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HEARING - tree crickets 'hear' through a membrane on their forearms.
EYES
METANOTAL GLANDS - males have a gland on their 'back' which secretes a fluid that attracts females.
ANTENNAE Information about antennae -- North Carolina State University site http://www.cals.ncsu.edu/course/ent425/tutorial/antenna.html | ||
Tree cricket eyes come in many colors. This Black-horned tree cricket has green eyes.
This male Four-spotted tree cricket has purple eyes.
This Black-horned tree cricket has white eyes.
The metanotal gland is located just behind the wings.
Close-up view of the metanotal gland.
View of the metanotal gland on a male Snowy tree cricket.
The metanotal gland is only visible when the male has his wings in the upright position to sing.
Close-up view of the metanotal gland on a male Four-spotted tree cricket.
