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Insects and Kin


Natural History Museum > Insects and Kin

submitted by Museum Administration on 11.10.2003

Cricket

Cricket
Copyright (2003) Kythera Museum Of Natural History

The cricket is a serious pest, capable of devouring many times its weight in crops. But its chirping song, made by rubbing the forewings together, is lovely music. Though cricket song varies according to species, the actual tempo depends on whether it is night or day, sunny or cloudy, and warm or cool.

Photograph © James Prineas, 2003

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