Grasshoppers and Crickets

Grasshoppers, Belalang

They have short antennae and are active during the day. They “sing” by rubbing their hind legs against their wings.

Cricket, Cengkerik

They have long antennae and are active at night. They “sing” by rubbing their wings together.
A type of cricket known as mole crickets are called ‘sesorok’ in the Malay language.

Local name: Belalang

Ecological function: Herbivore

Level in food chain: Primary consumer

Feeding behaviour: Herbivore

Microhabitat: Usually on plants and grass

Local name: Cengkerik

Ecological function: Herbivore

Level in food chain: Primary consumer

Feeding behaviour: Herbivore

Microhabitat:  Usually on ground