Observations on the biology of Spelaelacris tabulae Peringuey (Orthoptera, Rhaphidophoridae), from the Wynberg cave (Capetown, South Africa)

Abstract

Data on the age structure, fecundity, egg morphology and feeding habits of the Spelaeiacris tabulae population from Wynberg cave are reported and compared with other Rhaphidophoridae species. S. tabulae shows a certain degree of adaptation to cave life, as usual in the other temperate species of Rhaphidophoridae