House Cricket

Sample information

Picture
Photos by: Morgan S.
Location
Collection date 09/10/2024
Captive / Cultivated? Wild-caught
Group Tougaloo College
Observations

Observing house crickets behind the AA Branch at Tougaloo College reveals some interesting behaviors. They are most active during the warmer parts of the day, particularly in the early evening, and their rhythmic chirping suggests mating calls. These crickets prefer areas with dense vegetation, like tall grass and shrubs, providing shelter from predators. They often hide under leaves or in crevices and come out to feed on plant material. Overall, their behaviors demonstrate effective strategies for mating, feeding, and evading threats in their natural habitat.

Putative identification Arthropoda

Methods

Extraction kit
DNA extraction location
Single or Duplex PCR
Gel electrophoresis system
Buffer
DNA stain
Gel images
Protocol notes

Results

Wolbachia presence Unknown
Confidence level Low
Explanation of confidence level
Wolbachia 16S sequence
Arthropod COI sequence
Summary
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