Antennal-markings
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Oecanthus californicus pictipennis
A subspecies of Western Tree Cricket found in western North America. Males produce species-specific songs by stridulating modified forewings to attract females. Like other tree crickets, males possess a metanotal gland that secretes a feeding substance consumed by females during courtship. Identification to subspecies level requires examination of antennal markings on the first two basal segments.