This document provides an in-depth profile of the taciturn wood cricket, Gryllus ovisopis, notable for its galaxy harmony nc lack of a calling song.Found throughout the southeastern coastal plain, this species is distinguished by its darker forewings and non-functional hindwings.The life cycle includes overwintering as eggs, hatching in April, and maturing synchronously in September.Adults inhabit moist broadleaf and loblolly pine woodlands.Despite the absence of calling songs, males produce fight and courtship songs using specialized forewings.
The document is part of the Featured Creatures collection by 15-eg1053cl UF/IFAS Extension.Published: January 1999.