Caconemobius varius explained

Caconemobius varius is a species of cricket known by the common name Kaumana cave cricket. It is endemic to the island of Hawai'i, 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 elevation. It prefers wet caves. It is only found in the dark zones of these caves, far from entrances and skylights.[1]

Caves inhabited by C. varius include Kazumura Cave and Kaumana Cave.

Ecology

While C. varius has eyes, it is likely not sensitive to movement and can only detect brightness changes.

Notes and References

  1. Gurney, Ashley B., and David C. Rentz. "The cavernicolus fauna of Hawaiian lava tubes." Pacific Insects 18.1-2 (1978): 85-103.