Species · GBIF taxon 1718308
Acheta domesticus
acheta domesticusAlso known as House Cricket, Brown Cricket, Feeder Cricket
House crickets are cheerful, yellowish-brown insects recognizable by the distinctive dark bands across their heads and their persistent, rhythmic chirping. Males produce this familiar song by rubbing their front wings together to attract mates and establish territory. While historically valued in Asian households for their musical qualities, they have transitioned into a globally ubiquitous species due to their role in the pet trade and emerging sustainable food industries.
NocturnalVocalUbiquitous
1 / 7- diet
- Omnivorous, feeding on decaying plant matter, fungi, seedling plants, and dead insects.
- family
- Gryllidae
- threats
- Pesticide use, habitat destruction, and viral infections like Cricket Paralysis Virus.
- life Span
- 2 to 3 months
NE
Harmless to humans and safe to observe or handle gently.
- Listen closely: Identify males by their chirping, which speeds up as ambient temperatures rise.
- Provide shelter: Keep them calm in captivity by offering cardboard egg cartons for hiding spots.
- Handle gently: Scoop them up with cupped hands to avoid damaging their delicate hind legs.