54 s of calling, from Cameron County, Tex., 25°C. Dominant frequency 4.2 kHz. Recording by D.B. Weissman (S07-25, R07-125); used by permission.
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Song:
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Weissman and Gray (2019) described the song as a slow chirp, chirp rate usually <90, 4-7 pulses per chirp. Pulse rate 20-35.
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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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Sandy substrate in open, low rolling coastal dunes.
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Life cycle:
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No egg diapause. Probably one generation per year.
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Season:
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Nymphs molted to adults in August.
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Name derivation:
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Greek: "thinos" = "beach, shore, or strand", in recognition of where G. thinos occurs.
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More information:
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Subfamily Gryllinae, genus Gryllus.
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References:
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Weissman and Gray 2019,
pp41-46,
pp42-46;
Gray, Weissman, et al. 2020.
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Nomenclature:
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OSF (Orthoptera Species File Online).
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