Taciturn Wood Cricket
Gryllus ovisopis
Classification
- Phylum: Arthropoda
- Subphylum: Hexapoda
- Class: Insecta
- Order: Orthoptera
- Suborder: Ensifera
- Infraorder: Gryllidea
- Family: Gryllidae
- Subfamily: Gryllinae
- Genus: Gryllus
- Species: ovisopis
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Gryllus ovisopis: //ˈɡrɪl.jʊs ˌoʊ.vɪˈsoʊ.pɪs//
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Summary
Gryllus ovisopis, or the taciturn wood cricket, is a species of cricket in the subfamily Gryllinae. It is found in North America, characterized by its large size and black coloration.
Physical Characteristics
Large, black, very short wings; female ovipositor long; male has no calling song but can produce ticking and rasping sounds.
Identification Tips
Look for the large size and black coloration; males can be identified by the absence of a calling song and females by their long ovipositor.
Habitat
Primarily found in woodlands and areas with ample vegetation.
Distribution
Southeast, South Carolina through southern Georgia and much of Florida.
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Tags
- Gryllus ovisopis
- taciturn wood cricket
- cricket
- orthoptera