Crickets

Crickets are insects somewhat related to grasshoppers, but are more closely related to katydids. They have somewhat flattened bodies and long antennae.

There are about 900 species of crickets. They tend to be nocturnal and are sometimes confused with grasshoppers because they have a similar body structure including jumping hind legs.

To attract mates, males produce a sound made by rubbing their forewings against each other. The resulting chirping sound is picked up by the female's ears on her front legs. The chirp sounds are different for each species so that individuals can find their own species.

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