Different-horned tree cricket

As a member of the Gryllidae family, different-horned tree cricket primarily feeds on plant material, fungi, and sometimes dead insects. Therefore, baiting traps with moistened bread, fruit, or commercial insect food could help attract different-horned tree cricket.

The egg stage of different-horned tree cricket is typically found in plant stems, especially in fields of grass or crops where they lay eggs inside plant tissue. Nymphs, resembling miniature adults, often reside on the ground or on low vegetation in meadows or gardens, hiding among grass and leaves to avoid predators. Adults prefer habitats with abundant foliage, thriving in areas with trees, shrubs, and tall grasses, which are ideal for their chirping and foraging for food. To seek out different-horned tree cricket, one should diligently inspect grassy fields for eggs, closely examine the vegetation near ground level for nymphs, and search among trees and tall grasses where the adults congregate and call for mates.

Typically, the most suitable time to find different-horned tree cricket is during the evening or at night, as many Orthoptera species are nocturnal and are most active when temperatures are cooler.

Mild, damp weather conditions are generally suitable for finding different-horned tree cricket as high humidity levels can be favorable for their activity, especially since they need to stay hydrated. It is less likely to find them during extreme temperatures or dry conditions.