Leaf-rolling crickets
- Pronunciation
- /LEAF-rol-ling crick-ets/
- Category
- Behavior
- Singular
- Leaf-rolling cricket
- Plural
- Leaf-rolling crickets
Definition
A group of insects in the family Gryllacrididae, known for their habit of rolling leaves to create shelters.
Etymology
From the Latin 'folium' meaning 'leaf', and the English word 'cricket', referring to the insect family Gryllacrididae.
Example
Leaf-rolling crickets use rolled leaves as daytime shelters, providing protection from predators.
Related Terms
- Gryllacrididae
- Orthoptera
- Sheltering
Usage Notes
Not all species of leaf-rolling crickets exhibit leaf-rolling behavior. Some species may simply inhabit burrows in soil.