Insect · GBIF taxon 1728965
Greenhouse Camel Cricket
Tachycines asynamorusAlso known as Greenhouse Stone Cricket, Cave Cricket, Camel Cricket
Greenhouse camel crickets feature distinctive arched backs, mottled brown patterns, and remarkably long antennae paired with oversized hind legs built for explosive jumps. Native to eastern Asia, these flightless, nocturnal scavengers have spread globally by thriving in warm, damp indoor and subterranean environments like basements, cellars, and greenhouses. They feed on decaying organic matter, fungi, and soft plant tissues, operating quietly out of direct light.
NocturnalHumid HabitatsFlightless
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Not EvaluatedConservation statusIUCN Red List categoriesLCNTVUENCREWEXNot Evaluated — not placed on the risk ladderRed List categories, explained →
Diet & prey
- Fungi
- Decaying Plant Leaves
- Organic Scraps
Predators
- Spiders
- Rodents
- Centipedes
ThreatsPesticides, extreme cold, and low-humidity environments
HabitatsGreenhouses, basements, crawlspaces, caves, and dark damp structures
Life span1 to 2 years
Size / weightNot available
Classification
- OrderOrthoptera
- FamilyRhaphidophoridae
- GenusTachycines
- SpeciesTachycines asynamorus
Range data is not available yet.
Interaction riskLow
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- Why interaction risk is low
- Safe to observe at a normal distance.
Responsible observation
- Flashlight Observation: Search damp basements or greenhouses at night using a dim light to avoid startling them.
- Avoid Grasping: Gentle observation is best because their long, delicate legs break easily if grabbed.
Close Relative (c) Daughter Dad, some rights reserved (CC BY) · cc-by
Close Relative (c) Robin Fokker, some rights reserved (CC BY) · cc-by
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