Snowy Tree Cricket Oecanthus fultoni
Identification
This cricket has pale green body and long antennae.
Location
Common statewide
Size
Half inch
Diet
It feeds on plant material and insects.
Habitat
It occurs in shrubs and trees.
Activity Period
July to October
Behavior
It produces rhythmic chirps used to estimate temperature. It is active in warm nights.
Lifecycle
Breeding occurs in summer.
Population
The population is stable statewide.
History
It has long been widespread in Ohio.
Human Interactions
It is harmless and well known for its song.
Facts
Its chirp rate increases with temperature.
Sources
ODNR NatureServe
Plant material small insects | Shrubs trees gardens | Statewide