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mole cricket

/ˈməʊl ˌkrɪkɪt/

Traducción: Nombre común de un insecto excavador de la familia Gryllotalpidae, conocido por sus grandes patas delanteras adaptadas para cavar y por emitir un sonido estridente similar al del grillo.

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/ˈməʊl ˌkrɪkɪt/C1formalscientific
  • esNombre común de un insecto excavador de la familia Gryllotalpidae, conocido por sus grandes patas delanteras adaptadas para cavar y por emitir un sonido estridente similar al del grillo.

A common name for a burrowing insect of the family Gryllotalpidae, known for its large front legs adapted for digging and its cricket-like chirping sound.

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    A burrowing insect of the family Gryllotalpidae, with large front legs adapted for digging, often found in soil.

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    • The mole cricket is known for its powerful digging claws.
    • Farmers sometimes find mole crickets damaging their crops.
    • Mole crickets are most active at night.