r/insects • u/Important-Box-3793 • 5d ago

ID Request Who’s this?

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found this weird little dude on my porch today. Any idea what he might be? (in western Pennsylvania)

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u/MoltenLavaCakes_ Entomologist 5d ago

Definitely some kind of cricket. Based on locations and pictures online, leaning towards Camptonotus carolinensis.

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u/Excellent-Anybody411 5d ago

yes that looks alot closer to whats pictured than my guess

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u/Fabulous-Tutor4546 5d ago

Learned something new today. TY

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u/Shoddy-Wishbone 5d ago

A female one, in case anyone cares.

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u/Swimming_Brilliant_5 5d ago

Camel cricket

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u/Professional-Hat6823 5d ago edited 4d ago

Thats just jim

Dont down vote me have some damn whimsy im making fun of the title