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Gryllotalpidae

Pronunciation:  [Gryl⋅lo⋅TAL⋅pi·dae]

Common Name:  Mole Crickets

Description: The front legs are adapted for digging.  Most species feed on the roots of plants, but some are predatory.

Spot ID Key Characters:

  1. Front legs modified for digging (fossorial)

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Order:  Orthoptera

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