Crickets live almost everywhere on Earth except in very cold regions near the poles, with the greatest variety in warm, tropical areas.

Natural habitats

  • Grasslands, meadows, and fields, where they hide among grasses and low plants.
  • Forests and scrubby bushes, from the ground layer up into shrubs and trees.
  • Under rocks, logs, leaves, and other debris , which give them shade and moisture.
  • Near wetlands like marshes and swamps, as long as there is plenty of plant material to eat.
  • Caves and other dark, damp spots for cave or camel crickets, such as rock crevices and underfallen logs.

Around homes and cities

  • In yards and gardens, especially in lawns, flower beds, and along fences and roadsides.
  • In cool, dark, and humid places like basements, garages, and crawl spaces, where they wander in as “accidental invaders.”
  • Inside warm buildings for house crickets, including near heaters, boilers, or kitchens where food and warmth are available.

Quick species examples

  • Field crickets: open fields, pastures, roadsides, and backyards with thick vegetation.
  • Tree and bush crickets: higher up in bushes and trees, hiding among leaves and branches.
  • House crickets: grassy areas outdoors and frequently inside houses worldwide, often spread by human activity.

TL;DR: Crickets live on almost every continent, mostly in grassy or leafy places with shade, moisture, and plants, and some species commonly move into basements and houses when conditions outside change.

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