Caconemobius varius

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 Script error: No such module "convert". 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

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↑ ^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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[:0-2] 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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Caconemobius varius

Distribution and Habitat

Ecology

References

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