9 Types of Crickets: The Amazing World of Crickets The nocturnal insects known as crickets are a vital part of our ecosystem. They break down plant material feeding on organic material including decaying plants and fungi.  All types of crickets serve as a food source for other animals including rats, snakes, and owls to name just…

Cave vs Camel vs Spider Cricket Spider crickets, cave crickets, camel crickets… whatever you want to call them, they are the same species. The cricket has come across these different nicknames for quite obvious reasons. They’re called spider crickets, or sprickets, due to their spider-like legs and appearance. Camel cricket is a common name due…