Crickets, Grasshoppers, and Katydids

These insects belong to the order Othoptera. They have long rear legs. They rub their wings/legs together to make loud sounds.

Crickets

Camel Cricket

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Camel crickets are medium sized nocturnal crickets that seem to prefer cool dark places.

Katydids

Fork-Tailed Bush Katydid

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These are large green insects that make a ton of noise on warm summer evenings.