Kingdom Animalia Class Insecta Suborder Ensifera Rank Species | Phylum Arthropoda Order Orthoptera Superfamily Grylloidea | |
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Similar Brachytrupes, Caseolus, Apteromantis aptera, Pytho kolwensis | ||
Brachytrupes megacephalus is a species of cricket in the family Gryllidae.
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Description and behavior
Brachytrupes megacephalus can reach a length of about 40 millimetres (1.6 in). This species is characterized by a very large head (hence the species name megacephalus) and strong jaws. The tibia of the front and rear legs are armed with big teeth which facilitate the action of digging the deep holes in sandy soils in which these crickets live. These insects have crepuscular and nocturnal habits. The mating period extends from mid-March to the end of April. After mating, the males keep the females captive in their holes until they lay their eggs.
Distribution and habitat
This species can be found in sandy environments in Sardinia, Sicily, Malta and North Africa.
References
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