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Guides

  • Camptonotus

    leaf-rolling crickets

    Camptonotus is a genus of leaf-rolling crickets in the family Gryllacrididae, characterized by their habit of constructing shelters from leaves. The genus was established by Philip Reese Uhler in 1864. Species in this genus are found in the Americas, with the type species being Camptonotus carolinensis. These crickets are notable prey for certain wasp species, including the Katydid Wasp (Sphex nudus).