spider cricket

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