Caconemobius varius is a species of cricket known by the common name Kaumana cave cricket. It is endemic to the island of Hawaiʻi, where it inhabits the dark zone of lava tube caves.
Distribution and habitat Caconemobius varius is endemic to the big island of Hawaiʻi, 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.Gurney, Ashley B., and David C. Rentz. "The cavernicolus fauna of Hawaiian lava tubes." Pacific Insects 18.1-2 (1978): 85-103.
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.
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