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mole cricket

/ˈməʊl ˌkrɪkɪt/

翻译: 蝼蛄,一种善于挖掘的昆虫,属于蝼蛄科(Gryllotalpidae),前足粗大呈铲状,适于掘土,雄虫能发出类似蟋蟀的鸣声。

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/ˈməʊl ˌkrɪkɪt/C1formalscientific
  • zh蝼蛄,一种善于挖掘的昆虫,属于蝼蛄科(Gryllotalpidae),前足粗大呈铲状,适于掘土,雄虫能发出类似蟋蟀的鸣声。

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.

  1. Insect speciesC1formal

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

    zh蝼蛄

    • 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.