Missouri Animals House cricket   (Acheta domesticus) Arthropoda: Insecta: Orthoptera Non-Native insect from Europe Habitat: around buildings Diet: forbs and small insects ID Features: brown body Natural History: The House cricket is raised in captivity for the feeding of many reptiles in the pet industry. They are also commonly used in fishing as bait. They commonly find their way inside homes and many people find their chirps annoying. The house cricket is omnivorous, feeding on a variety of plant and animal materials.

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