wingless and adapted to dark, moist habitats.
Ceuthophilus brevipes
boreal camel cricket, short-legged camel cricket
Ceuthophilus brevipes is a species of camel cricket in the family Rhaphidophoridae. It is known by the common names boreal camel cricket and short-legged camel cricket. The species is found in North America, with distribution records from Indiana, Massachusetts, and New Brunswick. As a member of the genus Ceuthophilus, it shares traits with other American camel crickets, including a hump-backed appearance, winglessness, and long antennae adapted for dark habitats.
Ceuthophilus californianus
California camel cricket
Ceuthophilus californianus, the California camel cricket, is a wingless orthopteran in the family Rhaphidophoridae. It is native to California and adjacent regions of western North America. Like other camel crickets, it is adapted to dark, humid microhabitats and is primarily nocturnal. The species is part of a diverse genus of approximately 90 North American species, many of which are associated with caves, forests, and rocky terrain.
Ceuthophilus caudelli
Ceuthophilus caudelli is a species of camel cricket in the family Rhaphidophoridae, first described by Hubbell in 1936. It belongs to a genus of approximately 90 native North American camel cricket species. Like other members of its genus, it is wingless, nocturnal, and associated with cool, damp habitats. The species is found in the southwestern United States.
Ceuthophilus chiricahuae
Chiricahua cave cricket
Ceuthophilus chiricahuae is a species of camel cricket (family Rhaphidophoridae) endemic to North America. The species was described by Hubbell in 1936 and is named for the Chiricahua Mountains region. Like other members of the genus Ceuthophilus, it is wingless and adapted to cool, dark, moist habitats. Very few observations of this species have been recorded, with only six documented occurrences in biodiversity databases.
Ceuthophilus conicaudus
conical-tailed camel cricket
Ceuthophilus conicaudus is a species of camel cricket in the family Rhaphidophoridae, first described by Hubbell in 1936. It belongs to a genus of approximately 90 North American species commonly known as camel crickets or cave crickets. The specific epithet 'conicaudus' refers to a conical tail, distinguishing this species from relatives. Like other Ceuthophilus species, it is wingless, nocturnal, and associated with cool, damp habitats.
Ceuthophilus divergens
divergent camel cricket
Ceuthophilus divergens, the divergent camel cricket, is a wingless camel cricket in the family Rhaphidophoridae. It is native to North America, with documented records from Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, and Missouri. As a member of the genus Ceuthophilus, it shares the characteristic hump-backed appearance and exceptionally long antennae typical of camel crickets.
Ceuthophilus fusiformis
Fusiform Camel Cricket
Ceuthophilus fusiformis, the fusiform camel cricket, is a species of camel cricket native to North America, particularly the Central Plains. It is one of approximately 90 species in the genus Ceuthophilus, which represents the most common native camel crickets in North America. The species is characterized by its spindle-shaped (fusiform) body and coloration ranging from brown to tan and orange. Like other camel crickets, it is wingless, nocturnal, and adapted to dark, moist habitats.
Ceuthophilus guttulosus
Thomas' camel cricket
Ceuthophilus guttulosus, commonly known as Thomas' camel cricket, is a species of wingless orthopteran in the family Rhaphidophoridae. It was described by Francis Walker in 1869 and is native to North America. Like other members of the genus Ceuthophilus, it is adapted to cool, damp, dark habitats and possesses the characteristic hump-backed profile and elongated appendages typical of camel crickets.
Ceuthophilus guttulosus angulosus
Camel cricket, Cave cricket
Ceuthophilus guttulosus angulosus is a subspecies of camel cricket in the family Rhaphidophoridae. As a member of the genus Ceuthophilus, it shares traits with other American camel crickets: wingless adults, humpbacked appearance, and elongated antennae adapted for navigation in dark environments. This subspecies has been documented in several eastern and midwestern U.S. states. Like other camel crickets, it is primarily associated with cool, damp, dark habitats and is nocturnal in activity.
Ceuthophilus guttulosus nigricans
Ceuthophilus guttulosus nigricans is a subspecies of camel cricket in the family Rhaphidophoridae. Like other members of the genus Ceuthophilus, it is wingless, nocturnal, and adapted to dark, humid environments. The subspecies designation indicates darker coloration compared to the nominate form. It has been recorded in the eastern United States from Indiana to North Carolina.
Ceuthophilus guttulosus thomasi
Utah camel cricket
Ceuthophilus guttulosus thomasi is a subspecies of camel cricket in the family Rhaphidophoridae. It is a native North American camel cricket belonging to the genus Ceuthophilus, which includes approximately 90 species. The subspecies was described by Hubbell in 1936. Like other camel crickets, it is wingless, nocturnal, and adapted to dark, damp environments. It is found in the eastern United States, with records from Indiana, Kentucky, North Carolina, New York, and Ohio.
Ceuthophilus hebardi
Ceuthophilus hebardi is a species of camel cricket in the family Rhaphidophoridae, first described by Hubbell in 1936. Like other members of the genus Ceuthophilus, it is wingless and possesses the characteristic hump-backed appearance and exceptionally long antennae typical of camel crickets. The species is found in North America, with distribution records from Utah.
Ceuthophilus hesperus
San Diego camel cricket
Ceuthophilus hesperus, commonly known as the San Diego camel cricket, is a species of camel cricket in the family Rhaphidophoridae. It is native to North America, with confirmed presence in California. Like other members of its genus, it is wingless and adapted to dark, moist habitats. The species was described by Hubbell in 1936.
Ceuthophilus inyo
Ceuthophilus inyo is a species of camel cricket described by Hubbell in 1936. It belongs to the family Rhaphidophoridae, a group of wingless crickets commonly known as camel crickets or cave crickets due to their humpbacked appearance. The species is native to North America, with records from California. As with other members of its genus, it likely inhabits dark, damp environments, though specific ecological details for this species remain limited.
Ceuthophilus lamellipes
Ceuthophilus lamellipes is a species of camel cricket in the family Rhaphidophoridae, described by Rehn in 1907. Like other members of the genus Ceuthophilus, it is wingless and adapted to dark, moist habitats. The species is recorded from Arizona and is part of a diverse North American genus containing approximately 90 species. As a camel cricket, it possesses the characteristic hump-backed appearance, elongated antennae, and powerful jumping legs typical of this group.
Ceuthophilus maculatus
spotted camel cricket
Ceuthophilus maculatus, commonly known as the spotted camel cricket, is a wingless camel cricket in the family Rhaphidophoridae. It is distinguished by its humpbacked profile, spotted coloration, and notably long antennae. The species is native to North America and is frequently encountered in dark, humid microhabitats. Unlike many Orthoptera, males do not produce sound.
Ceuthophilus mississippi
Mississippi camel cricket
Ceuthophilus mississippi, the Mississippi camel cricket, is a species of camel cricket in the family Rhaphidophoridae. It is found in North America. As a member of the genus Ceuthophilus, it shares the characteristic humpbacked appearance and cave-dwelling habits typical of camel crickets, though specific details about this species remain limited in available sources.
Ceuthophilus nodulosus
camel cricket, cave cricket
Ceuthophilus nodulosus is a species of camel cricket in the family Rhaphidophoridae. It is a wingless, humpbacked insect with exceptionally long antennae adapted for navigating dark environments. The species is found in North America, with records from Missouri, New Mexico, and Texas. Like other members of its genus, it inhabits cool, damp, dark microhabitats and is primarily nocturnal.
Ceuthophilus pallidipes
Pale-legged Camel Cricket
Ceuthophilus pallidipes, known as the pale-legged camel cricket, is a North American camel cricket species in the family Rhaphidophoridae. It belongs to a genus of wingless crickets commonly found in dark, damp habitats. The species is distinguished by its pale leg coloration, referenced in its specific epithet. Like other Ceuthophilus species, it is adapted to subterranean and sheltered environments.
Ceuthophilus pallidus
plains camel cricket
Ceuthophilus pallidus, the plains camel cricket, is a native North American camel cricket in the family Rhaphidophoridae. It is distinguished from other Ceuthophilus species by its pale coloration and association with plains and grassland habitats rather than caves. The species is wingless and nocturnal, with exceptionally long antennae adapted for navigation in dark environments. It belongs to a genus of approximately 90 North American species, many of which are habitat specialists.
Ceuthophilus paucispinosus
huachuca camel cricket
Ceuthophilus paucispinosus, known as the huachuca camel cricket, is a species of camel cricket in the family Rhaphidophoridae. It is a wingless, humpbacked insect with exceptionally long antennae, typical of the genus Ceuthophilus. The species has been documented in Arizona and is part of the diverse North American camel cricket fauna comprising roughly 90 species in this genus.
Ceuthophilus stygius
Kentucky cave cricket, cave camel cricket, Stygian Cave Cricket
Ceuthophilus stygius is a camel cricket in the family Rhaphidophoridae, commonly known as the Kentucky cave cricket or Stygian Cave Cricket. It is native to North America, with records from the southeastern United States and Indiana. As a member of the genus Ceuthophilus, it shares traits with other cave crickets including elongated antennae, powerful jumping legs, and adaptation to dark, damp environments. The species has been studied for its metabolic and water economy physiology in relation to body size and temperature.
Ceuthophilus uhleri
Uhler's camel cricket
Ceuthophilus uhleri is a North American species of camel cricket in the family Rhaphidophoridae. Like other members of its genus, it is wingless and possesses exceptionally long antennae adapted for navigating dark environments. The species is found in the eastern and central United States, with records from Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Maryland, and Missouri. It inhabits cool, damp, dark microhabitats and is primarily nocturnal.
Ceuthophilus variegatus
variegated camel cricket
Ceuthophilus variegatus is a camel cricket species described by Scudder in 1894. Like other members of the genus Ceuthophilus, it possesses the characteristic humpbacked appearance, extraordinarily long antennae, and powerful hind legs that define camel crickets. The species is recorded from northeastern Mexico and Texas, placing it in the southern portion of the genus's North American range. As with other Ceuthophilus species, it likely inhabits dark, damp environments including caves, woodlands, and human structures.
Ceuthophilus williamsoni
Ozark cave cricket
Ceuthophilus williamsoni, commonly known as the Ozark cave cricket, is a species of camel cricket in the family Rhaphidophoridae. It was described by Hubbell in 1934 and is endemic to the Ozark region of North America. Like other members of its genus, it is adapted to dark, humid cave environments. The species is part of a group of camel crickets that are sometimes mistaken for true grasshoppers due to their similar body plan and jumping ability.
Ceuthophilus yavapai
Yavapai Camel Cricket
Ceuthophilus yavapai is a camel cricket species in the family Rhaphidophoridae, first described by Hubbell in 1936. It belongs to a genus of wingless crickets commonly associated with dark, humid habitats. The species is known from Arizona and is part of the North American camel cricket fauna, which includes species often found in caves, woodlands, and occasionally human structures. Like other Ceuthophilus, it likely possesses the enlarged hind legs and long antennae characteristic of camel crickets.
Daihinia brevipes
Great plains camel cricket
Daihinia brevipes is a camel cricket species in the family Rhaphidophoridae, commonly known as the great plains camel cricket. First described by Haldeman in 1850 as Phalangopsis brevipes, this species has been studied for its biology and potential economic importance. As a member of the camel cricket group, it is adapted to subterranean or shelter-seeking habits and is found in the Great Plains region of North America.
Daihinibaenetes giganteus
Giant Sand Treader Camel Cricket, Giant Sand-treader Cricket
Daihinibaenetes giganteus, commonly known as the giant sand-treader cricket or giant sand treader camel cricket, is a species of camel cricket in the family Rhaphidophoridae. First described by Tinkham in 1962, this species is found in North America, with distribution records specifically from Colorado. As a member of the camel cricket group, it is adapted to arid environments and exhibits the characteristic morphology of sand-treading species.
Daihiniodes hastifera
Arizona sand-treader cricket
Daihiniodes hastifera is a flightless cricket known as the Arizona sand-treader cricket. It belongs to the family Rhaphidophoridae, commonly called camel crickets or cave crickets. The species is endemic to arid regions of western North America. Its common name reflects its specialized adaptation to sandy desert habitats.
Diestrammena
Asian camel cricket, cave cricket, greenhouse camel cricket
Diestrammena is a genus of camel crickets (family Rhaphidophoridae) native to Asia, including Japan, China, and Southeast Asia. Several species have become invasive in North America, particularly in residential basements, garages, and caves. These wingless crickets are characterized by their humpbacked appearance, extraordinarily long antennae, and powerful jumping legs. Research has shown that Asian camel crickets now dominate indoor environments in many parts of the eastern United States, having largely displaced native camel cricket species.
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Greenhouse camel cricket, Asian camel cricket, Greenhouse stone cricket
Diestrammena asynamora, commonly known as the greenhouse camel cricket or Asian camel cricket, is a wingless orthopteran native to China and other parts of Asia. First detected in the United States in a Minnesota greenhouse in 1898, it has become the dominant camel cricket species in human dwellings across eastern North America, now comprising over 90% of camel crickets found in homes in regions like Maryland, Virginia, and Washington D.C. This species thrives in dark, damp, cool environments including basements, crawl spaces, caves, and tool sheds.
Diestrammena japanica
Japanese camel cricket
Diestrammena japanica is a species of camel cricket native to Japan. It has been identified as an invasive species in the eastern United States, where it has been observed in homes, particularly in the Northeast. In its native range in China, it serves as a keystone scavenger species in karst cave ecosystems, inhabiting all light zones from cave entrances to deep dark regions. Research indicates its morphology varies with light intensity, with individuals in light regions being significantly larger than those in dark cave zones.
Euhadenoecus fragilis
Tawney's Cave Cricket, tawneys cave cricket
Euhadenoecus fragilis is a species of camel cricket in the family Rhaphidophoridae. It was described by Hubbell in 1978. The species is known from cave environments in North America, with documented occurrences in Virginia. Like other members of the family Rhaphidophoridae, it is wingless and adapted to subterranean habitats.
Euhadenoecus puteanus
Allegheny Crevice Cricket, puteanus camel cricket
Euhadenoecus puteanus is a species of camel cricket in the family Rhaphidophoridae. It is known from the Appalachian region of eastern North America, particularly in North Carolina. The species is commonly referred to as the Allegheny Crevice Cricket, reflecting its association with rocky crevice habitats. It belongs to a genus of cave- and crevice-dwelling camel crickets.
Gammarotettix aesculus
Gammarotettix aesculus is a species of camel cricket in the family Rhaphidophoridae. It was described by Strohecker in 1951 and is known from California. Like other members of this family, it is wingless and adapted to dark, moist habitats.
Gammarotettix bilobatus
arboreal camel cricket
Gammarotettix bilobatus, commonly known as the arboreal camel cricket, is a North American species in the family Rhaphidophoridae. It is restricted to California, where it inhabits trees and shrubs in coastal and foothill regions. Adults are active from February through June. The species exhibits distinctive arboreal habits and anti-predator behaviors.
Gammarotettix genitalis
Gammarotettix genitalis is a camel cricket species described by Caudell in 1916. It belongs to the subfamily Gammarotettiginae, a group of North American camel crickets characterized by distinctive genitalic features. The species has been documented across California with over 400 iNaturalist observations. It inhabits dark, moist microhabitats typical of rhaphidophorid crickets.
Hadenoecus barri
Barr's Cave Cricket
Hadenoecus barri is a species of camel cricket described by Thomas H. Hubbell in 1978. It belongs to the family Rhaphidophoridae, a group of wingless, humpbacked crickets commonly known as cave crickets or camel crickets. The species occurs in North America, with confirmed records from Tennessee. Like other members of its genus, it is likely adapted to dark, humid cave environments.
Hadenoecus opilionides
Tennessee cave cricket
Hadenoecus opilionides, commonly known as the Tennessee cave cricket, is a camel cricket species described by Hubbell in 1978. It belongs to the family Rhaphidophoridae, a group of wingless crickets specialized for life in dark, humid environments. The species is known from two recognized subspecies: H. o. australis and H. o. opilionides. Records indicate it occurs in Tennessee and broader North America.
Hadenoecus subterraneus
Mammoth Cave cricket, common cave cricket
Hadenoecus subterraneus is a troglophilic camel cricket species in the family Rhaphidophoridae, endemic to cave systems of North America. It exhibits metabolic and water economy adaptations to subterranean environments, with physiological traits scaled to body size and temperature. The species serves as an important nutrient vector in cave ecosystems through its guano, eggs, and carcasses, which support diverse communities of cave-dwelling organisms. While primarily cavernicolous, it can survive in surface environments.
Leptoglossus
leaf-footed bugs
Leptoglossus is a genus of true bugs in the leaf-footed bug family Coreidae, tribe Anisoscelini. Species are characterized by leaflike dilations of the hind tibia, a diagnostic trait of the genus. The genus is distributed throughout the Americas, with some introduced populations in Europe and Asia. Several species are economically significant agricultural pests, notably L. occidentalis, which has become invasive in multiple continents.
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sierrapintae
Sierra Pinta Giant Sand-treader Cricket
Macrobaenetes sierrapintae is a species of camel cricket in the family Rhaphidophoridae, endemic to the Sierra Pinta mountains of southwestern Arizona. Described by Tinkham in 1962, it belongs to a genus specialized for life in sandy desert habitats. The species is among the largest members of the genus Macrobaenetes. Like other members of this genus, it possesses enlarged hind tarsi adapted for locomotion on loose sand.
Pristoceuthophilus arizonae
Arizona camel cricket
Pristoceuthophilus arizonae is a species of camel cricket (family Rhaphidophoridae) described by Hebard in 1935. As a member of the Rhaphidophoridae, it belongs to a group of wingless, nocturnal orthopterans commonly associated with dark, moist microhabitats. The species is endemic to the southwestern United States, with confirmed records from Arizona.
Rhachocnemis validus
Coast Sand-treader Cricket
Rhachocnemis validus, known as the Coast Sand-treader Cricket, is a species of camel cricket in the family Rhaphidophoridae. It is native to coastal regions of California and is distinguished from similar taxa by its specialized adaptations for life in sandy habitats. Unlike the unrelated "plasterer bees" (genus Colletes) that share a similar common name pattern, this species is an orthopteran with nocturnal habits and is not a pollinator.
Styracosceles
New Mexico camel cricket
Styracosceles is a genus of camel crickets in the family Rhaphidophoridae, established by Hubbell in 1936. The genus contains at least four described species distributed in western North America, including the New Mexico camel cricket (Styracosceles neomexicanus). These crickets are part of the subfamily Ceuthophilinae and are found in arid and semi-arid habitats.
Tropidischia xanthostoma
Square-legged Camel Cricket
Tropidischia xanthostoma is a notably large cave cricket species in the family Rhaphidophoridae, restricted to the Pacific Northwest region of North America. It is commonly known as the Square-legged Camel Cricket. The species was originally described as Raphidophora xanthostoma by Scudder in 1861. Its large size and geographic restriction make it a distinctive representative of the camel cricket group.
Udeopsylla
robust camel cricket
Udeopsylla is a monotypic genus of camel crickets in the family Rhaphidophoridae, containing only the species Udeopsylla robusta. These insects are nocturnal, wingless orthopterans with distinctive defensive behaviors when disturbed, including regurgitation, defecation, and adopting exaggerated postures. The genus was established by Scudder in 1862.
Udeopsylla robusta
Robust Camel Cricket
Udeopsylla robusta, commonly known as the Robust Camel Cricket, is a species of camel cricket in the family Rhaphidophoridae. First described by Haldeman in 1850 under the name Phalangopsis robustus, this species is native to North America and has been recorded from the United States and Mexico. The species is characterized by its robust body form typical of camel crickets, with a humpbacked appearance and long antennae. It is primarily nocturnal and has been observed in various habitats including oak-juniper woodlands and montane environments.
Utabaenetes
Tanner's black camel cricket
Utabaenetes is a monotypic genus of camel crickets (Rhaphidophoridae) endemic to the San Rafael Desert and adjacent Colorado Plateau of the western United States. The sole species, U. tanneri, is restricted to areas of loose sand and active dunes where it reaches high local densities. This dune-dwelling species exhibits specialized behavioral and ecological adaptations to arid environments.