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Guides
Cicadettinae
Largeclasper Cicadas
Cicadettinae is a large subfamily of cicadas containing approximately 230 genera and 1,200 described species. Members are distributed globally across diverse habitats including eucalypt forests, grasslands, arid regions, and tropical woodlands. Male calling songs are species-specific and function in mate recognition; song structures vary from simple ticking or clicking to complex multi-element compositions. Many species are small to medium-sized and exhibit cryptic behavior, often remaining inconspicuous in vegetation.
Trigonidiidae
Sword-tailed Crickets, Ground Crickets, Wood Crickets, Trigs
Trigonidiidae is a family of small crickets within the superfamily Grylloidea, comprising two subfamilies: Nemobiinae (wood/ground crickets) and Trigonidiinae (sword-tail crickets). Members are typically small-bodied with diverse habitat associations ranging from woodland leaf-litter to sandy beaches and urban parks. The family exhibits complex acoustic communication, including calling songs, courtship songs, and substrate-borne vibrational signals in some species. Several genera, including Anaxipha and Cranistus, have been documented using drumming behavior during courtship. Many species remain poorly known, with ongoing taxonomic work describing new species primarily from China and other regions.