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Field cricket

Field cricket

Jeff Hahn, University of Minnesota Extension


Description: 1/2 - 3/4 inch long.

Where/When: Found in homes during late summer and fall. Does not survive into winter.

Significance: Does not harm people or property, although it has been known to damage fabrics when large numbers are present. It is normally just a nuisance.

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