The Mole crickets are insects in the family polyphagous. They are subterranean dwellers, and some species are capable of flight. They are brownish and very fat, measuring about 25-40 mm long. They have short antennae. The enlarged front legs are modified for burrowing and swimming. They are polyphagous feeding on larvae, worms and roots. Mole crickets are a serious agricultural pest, cause heavy damage, particularly at the young stage of crops. Nymphs look very similar to adults but have shorter wings.
Mole Crickets
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2 comments:
So that's what they are called!! I'm familiar with them but I had never googled them.
Thanks Kanak for the comment. We have a lot of flora and fauna around us to photograph, but their identification is big problem.
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