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Most cricket species spend the winter in the egg stage. Eggs are usually laid in the ground or in vegetation. Tree crickets lay their eggs in bark or stems and frequently cause serious damage to twigs by their egg laying. Nymphs which hatch from the eggs look like miniature adult crickets with less-developed wings. Most crickets feed on plants.
Crickets are more often heard rather than seen. The “singing” is part of their courtship prior to mating. Male crickets have “scrapers” and “files” on the edges of their wings, and when these are rubbed together, a resonant area on the wings vibrates, producing the “song”. Their “ears” are actually sound-sensitive membranes located on the legs. In most species the males sing in order to attract females.