Mole-cricket

Gryllotalpa gryllotalpa

Mole-cricket (Gryllotalpa gryllotalpa)
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Gryllotalpa gryllotalpa, commonly known as the European mole cricket, is widespread in Europe and has been introduced to the eastern United States. Its scientific name is derived from the Latin 'gryllus' (cricket); and 'talpa' (mole), because of the fine dense fur which covers it and its subterranean habits, and because of the mole-like forelegs adapted for digging, it's a good example of convergent evolution. Source

Where is the Mole-cricket now?

No records in the last 8 weeks. It may be out of season where the observers and sensors are.

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When does the Mole-cricket arrive?

The week it was first heard regularly in each region, after at least six weeks away. Dates differ from south to north, so a region has a range.

RegionFirst arrivalLast arrivalTypical peakAreas
Europe6 April 20266 April 202618 May 20261

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Arriving at the same time in Europe

Every arrival in Europe, month by month

Figures are effort corrected and come from automatic sound identification, which makes mistakes. How this is measured · How it compares with human observers