Acoustic attraction of herons by crickets

Publication Type:Journal Article
Year of Publication:1979
Authors:Bell
Journal:Journal of the New York Entomological Society
Volume:87
Start Page:126
Pagination:126-27
Abstract:

Male crickets of the species Anurogryllus celerinictus attract mates after usnset by giving a loud calling song. A predator, teh heron, Florida coerulea uses this sound to locate its prey. F. coerulea was also attrcated o a tape recorded song of A. celerinictus.

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