Cricket+Facts


 * //What insects are crickets related to? //**

Crickets are part of the family __Gryllidae__. These are insects that are related to grasshoppers and katydids. Insects from the Gryllidae family have strong back legs to jump with.  Katydid and Grasshopper

//**Can crickets fly? **// Although crickets have wings, most of them do not fly. Their wings are thinner than paper and are very small. They use their wings for chirping.

//**Can crickets see and hear? **// Crickets have a good vision and hearing. Their compound eyes allow them to see in several directions at the same time.

The lifespan of a cricket is less than one year.
 * //How long do crickets live? //**

//**Predators **// Predators Spiders, some wasps, ground beetles, birds, small rodents and lizards are // **cricket predators** //.

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