52 s of calling, from Cibola County, N. Mex., 25°C. Dominant frequency 4.5 kHz. Recording by D.B. Weissman (S07-52, R-07-68); used by permission.
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Song:
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Weissman and Gray (2019) described the song as having 4-5 pulses per chirp (range 3-7), 75-135 chirps per minute. Pulse rate <14.
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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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Lava flows with various annuals, shrubs, and small trees.
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Life cycle:
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One generation per year.
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Season:
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Adults known from mid-June to mid-August.
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Name derivation:
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Latin: "Vulcanus" = "god of lava and smoke and volcanoes", in reference to G. vulcanus' habitat.
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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,
pp221-233,
pp229-233;
Gray, Weissman, et al. 2020.
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Nomenclature:
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OSF (Orthoptera Species File Online).
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