00999nas a2200121 4500008004100000245008500041210006900126300001000195490000700205520060300212100002100815856004100836 1992 eng d00aEffects of temperature on chirp rates of tree crickets (Orthoptera: Oecanthidae)0 aEffects of temperature on chirp rates of tree crickets Orthopter a70-730 v273 a

The relationship between temperature and chirp rate is described for three African tree crickets, Oecanthus capensis, O. karschi and O. sycomorus. Knowledge of the variation in chirp rates of O. karschi and O. capensis makes it possible to discriminate between the songs of these species with a stopwatch. Their songs can also be used to estimate air temperature. When signals like cricket songs change with temperature, the response may also be affected. Some problems associated with temperature dependant communication systems are discussed.

1 aToms, Robert, B. uhttps://bio.acousti.ca/uk/node/47881