21 s of calling song, male from Berrien County, Mich., 25.6°C. Dominant frequencey 4.9 kHz. (WTL488-4)
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Song:
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Weissman and Gray (2019) described the song as a slow, usually irregular chirp with 4-5 pulses per chirp (range 3-7). Pulse rate 20-30 at 25°C.
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Identification:
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A key to the adult males of native US Gryllus is in Weissman and Gray (2019).
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DNA:
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See Gray, Weissman, et al. (2020).
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Habitat:
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Areas with increased vegetation, around water courses, sandy surfaces, and loam surfaces.
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Life cycle:
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No egg diapause. One generation per year.
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Season:
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Overwinters as late instars and adults appear mid to late spring.
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Name derivation:
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"Veletis", in reference to its aggressive behavior.
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More information:
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Subfamily Gryllinae, genus Gryllus.
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References:
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Sakaluk 1993a,
1993b
Weissman and Gray 2019,
pp132-152,
pp132-149;
Gray, Weissman, et al. 2020.
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Nomenclature:
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OSF (Orthoptera Species File Online).
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