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Gryllus campestris
An impressive cricket. Jet black in young instars but adults short yellow on wings and orange on hind legs. Head proportionately large and bulbous.
Lives in burrows in short grassland. Male sings at entrance in spring. Widespread.
Spotted on Apr 3, 2012
Submitted on Apr 8, 2012
2 Comments
Thanks, Mick!
Good spotting!