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Gryllus bimaculatus
€6.00
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The Provençal cricket is a small insect that has spread worldwide. It has a black body with wings marked by two yellow spots, and fine antennae. Appreciated for its ease of breeding, it is commonly used as a food source for other animals (reptiles, amphibians, etc.) but can also be studied for its social behaviors and characteristic chirping.
Sold in boxes of about a dozen juveniles.
Size
Adults generally measure between 20 and 25 mm. Females have smooth wings and an ovipositor, while males produce chirping sounds.
Region of Origin
Native to Mediterranean regions.
Diet
Omnivorous, it consumes a variety of foods: plant scraps (fruits, vegetables), dry matter (grains, cat/dog kibble), and even animal proteins. In captivity, they are often offered a mix of dry food and pieces of fresh fruit or vegetables.
Breeding Requirements
- Use a well-ventilated terrarium or breeding container, with a heating pad or warm spot keeping the temperature around 24–28 °C.
- Maintain moderate humidity, with a water dish or hydration system (a water-filled tube sealed with cotton, or water gel).
- Provide hiding places (egg cartons, cardboard tubes) so crickets can avoid overcrowding.
- Include an egg-laying container with moist substrate (peat or coco humus, possibly mixed with vermiculite). Eggs typically hatch after 10 to 14 days, depending on temperature.
- Clean the enclosure regularly to prevent the proliferation of mites or mold.
- Rapid life cycle (four to six months).
Specific References
The Provençal cricket is a small insect that has spread worldwide. It has a black body with wings marked by two yellow spots, and fine antennae. Appreciated for its ease of breeding, it is commonly used as a food source for other animals (reptiles, amphibians, etc.) but can also be studied for its social behaviors and characteristic chirping.
Sold in boxes of about a dozen juveniles.