Crickets, family Gryllidae (also known as true crickets), are insects somewhat related to grasshoppers and more closely related to katydids or bush crickets (family Tettigoniidae). They have somewhat flattened bodies and long antennae. There are about 900 species of crickets. They tend to be nocturnal and are often confused with grasshoppers because they have a similar body structure including jumping hind legs.
Cricket (insect)
Questions and Answers
Q: How many species of crickets are there?
A: There are about 900 species of crickets.
Q: What family do crickets belong to?
A: Crickets belong to the family Gryllidae.
Q: What are crickets related to?
A: Crickets are related to grasshoppers and katydids or bush crickets (family Tettigoniidae).
Q: What kind of body structure do crickets have?
A: Crickets have somewhat flattened bodies and long antennae.
Q: Are crickets nocturnal?
A: Yes, crickets tend to be nocturnal.
Q: What are crickets often confused with?
A: Crickets are often confused with grasshoppers because they have a similar body structure including jumping hind legs.
Q: How are crickets different from katydids or bush crickets?
A: Crickets are more closely related to katydids or bush crickets (family Tettigoniidae) than to grasshoppers, but they belong to a different family (Gryllidae).