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Camel Cricket

Ceuthophilus

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Field Notes

Description:

It took me awhile to ID this odd looking insect as a Camel Cricket. Notice the exaggerated size of the upper back legs and the long antenna. Also the body looks like an accordion. Light reddish-brown-yellow overall. small insect.

Habitat:

Clinging to a weed stem after a hard rain

Reference Links:

Camel Cricket - Ceuthophilus - BugGuide.Net

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (1)
Christine Y.
Great find! I hardly ever see these, but think they are so cute!

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