Northern Mole Cricket
Neocurtilla hexadactyla
Identification 6
Mole crickets are difficult to mistake for anything else. They are rather large at 19-33 mm (0.75-1.3 in). This is the only species that occurs in Iowa. The song is also distinctive. There are long-winged individuals that are able to fly and may be attracted to lights.
Resources 6
Mole Crickets at SINA: https://sina.orthsoc.org/s341a.htm
Northern Mole Cricket at SINA: https://sina.orthsoc.org/351a.htm
Occurrence 6
Statewide. Occurs throughout most of the eastern U.S.
Habitat 6
Wet, usually muddy ground near water bodies where it digs burrows.
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