Jerusalem Cricket
Stenopelmatus
Insects and ArachnidsConservation: Varies by species
A large, wingless insect of the western U.S. and Mexico with a big, humanlike head and striped abdomen. Jerusalem crickets burrow in soil and can deliver a painful bite.
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