The trilling of this common cricket signal a sure sign of summer. The habitat of this small black cricket is open grassy areas, and you may see them scurrying away from your feet as you walk through the grass. When the weather becomes frosty they often make their way into homes.
Conservation Status
Vermont:
Global: G5
Phenology
Adults generally seen July through frost.
More Information
- iNaturalist Species Account
- Singing Insects of North America
- BugGuide Species Account
- Songs of Insects
- Vermont Atlas of Life Data Explorer
Vermont Distribution
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