Identification: Gryllus brevicaudus has jet-black body and legs, hindwings shorter than forewings, and an ovipositor shorter to slightly longer than the hind femur. Tegmina have a yellow tinge on the lateral field near the base (Weissman et al. 1980).
Song at 25°C: Weissman et al. (1980) described the song as having 3 to 6 pulses per chirp and averaging 150 chirps per minute at 25°C.
More information: subfamily Gryllinae, genus Gryllus
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Gryllus brevicaudus, the short-tailed field cricket, is a species of cricket in the subfamily Gryllinae.. It is found in North America.[1][2][3][4]
Gryllus brevicaudus, the short-tailed field cricket, is a species of cricket in the subfamily Gryllinae.. It is found in North America.