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
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Not EvaluatedConservation statusIUCN Red List categoriesLCNTVUENCREWEXNot Evaluated — not placed on the risk ladderRed List categories, explained →
Diet & prey
- Plant seedlings
- Fallen fruit
- Dead insects
Predators
- Birds
- Reptiles
- Spiders
ThreatsPesticide use, habitat destruction, and extreme cold temperatures
HabitatsGrasslands, agricultural fields, scrublands, and urban gardens
Life span2 to 3 months
Size / weightNot available
Classification
- FamilyGryllidae
- SpeciesGryllus bimaculatus
Range data is not available yet.
Interaction riskLow
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- Moderate
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- Why interaction risk is low
- Safe to observe at a normal distance.
Responsible observation
- 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.
Close Relative (c) Gilles San Martin, some rights reserved (CC BY-SA) · cc-by-sa
Close Relative (c) Scott Lewis, some rights reserved (CC BY-SA), uploaded by Scott Lewis · cc-by-sa
Close Relative (c) Declan McCabe, some rights reserved (CC BY), uploaded by Declan McCabe · cc-by
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