Species information Scientific name: Cardiodactylus guttulus Japanese name: キマダラマツムシChinese name: 黃斑鐘蟋English name: Cardiodactylus cricket (Forest cricket)Origin: Ryukyu Islands, Taiwan, Southeast Asia Ecology and description The Cardiodactylus cricket is the most common cricket in Okinawa. On Okinawa Island, adults can be found starting around mid-August. They are extremely abundant and serve as a primary food source… Continue reading Cardiodactylus cricket (Forest cricket)
Category: Grasshoppers & Crickets
Yambaru Chevron Cricket
Species information Scientific name: Melanabropsis yanbarensisJapanese name: ヤンバルクロギリスChinese name: 山原烏黯螽English name: Yambaru chevron cricketOrigin: Okinawajima, Kumejima Ecology and description The Yambaru chevron cricket lives in the old-growth forests of Okinawajima and Kumejima. It is about 32–39 mm long, nocturnal, and hides in tree hollows during the day. It occurs near large Itajii chinkapin trees (Castanopsis… Continue reading Yambaru Chevron Cricket
Ryukyu Stream Cricket
Species information Scientific name: Vescelia pieli ryukyuensisJapanese name: リュウキュウサワマツムシChinese name: 琉球擬亮蟋、比爾擬亮蟋琉球亞種、皮爾氏亮蟋琉球亞種English name: Ryukyu stream cricketOrigin: Amamioshima, Tokunoshima, Okinawajima, Kumejima, Ishigakijima, Iriomotejima Ecology and description In streamside environments of Okinawajima and other islands, the clear and high-pitched calls of the Ryukyu stream cricket can often be heard. These sounds are courtship calls produced by males rubbing… Continue reading Ryukyu Stream Cricket