Gryllus veletis, commonly known as the spring field cricket, is abundant throughout eastern North America. G. veletis is a solitary, aggressive, omnivorous, burrow-inhabiting species of cricket. This species is commonly confused with Gryllus pennsylvanicus (fall field cricket), as they inhabit the same geographical area. However, the two species are easily distinguished through examination of life history, ovipositor and behavioural differences.[1] Predators of G. veletis include American toads, wild turkeys, red-tailed hawks, wolf spiders and red-backed salamanders.[2]
^Alexander, R. D. & R. S. Bigelow (1960). "Allochronic speciation in field crickets, and a new species, Acheta veletis" (PDF). Evolution. 14 (3). Society for the Study of Evolution: 334–346. doi:10.2307/2405976. hdl:2027.42/137466. JSTOR 2405976.
^Milne, L. Milne, M. 1980. National Audubon Society Field Guide to North American Insects and Spiders.New York: Alfred A. Knopf
Gryllusveletis, commonly known as the spring field cricket, is abundant throughout eastern North America. G. veletis is a solitary, aggressive, omnivorous...
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