Grasshoppers, Crickets, and Katydids
Insects in this order, Orthoptera, are familiar friends of summer. The grasshoppers, crickets, and katydids serenade us on warm days, and impress us with their jumping abilities.
Characteristics: Order Orthoptera
The name Orthoptera means "straight wings," but there's more to this order than the wings. Orthopterans have strong jumping abilities and often vocalize to attract mates.
The name Orthoptera means "straight wings," but there's more to this order than the wings. Orthopterans have strong jumping abilities and often vocalize to attract mates.
How Do Grasshoppers Produce Sound?
Grasshoppers and crickets belong to the same order, but they produce their sounds differently. Crickets rub their wings together. How do grasshoppers produce sound?
Grasshoppers and crickets belong to the same order, but they produce their sounds differently. Crickets rub their wings together. How do grasshoppers produce sound?
How Do Crickets Produce Sound?
The word cricket comes from the French for "little creaker." Indeed, they do make interesting sounds. How do crickets produce their characteristic chirping call?
The word cricket comes from the French for "little creaker." Indeed, they do make interesting sounds. How do crickets produce their characteristic chirping call?
Why Do Chirping Crickets Become Quiet When You Move?
At night, crickets chirp loudly. If you move toward them, however, they will instantly stop chirping and stay silent. Why do chirping crickets stop chirping when you move?
At night, crickets chirp loudly. If you move toward them, however, they will instantly stop chirping and stay silent. Why do chirping crickets stop chirping when you move?