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Scapteriscus vicinus
The Tawny Mole Cricket, is a turf damaging insect that is primarily found in the southern coastal states. Damage caused by the Tawny Mole Cricket usually occurs in late summer and early fall.
Tropical Forest and Grasslands
They have been the weirdest insect I have ever seen in my entire life, I mean, it has, a sting, wings, clamps, palps and spiny legs. I mean it looks like a failed experiment, but, I know all this features are thanks to the evolution and that is how this interesting creature has succed.
Spotted on Jan 2, 2013
Submitted on Jan 4, 2013
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I was thinking that without it's wings and back lags we mite not call it a cricket at all ?