Characteristics of Cricket
Habitat
Grasslands and urban areas
Diet
Omnivorous - plants and small insects
Lifespan
2-3 months
Weight
0.5-1 g
Length
1.5-2.5 cm
Region
Worldwide
Interesting Facts about Cricket
1
Crickets create sound by rubbing their wings together, not their legs
2
Only male crickets chirp to attract mates and warn off rivals
3
You can estimate the temperature by counting cricket chirps
4
Crickets have ears on their front legs
5
They can jump up to 30 times their body length
6
Some species of crickets are considered good luck in many cultures
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