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House cricket

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).

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

Full Taxonomy

Animalia (Animals)

Arthropoda (Arthropods)

Insecta (Insects)

Orthoptera (Orthoptera)

Species

Acheta domesticus (House cricket)

Names in Other Languages

French Le Grillon domestique

German Heimchen

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of House cricket?

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

Where does House cricket live?

House cricket 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 House cricket belong to?

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

What kingdom does House cricket belong to?

House cricket (Acheta domesticus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).

Native Range — 17 Countries

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Genus Acheta — 1 Species

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House cricket

Acheta domesticus

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Data verified March 2026

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