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spider cricket
Rhaphidophoridae
37.409, -76.9007
Field Notes
Description:
Spider crickets have very large hind legs with "drumstick shaped" femora and equally long, thin tibiae. They have long slender antennae which are
close together and next to each other on their head. They are brown and
have a humpback appearance. They are always wingless and can be up to 2 inches long.
Habitat:
Spider crickets are generally found in caves or old mines. Although most
species live in other cool, damp places. Rotton logs, stumps, hollow
trees, damp leaves, stones and boards are some examples. They can be
found in Asia, Europe, North America, and some even in the alpine areas.
Notes:
They have several names such as cave weta, cave crickets, camelback
crickets, camel crickets, spider crickets, criders, sprikets and sand
treaders. This picture was taken in my home on my wall in Lanexa Virginia around 7:50 am.
Erica Brime
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