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Dark bush-cricket

Dark bush-cricket

Pholidoptera griseoaptera

A species of Pholidoptera, Also known as Common dark bush-cricket

Found across Europe, the dark bush-cricket makes its home in non-sandy locations where it feeds on plants and other insects as a natural part of the ecosystem. Its song can often be heard in these habitats. While this insect does have wings, it's unable to fly, unlike some other species of crickets.

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Attributes of Dark bush-cricket
Colors
Brown
Black
Yellow
Cream
Habitat
The dark bush-cricket colonizes a variety of habitats, but avoids sandy soils and are accordingly rare in sandy areas. It is mainly present in forest edges or clearings, but can be found also in wasteland, parks and gardens, at an elevation of about 0–2,100 metres (0–6,890 ft) above sea level. The females lay their eggs in the soil, in dead branches, in bark crevices and rotting wood. The eggs need high humidity. The larvae require two years for their full development, with seven larval stages. They feed exclusively on vegetables. Nymphs appear at the end of April of the third year, while the first adults appear in June.
Adult Food Sources
Leaves, seeds, decaying plant material, small insects, bark
Larva Food Source
Leaves, grass, flower petals, buds, mosses
Biting/stinging
Not reported
Allergy-causing
Not reported
Defensive attack
Not reported
Venomous
Not reported
Non-poisonous
The Dark bush-cricket is non-toxic and generally doesn't pose a risk to human health. No need for excessive worry.
Borer
Not reported
Pollinator
Not reported
Pest-Eating Predatory
Not reported
Phytophagous
The Dark bush-cricket feeds on plants, usually without causing significant harm. However, it's important to take the situation seriously if their numbers begin to increase significantly.
Predatory
The Dark bush-cricket typically preys on other arthropods and does not directly affect plants.
Biting animal or pet
Yes
Mouthparts Type
Chewing mouthparts
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Distribution Area of Dark bush-cricket
This species can be found in Europe from northern Spain up to Crimea, Caucasus and the Near East. It is fairly common in Great Britain, but not recorded from Ireland. The adults are omnivorous, feeding primarily on small insects such as aphids and caterpillars, but eat also plants such as bramble (Rubus species), dandelion (Taraxacum species) and nettles (Urtica species). The stridulation is a brief and penetrating sound, repeatedly irregularly night and day.
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Life Cycle of Dark bush-cricket
Egg The egg stage for dark bush-cricket begins with the female depositing eggs into the ground or plant tissue. These eggs are typically oval and can vary in color, remaining dormant until conditions prompt hatching.
Nymph When dark bush-cricket hatches, it emerges as a nymph. Nymphs resemble miniature adults, but lack fully developed wings and reproductive organs. As they grow, they molt several times, gradually developing wing pads and increasing in size.
Adult Emerging as adults, dark bush-crickets exhibit fully developed wings and functional reproductive organs. The body is distinctively more robust and larger than the nymph's. Adults are often more vividly colored, focusing on mating and laying eggs.
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Predators of Dark bush-cricket Larvae
Birds, rodents, spiders, parasitic wasps
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Predators of Adult Dark bush-cricket
Birds, bats, rodents, spiders, mammalian insectivores
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Interesting Facts About Dark bush-cricket
Despite their camouflage, dark bush-cricket possess the unique ability to hear ultrasound, a trait evolved to evade echolocating bats.
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Scientific Classification of Dark bush-cricket
Class
Bugs
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Order
Weta
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Family
Katydids
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Youth Habitat of Dark bush-cricket
Forests and Woodlands, Grasslands and Prairies
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Adult Habitat of Dark bush-cricket
Forests and Woodlands, Grasslands and Prairies
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How Can You Attract Dark bush-cricket
For dark bush-cricket, natural bait such as small insects or a mixture of plant materials might be used, depending on the stage of its life cycle.
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Habitat Preferences of Dark bush-cricket Through Different Life Stages
The eggs of dark bush-cricket are typically deposited in the soil or plant material during autumn. Searching for these eggs requires meticulously sifting through dirt near host plants or examining the bases of grasses and shrubs. Nymphs emerge in spring and can be found on low vegetation, so to find them, one should inspect the undersides of leaves and stems of herbs and shrubs. Adult dark bush-cricket, with their fully developed wings, are commonly seen from mid-summer to early autumn on trees, shrubs, and tall grasses. Locating adults involves checking the foliage of such plants, listening for the characteristic male song that can help pinpoint their location, and visiting these habitats during warmer parts of the day when adults are most active.
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When is the Best Time to Observe Dark bush-cricket
The best time to find dark bush-cricket is during warmer months, especially in the evening or at night when they are more active and their mating calls are audible.
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What is the Best Weather to Observe Dark bush-cricket
Warm, humid conditions are ideal for locating dark bush-cricket, as they prefer environments that support a rich insect population and plant growth.
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How and Where Can You Find Dark bush-cricket at Different Life Stages
Nymph Dark bush-cricket nymphs are wingless and can often be found in low vegetation or on the ground. They can be located by carefully searching through leaf litter or under stones in moist environments.
Adult Adult dark bush-cricket have wings and are known for their singing, which is especially prevalent at night. To find an adult dark bush-cricket, listen for their call and look on plants or trees at dusk or after dark when they are most likely to sing.
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Are Dark bush-cricket harmful to humans?

Katy is not poisonous, and generally does not actively attack people, but there are still some reports about biting. Some mouth organs are like pliers and have a strong bite force. When it senses danger, it may bite. After being bitten by Katydid, there will be a strong pain, but fortunately this insect is not poisonous.
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