Acoustic-communication
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Gryllidea
crickets
Gryllidea is an infraorder within the suborder Ensifera comprising crickets and their relatives. The group contains two superfamilies—Grylloidea (true crickets, tree crickets, scaly crickets, and allies) and Gryllotalpoidea (mole crickets and ant crickets)—encompassing more than 6,000 described species globally. Members are characterized by acoustic communication through stridulation, with males producing species-specific songs to attract mates. The infraorder originated in the Triassic period approximately 250–200 million years ago and represents the third most diverse group within Orthoptera.
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Field Crickets
Gryllinae, commonly known as field crickets, is a subfamily of true crickets in the family Gryllidae. These insects are characterized by their ability to produce sound through stridulation of the forewings, with males generating species-specific calling songs to attract females. Field crickets exhibit hemimetabolous development, with nymphs undergoing multiple molts before reaching adulthood. The subfamily includes numerous genera distributed worldwide, with many species serving as important model organisms in studies of behavioral ecology, neurophysiology, and evolutionary biology.
Gryllotalpa major
prairie mole cricket
Gryllotalpa major, the prairie mole cricket, is the largest cricket species in North America, endemic to the tallgrass prairie ecosystems of the south-central United States. Males exhibit a classical lekking mating system, constructing specialized acoustic burrows that amplify their calling songs to attract flying females from distances up to 400 meters. The species is threatened by habitat loss due to prairie conversion, with current populations restricted to fragmented sites in Oklahoma, Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, and Arkansas. Research has documented unique acoustic behaviors, including harmonic chirps rather than trills, and vibrational communication between neighboring males through the soil.
Gryllus
field cricket
Gryllus is a widespread genus of field crickets in the family Gryllidae, with members found across Africa, the Americas, Europe, and Asia. Adults typically measure 15–31 mm and are darkly colored. Species in this genus are often difficult to distinguish from related genera based on external morphology alone; male genitalia, particularly the structure of the epithallus, provide more reliable identification characters. The genus has been extensively studied for its acoustic communication, with male calling songs used for mate attraction and territorial defense.
Gryllus fultoni
Southern Wood Cricket
Gryllus fultoni, the southern wood cricket, is a field cricket species found in the southeastern United States. It overwinters as a juvenile and matures in spring, inhabiting forested environments. The species produces a distinctive calling song consisting of fast-pulsed chirps. In areas of sympatry with Gryllus vernalis, G. fultoni exhibits reproductive character displacement, with divergence in calling song characters and mirror area that enhances reproductive isolation.
Gryllus lineaticeps
Variable Field Cricket
Gryllus lineaticeps, the variable field cricket, is a North American field cricket species distinguished by its flexible mate-searching behavior. Females exhibit phonotaxis toward male calling songs and adjust their preferences based on acoustic experience, rejecting lower-quality songs after exposure to more attractive alternatives. Males produce energetically costly calls, with oxygen consumption increasing 2.7 times basal rates during chirping. The species undergoes flight muscle histolysis during the transition from dispersal to reproduction, with autophagy selectively breaking down dorsal longitudinal flight muscles while preserving dorsoventral muscles for walking. Thermal preferences vary across the diel cycle and shift in response to starvation, reflecting life history trade-offs between activity and energy conservation.
Gryllus longicercus
Long-cercus Field Cricket
Gryllus longicercus is a field cricket species described in 2019, notable for possessing the longest known cerci in the genus Gryllus. It represents the first New World cricket to have its genome fully assembled and annotated, with a 1.85 Gb genome containing 19,715 transcripts from 14,789 gene models. The species inhabits rocky desert landscapes and exhibits characteristic acoustic communication typical of field crickets.
Gryllus pennsylvanicus
Fall Field Cricket
Gryllus pennsylvanicus, commonly known as the fall field cricket, is a widespread North American cricket species distinguished by its autumn breeding season and distinctive chirping. Adults are medium-sized crickets, 15–25 mm in length, with dark black to dark brown coloration and occasionally a slight reddish tint. The species is notable for its temperature-dependent chirping rate, which has been used as a biological thermometer. Males produce calling songs from burrow entrances to attract females, with older males typically preferred by females. The species has an annual life cycle with one generation per year, overwintering as eggs in soil.
Gryllus rubens
Southeastern field cricket
Gryllus rubens, the southeastern field cricket, is a trilling field cricket native to the southeastern United States. It is a cryptic sister species to G. texensis, from which it originated via peripatric speciation. The species exhibits remarkable phenotypic plasticity in its communication system, with male calling songs and female preferences shifting reversibly between spring and fall generations in response to temperature. Wing polymorphism is environmentally and genetically influenced, with long-winged morphs appearing in spring/summer and short-winged morphs predominating in autumn/winter.
Hadoa chisosensis
Southern Piñon Sun-Singer
Hadoa chisosensis is a species of annual cicada in the genus Hadoa, native to Texas and adjacent areas of northern Mexico. The species is commonly known as the Southern Piñon Sun-Singer. As a member of the Cicadidae family, it produces acoustic signals typical of cicadas. The specific epithet 'chisosensis' refers to the Chisos Mountains region of Texas, indicating its association with this geographic area.
Hadoa texana
Texas Dog-day Cicada
Hadoa texana is a species of cicada in the family Cicadidae, commonly known as the Texas Dog-day Cicada. It is native to the south-central United States, with records from Texas, Oklahoma, and New Mexico. Like other cicadas, it produces loud acoustic signals using specialized tymbal organs. The species was originally described by Metcalf in 1963 and was later transferred to the genus Hadoa following taxonomic revision that split the broadly defined genus Tibicen.
Hamadryas
Cracker Butterflies
Hamadryas is a genus of medium-sized brush-footed butterflies (Nymphalidae) native to the Neotropics. Males produce distinctive 'cracking' sounds during territorial displays, giving the group its common name. The genus includes approximately 20 species, with Hamadryas amphinome (Red Cracker) among the most well-known. These butterflies are characterized by their cryptic underwing patterns and rapid, erratic flight behavior.
Hamadryas feronia
Variable Cracker, Blue Cracker
Hamadryas feronia, commonly known as the variable cracker or blue cracker, is a neotropical butterfly in the family Nymphalidae. It is notable for producing loud clicking sounds during flight, a trait that gives the 'cracker' butterflies their common name. The species exhibits bark-mimicking camouflage and complex acoustic communication between males. Two subspecies are recognized: H. feronia feronia in South America and H. feronia farinulenta in Central America and Mexico.
Homalodisca liturata
smoketree sharpshooter, lacertate sharpshooter
Homalodisca liturata, commonly known as the smoketree sharpshooter or lacertate sharpshooter, is a relatively large leafhopper species native to North America, measuring approximately 13 mm in length. The species exhibits strong host-plant associations, with documented preference for desert smoketree (Psorothamnus spinosus) where available, though it utilizes multiple host species. H. liturata is a known vector of Xylella fastidiosa, the bacterial pathogen causing Pierce's disease in grapevines and other plant diseases. Both sexes produce acoustic signals, a notable behavioral trait among sharpshooters. The species has been documented harboring phytoplasma bacteria related to 'Candidatus Phytoplasma hispanicum' in its salivary glands, suggesting potential involvement in transmitting yellows-type diseases.
Hylurgopinus rufipes
Native Elm Bark Beetle
The native elm bark beetle is a small scolytine weevil and principal vector of Dutch elm disease in the northern Great Plains and prairie provinces of Canada. Adults are brownish-red, measuring 2.3–2.9 mm, and complete one generation annually. Overwintered adults emerge in spring to colonize weakened or dying American elm, constructing egg galleries in the inner bark where larvae feed on cambium tissue. The species exhibits distinctive acoustic communication: males produce simple multipulse calls, stress/rivalry chirps, and bimodal premating stridulation at gallery sites, while females do not stridulate. Males become strongly arrested at attractive female galleries and engage in brief contests with rival males shortly after a resident male establishes presence.
Hylurgus
red-haired bark beetles
Hylurgus is a genus of bark beetles in the family Curculionidae, subfamily Scolytinae. The genus includes economically significant forestry pests, most notably Hylurgus ligniperda (red-haired bark beetle), which is native to Eurasia and has established invasive populations on multiple continents. Species in this genus are associated with coniferous hosts, particularly Pinus species, and maintain complex symbiotic relationships with fungi and bacteria that facilitate host colonization and environmental adaptation.
Hylurgus ligniperda
Goldenhaired Bark Beetle, Red-haired Bark Beetle
Hylurgus ligniperda is an invasive bark beetle native to Europe that has established populations across multiple continents. It is a significant forest pest primarily associated with pine trees (Pinus spp.), where it colonizes roots and lower trunk sections. The species exhibits sexual dimorphism in acoustic communication: males produce stridulatory sounds during courtship and disturbance, while females are silent. Its invasion success is facilitated by symbiotic relationships with ophiostomatoid fungi and diverse bacterial communities that assist with host adaptation, detoxification of plant secondary metabolites, and tolerance to environmental temperature fluctuations.
Lepidurus
tadpole shrimp
Lepidurus is one of two extant genera of tadpole shrimp (order Notostraca), distinguished from Triops by morphological and ecological traits. Species inhabit temporary freshwater pools, vernal pools, and permanent lakes across diverse climates from Arctic tundra to desert regions. The genus exhibits notable life history flexibility, with resting eggs capable of surviving desiccation and freezing for decades. Some species are of conservation concern due to habitat specificity, while others serve as agricultural pests or bioindicators of environmental change.
Leptophyes
bush-crickets, katydids
Leptophyes is a genus of bush-crickets in the family Tettigoniidae, erected by Franz Xaver Fieber in 1853. Members are characterized by exceptionally long antennae, often exceeding four times the body length, and elongated legs with tibiae twice the length of the pronotum. The genus belongs to the subfamily Phaneropterinae, a group known for acoustic communication involving sound production by both sexes. Species occur across Africa, Asia, and Europe.
Leptophyes punctatissima
Speckled Bush-cricket
Leptophyes punctatissima, commonly known as the Speckled Bush-cricket, is a flightless bush-cricket species distributed across most of Europe. It belongs to the subfamily Phaneropterinae and exhibits distinctive acoustic behavior where both sexes stridulate. Males produce calling songs to which females respond with brief chirps, creating a duetting communication system. The species has been studied extensively for its auditory physiology and directional hearing capabilities.
Ligurotettix
Clicker Grasshoppers
Ligurotettix is a genus of clicker grasshoppers in the family Acrididae, subfamily Gomphocerinae, containing at least two described species: L. coquilletti (desert clicker grasshopper) and L. planum (Pecos clicker grasshopper). Members are known for their distinctive acoustic territorial displays. The genus is distributed across southwestern North American deserts.
Ligurotettix coquilletti
desert clicker grasshopper, creosote bush grasshopper
A slant-faced grasshopper species specialized on creosote bush (Larrea tridentata) across the southwestern deserts of North America. Males are highly territorial, defending individual host plants as mating territories through acoustic stridulation. The species exhibits a distinctive evening chorus behavior and maintains a color polymorphism (banded and uniform morphs) shaped by predation pressure. Females oviposit in bare soil away from host plants, and the species undergoes winter egg diapause.
Ligurotettix planum
Pecos Clicker Grasshopper
Ligurotettix planum, the Pecos Clicker Grasshopper, is a species of slant-faced grasshopper in the family Acrididae. It belongs to the genus Ligurotettix, which includes several species known for their acoustic territorial displays. The species occurs in arid regions of the southwestern United States and Mexico. Like other members of its genus, it is associated with creosote bush and other desert vegetation.
Limotettix ferganensis
Leafhopper taxon described from the Fergana Valley region. Currently treated as a junior synonym of Limotettix striola by most modern sources, though some authors recognize it as a subspecies (L. striola ferganensis) based on subtle penis shape differences in West Tien Shan populations. The name has been applied to both Palearctic and Nearctic specimens, but these represent distinct taxa.
Limotettix striola
Limotettix striola is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, subfamily Deltocephalinae. The species exhibits morphological variability across its range, with males producing acoustic calling signals for communication. A distinct subspecies, L. striola ferganensis, occurs in the West Tien Shan region and is distinguished by differences in male genitalia morphology. Taxonomic clarification has resolved confusion with Nearctic populations previously assigned to this name.
Lipara lucens
Cigar Gall
Lipara lucens is a gall-forming frit fly (Diptera: Chloropidae) that induces characteristic cigar-shaped galls on common reed (Phragmites australis). The species is monophagous, completing its entire larval development within reed stems. Males produce species-specific acoustic signals through wing vibration and abdominal movement to locate females, who respond with answering vibrations. This substrate-borne communication reduces mate-searching time by allowing males to rapidly assess reed stems for receptive females.
Listroscelidinae
Spiny Predatory Katydids
Listroscelidinae is a subfamily of predatory katydids (Tettigoniidae) distributed across the Americas, Madagascar, and Australia. Members are characterized by spiny morphology and predatory habits, with enlarged mandibles adapted for capturing prey. The subfamily contains multiple tribes including Listroscelidini, Terpandrini, Requenini, Hamayulini, and Conocephalomimini. Several genera have been described in recent decades, particularly from the Atlantic Forest biome of Brazil and northern Australia. The genus Arachnoscelis gained public attention after appearing on the cover of Science in 2012.
Magicicada cassinii
Cassin's periodical cicada, dwarf periodical cicada
Magicicada cassinii is one of three species of 17-year periodical cicadas endemic to eastern North America. Adults emerge synchronously every 17 years in massive broods, with males producing distinctive calling songs peaking at 4-7 kHz. The species is morphologically indistinguishable from the 13-year Magicicada tredecassini, and the two are collectively referred to as 'cassini-type' periodical cicadas. Males are notable for their ability to synchronize courting behavior, creating choruses of tens of thousands of individuals.
Megatibicen dorsatus
Bush Cicada, Giant Grassland Cicada, Grand Western Cicada, Splendid Prairie Cicada
Megatibicen dorsatus, commonly known as the Bush Cicada or Giant Grassland Cicada, is a large, striking cicada species endemic to the tallgrass and shortgrass prairies of the central United States. Adults are among the largest North American cicadas, measuring approximately 57 mm in length, with distinctive white waxy markings on a dark body. Males produce loud, characteristic songs using internal tymbal organs to attract females. The species has an annual life cycle with staggered emergences, with adults active primarily from July through September. M. dorsatus is frequently found perched on low vegetation in open grassland habitats, where its contrasting coloration provides surprising cryptic protection. Adult males serve as hosts for the acoustically hunting sarcophagid parasitoid Emblemasoma erro.
Metaleptea
clip-wing grasshoppers
Metaleptea is a genus of short-horned grasshoppers (family Acrididae) containing at least two described species distributed across North, Central, and South America. The genus is characterized by specialized wing structures used in acoustic communication. Males produce three distinct sound types—copulation, rivalry, and crepitation—through stridulation of modified hindwing veins against the forewings. The best-known species, Metaleptea brevicornis, is commonly called the clip-wing grasshopper.
Metrioptera
bush crickets, bog bush crickets, meadow bush crickets
Metrioptera is a genus of bush crickets (Tettigoniidae) in the tribe Platycleidini, commonly known as bog and meadow bush crickets. The genus contains approximately 10 species distributed across Eurasia, including notable species such as Metrioptera brachyptera (the bog bush cricket), M. roeselii (Roesel's bush cricket), and M. bicolor. Species within this genus have been extensively studied as model organisms for understanding insect dispersal, population genetics, and acoustic communication. Several species exhibit wing dimorphism, with both fully winged and short-winged or flightless forms occurring within populations.
Metrioptera sphagnorum
bog katydid
Metrioptera sphagnorum, the bog katydid, is a shield-backed katydid in the family Tettigoniidae. It is found in North America, particularly in Canada. The species is notable for its distinctive acoustic behavior: males produce a prolonged trill song that alternates regularly between two intensity levels, with corresponding audio and ultrasonic frequency modes.
Microcentrum rhombifolium
greater angle-wing katydid, broad-winged katydid, angular-winged katydid
A large, leaf-mimicking katydid native to North America, recognized by its rhombus-shaped green wings and distinctive 'ticking' call. Adults reach 50–65 mm in length and are most active in late summer and autumn. The species is among the most convincing leaf mimics in its family, with broad, reticulate-veined tegmina that provide excellent crypsis in deciduous vegetation. Males produce intermittent calling songs and courtship songs consisting of repeated ticks once a female is attracted.
Monochamus titillator
Southern Pine Sawyer
Monochamus titillator is a large longhorned beetle native to the United States, commonly known as the southern pine sawyer. Adults are notable for their elongated antennae, particularly in males, which may exceed body length. The species develops in pine trees and has been documented to respond to kairomones produced by bark beetles, suggesting ecological interactions with these forest pests. Larvae produce distinctive acoustic signals detectable in the 1000-2800 Hz range, a trait that has been explored for detecting southern pine beetle infestations.
Neduba
shield-back katydid
Neduba is a genus of shield-back katydids (Tettigoniidae) endemic to North America. The genus comprises 21 described species, including one extinct species (N. extincta). A 2021 revision established species boundaries using molecular phylogenetics, morphology, quantitative analysis of calling songs, and karyotypes. The group represents a relict lineage whose diversification reflects cycles of allopatric isolation and secondary contact in western North America.
Nemobius sylvestris
Wood Cricket
Nemobius sylvestris, commonly known as the wood cricket, is a small, flightless cricket native to Western Europe and North Africa. Adults measure 7–10 mm (males) or 9–12 mm (females) and are dark brown with reduced, non-functional wings. The species inhabits woodland edges and clearings, where it lives among leaf litter and is closely associated with deciduous trees such as oak, beech, hazel, and holly. It has been introduced to North America, with populations documented in New York and Washington. In Britain, it is uncommon and listed as a species of special conservation concern, with populations restricted to the New Forest, Isle of Wight, and southern Devon.
Neocicada
Painted Cicadas
Neocicada is a genus of cicadas in the family Cicadidae, tribe Leptopsaltriini, containing approximately five described species distributed across North and Central America. The genus was established by Kato in 1932 and is taxonomically distinct from other North American cicada genera, with its closest relative being the Old World genus Cicada. Species within this genus include N. hieroglyphica (the hieroglyphic cicada), N. chisos (the chisos cicada), and three species described in 2005: N. australamexicana, N. centramericana, and N. mediamexicana. Members produce loud daytime calls and are attracted to ultraviolet and mercury-vapor lights.
Neoconocephalus
common coneheads, conehead katydids
Neoconocephalus is a genus of large katydids in the tribe Copiphorini, commonly known as conehead katydids. Members are characterized by a prominent cone-shaped projection on the head, which varies in shape and size among species. The genus is distributed across the Americas, with many species in North America and additional diversity in Central and South America. Conehead katydids are notable for their acoustic communication, with males producing species-specific songs to attract females. Some species exceed seven centimeters in length, making them among the largest katydids in their range.
Neoconocephalus triops
Broad-tipped Conehead
Neoconocephalus triops, commonly known as the broad-tipped conehead, is a large katydid species in the family Tettigoniidae. It has a wide geographic distribution spanning from Peru to Ohio, USA, including the Caribbean and North America. Females use male pulse rate and call structure for mate recognition, with documented geographic variation in signal preferences between populations. Puerto Rican females show high selectivity for pulse rate but not call structure, while Costa Rican females prefer versed calls and show temperature-dependent selectivity for pulse rate.
Neoscapteriscus borellii
Southern Mole Cricket
Neoscapteriscus borellii, commonly known as the southern mole cricket, is a fossorial orthopteran native to South America that has become an established invasive pest in the southeastern United States since its introduction around 1900. Unlike its herbivorous relatives, this species is primarily predatory, feeding on insects and earthworms. Its extensive tunneling in sandy soils damages lawns, pastures, golf courses, and cultivated plants by loosening soil, uprooting vegetation, and promoting desiccation.
Neotibicen canicularis
dog-day cicada, dog-day harvestfly, heatbug, Northern Dog-day Cicada
Neotibicen canicularis is an annual cicada species found across much of North America, commonly known as the dog-day cicada or dog-day harvestfly. Unlike periodical cicadas that emerge in synchronized broods every 13 or 17 years, this species appears every summer, though individuals require several years to develop underground. Adults are active during the hot midsummer period traditionally called the "dog days." The species has been documented as a host for multiple flesh fly parasitoids in the family Sarcophagidae, including several first-record associations.
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Robinson's Annual Cicada, Robinson's cicada
Neotibicen robinsonianus, commonly known as Robinson's Annual Cicada, is a large-bodied annual cicada native to the Eastern United States. Males produce species-specific acoustic signals using tymbal organs located on the ventral abdomen. The species is active during late summer and early autumn, with observations and carcasses documented along woodland trails and prairie interfaces. It occurs sympatrically with other Neotibicen species such as N. lyricens, with which it can be found singing in the same habitats.
Ocypodidae
Ghost and Fiddler Crabs
Ocypodidae is a family of semiterrestrial crabs comprising approximately 180 described species across 13 extant genera. The family includes two well-known groups: ghost crabs (genus Ocypode) and fiddler crabs (multiple genera including Leptuca and Minuca), plus the mangrove crabs of genus Ucides. Members are characterized by markedly unequal chelipeds in males, with the larger cheliped always exceeding carapace length. The family underwent substantial taxonomic revision in 2016, when the genus Uca was divided into 13 separate genera.
Oecanthus
tree crickets, common tree crickets
Oecanthus is a genus of tree crickets comprising approximately 20 recognized species distributed across North America and other regions. These small, slender crickets are known for their distinctive acoustic communication, with males producing species-specific songs by stridulating their modified forewings. The genus includes both arboreal species found in shrubs and trees, as well as species inhabiting grassy fields and meadows.
Oecanthus forbesi
Forbes' tree cricket
Oecanthus forbesi is a species of tree cricket in the family Oecanthidae, native to North America. The species is closely related to O. nigricornis and can be distinguished reliably only by the pulse rate of the male's song, which increases with temperature. Males produce sound through stridulation, with a measured rate of 55-56 pulses per second at approximately 15°C. The species has a yellowish head with distinctive black markings on the first two antennal segments.
Oecanthus fultoni
snowy tree cricket, thermometer cricket
A North American tree cricket known for its distinctive chirping used in film soundtracks. The species exhibits a temperature-dependent chirp rate that allows temperature estimation. Adults are active from mid-July to mid-November. The species was formally described in 1962 after being confused with O. niveus for nearly two centuries.
Oecanthus nigricornis
black-horned tree cricket, common tree cricket
Oecanthus nigricornis, commonly known as the black-horned tree cricket, is a species of tree cricket in the subfamily Oecanthinae found across North America. Males produce a distinctive courtship song using modified forewings and offer nutritional glandular secretions from a metanotal gland as nuptial gifts during mating. The species has been documented as a host for the parasitoid fly Stylogaster neglecta, with juvenile parasitism rates varying considerably across its range.
Oecanthus niveus
narrow-winged tree cricket, snowy tree cricket
Oecanthus niveus is a small tree cricket species in the family Oecanthidae, first described by Charles de Geer in 1773 from a Pennsylvania specimen. Adults measure 13–16 mm and are pale green with distinctive orange markings on the head. The species is notable for its temperature-dependent calling song, with males producing sounds at rates and frequencies that vary predictably with ambient temperature. It occurs primarily in eastern North America and the Caribbean, where it inhabits broad-leaved trees, shrubs, and herbaceous vegetation.
Oecanthus quadripunctatus
Four-spotted Tree Cricket
Oecanthus quadripunctatus, the four-spotted tree cricket, is a small cricket species in the subfamily Oecanthinae. It is one of five tree cricket species documented in Colorado and occurs across North America. The species is distinguished by markings on the first two antennal segments, though identification to species can be challenging due to the minute size of these diagnostic features. Males produce songs using modified forewings and possess a metanotal gland that secretes a substance consumed by females during courtship.
Oecanthus salvii
Sage Tree Cricket
Oecanthus salvii, described by Collins in 2020, is a recently recognized species of tree cricket in the family Oecanthidae. Known by the common name Sage Tree Cricket, this species belongs to a genus characterized by distinctive acoustic communication and specialized courtship behaviors. As a newly described taxon, detailed biological information remains limited. The species has been documented through citizen science observations, with records accumulating on platforms such as iNaturalist.