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Heimchen

Acheta domesticus

Not Evaluated

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Widely distributed across Europe (14 countries), North America (Costa Rica, United States), and South America (Colombia).

🇨🇷 Costa Rica 🇱🇻 Latvia 🇳🇴 Norway 🇵🇹 Portugal 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇦🇹 Austria 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇫🇷 France 🇮🇪 Ireland 🇵🇱 Poland 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇺🇸 United States 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇪🇪 Estonia 🇱🇺 Luxembourg 🇳🇱 Netherlands

Full Taxonomy

Animalia (Tier)

Arthropoda (Gliederfüßer)

Insecta (Insekten)

Orthoptera (Heuschrecken)

Species

Acheta domesticus (Heimchen)

Names in Other Languages

French Le Grillon domestique

German Heimchen

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Heimchen?

The scientific name of Heimchen is Acheta domesticus. It belongs to the genus Acheta.

Where does Heimchen live?

Heimchen is found in Widely distributed across Europe (14 countries), North America (Costa Rica, United States), and South America (Colombia).. Countries include Austria, Belgium, Colombia, Costa Rica, Denmark, Estonia, France, Ireland, Latvia, Luxembourg.

What family does Heimchen belong to?

Heimchen (Acheta domesticus) belongs to the genus Acheta, which is part of the taxonomic family Gryllidae.

What kingdom does Heimchen belong to?

Heimchen (Acheta domesticus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Tier).

Native Range — 17 Countries

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Genus Acheta — 1 Species

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Heimchen

Acheta domesticus

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Data verified März 2026

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