Slovenian researchers unveil secret love life of crickets

Ljubljana, 14 February - Crickets are not just musicians, but true masters of stunning courtship displays. A study published by Slovenia researchers has unveiled how males put on an elaborate vibroacoustic display for females before mating, consisting of singing and dancing.

Ljubljana A study by Slovenian researchers reveals a complex courtship display in crickets, involving simultaneous wing stridulation, body tremulation, and leg drumming against the substrate. Photo: National Institute of Biology

Ljubljana
A study by Slovenian researchers reveals a complex courtship display in crickets, involving simultaneous wing stridulation, body tremulation, and leg drumming against the substrate.
Photo: National Institute of Biology

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