Vol. 10 (1986)
Grand Teton Np Report

The Effect of Mating on Calling in Cyphoderris strepitans

Scott K. Sakaluk
University of Toronto
Glenn K. Morris
University of Toronto
W. Andrew Snedden
Brock University

Published 1986-01-01

Abstract

Cyphoderris strepitans Morris & Gwynne (Haglidae) is a cricket-like insect occurring in sagebrush habitats in Grand Teton National Park. The males of this primitive orthopteran produce sounds by rubbing together stridulatory structures located on their forewings (Morris & Gwynne 1978). They emerge from the litter beneath the sage shortly after sunset, climb into the bushes and begin to call; matings take place in sage bushes or on the ground some time thereafter (Dodson et al. 1983).