Latin name: Acheta domesticus
Crickets are insects of small to medium size characterized by their mostly cylindrical bodies that are somewhat flattened vertically. Their heads are round, equipped with long, thin antennae originating from cone-like first segments, and behind these, they possess two expansive compound eyes. The forehead features three simple eyes known as ocelli. The first thoracic segment, or pronotum, has a robust and trapezoidal design without any ridges, and it's well-sclerotized, making it sturdy and smooth.
The abdomen's end hosts a pair of lengthy cerci (tail-like extensions), and females have a slender, long ovipositor that is smooth and glossy. The hind legs' femora are significantly enlarged to facilitate jumping. The tibiae of these legs come equipped with movable spurs, their specific arrangement unique to each cricket species. The front legs' tibiae have one or more tympani, essential for sound detection.
Crickets' wings rest closely against the body and can vary extensively in size across different species; some are reduced or altogether absent. The forewings are made from hard chitin, serving as a protective cover for more vulnerable body parts and, in males, also house sound-producing structures. The rear wings are thinner, folding beneath the forewings, and are often unsuitable for flight in many species.
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- Contact: Apparent Surround
