House Cricket (Acheta domesticus)
Prevalence : Widespread
Appearance :
3/4 to 1 inch long, light yellowish-brown,
with three darker brown bands on the head.
Habits :
Nocturnal; live outdoors, but may be found indoors in warm
areas, particularly the kitchen, basement, fireplace, or in
cracks; make a distinctive chirping sound.
Diet :
Eat or drink almost anything that is
available, especially crumbs and food scraps.
Reproduction :
Eggs deposited singly in crevices and
behind baseboards; 40 to 170 eggs laid at one stage; egg
stage lasts eight to 12 weeks.
Other Information : May bite when captured.
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