Gryllidae

Pronunciation
/GRIL-ih-dee/
Category
Taxonomy
Singular
Gryllid
Plural
Gryllidae

Definition

A family of insects commonly known as crickets, characterized by their chirping sounds produced by rubbing their wings together.

Full guide

Read the full Gryllidae guide for identification, examples, and taxonomy.

Etymology

From the Greek word 'gryllos' meaning 'cricket' and '-idae' denoting a family.

Example

The Gryllidae family includes species like the field cricket and the house cricket.

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