The European House Cricket is also known by several other names, such as the domestic cricket, house cricket, and field cricket. It belongs to the family of Gryllidae and widely known for its distinctive chirping sound that can be heard at night. Some other synonyms for this species include the brown cricket, black cricket, and Acheta domesticus. The European House Cricket is widely used for food for pets such as reptiles and birds, and also as fish bait. While it is native to Europe and North Africa, this cricket has now spread worldwide, including North America and Asia, where it often becomes a pest in buildings.