Species: Gryllotalpa orientalis
English Name: Oriental Mole Cricket
Chinese Name: 东方蝼蛄
Family: Gryllotalpidae
Description:
This 30 mm cricket gets is name from is fore legs developed into claw for digging. He lives underground feeding on roots, insects and earthworms. This species is responsible for several crops plagues.
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References:
– Easton, E. R. (1993). The insects of Macau. Macau: University of Macau Publications Centre.