Cricket (蟋蟀)

Cricket (蟋蟀)

The cricket is insects related to the grasshopper. They have somewhat flattened bodies and long antennae. Their compound eyes enable them to see in several directions simultaneously. Crickets have wings but can not fly. Along with time their legs have been developed to jump at great heights. The lifespan of a cricket is less than one year.

Crickets are known for the loud chirping noises they make by rubbing their corrugated wing casings against combs on their hind legs. The chirp of cricket consists of two types: a calling song and a courting song. The former is used to attract females and repel other males. This is very loud. The latter is very quiet and is used when the female cricket is close. Depending on the species and the temperature of the environment, crickets chirp at different rates.

Cricket chirping:

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