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Jerusalem cricket

Stenopelmatus fuscus

Photo by cnewell711
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Field Notes

Description:

Huge bug with antennae, 2 beady eyes, 6 legs, black and yellow striped bulb, looks like a cross between a wasp and an ant except much bigger

Habitat:

Found in an urban area on a sidewalk at around 8pm

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (3)
Liam
I agree. They're known as Jerusalem Crickets and are found in Western USA and Mexico.
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PublishedNovember 7, 2011

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