Species · GBIF taxon 1713034
Two-spotted Cricket
Gryllus bimaculatusAlso known as African Field Cricket, Mediterranean Field Cricket
Two-spotted crickets are robust, dark-bodied insects famous for the loud, rhythmic chirping males produce to attract mates. They are highly active at night, foraging on a wide variety of plant and animal matter across warm grasslands and agricultural fields. Two pale yellow spots at the base of their forewings distinguish them from similar field crickets.
NocturnalVocalTerrestrial
- diet
- Omnivorous, feeding on leaves, seeds, fruit, decaying organic matter, and smaller insects
- family
- Gryllidae
- threats
- Pesticide use, habitat destruction, and extreme cold temperatures
- life Span
- 2 to 3 months
NE
Safe to observe at a normal distance.
- Listen for calls: Locate males at night by following their loud, repetitive chirping sounds.
- Look for spots: Check the base of the wings for two distinct pale yellow dots.
- Handle gently: Cup them loosely in your hands to avoid damaging their delicate legs and antennae.