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Greenhouse Camel Cricket

Greenhouse Camel Cricket

Diestrammena asynamora

A species of Diestrammena

Greenhouse Camel Cricket is a strange-looking spider-like cricket that damages indoor and outdoor plants and also feeds on domestic items like clothing. This Asian native has become one of the most common indoor crickets. Its feeble wings don’t allow it to fly, but it compensates for that with powerful legs that enable it to jump up to 1.2 m.

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Attributes of Greenhouse Camel Cricket
Colors
Brown
Black
Gray
Habitat
cave; basement; cellar; well; irrigation box; shed; under bench; warm dark damp area
Adult Food Sources
Decaying plant material, fungi, organic detritus, dead or living insects, vegetation
Larva Food Source
Decaying wood, fungi, dead insects, organic matter, fruit
Biting/stinging
Not reported
Allergy-causing
Not reported
Defensive attack
Not reported
Pest-Eating Predatory
Not reported
Phytophagous
Not reported
Predatory
Not reported
Biting animal or pet
Not reported
Mouthparts Type
Chewing mouthparts
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Distribution Area of Greenhouse Camel Cricket
It is native to Asia, including Korea, but has long been found especially in heated European greenhouses. People in the United States were asked to survey their homes for presence or absence of camel crickets such as those of this genus and return photographs and/or specimens to North Carolina State University for further research. Researchers including Rob Dunn have found that introduced greenhouse camel crickets were reported much more commonly than the native North American camel crickets of the genus Ceuthophilus.
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Life Cycle of Greenhouse Camel Cricket
Egg At the egg stage, greenhouse Camel Cricket resides within an ovoid casing, usually with a protective coloration that blends in with the surroundings. The eggs are small and laid in clusters.
Nymph After hatching, the nymph resembles a miniature adult greenhouse Camel Cricket but lacks wings and has a softer exoskeleton. Nymphs undergo several molts, growing larger with each stage and gradually developing wing pads.
Adult Emerging as an adult, greenhouse Camel Cricket's full wing development distinguishes this final stage. The body is elongated, and coloration may vary from nymph stages. Adults focus on reproductive activities.
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Interesting Facts About Greenhouse Camel Cricket
Greenhouse Camel Cricket communicate with each other by creating vibrations through drumming their abdomen on the substrate, an unusual method not easily observed.
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Scientific Classification of Greenhouse Camel Cricket
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How Can You Attract Greenhouse Camel Cricket
Since greenhouse Camel Cricket are nocturnal and omnivorous, trap food may consist of fruits like bananas or other sweet substances that can attract them due to their sense of smell.
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Habitat Preferences of Greenhouse Camel Cricket Through Different Life Stages
The eggs of greenhouse Camel Cricket are typically laid in dark, moist soil where they remain until hatching. As nymphs, they continue to inhabit similar environments, sheltering under stones or logs, staying close to food sources like decaying plant material. Those seeking nymphs should explore such areas with care, as their cryptic coloration keeps them well-concealed. Adult greenhouse Camel Cricket prefer the cool, damp seclusion of caves or cave-like habitats, such as basements or under houses. Enthusiasts aiming to observe adults in their natural habitat might have to venture into such cavernous, shadowy retreats where these insects can be found in abundance, particularly thriving in areas undisturbed by human activity.
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When is the Best Time to Observe Greenhouse Camel Cricket
The suitable time to find greenhouse Camel Cricket is at night when they are most active. Using a flashlight can help spot them since they are likely to avoid direct light.
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What is the Best Weather to Observe Greenhouse Camel Cricket
Greenhouse Camel Cricket prefers humid and dark environments. Searching for them after a rainfall, when humidity levels are higher, could increase the chances of locating them.
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How and Where Can You Find Greenhouse Camel Cricket at Different Life Stages
Nymph Greenhouse Camel Cricket nymphs are smaller, wingless, and are often found in dark, moist habitats. To find them, search in caves, under rocks, or within rotting logs during nighttime or just after rainfall.
Adult Adult greenhouse Camel Cricket are larger and have wings. They may be found in similar environments as nymphs, but also on walls or ceilings in dark areas like basements or sheds. To locate them, look for their distinctive long antennae and chirping sounds at night.
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