Camel Crickets (Family Rhaphidophoridae)
(Class Insecta, Order Orthoptera)
Invertebrates Around Las Vegas, Wildlife Around Las Vegas
 
Grasshoppers, crickets, and katydid (Class Insecta, Order Orthoptera)

General: Camel Crickets (Order Orthoptera, Suborder Ensifera, Family Rhaphidophoridae) are a group of creatures recognized by their long antennae and long legs. Active at night, these creatures use their long antennae to investigate the world around them.
Camel Crickets (Family Rhaphidophoridae) Camel Cricket with extremely long antenna (the other antenna was missing).
Camel Crickets (Family Rhaphidophoridae) Camel Cricket
Camel Crickets (Family Rhaphidophoridae) Camel Cricket

 
Note: All distances, elevations, and other facts are approximate.
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