Pygmy mole cricket
- Pronunciation
- /PIG-mee MOLE KRIK-it/
- Category
- Taxonomy
- Singular
- Pygmy mole cricket
- Plural
- Pygmy mole crickets
Definition
A small species of mole cricket from the family Tridactylidae, known for its relatively diminutive size.
Etymology
From Latin 'pygmaeus' meaning 'small', and 'mole cricket'.
Example
The pygmy mole cricket is often found in smaller gardens and lawns.
Related Terms
- Mole crickets
- Short-legged mole crickets
Usage Notes
Pygmy mole crickets are less common than other mole cricket species, but can still cause damage to turfgrass.