Virtual Exhibit on Canada´s Biodiversity

	Habitat Adults: terrestrial Immatures: terrestrial Feeding Habits Adults: saprophagous Immatures: saprophagous Size: to mm Flight : flightless North American Species: 21 in Canada	Orthoptera Rhaphidiophoridae Cave or camel crickets Front Wings: absent Hind Wings: absent Mouthparts: chewing Antenna Length: longer than body Antenna Shape: straight Front Legs: unmodified Hind Legs: jumping Special Characteristics: These crickets are humpbacked, wingless, shining brown insects. They typically have long hind legs.
	Comments: Cave and camel crickets feed on dead and dying invertebrates or decaying plant material. They are found in caves, in hollow trees, under logs and stones and in dark moist places.

	Species: Ceuthophilus brevipes Scudder Common Name: Camel cricket Feeding Habits: They feed on dead and dying invertebrates, some also eat plant material. Distribution: Ontario to Newfoundland Comments: This species is restricted to cool damp locations in or near swampy areas. They are found under fallen logs or in debris on the forest floor. They are sometimes found in damp basements.