Report #4795 - Report: Jerusalem Cricket (Stenopelmatus fuscus)

Jerusalem Cricket (Stenopelmatus fuscus) on Oct 4, 2022

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Description of specimen

Large wasp-like insect, uniform yellow and black bands on thorax. Brown head, brown abdomen, large eyes. About 2 inches long.

Commentary

Thank you for your report! You don't need to do anything with the specimen. It looks like a Stenopelmatus species: a "Jerusalem cricket" -- despite the common name they are native, but not commonly seen because they are active at night.

Tom Valente
Oct. 4, 2022, 8:46 a.m.

Jerusalem Cricket (Stenopelmatus fuscus) on Oct 4, 2022

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