General Description
Body dark brown to black with long antennae on the head. Two long, hairy tails (cerci) on the end of the abdomen. Wings are folded over and around the abdomen. Body up to 3 cm long.
Biology
These crickets are mainly nocturnal, and males sing at dusk from spring to autumn. They feed on plant matter and are attracted to lights. They can fly, but usually jump if disturbed.
Distribution
South-western and south-eastern mainland Australia and Tasmania.
Habitat
Cracks in the soil or under debris.
More Information
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Animal Type
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Animal SubType
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Brief Id
Two tails (cerci), wings folded over body.
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Colours
Brown, Black
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Habitats
Wetland, Urban, DryForest, WetForest, Woodland, Mallee, Grassland
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Diet
Herbivore
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Endemicity
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Conservation Statuses
CITES: Not listed, FFG Threatened List: Not listed, DSE Advisory List: Not listed, IUCN Red List: Not listed
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Taxon Name
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Scientific Author
(Walker, 1869)
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Common Name
Black Field Cricket
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Species Name
commodus
