Tree Crickets – Oecanthus spp.Common Name: Tree crickets
Latin Name: Oecanthus spp.
Appearance:
Tree crickets’ bodies are usually thin and long and can be any color from pale green to light brown. Long stalks, sometimes as long as or longer than their bodies, make them easy to spot. The wings of these bugs are folded and held over the body like a roof.
Egg:An insect’s life starts as an egg containing crucial genetic information for growth.
Larva:The larva hatches from the egg and proliferates to prepare for the next growth stage.
Pupa:During this stage, metamorphosis changes the bug from a pup to an adult.
Adult:This is the last step of reproduction when the bug is fully grown and can reproduce to keep the species alive.
Host Plant:
Tree crickets are known to eat many different kinds of plants. They usually live in trees and bushes, where they can cut plant cells and feed on sap with their particular mouthparts.
Territory:
Tree crickets live in many areas, and their location can change based on the species. Most of the time, they live in places with many plants and trees.
Damages Caused By Tree crickets:
Tree crickets usually eat plant sap but are not seen as a big problem. They may hurt plants, though, if there are many of them because they eat leaves and roots. The damage is usually minor, and most plants don’t need to worry about it.
Life History and Habitat:
Tree crickets go through several molts as they grow from nymphs to adults. They make a unique sound when they rub their wings together, called singing. They do this to communicate and mate. There are many places where tree crickets can live, such as parks, fields, and woods, where they can find host plants to eat and reproduce. The females lay their eggs on plant roots or other surfaces. Before they become adults, the nymphs go through several molts.
