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Crickets (Insect)
The chirping of crickets is a common sound in many parts of the world. Ask questions here about the 900 species of crickets, their behavior and habitat.
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How do crickets produce sound?
Crickets produce sound by rubbing their legs together. At the bottom of the leg, a thick, ridged vein acts as a file. The upper part of the leg is hardened, like a scraper.
Communication. The chattering and sharp "commands" made by these animals are used for warnings and general communication between members of their own group and to warn and scold other animals.
Crickets don't eat any animals,they only eat leaves , fruit or anything that they can eat.
There are many places a katydid could hide from danger. Since they can fly, it would not be unusual to see find them hiding in leaves far off the ground or blending in with tree branches.
What are crickets adaptations?
they have wings to fly away from predators, they have antenae for feeling, some can freeze and then still be alive when the ice has melted off them...
In many cultures a grasshopper is considered to be lucky. They are the Chinese symbol of good luck and fortune.
Do crickets go through a complete or incomplete metamorphosis?
No - they go through incomplete metamorphosis like katydids and grasshoppers.
In order to properly feed your cricket(s):
1. Place in a cap (from a coke bottle, milk jug, etc.) any of the following:
- dry dog food, cat food, rabbit pellets or chicken feed- ground up
- dry fish flakes
- bran
- wheat germ
- cornmeal
2. In addition to the above, twice per week, give one of the following:
- lettuce
- apple slices
- carrot slices
3. In a separate part of the habitat, place another slightly larger cap. Place a cotton
ball soaked with water in it. This will provide water to drink. Change daily.
Make sure that there is no standing water anywhere so they do not drown.
Are crickets producers consumers or scavengers?
primary consumers. they eat producers and get eaten by secondary consumers.
What phylum do crickets belong to?
Arthropoda - Crabs and shrimp both belong in this phylum.
phyllum: anthropoda
subphyllum: crustacean
they rub their back legs together
That is a myth. The males rub the edge of their wing (which has 'teeth') onto their leg and this is what makes the chirping sound.
Does a cricket chirp more when it is hot or cold?
The crickets does in fact chirp more in hotter weather than in cold weather.
Crickets chirp a lot when is hot. They chirp few when is cold.
Answer:
The relation between the crickets chirping and temperature is well known. Bearing in mind that crickets seem to be on the Fahrenheit scale:
- Count the number of chirps the cricket makes in 1 minute (60 seconds)
- Subtract 40 from this number.
- Divide the result by 4
- Add 50.
The result of this calculation is close to the temperature of the environment the cricket is in.
As an example, if the cricket chirps 120 times in one minute then the temperature is about 50 + (120 - 40)/4 = 70o F.
Do crickets have any behavior differences to dark and to light?
It's Lightning Bugs .
They Come In The Summer Time .
They Have A Yellow Light To Attract Mates .
Why do crickets have ears on their legs?
I suppose it is because the "cricket" sound it makes when it chirps
Yes, though it is unlikely that a mouse would overtake a rat. Mice will eat most anything presented to them if they are hungry. They will often eat their kin or litter mates if their food source disappears.
How do you pet crickets drink water?
Crickets drink water in captivity. They are also given pieces of fruit that they drink for the juices such as apples and oranges.
What insect has eight legs green in color and round and looks like it has 2 heads?
Insects cannot have 8 legs. All insects have 6 legs.
Yes, They are indeed. One bite and you should go to the hospital
