Caconemobius varius

Caconemobius varius
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Orthoptera
Suborder: Ensifera
Family: Trigonidiidae
Genus: Caconemobius
Species:
C. varius
Binomial name
Caconemobius varius
Gurney & Rentz, 1978

Caconemobius varius is a species of cricket known by the common name Kaumana cave cricket. It is endemic to the island of Hawai'i,[1] where it inhabits the dark zone of lava tube caves.

Distribution and Habitat

Caconemobius varius is endemic to the big island of Hawai'i, inhabiting lava tubes between 300–1,200 metres (980–3,940 ft) elevation. It prefers wet caves. It is only found in the dark zones of these caves, far from entrances and skylights.[2]

Caves inhabited by C. varius include Kazumura Cave and Kaumana Cave.[2]

Ecology

While C. varius has eyes, it is likely not sensitive to movement and can only detect brightness changes.[2]

References

  1. ^ a b Orthopteroid Specialist Group (1996). "Caconemobius varius". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 1996: e.T3440A9863349. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.1996.RLTS.T3440A9863349.en. Retrieved 16 November 2021.
  2. ^ a b c Gurney, Ashley B., and David C. Rentz. "The cavernicolus fauna of Hawaiian lava tubes." Pacific Insects 18.1-2 (1978): 85-103.


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