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HOUSE CRICKET FIELD CRICKET- ADULT FEMALE HOUSE CRICKET FIELD CRICKET- ADULT FEMALE
ADULTS & NYMPH ADULTS & NYMPH

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JERUSALEM CRICKET NORTHERN MOLE CRICKET JERUSALEM CRICKET NORTHERN MOLE CRICKET

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1.Antenna- long, slender 6.Thorax CRICKET 1.Antenna- long, slender 6.Thorax CRICKET
2.Eyes- compound 7.Petiole- none 2.Eyes- compound 7.Petiole- none
3.Head 8.Abdomen- stout 8 10 3.Head 8.Abdomen- stout 8 10
4.Legs- 6 9.Color- reddish brown, & black 4.Legs- 6 9.Color- reddish brown, & black
5.Wings 10.Other- powerful hind legs 5.Wings 10.Other- powerful hind legs
Life Cycle Life Cycle
Between 150-700 eggs are laid, many eggs overwintering to hatch in the Between 150-700 eggs are laid, many eggs overwintering to hatch in the
spring. There are 7-9 larval instars, and nymphs develop in 50-90 days 4 spring. There are 7-9 larval instars, and nymphs develop in 50-90 days 4
on the average. Some nymphs may also overwinter. There can be from on the average. Some nymphs may also overwinter. There can be from
1-3 generations per year. 1-3 generations per year.
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CRICKETS CRICKETS
There are several prominent crickets that can be a nuisance. Actual size 3/4” There are several prominent crickets that can be a nuisance. Actual size 3/4”
House Cricket adults are between 3/4-7/8 inches long, and have 3 dark cross bands on its House Cricket adults are between 3/4-7/8 inches long, and have 3 dark cross bands on its
head that differentiate it from the field cricket. It usually tries to move indoors in cooler months, head that differentiate it from the field cricket. It usually tries to move indoors in cooler months,
especially in the evenings. Once inside, they often feed on clothing or carpet, hiding during the especially in the evenings. Once inside, they often feed on clothing or carpet, hiding during the
day, and being most active at night. The males make a frail chirping noise, and it is the most day, and being most active at night. The males make a frail chirping noise, and it is the most
numerous cricket in Arizona. numerous cricket in Arizona.

Field Cricket adults are between 1/2 to 1 1/4 inches long, and are black, brown or reddish in Field Cricket adults are between 1/2 to 1 1/4 inches long, and are black, brown or reddish in
color. They will feed on just about any organic matter, and can become an agricultural pest. color. They will feed on just about any organic matter, and can become an agricultural pest.
They are most prominent in late spring and early summer. Males make a loud chirping noise. They are most prominent in late spring and early summer. Males make a loud chirping noise.
The Jerusalem Cricket is very large—up to 2 inches long and amber colored. It can actually The Jerusalem Cricket is very large—up to 2 inches long and amber colored. It can actually
bite with strong force. It requires high humidity, and is most prominent in spring, but is fairly bite with strong force. It requires high humidity, and is most prominent in spring, but is fairly
rare in Arizona. The Jerusalem Cricket lives in burrows in the ground, and feeds on roots, dead rare in Arizona. The Jerusalem Cricket lives in burrows in the ground, and feeds on roots, dead
animal matter, and can sometimes be cannibalistic. animal matter, and can sometimes be cannibalistic.

Mole Crickets are also occasionally found in the state. Mole Crickets are also occasionally found in the state.

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