Gryllus

Guides

  • Gryllus alogus

    Gryllus alogus is a species of field cricket described by Rehn in 1902. It is currently recognized as a synonym of Gryllus vocalis (Gryllus (Gryllus) vocalis). The species was originally described from specimens collected in California. As a member of the genus Gryllus, it shares the general characteristics of field crickets, including acoustic communication through stridulation.

  • Gryllus integer

    Western Trilling Cricket

    Gryllus integer, the western trilling cricket, is a field cricket species distinguished by its nearly continuous trilling song rather than discrete chirps. It occurs in the western United States, where males produce species-specific calling songs to attract females. The species has been extensively studied for its behavioral ecology, including alternative mating tactics, personality traits, and antipredator responses. Populations show geographic variation in song structure, with some California males producing chirped songs rather than continuous trills.