Scaly crickets
Scientific name: Mogoplistidae
Scaly crickets
Scientific name: Mogoplistidae
Description
One of the most fascinating aspects of Mogoplistidae is their mating song, produced not from their wings, but from stridulatory organs on their body—a surprising twist in the cricket communication saga. This unique adaptation highlights their evolutionary journey, tailored to an underground existence where visual signals would go unnoticed.